Podcasts about Flooring

The latest episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast features Doug Bertrand and Brooke Ottens of Carpetland USA in Clinton, Iowa. They join us to discuss the products, services, experience, and hometown commitment that have made Carpetland a trusted destination for flooring and home-improvement projects throughout the Greater Clinton Region.Be sure to download the Grow Clinton Podcast app for iPhones and Android devices at https://app.growclinton.com/install. Whether you are updating a single room, building a new home, renovating a commercial space, or simply looking for practical guidance before beginning a project, Carpetland USA offers local expertise and a wide range of options for customers in Clinton and the surrounding area.A Local Resource for FlooringDoug and Brooke share what Carpetland USA offers customers across the region. From carpet and luxury vinyl to hardwood, tile, laminate, and other flooring solutions, the Carpetland team helps homeowners, contractors, businesses, and property owners find products that fit their needs, style preferences, and budgets.Flooring is an important investment! The right selection can affect a home or business's comfort, durability, appearance, maintenance needs, and long-term value. Carpetland USA's team works directly with customers to help make that decision more manageable, from exploring product choices to planning the installation process.What Makes Carpetland Different?Doug and Brooke also discuss what distinguishes Carpetland USA from other flooring retailers.A visit to Carpetland is about more than selecting a product from a display. Customers can expect personal service, knowledgeable guidance, local accountability, and a team that understands the communities it serves. The Carpetland staff takes time to learn about each project and help customers consider the details that matter most, including room use, traffic levels, lifestyle, design goals, durability, and budget.That local, relationship-based approach is especially valuable when customers have questions or need support throughout the project. Carpetland USA is committed to helping customers feel informed and confident, from their first visit through the finished installation.If you are considering new flooring or planning an upcoming home or business project, stop in and visit the Carpetland USA team in Clinton. Doug, Brooke, and their colleagues are ready to help customers explore options, compare materials, and identify solutions that make sense for their spaces.For additional information, visit Carpetland USA's website at https://carpetlandusa.net.Thank you to Doug Bertrand and Brooke Ottens for joining the Grow Clinton Podcast. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the entire Carpetland USA team for its continued support of economic development throughout the Greater Clinton Region. Catch all of the Grow Clinton Podcast episodes, available wherever you listen to podcasts.- Apple Music- Spotify- Amazon Music- Buzzsprout- Overcast- YouTubeFor more information about the Grow Clinton Podcast, visit https://www.facebook.com/growclintonpodcast.Have an idea for a show topic or guest? Email podcast@growclinton.com.   Have an idea for a podcast guest? Send us a message!

We celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Dude Ranchers' Association with Executive Director Bryce Albright and explore their special Arizona ranch giveaway. Plus, Studies Show, Jamie's Zoo visit and some other random stuff. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4050– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Dude Ranchers' AssociationGuest: Bryce Albright of the Dude Ranchers' AssociationSponsor: ClarifySponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 08:22 - Daily Whinny23:30 - Bryce Albright36:00 - Studies Show54:13 - Auditor Post Show

We celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Dude Ranchers' Association with Executive Director Bryce Albright and explore their special Arizona ranch giveaway. Plus, Studies Show, Jamie's Zoo visit and some other random stuff. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4050– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Dude Ranchers' AssociationGuest: Bryce Albright of the Dude Ranchers' AssociationSponsor: ClarifySponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 08:22 - Daily Whinny23:30 - Bryce Albright36:00 - Studies Show54:13 - Auditor Post Show

Jim highlights all his favorite calls from the show. He takes on questions about: * Comparing generator types * Repairing a lake boat ramp * A sweaty back door * Scented oil air purifiers for AC systems * Adding new attic insulation * Termite damage assessment * Flooring when there are moisture concerns * Cracked shower stall * Adding lattice to a deck

Jerry Levinson is the founder of Carpets Arizona and creator of the Flooring Business Blueprint, where he helps flooring business owners and home improvement companies build scalable sales and marketing systems. After rebuilding his own career following bankruptcy, Jerry developed proven processes that have helped flooring companies improve closing rates, increase average ticket size, and generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional annual revenue.He teaches that many flooring businesses plateau because of outdated sales processes and inconsistent systems—not a lack of demand. By simplifying the buying experience and building repeatable processes, flooring business owners can improve closing rates, increase profit margins, and scale more profitably.This episode explores why so many flooring companies get stuck between $1.5 million and $2 million in annual revenue and the practical sales, marketing, and leadership strategies Jerry uses to help them break through that ceiling.What You'll Learn:Why flooring businesses get stuck at $1.5M–$2MThe sales process that closes more flooring jobsPricing strategies that increase profit marginsWhy customer experience beats product knowledgeHiring salespeople without flooring experienceUsing YouTube to generate more flooring leadsLeadership systems that help flooring companies scaleIf your flooring business has stopped growing or you're looking for proven ways to improve sales and profitability, this episode shares practical strategies that can help you build a more scalable business.Learn more from Jerry Levinson and the Flooring Business Blueprint:https://www.jerrylevinson.com/Download the Flooring Business Blueprint and book a strategy call:https://www.jerrylevinson.com/strategy-callCall: +1 (602) 690-0402Social Links:Connect with Jerry Levinson on LinkedIn for flooring business growth and sales insights:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-levinson-2020487Listen to The Flooring Business Podcast:https://podcast.jerrylevinson.com/Subscribe for more flooring business strategies on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@JerryLevinsonResources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HITM: Debbie Loucks shares insights into Monty Roberts' upcoming book, “What the Horses Said: Stories and Inspiration from the Man Who Listens to Horses, Thirty Years Later.” You can pre-order yours today. Auditor Patti joins us to tell us about her husband's surprise gift and other random horsie things. Listen in…AUDITOR POST SHOW: Jamie was sick, no post show.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4045– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Jamie Jennings and Monty RobertsGuest: Auditor PattiGuest: Debbie Loucks on Monty Roberts' upcoming book, “What the Horses Said: Stories and Inspiration from the Man Who Listens to Horses, Thirty Years Later.” You can pre-order yours today. Sponsor: PurinaSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 03:34 - Daily Whinnies05:40 - Gas Prices10:40 - Patti21:50 - Debbie Loucks33:50 - History

HITM: Debbie Loucks shares insights into Monty Roberts' upcoming book, “What the Horses Said: Stories and Inspiration from the Man Who Listens to Horses, Thirty Years Later.” You can pre-order yours today. Auditor Patti joins us to tell us about her husband's surprise gift and other random horsie things. Listen in…AUDITOR POST SHOW: Jamie was sick, no post show.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4045– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Jamie Jennings and Monty RobertsGuest: Auditor PattiGuest: Debbie Loucks on Monty Roberts' upcoming book, “What the Horses Said: Stories and Inspiration from the Man Who Listens to Horses, Thirty Years Later.” You can pre-order yours today. Sponsor: PurinaSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 03:34 - Daily Whinnies05:40 - Gas Prices10:40 - Patti21:50 - Debbie Loucks33:50 - History

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.

