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Using My Unique Background To Make My Business Stand Out
I loved my life in France, but I always wondered: What else awaits me? This mentality has pushed me to take risks that have helped me build a successful wood floor retail business in the U.S. and incorporate a global-lens approach.
May 19, 2022
The Mazda I launched my flooring business in logged a little over 200,000 miles before it got towed, fixed and donated.
Management
Lessons From A Lifetime Of Working With My Father
My dad's wisdom and business philosophy still guide us every day; here are some of the key things he taught us through the decades.
May 19, 2022
My dad, left, made a huge impact on me (middle) and my brother, South Jr. (right), regarding how we live our lives and run our family business.
Management
Avoid The Trap Of Getting Bigger Without Making More Money
A good bookkeeper is the best investment you will ever have.
May 19, 2022
If you decide to grow beyond one crew, are you sure you’re going to actually be more profitable?
Tales From the Front
Tales From the Front: Nailed It! (Contractor Gets a Crazy Surprise After a Joke)
May 19, 2022
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History
Gasoline-Powered Drum Sanders Beg The Question: ‘WTF!?’
“Who gets it in his head to sand parquets with a gasoline engine in the house?”
May 19, 2022
This 4-hp, gas-powered big machine dates to 1951.
Social Media
Flooring’s ‘Smaller Details’ Attract Big Views On Reels, TikTok
After gaining millions of views on her TikTok, wood floor pro Nicole Guerra devoted more time to her Instagram Reels, as well.
May 18, 2022
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Trends
Wood Floor Trend Spotting: Brazilian Oak Dominates in Rio de Janeiro
Tauri, also known as Brazilian oak, is becoming increasingly popular as flooring in Brazil.
May 18, 2022
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Contracting
Are You a Leader Who Will Inspire the Next Generation of Wood Floor Pros?
While plenty of wood flooring pros grew up in the business, that isn't necessarily a sustainable business model—are you inspiring others to enter the trade?
May 9, 2022
It takes a great leader to recognize and nurture another great leader. We've been fortunate that my husband, Craig Tosland (left) has been able to do that in our company with our employee Durand Scott (right), who recently became our CEO.
Humor
Time To Vote: Choose The Funniest Caption For This Lounging Logger
What is this person thinking?
May 4, 2022
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Contracting
Living ‘The Rules’ vs. ‘The Spirit of the Rules’
Wood flooring pro Greg Ceglarski thinks it isn't enough to just follow the rules. Here's why.
May 2, 2022
When working in a luxury home like this one in Brisbane, Australia, it's important that employees are following the Spirit of the Rules, not just a checklist of rules. That's me on the far right with Ryan Shephard-Ashby.
Design
Up For The Challenge: See the Winning Floors of the 2022 WFB Design Awards
Scroll through the stunning floors that took home the Best Residential, Best Commercial, Best Stairs, Best Gym, Readers’ Choice and Next Gen Design Awards.
April 20, 2022
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Humor
WFB Caption Contest: What Is This ‘Lounging Logger’ Thinking?
The funniest caption submissions will be rounded up and voted on by readers.
April 11, 2022
Am22 Article Memes Caption Contest
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Design
Up For The Challenge: See the Winning Floors of the 2022 WFB Design Awards
Scroll through the stunning floors that took home the Best Residential, Best Commercial, Best Stairs, Best Gym, Readers’ Choice and Next Gen Design Awards.
Background image: Mike Reissig. Sanding photos: Top row left to right: Jacob Durham, Josh Rollins, Jose Hernandez. Second row left to right: Staci Martinez, R.J. Cunningham, Stephen Young. Third row left to right: Joe Smith, Eduardo Hernandez de la Cruz, Luis Perez. Bottom row left to right: Jim Kramer, Fino Oficio, Michael Tipon.
Techniques
Wood Floor Sanding 101, Part 2
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Stairs
What’s Your Best Tip For Working With Stairs?
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Extraordinary Floors
Technology and Art Collide: Creating the ‘Unity’ Mandala in Wood
Me: Left, circa 1991 in my days as a rocker, and, right, at a wood flooring school in 2019.
Contracting
When Things Don’t Go As Planned: From Rock Band to Wood Flooring
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Podcasts
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