99 episodes

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.

NWFA Real Answers National Wood Flooring Association

    • Business
    • 4.8 • 12 Ratings

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.

    Expo 2024 Preview and More

    Expo 2024 Preview and More

    Michael Martin and Chris Zizza provide an overview of the upcoming 2024 NWFA Expo in New Orleans. They also delve into practical tips for enhancing your business during slower periods.

    • 16 min
    An 2024 Economic Update with the Elliot Eisenberg, the Bowtie Economist

    An 2024 Economic Update with the Elliot Eisenberg, the Bowtie Economist

    Elliot Eisenberg, the Bowtie Economist, joins Michael Martin and Chris Zizza to discuss the state of the economy, labor and supply chain issues, inflation, and advice on reducing risk and staying ahead of the financial curve more.

    • 27 min
    A Conversation with Dan Pratt of Broadlume

    A Conversation with Dan Pratt of Broadlume

    Michael Martin and Chris Zizza chat with Dan Pratt, co-founder and CRO of Broadlume, about the importance of having a good website for your hardwood flooring business.  They discuss do's, don'ts, what a good website should contain, and when is it time to update.

    • 22 min
    Running a Wood Flooring Business - Balancing a Marriage with a Successful Business

    Running a Wood Flooring Business - Balancing a Marriage with a Successful Business

    Michael Martin and Chris Zizza record on location at SVB Wood Floors in Kansas City.  A trio of special guests joins them to discuss balancing marriage with building a successful wood flooring business. 

    • 22 min
    NWFA Real Answers Podcast – Running a Wood Flooring Business - Estimates, Expectations, and More

    NWFA Real Answers Podcast – Running a Wood Flooring Business - Estimates, Expectations, and More

    Michael Martin and Chris Zizza chat with Dan Gorsegner of Gorsegner Brothers Hardwood Floors about the importance of following up on estimates, modern customer expectations,   prioritizing customers, handling scheduling mishaps, margins, sustainable growth considerations, and more. 

    • 29 min
    Running a Wood Flooring Business - Margins and Costs with Sam Cobb of RW Supply+Design

    Running a Wood Flooring Business - Margins and Costs with Sam Cobb of RW Supply+Design

    Michael Martin and Chris Zizza have an in-depth conversation on costs, margin, and building profitable long-term customer relationships with Sam Cobb from RW Supply+Design.  

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

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12 Ratings

12 Ratings

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