Glenn and Jamie are back together with Rhia, an amazing equestrian artist, who talks about how you too can learn to draw horses. Jamie fills us in on the Comicon she attended and much more. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4040– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Art by Rhia | Jamie JenningsGuest: Art by Rhia | Art ClassesSponsor: ClariFly LarvicideSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 03:30 - Daily Whinnies21:00 - Rhia36:00 - History40:00 - Comicon

Glenn and Jamie are back together with Rhia, an amazing equestrian artist, who talks about how you too can learn to draw horses. Jamie fills us in on the Comicon she attended and much more. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4040– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Art by Rhia | Jamie JenningsGuest: Art by Rhia | Art ClassesSponsor: ClariFly LarvicideSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 03:30 - Daily Whinnies21:00 - Rhia36:00 - History40:00 - Comicon

In this episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom sits down with Jason Hill, co-owner of South Coast Floors and founder of PlanIt Flooring.After more than 25 years working in technology and start-up businesses, Jason thought he was leaving the tech world behind when he joined a flooring company in Southampton. Instead, he found an industry still heavily reliant on pads, pens, PDF price lists and knowledge stored inside people's heads.Unable to find software designed around the way flooring businesses actually operate, Jason built his own.What began as an internal estimating and EPOS system for South Coast Floors quickly attracted interest from fitters, retailers and flooring businesses across the UK and beyond. Jason explains how PlanIt Flooring can help businesses produce professional quotations, manage rolls and stock, calculate margins, communicate with customers and reduce the time spent on paperwork.Tom and Jason also explore why flooring businesses often underprice jobs by overlooking fixed costs, how better systems can make a business more valuable, and why professionalism can matter more than being the cheapest.What You'll Learn in This Episode:• How Jason moved from a 25-year career in technology into the flooring industry.• Why generic retail and estimating software often fails to meet the needs of flooring businesses.• How PlanIt Flooring developed from an internal tool into software used by businesses across the trade.• How supplier price lists can be imported from PDFs without manually entering every product.• How fitters can turn spoken measurements, photographs and hand-drawn plans into professional quotations.• The difference between PlanIt Estimating and PlanIt EPOS.• How flooring retailers can manage rolls, remnants, pallets and stock across different locations.• Why fixed costs must be included when pricing flooring jobs.• How quicker quotations and better customer communication can help businesses win more work.• Why a professional written quotation can be more persuasive than offering the lowest price.• How customer records, quotations and job history can create transferable value within a flooring business.• How early users from across the flooring trade are helping shape new features.• The potential for technology to reduce paperwork and give flooring professionals more time away from the business.Memorable Quote:“It's actually been built by the flooring trade, for the flooring trade.”Speaker Information:Jason Hill is the co-owner of South Coast Floors in Southampton and the founder of PlanIt Flooring.Before entering the flooring industry, Jason spent more than 25 years working with technology and start-up businesses, progressing from small teams to board-level roles. He has used that experience to develop estimating and EPOS software around the practical challenges faced by flooring fitters, retailers and trade counters.Where to Find Jason and PlanIt Flooring:PlanIt Flooring:https://planitflooring.com/Email:info@planitflooring.comSouth Coast Floors:https://www.scfloors.co.uk/Where to Find The UK Flooring Podcast:Website:https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@cockerillco6141Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/59DLhGPVKNtVoS656EYtxqApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-uk-flooring-podcast/id1606720642Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theukflooringpodcast/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/theukflooringpodcast/Produced by Cockerill & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picking new flooring is more than color and texture – it's about lifestyle, durability and resale value. On this episode we're joined by a local Flooring Company owner who works across tile, carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl planking, and laminate floors. Every day he helps homeowners choose exactly right room by room by bringing a mobile showroom right to your home. Whether you're renovating, selling, or just tired of guessing this conversation will change how you shop for flooring. 

In this episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom visits the F. Ball Centre of Excellence to speak with Tim Green, Head of Training, and Alan McEwan, Technical Representative for Scotland.Together, they explore one of the biggest challenges facing the flooring industry: the shortage of skilled floorlayers and the difficulty of attracting younger people into the trade. Tim and Alan explain why flooring is still misunderstood as a career, how the industry can promote itself more effectively, and why good training has never been more important.The conversation also gets into the technical and commercial realities of flooring installation. From mixing different manufacturers' systems and skipping damp-proof membranes to pricing subfloor preparation properly, they share examples of how shortcuts, poor specifications and pressure from main contractors can lead to expensive failures.This is a straight-talking conversation about training, technical support, professional responsibility and what the flooring industry needs to do to develop its next generation.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why the flooring industry continues to struggle with a shortage of skilled labour.Why many young people do not understand what a professional floorlayer actually does.How flooring can compete with other established construction trades for new apprentices.Why experienced installers can still benefit from manufacturer training.The importance of understanding substrates, moisture, primers, smoothing compounds and damp-proof membranes.Why mixing products from different manufacturers can create unnecessary risks.How pressure from clients and main contractors can lead to shortcuts and flooring failures.Why flooring professionals need to be prepared to say no when site conditions are unsuitable.How poor subfloor preparation can result in entire installations having to be replaced.Why disclaimers may not completely protect a contractor who knowingly completes unsuitable work.How qualifications and competence requirements are changing across the construction industry.What skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours mean when demonstrating competence.How F. Ball supports contractors through technical site visits and installation specifications.What happens during training at the F. Ball Centre of Excellence.Memorable Quote:“You're an excellent floorlayer, but you're probably not a great chemist, so don't mess with the mix.”Speaker Information:Tim Green is Head of Training at the F. Ball Centre of Excellence. A time-served floorlayer with experience running his own business and teaching in further education, Tim now oversees training for flooring contractors, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and apprentices.Alan McEwan is F. Ball's Technical Representative for Scotland. With nearly 30 years in the flooring industry and almost 20 years at F. Ball, Alan supports flooring professionals with site inspections, technical specifications, product recommendations and problem-solving before, during and after installation.Where to Find F. Ball:Website: https://f-ball.com/en/Training courses: https://f-ball.com/en/training-innovation/training-courses/Book a free training course: https://f-ball.com/en/book-your-free-training-course/F. Ball Floorsight™ Fitter Apprenticeship Programme: https://f-ball.com/en/about-us/f-ball-fitter-apprentice-programme/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/f_balluk/Where to Find The UK Flooring Podcast:Website: https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cockerillco6141Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59DLhGPVKNtVoS656EYtxqApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-uk-flooring-podcast/id1606720642Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theukflooringpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theukflooringpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

