Don ConnerDon Conner passed away in 2022 after a lifetime in the wood flooring industry.ManagementDon Conner Shares Wisdom After a Lifetime in the Wood Flooring IndustryI grew up in the family floor covering business and was fortunate enough to end up in the wood flooring industry for my whole career. After running my own business for awhile, by the ripe age of 28 I had to get off my knees, so I got a job selling factory-finished floating flooring for Harris-Tarkett. Floating floors were brand new then; I had to find distribution with a company nobody knew with a product they didn't believe in and from somebody they didn't know … but it ended up working out, to say the least. I've traveled all over the world and made a career out of getting paid to do something I loved like a hobby. Over the years I've learned that one of the only constants in our industry is change (although people might say my bad jokes are one thing that never seem to change). I've also learned to choose my words carefully, to the point where I've had people call some of my sayings "Donisms." Here are some words I've heard a lot and given a lot of thought to over the years in this business.What do you get when you have a room full of people from [insert state name here]? A full set of teeth!January 28, 2013InspectionsWhat to Expect-and Not Expect-During a Wood Floor InspectionNo matter which side of a dispute you're on—whether you hired the inspector or not—please cooperate fully with the inspector. People often try to avoid inspectors, but inspectors aren't out to get anybody. They're just trying to uncover the facts. Chances of an accurate inspection increase when everyone fully cooperates with the inspector. —D.C.March 31, 2009TechniquesThree Factors that Could Save Your Wood Floor InstallationNovember 30, 2007MoistureCutting Air Movement From Wood Floors Causes ProblemsDecember 31, 2000Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksManagementHow We Transitioned to a Second-Generation Family BusinessSponsor ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
