NWFA Real Answers

By National Wood Flooring Association

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The NWFA's "Real Answers" podcast series features NWFA President & CEO, Michael Martin and Chris Zizza, founder of C&R Flooring, Inc., and past Chairman of the Board of the NWFA.

Episode Date
Expo 2024 Preview and More
Apr 09, 2024
An 2024 Economic Update with the Elliot Eisenberg, the Bowtie Economist
Jan 04, 2024
A Conversation with Dan Pratt of Broadlume
Nov 14, 2023
Running a Wood Flooring Business - Balancing a Marriage with a Successful Business
Aug 08, 2023
NWFA Real Answers Podcast – Running a Wood Flooring Business - Estimates, Expectations, and More
Jul 17, 2023
Running a Wood Flooring Business - Margins and Costs with Sam Cobb of RW Supply+Design
Jun 05, 2023
Running a Wood Flooring Business - A Conversation with Sprigg Lynn
May 22, 2023
Running a Wood Flooring Business - Building Business Contacts
Apr 03, 2023
Running a Wood Flooring Business - Financial Health and Planning for the Future
Mar 06, 2023
Finding Focus in 2023
Feb 14, 2023
End-of-the-Year Perspectives and Planning
Dec 29, 2022
Attending Industry Trade Shows - Can You Afford Not to Go?
Nov 28, 2022
Creating More Custom Work and Being More Competitive in Your Market
Sep 19, 2022
Preparing for a Potential Slowdown
Aug 23, 2022
Protecting Your Business in Uncertain Times
Aug 01, 2022
Radiant Heat and Hardwood Flooring - A Conversation with Sergey Shlyapintokh of Thermosoft
Jul 18, 2022
A Conversation on Compliance with Elizabeth Baldwin
Jun 07, 2022
The Benefits of Becoming a Certified Professional
May 16, 2022
An Economic Update with the Bowtie Economist
Apr 26, 2022
Building a Business Plan with Craig Leary of Certified Contractors Network
Mar 28, 2022
NWFA Expo Preview - Succession Planning & Combatting New Tax Proposals: Assuring Your Company Remains Successful
Mar 22, 2022
A Conversation with Emily Morrow Finkell
Mar 01, 2022
A Conversation with John Hammel, Senior Director Hardwood and Laminate for Mannington
Feb 04, 2022
Coping with COVID-19 in the Workplace and Jobsite
Dec 28, 2021
Knowing When to Say 'No' - Is There A Time to Turn Away Business?
Dec 21, 2021
End-of-Year Financial Housekeeping
Dec 07, 2021
Working With an Owner's Representative - What You Need to Know
Nov 02, 2021
Building a Better Business - A Conversation with Matt Bruno of Palermo Flooring
Oct 19, 2021
A Conversation with John Lessick, President at Apex Wood Floors Inc.
Oct 08, 2021
The Importance of Your Leave-Behind Marketing Materials
Sep 21, 2021
Navigating an Uncertain Future - Supply Challenges, Hiring, and More
Aug 31, 2021
A Conversation with Marquis Wright of Mr. Wright Flooring Inc.
Aug 16, 2021
A Conversation with Lenny Hall and Staff from Endurance Floor Company
Aug 03, 2021
A Conversation with Steve Brattin of SVB Wood Floors
Jul 23, 2021
A Conversation with Willie Short of Willie James Quality Flooring
Jul 19, 2021
Proper Planning to Prevent Poor Performance
Jun 22, 2021
An Economic Update with Elliot Eisenberg, the Bowtie Economist
Jun 08, 2021
Run Your Business...Don't Let Your Business Run You
May 20, 2021
Giving Your Business a Pulse Check
May 03, 2021
The Case for One-Room Installations
Apr 20, 2021
Ocean Freight During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 05, 2021
Digital Marketing Secrets for Contractors
Mar 23, 2021
Taking Responsibility and Learning from Mistakes
Mar 09, 2021
Staying Calm Amidst Chaos - Maintaining Composure and Patience