We welcome back Jackie Baker, who holds the distinction of being the very first guest ever featured on Horse Radio Network in 2008. Auditor Allie was accepted to Vet College in England, what was that process like? Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4025– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: NAPic Credit: Jackie Baker Guest: Jackie Baker | LinkedinGuest: Auditor AllieLink: Robot Horse VideoSponsor: ClariFly LarvicideSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 04:44 - Daily Whinney14:10 - Jackie Baker24:12 - Allie35:24 - Robot Horse38:00 - Jamie's Training Warlander45:30 - This Day in History54:00 - Auditor Post Show

We welcome back Jackie Baker, who holds the distinction of being the very first guest ever featured on Horse Radio Network in 2008. Auditor Allie was accepted to Vet College in England, what was that process like? Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4025– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: NAPic Credit: Jackie Baker Guest: Jackie Baker | LinkedinGuest: Auditor AllieLink: Robot Horse VideoSponsor: ClariFly LarvicideSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 04:44 - Daily Whinney14:10 - Jackie Baker24:12 - Allie35:24 - Robot Horse38:00 - Jamie's Training Warlander45:30 - This Day in History54:00 - Auditor Post Show

Can you own a franchise without quitting your job? Dean explains why “semi-absentee” shouldn't mean handing the keys to a general manager and checking the bank account once a month. Owners still need to lead. The difference is that they don't necessarily have to perform one of the major day-to-day jobs inside the company. In Five Star Bath Solutions and Five Star Flooring, the owner can oversee the business rather than personally running sales calls or completing installations. Technology also allows many management responsibilities to happen outside traditional business hours or from almost anywhere. That makes this conversation especially relevant for corporate executives and first-time franchise buyers researching semi-absentee franchises, home service franchises, executive franchise models, and businesses they can build while transitioning out of corporate America.

In this episode, Stephen Diggins continues his conversation with AHF Products' Milton Goodwin and Tim Ryan about the future of hardwood flooring and what contractors can do to build stronger, more successful businesses. They discuss the importance of working with trusted manufacturers, designers and retailers, emphasizing how early collaboration can reduce rework, indecision and change orders while creating better experiences for homeowners. The conversation also explores how designers can actually help contractors and provide the expertise to understand color, texture, scale, pattern and the overall “feel” a customer wants from a room. They also share insights into where wood flooring design and technology are headed, including advances in prefinished flooring, engineered wood, color technology, finishes, sustainability and waterproofing. They discuss how lighting can dramatically change the appearance of a floor, why tactile qualities are increasingly important, and how manufacturers are developing products that create more natural, sophisticated looks. The episode wraps up with practical advice for flooring contractors looking to connect with designers, pursue premium projects, document their experience and build relationships with reputable manufacturers. Find more information about AHF's Bruce Natural Choice and all AHF products at ahfproducts.com. Read Tim Ryan's article "Commonly Confused: Bond Line Failure and Shear in Engineered Wood Flooring" from the April/May 2026 issue of WFB. Find all the industry news, a massive archive of wood flooring articles, the latest blogs and more at woodfloorbusiness.com.  Follow Wood Floor Business on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok YouTube Pinterest X Join the Wood Floor Business Community + USED Buy/Sell/Trade Facebook Group.

