Two Home Boys Podcast

Recorded during the April 2026 High Point Market, Dennis Hoy shared his perspective on the current state of the home furnishings industry along with his rich history in the business. Dennis now works at the Furniture Marketing Group (FMG) which describes itself as "the premier home furnishings networking and buying group made up of independent retail furniture dealers throughout North America...

Recorded during the October 2025 High Point Furniture Market, Randy & Troy Kush, owners of Kush's 7 Day Furniture stores in Omaha and Lincoln, NE, graciously carve out time to give us a retailers perspective of the state of our industry. Troy & Randy have built a fabulous business through grit, determination, and just treating their team and their customers right.  In this episode we...

Join us in welcoming Craig Theiler to this episode of Two Home Boys. Aside from his sweet mustache, Craig brings a wealth of business expertise to Classy Art from outside of the home furnishings industry, along with a healthy dose of levity. Follow along as we discuss: Accidental Antidepressant Mix-Up_ My Wife's Crazy Story! Wine & Whiskey Tasting_ Our Honest Thoughts & Funny Moments!...

In this episode we launch into how hard it is to be in the furniture industry, how it's never been easy, and we're lucky to be a part of it. And we taste bourbon gifts from our friends at Planned Furniture Promotions, including Old Fitzgerald 7 Year from Tom Liddell and High West batch 24B19 from Rob Rosenberg.  Call your parents.  Classy Art. Navigating Tariffs in the Market Selling to...

Recorded during the April 2025 High Point Furniture Market we had the honor of being joined by Georgie Kidder, co-owner of Ross Alan Lumber, with her husband, Ross, and talented voice actor.  Some highlights from this episode include: Actor's Brutal Truth. Find Your Backup Plan NOW! Awkward Cheers Challenge. Eye Contact Drinking Game! Big Boi From Outkast Hit On Georgie! (Crazy Story) Buildin...

We welcomed Ethan, the newest addition to Classy Art who they've dubbed their AI Magician. Ethan has forgotten more than most of us will ever know about AI and in this episode he shares some interesting use case for AI in the home furnishings industry. Recorded April 9th, 2025, right in the thick of the Trump Tariff uncertainty, we also got into the weeds of some tariff talk. Listen in for di...

Furniture Industry luminary and Sr Vice President & Managing Director at Planned Furniture Promotions, Inc. (PFP to those in the know), Tom Liddell, joins us for Episode 2 of Season 2 of the Two Home Boys Podcast. Tom has worked myriad jobs on both the retail and wholesale sides of the furniture industry from a very young age. After starting his furniture career working in the family furniture...

Why Goals Beat New Year's Resolutions Every Time Why Publix Fried Chicken is My Ultimate Favorite Are Privacy Concerns Justified_ The Data Collection Debate Why TikTok’s Ban Sparks Outrage Among Americans Wine, Beer, and Hilarious New Year's Confessions Unlocking Happiness_ The Inner Journey to Joy Trust Issues_ Who Should Decide What's Real On Social Media TikTok vs. Mainstream Med...

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Two Home Boys Podcast, recorded 11/17/24, just after the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing exhibition and weeks after the 2024 Presidential Election. Similarly, we discussed the joys of a first colonoscopy. The booze (and un-booze) we review this episode are Calumet Farm 15 Year and Austin 101 Light Whiskey, plus Zero-Proof Ritual Whiskey for No-Drink November. How to ta...

What we all want to know - what does Larry do at Coaster?  Getting attention at High Point Market. The power of being memorable and how it replaces handing out business cards. The art of being approachable and engaging. What are furniture retailers missing the the mark on?  Aspirational furniture shoppers and can we reach them with non-branded home furnishings. Larry has been attending Furniture M...

Join us for our first bourbon review of Wild Turkey Single Barrel and Basil Hayden. Comedians we're into, dead and alive. How east coast ports shut down affects Classy Art for the High Point Furniture Market October 2024. What's "Pre-Market" in the home furnishings industry, why does it exist, and is it worth attending. The 10x myth in advertising. How was furniture business fo...

Gabe and Joe dive into Love Languages in business, gardening and it's mental health benefits, real estate investing, and what's the deal with all these sharks lately. We recall alligator "hunting" adventures, and debate what is Terrance Howard talking about, foamy beers, and conversational cul-de-sacs. Furniture-industry--wise, we talk about wholesale inventory planning, Classy...

In this episode Patrick tells us about his wild path into the furniture industry, which includes a burned-down restaurant. Many know Patrick as the owner of AMPTAB software, but know he started his entrepreneurial career at 6 years old making figurines from the ash of the Mount Saint Helens eruption. From there, this 5th generation furniture maker started a finish carpentry company, a built-in ent...

Filmed live at the Classy Art showroom during the High Point Furniture Market in April 2024 with legendary manufacturers' representative, Mr. David Larkin.  In this episode, Mr. Larkin shares tips for becoming a successful manufacturers' sales rep. with a career spanning over 54 years (and still going). Mr. Larkin shares stories about his early years selling suits without knowing what co...

"It's good to see you" for this episode where we discuss April 2024 High Point Market - Gabriel's first class trip from China and what it's like shopping for the next big things in wall decor in China - hanging wall art - "deluxing" furniture prior to delivery - shoppers using your brand as a synonym for the product category and how that relates to advertising mi...

Molly is a National Account & Product Development Manager at Uttermost. She is a Cum Laude Graduate from High Point University with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Interior Design, and she is currently an Advisory Board Member. Molly was inducted into the Home Furnishings Business 40 Under 40 in 2018 and the Furniture Today 40 Under 40 in 2023. She is the current President of ART (Accessories Re...