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How to Make the Most of Industry Trade Shows

Going to trade shows is an investment of time and money, and so Richard Bell always strive to get the most out of them when he's there. Here’s how he does that.

January 18, 2023

Going to trade shows is a big investment of time and money, so be sure you arrive at the show with a strategy.

How We’re Adapting to the Latest Credit Card Scams

For wood flooring retailers, it seems it’s a full-time job these days to try to stay ahead of them or create policies to prevent fraud. The latest scenario demands an even more vigilant approach.

January 18, 2023

Our company fell victim to a new type of scam going around. We’re bolstering our security measures to prevent it from happening again.

From the Humblest Beginnings to High-End Hardwood Flooring

Today, Dago Orozco does wood flooring for some of the most famous people in the world, but his story began on a farm in Mexico.

November 19, 2022

Today my wife, Patricia, and son, Dago Jr., are an essential part of my business. Here we are in the showroom I opened six years ago.

Pain and Joy: How We Turned Around A Company In A Recession

Here’s how we not only survived the recession, but in the process also laid the groundwork to become one of the leaders in our market.

November 18, 2022

Education has become a foundational part of our business, and it’s helped set us apart.

How To Gauge What Floor Your Client Wants In Two Minutes

We’ve found that nine out of 10 times this questionnaire leads to a floor the client ends up choosing.

September 19, 2022

We’ve found that nine out of 10 times our quick questions lead to a floor the client ends up choosing.

Former Retailer Starts Company That Automatically Updates Showroom Pricing

Flooring retailer Kristen Stensby found that constantly updating pricing in the showroom was labor-intensive, so she set out to find an easier option.

August 29, 2022

Pictured from Showroom Pricing are (left to right): Jackie Ulmer, customer success ninja; Kristen Stensby, co-owner; Jason Smith, co-owner; and Dave Holy, co-owner.

Showcasing Resilience: See the Winners of the 2022 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards

The following WFB Outstanding Retailer Award winners of 2022 have each displayed adaptability, resilience and growth. Each also shared insights into how they’ve built successful teams and moved their businesses forward.

August 8, 2022

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My Best Advice Before Opening Up A Retail Location

From my 36 years of experience in this business, including falling on my face a few times, here are some things I suggest you consider carefully before jumping into the retail part of the business.

July 27, 2022

You can build that beautiful showroom, but are you prepared to pay for the staff to be in it during all your open hours?

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

I held onto my American dream with all my might. And slowly but surely, I began to establish a foothold, and, after a lot of hard work, my business took off.

We Grew 50% And Opened A Third Store. Here’s How We Did It.

There are a lot of factors to consider when opening a new store. Here’s how our company decided to open a third store and how we pulled it off.

April 7, 2022

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How Going Paperless Prepared Us For 2020—And Beyond

When 2020 hit and companies were forced to work from home, Corona Hardwood was ready. Here's how they got there.

February 2, 2022

Starting our website in 2008 set us on the paperless path we’re on now.

How My Travels Help My Flooring Company Stand Out

Here’s why I go to such great lengths—literally—to ensure my wood flooring company’s offerings remain one-of-a-kind.

December 9, 2021

I’ve been traveling since I was a kid and, up until the pandemic, I made a point of traveling at least six times a year, both for work and for pleasure.

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The Next Generation: Black Wood Floor Pros Look to the Future of the Industry

WFB spoke with Black wood flooring pros from across the U.S. and beyond to share their thoughts, experiences and advice for building and uplifting the next generation of Black hardwood flooring pros.

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From Start to Finish: How We Did This Gym Floor

The raised edge of this wear layer (lamella) was created by shrinkage due to seasonal low relative humidity.

Engineered Flooring and Low RH: What Can Happen and Why

Our company fell victim to a new type of scam going around. We’re bolstering our security measures to prevent it from happening again.

How We’re Adapting to the Latest Credit Card Scams

My family thought I was nuts when I said I wanted to buy an electric work van.

Why I Bought an Electric Work Vehicle

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