In this episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom is joined by David Edmondson from JMG Insurance Brokers for a practical conversation about insurance for flooring contractors, retailers and business owners.Many businesses arrange insurance because they know they need it, then assume everything is covered without checking the exclusions, conditions or limits hidden within the policy. David explains why choosing insurance solely on price, allowing policies to renew without a proper review and failing to tell your broker when the business changes can leave you exposed when you need to make a claim.Tom and David discuss the cover flooring businesses should consider for tools, vans, stock in transit, ongoing contracts, employees and subcontractors. They also look at the growing risk of cybercrime, why even small flooring businesses can be targeted and what insurers expect businesses to have in place.The conversation includes real examples of rejected claims, stolen tools, major fires and workplace incidents. They even tackle the question every business owner has probably asked at some point: can you insure against stupidity?What You'll Learn in This Episode• Why having an insurance policy does not necessarily mean you are properly covered.• The exclusions, clauses and conditions business owners often overlook.• Why the cheapest insurance policy can become the most expensive when a claim is refused.• The difference between labour-only and bona fide subcontractors.• Why changes to your staff, vehicles, tools and turnover should be discussed with your broker.• What to check when insuring expensive flooring tools and machinery.• How single-item limits can reduce the amount paid following a theft.• Why overnight storage conditions can cause claims for tools stolen from vans to be rejected.• How goods and stock in transit insurance can protect flooring materials while they are being transported.• Why flooring retailers and contractors should take cyber insurance seriously.• The security measures insurers may expect, including multifactor authentication, updated software and secure internet connections.• How management liability and directors' and officers' insurance can protect business owners.• What contract works insurance covers when materials or completed work are damaged before a project is handed over.• The essential cover a one-person flooring business should consider.• Why having an experienced broker can make a major difference when managing a claim.Memorable Quote“Would you rather pay for a piece of paper that covers you in the event of a claim, or pay a little bit less for something that doesn't respond when you need it?”Speaker InformationDavid Edmondson has worked in the insurance industry for around 20 years and works with JMG Insurance Brokers in Lancashire. He helps businesses understand their risks, review their existing policies and arrange appropriate commercial insurance cover.Where to Find David and JMG Insurance BrokersDavid Edmondson:https://www.jmginsurance.co.uk/our-people/david-edmondson/JMG Insurance Brokers Lancashire:https://www.jmginsurance.co.uk/businesses/lancashire/Telephone: 01254 460160Email: lancashire@jmginsurance.co.ukJMG Insurance Brokers:https://www.jmginsurance.co.uk/This episode is intended for general information only. Insurance requirements vary between businesses, so you should speak to a qualified insurance professional about your individual circumstances.Where to Find The UK Flooring PodcastWebsite:https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@cockerillco6141Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/59DLhGPVKNtVoS656EYtxqApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-uk-flooring-podcast/id1606720642Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theukflooringpodcast/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/theukflooringpodcastProduced by Cockerill & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailWe spend roughly 90% of our lives indoors, but how often are our homes actually designed with our health in mind?In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Kelly Grace, a non-toxic architect, to uncover what goes into creating a truly healthy home.Kelly explains why conventional architecture and building practices often prioritize cost, aesthetics, efficiency, and basic safety while overlooking how materials and design choices can affect the people living inside.They dive into building materials, moisture and mold, ventilation, flooring, drywall, furniture, mattresses, air quality, and the hidden decisions that can make the difference between a beautiful home and a health-supporting one.Kelly also reveals materials she personally avoids, why she believes drywall has no place in bathrooms, the problems she sees with popular flooring options like LVP, and why even brand-new homes can develop moisture problems.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction01:00 What Is a Non-Toxic Architect?04:00 Why Kelly Started Designing Healthier Homes07:00 Are Modern Homes Actually Built for Health?10:00 The Problem With Conventional Building Materials14:00 Mold, Moisture & Modern Construction18:00 Why Kelly Wouldn't Put Drywall in a Bathroom22:00 Building Codes vs. Human Health26:00 The Ventilation Problem30:00 Flooring a Non-Toxic Architect Avoids34:00 Hidden Toxins in Furniture & Mattresses39:00 Why New Homes Can Still Have Mold44:00 Building a Healthy Home From Scratch49:00 Healthier Changes You Can Make Right Now54:00 Kelly's Biggest Healthy Home Takeaways57:00 Where to Find Kelly Grace-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kelly Grace is an accomplished architect based out of Washington DC, and the Managing Principal of Travis Price Architects, an award-winning architecture firm, widely applauded for their visionary aesthetics, informed by ecology, mythology, and technology.  TPA seeks to create an enduring archaeology for tomorrow, through culturally diverse inspirations, natural self-reliance, and high-performance building practices.Kelly is known to many as the “NONTOXARCHITECT” on social media, where she shares her advice on material selections, design details, indoor air quality, water filtration, biohacking, EMF mitigation, moisture control, and much more.  She is dedicated to designing healthy buildings, using non-toxic products, to promote wellness habits and optimal living.  Kelly is also a Founding Member of the Healthy Building Alliance, an up-and-coming platform to connect healthy building professionals; architects, builders, engineers, homeowners, consultants, and product manufacturers, to provide a network of resources and educational tools, based on proven building biology and building science principles.Kelly and her husband Matt live in Davidsonville, MD with their three children, Atlas, Adelyn, and Roark, twenty chickens, and dogs Blue and Ruby.

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.

Stephanie Owen and Chris Zizza discuss Chris' recent experience on the other side of the transaction...as a customer of Ohio-based wood flooring company 50 Grit Flooring. They're joined by Spencer Shatto from 50 Grit to talk about that experience, and what Chris learned about providing better customer service to his own customers by seeing things from the customer's perspective.

HITM: We get an update on Eventing from Championships in Aachen with guest Michael Barnes, and welcome back author Nancy Pfeiffer to discuss her solo horseback journey across the rugged landscapes of Patagonia. Plus, Lisa grosses us out with a horse injury on the farm. Listen in….AUDITOR POST SHOW: Lisa and Glenn talk many random things.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4020– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Nancy Pfeiffer and FEI/Benjamin ClarkGuest: Michael Barnes, Eventing report from Aachen.Guest: Nancy Pfeiffer, author of Riding Into the Heart of PatagoniaSponsor: PurinaSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 00:47 - Glenn's power outage saga02:12 - Aachen & World Equestrian Games update05:14 - Daily Whinnies & thank‑yous05:56 - Lisa's overheating horse & frozen turkey fix09:04 - Lex's bizarre hind‑end injury12:11 - Movie rough cut, bad horse sound effects16:10 - Scooter's Cushing's diagnosis & book tie‑in18:36 - Worm Flooring sponsor spot20:07 - Aachen eventing championship recap with Michael Barnes32:55 - Purina spot & intro to Nancy Pfeiffer33:06 - Riding into the Heart of Patagonia discussion47:39 - Where to find Nancy's book & US Rider spot48:19 - This Day in Equine History segment56:43 - Auditor post show opens (personal / behind‑the‑scenes chat)

HITM: We get an update on Eventing from Championships in Aachen with guest Michael Barnes, and welcome back author Nancy Pfeiffer to discuss her solo horseback journey across the rugged landscapes of Patagonia. Plus, Lisa grosses us out with a horse injury on the farm. Listen in….AUDITOR POST SHOW: Lisa and Glenn talk many random things.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4020– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Nancy Pfeiffer and FEI/Benjamin ClarkGuest: Michael Barnes, Eventing report from Aachen.Guest: Nancy Pfeiffer, author of Riding Into the Heart of PatagoniaSponsor: PurinaSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 00:47 - Glenn's power outage saga02:12 - Aachen & World Equestrian Games update05:14 - Daily Whinnies & thank‑yous05:56 - Lisa's overheating horse & frozen turkey fix09:04 - Lex's bizarre hind‑end injury12:11 - Movie rough cut, bad horse sound effects16:10 - Scooter's Cushing's diagnosis & book tie‑in18:36 - Worm Flooring sponsor spot20:07 - Aachen eventing championship recap with Michael Barnes32:55 - Purina spot & intro to Nancy Pfeiffer33:06 - Riding into the Heart of Patagonia discussion47:39 - Where to find Nancy's book & US Rider spot48:19 - This Day in Equine History segment56:43 - Auditor post show opens (personal / behind‑the‑scenes chat)

In Part 1 of this ATWF takeover episode, Stephen Diggins talks with AHF Products' Milton Goodwin and Tim Ryan about the company's latest innovations in solid and engineered hardwood flooring. They explain the evolution of Bruce Natural Choice, a 5/16-inch solid hardwood product now offered in wider 3 1/4-inch widths and made from Appalachian lumber. The thinner, more flexible construction—combined with Bruce Summit Select 100% RH adhesive—allows the flooring to be installed over concrete slabs, opening up new possibilities in markets where solid hardwood traditionally has been more challenging to install. Goodwin and Ryan explain how testing, wood-drying technology and advances in adhesives came together to address installation challenges while maintaining the look and feel of a traditional solid hardwood floor. The episode also explores AHF's updated Bruce Dundee line, including new low-gloss options and a refreshed color palette, as well as the company's growing unfinished solid and engineered flooring offerings. They discuss changing consumer preferences around gloss, texture and color, advances in prefinished flooring technology, and the different roles solid and engineered wood can play depending on the application. They emphasize that flooring choices should be based on the project, desired performance, design and environment—not on the idea that one type of wood flooring is always better than another. Find more information about AHF's Bruce Natural Choice and all AHF products at ahfproducts.com. Read Tim Ryan's article "Commonly Confused: Bond Line Failure and Shear in Engineered Wood Flooring" from the April/May 2026 issue of WFB. Find all the industry news, a massive archive of wood flooring articles, the latest blogs and more at woodfloorbusiness.com.  Follow Wood Floor Business on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok YouTube Pinterest X Join the Wood Floor Business Community + USED Buy/Sell/Trade Facebook Group.

