The Underlay - A Clever Choice Podcast

Episode 14 - The Underlay Podcast - Steven and David from BMS Group Insurance is a tricky game and many people don't know whether it's the right decision for them. In this episode, Michael and Matt talk to our resident insurance experts in Steven and David from BMS Insurance. With years of experience in the industry, there aren't many situations between them they haven't been across.  Cyber Securi...

Episode 13 - The Underlay Podcast - Madison Grisdale With the economy kicking on there is no better place for Maddison Grisdale to be than in the heart of Brisbane living her dream as an interior designer for Plus Architecture.  Every day is different for an Interior Designer and whether it's for a residential or commercial client Maddison must be prepared for whatever may come at her. Her close r...

Episode 12 - The Underlay Podcast This week we chat with Olivia Lazenkas from Flawless Interiors. Olivia has a long history in the flooring industry and is using her knowledge and experience to build a flourishing Interior Design business. She has a showroom at the back of the family Thomastown Floorworld shop and provides a unique service to the customers that come looking for a great flooring so...

Episode 11 - The Underlay Podcast This week Michael and Matt chat with the NSW State Sales Manager, Austin Bunn. Austin is a passionate businessman whose commitment to his customers is second to none. He has many years of experience as a salesman, but his keen business acumen sets him apart. Austin has run many businesses in the past, in fact, he was instrumental in establishing American BBQing in...

In this episode, Michael and Matt have some female flair in the Panic Room as Cindy and Nicole join the Podcast. Both ladies are long-term employees of Clever Choice and we talk to them about their roles within the business and where they think Clever is headed for 2023 and beyond. The flooring industry historically has been male-dominated and Cindy and Nicole are bucking that trend and their infl...

For the first show of 2023 we chat to Jake Bowcock from One Global Logistics. As a preferred freight partner of Clever Choice we discuss the global freight challenges faced by not only freight forwarders but import businesses as well. Jake plays a key role in Clever Choice's ability to continue to deliver to the public by ensuring that stock is sitting in the warehouse's and not a ship at sea.

Josh Marques spends some time on The Underlay discussing what flooring means to him and his family. Josh was born into flooring, and his father started Marques Flooring back on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. All those years later Marques Flooring is a premier flooring business on The Gold Coast and Josh's passion for flooring is evident. Not only is Josh committed to ensuring that Marques Floorin...

Rowan Hodge, CEO of Andersens joins us to discuss the future for Andersens and the synergies that his company has with Clever Choice. From their origins in the Lockyer Valley, QLD, Andersens has built a reputation forged on country towns values and service. With franchises in Brisbane and Sydney and opportunities in Victoria, Tasmania and Perth they are taking their country town values to the citi...

Floor It Logictics is a bespoke flooring installation company that provides an installation service like no other available in the Brisbane area. A fully trained carpenter, Phil has years of experience in the industry and the boys peel back the layers to get to the heart and soul of Phil's business. Along the way they also discover he's more than just a handy golfer. If you want to get in touch wi...

Michael and Matt chat to Ian Walker and discover how looking after 3 states is a dream come true. Ian has over 14 years experience in the flooring industry with the last 8 being with Clever Choice. During that time he has seen a lot of change  but he thinks the changes that Clever have made to their systems, makes Clever Choice the perfect solution.  Michael dials in from Mackay after a 14 hour co...

Michael and Matt spend some time with Randy from ATFA and discover the good work they have been doing in the industry. The ATFA, Australasian Timber Flooring Association is the peak body for timber floors and those in pursuit of a beautiful, durable surface. They represent contractors, manufacturers or suppliers to this industry throughout Australia & New Zealand with their singular focus on h...

Clever Choice Flooring and Straight Up Digital are a match made in heaven. SUD is the marketing arm of the flooring business and has taken the Clever Choice to the next level with the "Agency as a Service" model. Matt also hosted Michael at his home to discuss what flooring solution would work best for his family.

Doug Hawkins from Pancare Australia joins the show and discusses the role that they play with people living with upper GI cancers.  Pancare Australia has a great partnership with Floorworld and they are more than just a charity partner. Doug explains the strategic business relationship that they have built to ensure the long term success of the charity. Michael also commits to a 4 day trek in the...

In this first episode we introduce Michael Roberts the GM for Clever Choice Flooring who will be co hosting The Underlay with Matt. They Interview the QLD State Sales Manager - Greg Harvey and discuss his journey to that role and the experienced he gained in almost every role possible in the industry. Starting as an installer and working his way up the ranks, Greg has a innate knowledge of everyth...