Feb 23, 2021
Improving Customer Communication
Feb 11, 2021
The Importance of Building a Relationship with a Distributor
Jan 26, 2021
New PPP Loans and Budget Planning Tips for the Year Ahead
Jan 12, 2021
Advice on Locating Subcontractors
Dec 15, 2020
Planning for the Future & Managing Customer Expectations
Dec 01, 2020
Coping with a Resurgence in COVID-19 Restrictions This Winter
Nov 16, 2020
Hardwood Flooring - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Nov 03, 2020
Coping with Uncertainty and Putting the Customer First
Oct 20, 2020
Prioritizing Jobs and Growing Your Own Employees
Oct 06, 2020
Keeping it Cool & Managing Customer Satisfaction
Sep 22, 2020
Money, Money, Money & Sustainable Growth and Reaching your Goals
Sep 08, 2020
Networking and Getting Involved in Your Community
Aug 25, 2020
Employee Retention and Work/Life Balance
Aug 11, 2020
The Importance of Organization
Jul 27, 2020
Back to Basics and Business Fundamentals
Jul 17, 2020
Survival Instincts and Thriving in Turbulent Times
Jun 23, 2020
Update for Week of June 8th
Jun 09, 2020
Update for Tuesday, June 2
Jun 02, 2020
Update for Friday, May 29 - Generating Future Business
May 29, 2020
Update for Friday, May 22 - PPP Loan FAQs Answered, and Arboritec USA's Donnie Dusson
May 22, 2020
Update for Tuesday, May 19 - Loan Forgiveness and Job Costing Profitability
May 19, 2020
Update for Friday, May 15 - Kevin Mullany, President of Benchmark Wood Floors, Inc.
May 15, 2020
Update for Monday, May 11 - Coronavirus Workplace Safety
May 11, 2020
Update for Thursday, May 7 - Markup vs. Margins & Increasing Profitability
May 07, 2020
Update for Tuesday, May 5
May 05, 2020
Update for Tuesday, April 28
Apr 28, 2020
Update for Monday, April 27 - Feedback from Members in the Industry
Apr 27, 2020
Update for Thursday, April 23
Apr 23, 2020
Update for Wednesday, April 22 - Senate Approves Payroll Protection Plan Funding
Apr 22, 2020
Update for Friday, April 17
Apr 17, 2020
Update for Thursday, April 16
Apr 16, 2020
Update for Tuesday, April 14
Apr 14, 2020
Update for Monday, April 13
Apr 13, 2020
Update for Thursday, April 9
Apr 10, 2020
Update for Wednesday, April 8
Apr 08, 2020
Update for Tuesday, April 7 - The Small Business Loan Application Process & Loan Forgiveness Criteria
Apr 07, 2020
Update for Sunday, April 5
Apr 05, 2020
Update for Friday, April 3 - Feedback from Members in the Industry
Apr 03, 2020
Update for Thursday, April 2 - Conversation with Dana Lee Cole, Executive Director of the Hardwood Federation
Apr 02, 2020
Update for Wednesday, April 1: SBA Loans
Apr 01, 2020
Update for Tuesday, March 31: CARES Act and Payroll Protection
Mar 31, 2020
Update for Sunday, March 29
Mar 29, 2020
Update for Thursday, March 26
Mar 26, 2020
Update for Wednesday, March 25 with Brett Miller NWFA Vice President of Education & Certification
Mar 25, 2020
Maintaining Hope and Flexibility During a Crisis with Bruce Zwicker CEO of Zwicker Advisory
Mar 24, 2020
Update for Monday, March 23
Mar 23, 2020
News from Peers in the Hardwood Flooring Industry and More
Mar 20, 2020
Managing Downtime Effectively
Mar 19, 2020
Developing your Coronavirus Gameplan
Mar 18, 2020
Turn callbacks into opportunities and advice on pricing your services
Mar 10, 2020
AHF & the Rebirth of Real Wood
Feb 18, 2020
Selling the Value of Wood, with Bruce Zwicker
Feb 04, 2020
Positioning Your Business for the Future, with Craig Dupra
Feb 04, 2020
Planning Your "End Game"
Jan 14, 2020
Build a Business, Not a Job
Dec 23, 2019