As lifestyles evolve, so does home design. Homeowners want flexible spaces, more privacy, stronger connections to the outdoors and finishes that reflect their personal style. The result is a shift toward homes that aren’t just attractive but also work for the way people actually live.  Kelley Collins, design studio manager with Ashton Woods, recently joined Carol Morgan on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to discuss how thoughtful design can balance function, personality and timeless style — and why the best homes don’t necessarily follow the latest trend.  Home Design Starts With How People Live  “We always joke that your lighting is like jewelry for your favorite outfit,” Collins said.  Lighting can transform a room, highlight architectural features and draw attention to artwork or other focal points. But good design goes beyond what catches the eye. It starts with understanding how people will use a space.  That has become particularly important as more people work, study, exercise and spend time at home. Rooms that once served a single purpose now may need to accommodate a home office, classroom, playroom, workout area or guest space.  Flex Rooms Give Homeowners More Options  Flex rooms offer a clear example of home design adapting to changing needs. A home office today could become a study space for a child tomorrow. A playroom could eventually become a hobby room, exercise area or guest room. Adaptability matters even more for multigenerational households. Rising living costs have contributed to more families living with parents or in-laws, making privacy and separation increasingly important. Doors, finished basements and multipurpose rooms can help families accommodate more people without making everyone feel like they’re living on top of each other.  For homebuyers, it’s worth looking beyond how a floor plan works today. Consider how a room could serve the household five or 10 years from now.  Open Floor Plans Meet the Need for Privacy  Open-concept living remains popular, but the way people use their homes has prompted a closer look at privacy. An open kitchen, dining and living area can make entertaining easier and create a strong sense of connection. But when several people work, study or relax at the same time, too much openness can become a challenge. Interior doors, pocket doors and strategically placed private rooms can provide some separation without giving up the benefits of an open layout.  Rather than choosing between open and closed floor plans, homeowners increasingly want a balance between shared spaces and places to retreat.  Personalization Should Go Beyond Trends  Personalization plays an important role in the design process, but it looks different for every homeowner. Some buyers want to customize nearly every selection. Others prefer a more restrained palette and use one or two features, such as a distinctive backsplash or lighting fixture, to make the home feel like their own.  The goal is to create a cohesive design that reflects the homeowner without relying too heavily on a short-lived trend.  “If they do have that bold design or that style that they want to incorporate, they really do it with intention,” Collins said.  That doesn’t mean homeowners need to avoid bold choices. Instead, they should consider how those choices fit into the rest of the home and whether they’ll still feel right years from now.  Timeless Design Can Still Evolve  Home design trends constantly change. Cabinet colors have moved from dark finishes to gray and white and are now shifting toward warmer tones. Light and medium wood tones and off-white finishes are gaining popularity as gray and stark white interiors become less dominant.  Trend cycles make timeless design valuable. Buyers want their homes to feel current, but they also want to feel comfortable with their choices years after construction ends. A neutral foundation provides flexibility, while lighting, furnishings, artwork and hardware can add personality and allow homeowners to update their spaces over time.  Design for Durability and Everyday Life  A beautiful home also needs to hold up to everyday life. Flooring and countertops offer good examples. Natural hardwood remains popular, while engineered luxury vinyl flooring attracts buyers who value durability. Quartz continues to appeal to homeowners who appreciate its consistency and low maintenance, even as designers continue to value the character of natural stone. Aesthetics are only part of the decision. Families with children, pets or frequent guests may prioritize different materials than homeowners looking for a low-maintenance second home or an entertainment-focused space.  The Kitchen Remains the Heart of the Home  For all the changes in home design, some priorities remain remarkably consistent.  In the kitchen, an island can provide food preparation space, seating, a gathering point for family and friends and a place for homework or casual conversation. Other features, such as spa-inspired showers, reflect the same desire to make everyday spaces more enjoyable. Ultimately, good design isn’t just about making a room look good. It should make the room work better, too.  Trust the Design Process  For buyers building a new home, the number of decisions can quickly become overwhelming. Flooring, cabinets, countertops, tile, lighting and fixtures all contribute to the final result. A design professional can help homeowners understand how individual selections work together and where to focus their investment. Instead of making every decision at once, buyers can work through selections step by step and build a cohesive design.  The Future of Home Design Will Follow Lifestyle  No one can predict exactly which colors, materials or architectural features will dominate home design five or 10 years from now. Trends will continue to change. What we can predict is that homes will continue to adapt to the people who live in them. Flexible rooms can accommodate changing needs. Private spaces can balance open gathering areas. Outdoor living can extend a home’s usable space. Personalization can make a house feel distinctly like its owners. The most enduring design principle may be the simplest: Start with how people live and design from there. The goal is to create a home that represents the homeowner so well that “10 years down the road they still love their home.” That may ultimately separate a home that simply follows a trend from one that continues to feel right long after the trend has passed.  To learn more about home design trends and how lifestyles influence the way homes are built, listen to the full episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. For more information about Ashton Woods, visit https://www.ashtonwoods.com/.  About Ashton Woods  Ashton Woods is one of the nation's largest private home builders, creating thoughtfully designed homes and communities across the United States. With a focus on design, quality and personalization, the company builds homes that reflect how people live today while providing opportunities for homeowners to make their spaces their own.  Podcast Thanks       Thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will suit your needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com.        About Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio       Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans. For more information on how you can be featured as a guest, contact Denim Marketing at 770-383-3360 or fill out the Atlanta Real Estate Forum contact form. Subscribe to the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast on iTunes, and if you like this week's show, be sure to rate it. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio was recently honored on FeedSpot's Top 100 Atlanta Podcasts, ranking 16th overall and number one out of all ranked real estate podcasts. The post Ashton Woods: Where Design Meets Real Life appeared first on Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

