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  Wynn Grubbs Discusses His New Role as Head of Flooring for Cyncly 15.09.2026 7dk

  Wynn Grubbs, the newly appointed GM of Flooring for Cyncly, and Kemp Harr discuss Wynn’s new role and future plans for Cyncly’s software bundle tailored to support flooring dealers. Listen to the interview for more details.
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  Phil Koufidakis Discuss Retail Business in Phoenix and Daltiles Statements Meeting 11.09.2026 6dk

  Phil Koufidakis, president of Baker Brothers in Phoenix, and Kemp Harr discuss Phil’s retail flooring business with 6 stores and the highlights of the Daltile Statements meeting in Naples. Phil is on the advisory board for the program.
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  Patrick Warren Discusses Daltile's Residential Business and Statements Meeting 04.09.2026 6dk

  Patrick Warren, VP of residential remodeling sales for Daltile, and Kemp Harr discuss current business conditions in the U.S. tile market and the highlight for next week’s Statements dealer meeting that starts Tuesday in Naples, Florida.
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  Joe Semaan Discusses Mohawks Carpet Business and Pur-Ease 03.09.2026 6dk

  Joe Semaan, president of Mohawk’s residential carpet business, and Kemp Harr discuss the recent uptick in carpet demand and Mohawk’s Pur-Ease carpet technology, which has Asthma and Allergy Friendly Certification.
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  David Sheehan Discusses Business Conditions with Schattdecor and Highlights from IWF Show 27.08.2026 6dk

  David Sheehan, CEO of Schattdecor North America, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions in the decorative paper, film and foil business and highlights of the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) show held this week in Atlanta. Listen to the interview for more details including the fact that the show attendance was down due to a Canadian boycott of the show.
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  Bruce Zwicker Discusses Current Market Conditions in the Flooring Business 26.08.2026 8dk

  Bruce Zwicker, CEO with Zwicker Advisory, and Kemp Harr discuss the current state of the flooring business. Listen to the interview to hear what’s impacting demand and what types of businesses are taking share during this prolonged downturn in the residential sector.
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  Marcos Eloi Lima and Derick Johnson Discuss Vilas Partners' Acquisition of Wades Interiors 25.08.2026 7dk

  Marcos Eloi Lima (CEO of Vilas Partners), and Derick Johnson (GM of Wades Interiors), discuss Vilas Partners’ acquisition of Wades Interiors. Listen to the interview to hear more details of Vilas Partners’ source for funding and its strategy of buying independent flooring retailers on the west coast of Florida. This is Vilas Partners third acquisition. It previously acquired Floorcrafters in Ft. Myers and Creative Tile and Hardwood in Naples.
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  Geoff Gordon Discusses Matt Cooper's New Role as EVP at Fuse 24.08.2026 8dk

  Geoff Gordon, executive director at the Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, and Kemp Harr discuss the group’s continued growth and the recent announcement that Matt Cooper is stepping in to take Jerry Kenney’s role a Executive VP as Jerry retires.
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  Norman Freebeck Discusses Roppe's Decision to Shift to Empoyee Ownership 19.08.2026 7dk

  Norman Freebeck, president of Roppe Holding Company, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s shift to 100% employee ownership. Listen to the interview to hear more about business conditions, what drove this decision, and a brief overview of how the family structured the change for the benefit of the employees.
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  Nicole Collinson Discusses Status of Tariffs Impacting Flooring Imports 18.08.2026 10dk

  Nicole Bivens Collinson, a tariff expert at Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg in Washington, D.C., and Kemp Harr discuss the current tariff situation for imported flooring and the reasons why they vary by country.
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  Russ Delozier Discusses Recent CRI News and NY State's EPR Legislation 14.08.2026 8dk

  Russ Delozier, resident of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), and Kemp Harr discuss recent positive news on the consumption of carpet in the second quarter of 2026, and also discuss the status of the New York state Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation that could potentially raise the price of carpet sold in the state of New York.
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  Piet Dossche and Don Roberts Discuss FCEF Mission to Solve Installer Shortage 07.08.2026 7dk

  Piet Dossche and Don Roberts, CEO of Dossche Holdings, and Central Alabama Flooring, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the progress that the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is making to recruit and train new floorcovering installers but only 30 dealers are supporting this initiative.
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  Scott Humphrey Discusses Highlights from WFCA's Step Up Tour of Retailers 06.08.2026 9dk

  Scott Humphrey, CEO of the World Floor Covering Association, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of his organization’s Step Up Tour of flooring retailers. Listen to the interview to learn more about where the group traveled and what they learned about what makes some flooring retailers more successful than others.
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  Julian Dossche Discusses International Flooring Company's Strategy for Success 05.08.2026 8dk

  Julian Dossche, CEO with International Flooring Company (IFC), and Kemp Harr discuss the parts of Julian’s growth strategy that are working, recent challenges and how they continue to take share in today’s competitive environment.
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  Benjamin Liebert Discusses Shaw Industries Partnership with Nebraska Furniture Mart 31.07.2026 9dk

  Dave Chambers, director of flooring with Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions with Dave’s four massive flooring departments and the ribbon-cutting on the new Anso Gallery in Dallas.
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  Kermit Baker Discusses Commercial and Residential Construction Outlook 27.07.2026 8dk

  Kermit Baker, former chief economist with the American Institute of Architects, and Kemp Harr discuss the recent AIA Billing Index (ABI) and the Leading Indicator for Remodel Activity (LIRA) news and what Kermit’s outlook for growth is in the build environment for the back half of 2026.
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  Hector Narvaez Discusses Stonepeak's Sustainability Focus 21.07.2026 7dk

  Hector Narvaez, EVP with Stonepeak, and Kemp Harr discuss highlights from the Flooring Sustainability Summit held last week in Washington, D.C. Listen to the interview to hear more about what was discussed at the meeting, as well as why Stonepeak and the Iris Group continues to be a sponsor of the event.
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  Cheryl Durst Discusses Her Keynote Message at the Flooring Sustainability Summit in DC 20.07.2026 8dk

  Cheryl Durst, CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and Kemp Harr discuss Cheryl’s core message as the keynote speaker at the Flooring Sustainability Summit held last week in Washington, D.C.
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  George Bandy Discusses His Keynote Message at the Flooring Sustainability Summit in DC 16.07.2026 9dk

  George Bandy, chief sustainability officer for Andersen Windows, and Kemp Harr discuss George’s core message as the kickoff Keynote speaker for the Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C.
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  Derrick Daye Advises Flooring Marketers How to Use AI 14.07.2026 7dk

  Dr. Derrick Daye, Managing Partner with The Blake Project, and Kemp Harr discuss do’s and don’ts of using AI as a marketer in the flooring industry. Listen to the interview for more details on what happens if you try to use AI to develop strategy.