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On The Floor with Wayne and Rob

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When it comes to installing hardwood flooring, there are many different options and methods to consider for the best outcome. Tune in each Wednesday as Bona Adhesives Manager, Wayne Highlander, and Bona Trainer, Rob Johnson, pick each other's brains on which products and techniques work best to create beautiful floors with a solid foundation. Whether you're a rookie contractor just learning the ropes in the hardwood flooring trade, or a 3rd-generation seasoned flooring veteran, this podcast will offer a bit of humor infused with useful and engaging information to take on the floor with you.

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Episodes

Recalibrate 22.01.2025 36:49

Wayne and Rob discuss the importance of taking time to recalibrate regularly. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Habits 15.01.2025 55:56

Wayne and Rob discuss habits in general and how they affect your life. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Why Consistency is Important 08.01.2025 33:34

Wayne and Rob discuss the importance of being consistent. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Happy New Year! 01.01.2025 23:24

Happy New Year from Wayne and Rob! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

The NWFA with guest Michael Martin 25.12.2024 34:24

Wayne and Rob host guest Michael Martin, CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association to discuss NWFA membership, the online university, webinars, the Gary Sinise Foundation and all of the year end NWFA specials going on. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Going Around the Block 18.12.2024 47:20

Wayne and Rob talk about Holiday schools, 40 under 40, and Wayne's love of golf. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Bosses 11.12.2024 51:42

Wayne and Rob discuss both good and bad bosses that they have had. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Maintenance 04.12.2024 42:45

Wayne and Rob discuss the Bona PowerScrubber and how to maintain your customers floors. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Trust 27.11.2024 52:51

Wayne and Rob discuss the three key elements of trust. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit - Finishing play by play 20.11.2024 30:34

Wayne and Rob are back to sportscaster style commenting on hardwood floor finishing. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

New! Bona RollGuard™ 13.11.2024 34:25

Wayne and Rob discuss Bona's latest product innovation, Bona RollGuard. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

The Subjectiveness of the Trade 06.11.2024 45:53

Wayne and Rob discuss how subjective the hardwood flooring trade is. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Wood Floor Business Contractor Survey 30.10.2024 45:53

Wayne and Rob discuss the recent Wood Floor Business Magazine Contractor Survey. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Embracing the Craft 23.10.2024 36:21

Wayne and Rob discuss training schools and embracing the craft that the professional instructors are teaching. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Coating Difficult Areas 16.10.2024 32:49

Wayne and Rob discuss the tips and tricks to use when coating difficult areas. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Bona Power Drive® 09.10.2024 29:27

Wayne and Rob discuss why they love the Bona Power Drive® so much! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Bona Red Out™ 02.10.2024 28:29

Wayne and Rob discuss Bona's latest innovation - Bona Red Out™. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Wayne and Rob Rate Themselves and Each Other 25.09.2024 31:13

Wayne and Rob decided to rate themselves and each other on all things hardwood flooring. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

First Day on the Job 18.09.2024 39:01

Wayne and Rob reminisce about their first days on the job when they were younger. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Wives in the Business 11.09.2024 39:02

Wayne and Rob discuss how wives help their husbands in the business. They even share some of their own stories with Judy and Pauline. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

New Bona Training Schools Coming in 2025! 04.09.2024 39:57

Wayne and Rob discuss the new Bona Training Schools coming in 2025. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Tell Me You're A Floor Guy 28.08.2024 46:46

Wayne and Rob share their personal opinions about being a floor guy without using direct mentions of being a floor guy. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Diamond Sanding Plates with Guest Robbie Smith 21.08.2024 30:11

Wayne and Rob are joined by guest Robbie Smith to discuss the new Bona Diamond Sanding Plates for the Bona Power Drive. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Bidding Jobs and Estimates 14.08.2024 51:15

Wayne and Rob discuss what to include and disregard when bidding jobs and providing estimates. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: The Dangers of LVP Flooring 07.08.2024 33:11

Wayne and Rob take a deeper dive into the hidden dangers of LVP flooring. From health issues to not being able to recycle LVP floors, they have it covered. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/