We take a look at the new documentary "High Waves & Horses" with guest Smokie Brannaman. We dive deep into Smokie's journey—from surviving a difficult childhood alongside his brother Buck to his 23-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard and his lifelong connection to the healing power of horses. Plus, we bring you the latest updates from the 2026 Mongol Derby, and preview the upcoming excitement at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, with a look at the U.S. Dressage and Eventing squads. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4015– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Smokie BrannamanGuest: Smokie Brannaman on High Waves & Horses | Facebook | YouTube | WebsiteSponsor: ClariFly LarvicideSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 01:20 - Mongol Derby race update03:20 - Daily Winnies (listener birthdays)05:20 - Introduces guest Smokey Brannaman06:45 - Origins of “High Waves and Horses” documentary08:20 - Childhood, foster parents, and life lessons10:24 - Why a cowboy joined the Coast Guard12:00 - Coast Guard career and duties14:04 - Returning to Wisconsin & post-service life15:32 - Shaping the documentary's focus19:05 - First screening and film festival plans21:12 - Patreon, YouTube, Facebook info22:47 - Sam Elliott lookalike chat24:20 - Aachen WEG preview & U.S. teams

We take a look at the new documentary "High Waves & Horses" with guest Smokie Brannaman. We dive deep into Smokie's journey—from surviving a difficult childhood alongside his brother Buck to his 23-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard and his lifelong connection to the healing power of horses. Plus, we bring you the latest updates from the 2026 Mongol Derby, and preview the upcoming excitement at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, with a look at the U.S. Dressage and Eventing squads. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4015– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Smokie BrannamanGuest: Smokie Brannaman on High Waves & Horses | Facebook | YouTube | WebsiteSponsor: ClariFly LarvicideSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 01:20 - Mongol Derby race update03:20 - Daily Winnies (listener birthdays)05:20 - Introduces guest Smokey Brannaman06:45 - Origins of “High Waves and Horses” documentary08:20 - Childhood, foster parents, and life lessons10:24 - Why a cowboy joined the Coast Guard12:00 - Coast Guard career and duties14:04 - Returning to Wisconsin & post-service life15:32 - Shaping the documentary's focus19:05 - First screening and film festival plans21:12 - Patreon, YouTube, Facebook info22:47 - Sam Elliott lookalike chat24:20 - Aachen WEG preview & U.S. teams

On this episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, we're joined by our first-ever flooring guest, Dan from Wellington Flooring, who's spent 19 years in the trade and built one of the most recognisable flooring brands on social media. Dan fell into flooring by complete accident, turning down a job at Abbey Road Recording Studios at 16 because he didn't fancy the train to London, before a chance meeting with the fitter laying his mum's floor changed everything. We take it right back to the start and unpack how a nightclub worker with no plan became a showroom owner, from years on the tools and price work, to the moment in Covid when a friend showed him around a garden centre, and he realised he was more scared of missing the opportunity than taking it. We dig into the decisions that have shaped the business since: why going appointment-only at the showroom, something Dan was forced into rather than chose, turned out to be one of the best things that's ever happened to the company, cutting staff costs and time-wasters in one move. Dan is honest about the trap of building a brand that looks bigger than the business behind it, why he's his own worst enemy for jumping back on the tools, and how his business partner Nathan keeps him off them. We also get into the reality of the grind: same-day quotes, site visits on the way to the podcast, invoices paid at three in the morning, and why Dan's happy to break himself at 37 for a few more years to get Wellington where it needs to be. Dan also breaks down why image sells as much as skill: the matching vans, the uniforms, the showroom he designed on paper himself, and why customers spending serious money on floors want to see a clean van on the drive. He explains why tradesmen who say they can't afford a videographer are usually pricing their jobs wrong, and why the quote "you lose a job to someone worse than you if they market themselves better" has stuck with him for years.

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.

Today is dedicated to the memory of Monty Roberts, who passed away over the weekend. Hosts Glenn the Geek and Jamie Jennings, joined by Ashley, share their condolences and reflect on Monty's life, including clips from his past appearances on the show. We will have a more extensive tribute episode for Monty this coming Wednesday. Listen in....HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4010– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Jamie with MontyGuest: Ashley, Director of the Horse Radio NetworkSponsor: Cavallo Hoof BootsSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 00:24 - Announcing Monty's passing03:37 - Jamie's first reactions & messages from listeners04:37 - Ashley reads HRN tribute06:26 - Jamie's personal memories & support from friends08:14 - Humor stories at Flag Is Up (naked backyard story)13:48 - Monty's celebrity connections & pool room photos20:25 - Listing Monty's awards & honors24:12 - Queen's Royal Victorian Order story29:52 - Setting up “Hottest Horseman / Hottest Horse Dad” bit30:58 - Debbie's original call nominating Monty36:58 - First Monty interview clip (Hottest Horse Dad award)44:41 - Jamie's early experiences seeing Monty & his demos50:20 - Closing reflections, future tribute plans & sign‑off

Today is dedicated to the memory of Monty Roberts, who passed away over the weekend. Hosts Glenn the Geek and Jamie Jennings, joined by Ashley, share their condolences and reflect on Monty's life, including clips from his past appearances on the show. We will have a more extensive tribute episode for Monty this coming Wednesday. Listen in....HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4010– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Jamie with MontyGuest: Ashley, Director of the Horse Radio NetworkSponsor: Cavallo Hoof BootsSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 00:24 - Announcing Monty's passing03:37 - Jamie's first reactions & messages from listeners04:37 - Ashley reads HRN tribute06:26 - Jamie's personal memories & support from friends08:14 - Humor stories at Flag Is Up (naked backyard story)13:48 - Monty's celebrity connections & pool room photos20:25 - Listing Monty's awards & honors24:12 - Queen's Royal Victorian Order story29:52 - Setting up “Hottest Horseman / Hottest Horse Dad” bit30:58 - Debbie's original call nominating Monty36:58 - First Monty interview clip (Hottest Horse Dad award)44:41 - Jamie's early experiences seeing Monty & his demos50:20 - Closing reflections, future tribute plans & sign‑off

What if we told you that one of the most innovative, data-driven companies in Grapevine sells luxury flooring? Would you believe they're an omnichannel retailer with an emphasis on customer service... even though their primary strategy is online?Today, we're asking the team at Flooret to explain how they plan to revolutionize a 100-year-old industry that most of us walk right over.

