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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.

Pick The Funniest Caption For ‘Hardwood Floor Couple’ Photo

WFB rounded up some of the funniest caption submissions for this photo; be sure to scroll through all the entries before voting for your favorite.

August 25, 2022

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What I Learned After My Near-Death Accident and Three Months in the Hospital, Part 2

Angelo DeSanto's business came to a standstill the moment he was in a horrific motorcycle crash; here are things he wishes he would have known before his accident.

August 23, 2022

After my motorcycle accident, my recovery in the hospital took months (here you can see my mother's folded hands as she prays by my bedside in the ICU). While I was recovering, my business was at a standstill.

Readers Respond: What Was The First Wood Flooring Skill You Learned?

WFB asked readers on Facebook about the first wood flooring skill they learned.

August 22, 2022

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Funny Captions Wanted For Hardwood Floor Couple

WFB issues a call for funny captions from the wood flooring industry.

August 15, 2022

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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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Funniest ‘Sandal-Clad Sander’ Caption Contest Winner Announced

August 8, 2022

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Tales From the Front: Doing Takeoffs Leads to Lifelong Romance

Preparing for his first wood flooring job on his own led to more than just a nice wood floor for Gregory Brown of Wilder, Vt.-based Brown’s Floormasters.

August 8, 2022

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What I Do To Manage Today’s Employees On The Job

When I started my company in 2006, I knew that when I hired employees I didn’t want to treat them in a disrespectful way or have job sites like the ones I had worked on.

August 6, 2022

I make a conscious effort to create a work experience for my employees that is drastically different from the one I started in. That’s me on the left with my employees Kevin Huff in black and Dale Merriam in red.

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?

Talk Back: What’s Your Biggest Wood Flooring Pet Peeve?

Here's how wood floor pros answered this question...

July 27, 2022

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Talking Shop: What Have You Changed to Work Smarter and Healthier Instead of Harder?

WFB asked pros how they've changed their approaches to the job to be healthier.

July 27, 2022

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Recoating Wood Flooring 101

Recoating a wood floor can be challenging, to say the least, but following this advice can increase chances of success.

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

I make a conscious effort to create a work experience for my employees that is drastically different from the one I started in. That’s me on the left with my employees Kevin Huff in black and Dale Merriam in red.

What I Do To Manage Today’s Employees On The Job

Make sure you understand the differences between applying natural oil finishes and typical surface finishes.

Tips For Success When Using Natural Oil Finishes

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