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Join us as Jordan Irwin shares the inspiring story of Tilly, the dancing Clydesdale, and her transformation into a competitive eventing horse headed to the American Eventing Championships. Plus, we hear from our listeners about the coolest, most unforgettable things they have ever done with a horse. Listen in….HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4005– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Jordan Irwin and Tlly FacebookGuest: Jordan Irwin of Tilly the Dancing ClydeSponsor: ClariFly LarvicideSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 00:46 - Wildfires, heat, and smoke discussion04:02 - Daily Whinnies05:39 - Royal Vista rescue mares & baby foal story11:01 - New blue roan colt and future training plans12:06 - Mongol Derby preview & rider stats13:15 - California racing rule changes & horse safety17:31 - Jordan & Tilly the Dancing Clydesdale24:20 - Qualifying for AECs & eventing with a draft26:35 - Tilly packing kids, trailers, feet, and feed34:25 - This Day in Equine History 38:50 - Coolest things listeners have done with horses

Join us as Jordan Irwin shares the inspiring story of Tilly, the dancing Clydesdale, and her transformation into a competitive eventing horse headed to the American Eventing Championships. Plus, we hear from our listeners about the coolest, most unforgettable things they have ever done with a horse. Listen in….HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4005– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Jordan Irwin and Tlly FacebookGuest: Jordan Irwin of Tilly the Dancing ClydeSponsor: ClariFly LarvicideSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 00:46 - Wildfires, heat, and smoke discussion04:02 - Daily Whinnies05:39 - Royal Vista rescue mares & baby foal story11:01 - New blue roan colt and future training plans12:06 - Mongol Derby preview & rider stats13:15 - California racing rule changes & horse safety17:31 - Jordan & Tilly the Dancing Clydesdale24:20 - Qualifying for AECs & eventing with a draft26:35 - Tilly packing kids, trailers, feet, and feed34:25 - This Day in Equine History38:50 - Coolest things listeners have done with horses

In this episode Ashley and Collin dive into the design details behind Smile Design Studio in Roseville. From the Pinterest board that started it all to the $200,000 lighting package that got vetoed, the $45,000 fireplace that never happened, and the cosmetic wing that patients cannot stop raving about.What You'll Hear In This Episode:The Design Vision If Tom Ford met dentistry, what would that look like? Ashley shares the Pinterest board of boutique hotels, restaurants, and resorts that inspired the entire aesthetic of Smile Design Studio. Neutrals, blacks, clean lines, and a vibe that is anything but a dental office. She also shares the one scent detail that had patients asking questions the moment they walked through the door.The $200,000 Lighting Reality Check Ashley wanted uplighting, downlighting, chandeliers, and statement fixtures throughout the entire space. The lighting package quote came back at $200,000. She scaled back. Tastefully. And the office still looks stunning.The Fireplace That Never Was A see-through fireplace separating the lounge from the consultation room was on the original design. The quote came in at $45,000. It did not make the cut. Neither did the full kitchen in the break room. Sometimes champagne taste has to meet the hotdog budget.The Design Box After flying to Denver to meet with the architect for the 3D walkthrough, Ashley received a large box of every material sample for the office. Flooring, tile, millwork, wallpaper, and hardware. She and Collin spent hours going through it and there is an unboxing video to prove it.Hardware, Furniture, and Finishing Touches Matte black hardware throughout. Chandeliers from Crate and Barrel, West Elm, and CB2. Sofas and lounge chairs from Rove Concepts. A white sofa in the patient lounge that the team Scotchguards on the regular and would do again in a heartbeat.The Coffee Bar A single serve machine that grinds beans fresh for every cup, sparkling waters, flavored syrups, and creamers. Ashley also shares the California ADA accessible counter height detail that catches a lot of practice owners off guard.The Cosmetic Wing The crown jewel of Smile Design Studio. A dedicated cosmetic photo studio with a black wall and light boxes, a private patient restroom with river rock flooring, a concierge desk, and Ashley's personal office with a couch and TV for patients during long procedures. It feels like a completely separate business within the practice and it is the single thing patients compliment most.The Advice Worth Writing Down Know your long game. Design for who you are and where you are going. And if this is your first location do not go balls to the wall. Save that for when you have already proven the concept.Resources Mentioned: Scent diffuser and espresso machine links coming in the show notes and newsletter soonThank You to Our PartnersNet32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.Studio 8E8 — Dentistry's story-driven growth agency for startups. s8e8.com/vslKasper Opportunity Finder: Fill those empty chairs and reclaim lost revenue with one click. Get it free at meetkasper.com/register.Support the showFind Out MoreThank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER HEREAlso, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!

In this episode of “All Things Wood Floor”, host Stephen Diggins sits down with veteran wood flooring contractor Lorie Davidson of Davidson Wood Flooring in Dahlonega, Ga., to discuss the experience, craftsmanship and customer psychology behind exceptional hardwood floors. Lorie shares how he got his start in the trade at just 15 years old, reflects on the evolution of sanding equipment and finishing techniques, and explains why thinking like an interior designer has become one of his greatest strengths. He also offers practical advice on stain selection, lighting, color matching and reading customer body language when helping them choose stains. He also shares how one wood flooring pro inviting him to attend a class began an education journey that changed everything for his life and his business. Whether you're a seasoned flooring pro or looking to sharpen your finishing skills, this conversation offers decades of hard-earned knowledge, real-world stories and tips you can apply on your next wood flooring job. Read Lorie's articles: My Rule Of Three: How I Match Customers With Stain Colors Right Away How This Rhombus Hallway Project Happened: ‘You Know You're a Floor Guy, Right?' Find the Real Masters of Wood Flooring Facebook group. Enter the 2026 WFB Ultimate Wood Floor Guy & Gal Contest. Find all the industry news, a massive archive of wood flooring articles, the latest blogs and more at woodfloorbusiness.com.  Follow Wood Floor Business on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok YouTube Pinterest X Join the Wood Floor Business Community + USED Buy/Sell/Trade Facebook Group.

HITM: Join us as we celebrate episode 4000 with our listeners in a live Zoom call. We hear from many of you and take a look back at the last 16 years. Thank you all for taking this ride with us! Listen in...AUDITOR POST SHOW: We hang out with the Auditors on Zoom.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4000– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringGuest: Many of you!Sponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

HITM: Join us as we celebrate episode 4000 with our listeners in a live Zoom call. We hear from many of you and take a look back at the last 16 years. Thank you all for taking this ride with us! Listen in...AUDITOR POST SHOW: We hang out with the Auditors on Zoom.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4000– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringGuest: Many of you!Sponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Simple Flooring Company’s lead estimator, John Ingo, joined Lou Manfredini from his live broadcast at Lurvey in Des Plaines. They discussed how Simple Flooring literally keeps things simple, how they bring their products and samples to your home, how their direct-to-consumer model is both convenient and offers cost-saving benefits to you, how they genuinely care […]

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.

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.

Continuing our series on unusual pets in the house, we have Auditor Margaret with us who owned wolf hybrids. We hear all about Jamie's trip to Colorado and it includes some "only Jamie" stories, a new studies show and some Eventing history. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3995– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringGuest: Auditor MargaretLink: 4000th Episode Facebook InviteSponsor: ClariFly LarvicideSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 01:20 - Screw worm update02:45 - Colorado fires & drought03:17 - Auditor birthday & Ginger shout-out05:00 - Maytag Mountain Ranch overview10:30 - Zeus wire wreck story17:13 - Unusual pets series setup17:37 - Margaret's wolf hybrids interview33:33 - Homer & Winks chase deer37:29 - “Studies show” segment48:26 - This Day in Equine History50:32 - Chad & Lucas shooting/fishing

Continuing our series on unusual pets in the house, we have Auditor Margaret with us who owned wolf hybrids. We hear all about Jamie's trip to Colorado and it includes some "only Jamie" stories, a new studies show and some Eventing history. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3995– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringGuest: Auditor MargaretLink: 4000th Episode Facebook InviteSponsor: ClariFly LarvicideSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 01:20 - Screw worm update02:45 - Colorado fires & drought03:17 - Auditor birthday & Ginger shout-out05:00 - Maytag Mountain Ranch overview10:30 - Zeus wire wreck story17:13 - Unusual pets series setup17:37 - Margaret's wolf hybrids interview33:33 - Homer & Winks chase deer37:29 - “Studies show” segment48:26 - This Day in Equine History50:32 - Chad & Lucas shooting/fishing

Did you know that 90% of the smell from a kennel is the flooring? When you get the right flooring, not only does it not harbor smells, but it's easier to clean, saving you precious time and labor. It's also much safer and more sanitary for your puppies and breeding dogs, making dog health even easier to maintain. Learn about the different flooring, what to do for temporary flooring, as well as more permanent facilities, even rooms in your house in this expert interview with Bill Collins - both a breeder and a seasoned flooring professional. Check out the full series at honestdogbreeder.com/facilities

HITM: Author and Auditor Sarah Welk Baynum fills in for the first time. Travel expert and author Darley Newman also joins the show to share insights from her new book, Revolutionary Road Trip, an inspiring travel guide that explores hidden sites of the American Revolution for the nation's 250th anniversary.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3989– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringGuest Co-Host: Sarah Welk Baynum | BooksGuest: Darley Newman on her new book Revolutionary Road TripLink: 4000th Episode Facebook InviteSponsor: Cavallo Hoof BootsSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 03:02 - Stripes the zebra auction06:42 - Stolen truck & horse trailer chase08:34 - Fireworks and spooky horses11:49 - Daily Whinnies15:29 - Adulting with Horses cruise info24:29 - Darlene Newman26:02 - Revolutionary Road Trip book overview30:20 - Marsh Tacky horses & wartime role32:33 - Surprising Revolution stories & ordinary people43:47 - Letty's Lyme disease saga55:11 - This Day in Equine History

HITM: Author and Auditor Sarah Welk Baynum fills in for the first time. Travel expert and author Darley Newman also joins the show to share insights from her new book, Revolutionary Road Trip, an inspiring travel guide that explores hidden sites of the American Revolution for the nation's 250th anniversary.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3989– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringGuest Co-Host: Sarah Welk Baynum | BooksGuest: Darley Newman on her new book Revolutionary Road TripLink: 4000th Episode Facebook InviteSponsor: Cavallo Hoof BootsSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 03:02 - Stripes the zebra auction06:42 - Stolen truck & horse trailer chase08:34 - Fireworks and spooky horses11:49 - Daily Whinnies15:29 - Adulting with Horses cruise info24:29 - Darlene Newman26:02 - Revolutionary Road Trip book overview30:20 - Marsh Tacky horses & wartime role32:33 - Surprising Revolution stories & ordinary people43:47 - Letty's Lyme disease saga55:11 - This Day in Equine History

Glenn hosts solo while Jamie travels back from Monty's Place and reads heartfelt listener emails about how the show has helped people through tough times and reflects on the work, community support, and changes that have kept the podcast going for nearly 4,000 episodes. The second half of the show features a replay of Dr. Janice Holland from Wilson College discussing managing summer heat in horses, covering hydration checks, salt and electrolyte use, water intake strategies, body condition, cooling techniques, and new research insights from the Equine Science Society Summit. Listen in....HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3984– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: NoneGuest: Guest: Dr. Janice Holland of Wilson CollegeLink: 4000th Episode Facebook InviteSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 01:37 - Birthdays and 4,000th episode Zoom announcement03:30 - Listener email: show helps through tough times05:10 - How much work a daily podcast takes08:40 - What Glenn would change, episode tagging11:31 - Intro to Dr. Janice Holland, heat topic12:03 - Hydration checks and early heat stress signs14:05 - Salt, electrolytes, and water intake17:20 - Risks of excess salt and management18:53 - Cooling strategies and riding schedule21:23 - New research on water, salt, and shelters24:19 - Fans, bugs, Florida chat, and sign-off

Glenn hosts solo while Jamie travels back from Monty's Place and reads heartfelt listener emails about how the show has helped people through tough times and reflects on the work, community support, and changes that have kept the podcast going for nearly 4,000 episodes. The second half of the show features a replay of Dr. Janice Holland from Wilson College discussing managing summer heat in horses, covering hydration checks, salt and electrolyte use, water intake strategies, body condition, cooling techniques, and new research insights from the Equine Science Society Summit. Listen in....HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3984– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: NoneGuest: Guest: Dr. Janice Holland of Wilson CollegeLink: 4000th Episode Facebook InviteSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 01:37 - Birthdays and 4,000th episode Zoom announcement03:30 - Listener email: show helps through tough times05:10 - How much work a daily podcast takes08:40 - What Glenn would change, episode tagging11:31 - Intro to Dr. Janice Holland, heat topic12:03 - Hydration checks and early heat stress signs14:05 - Salt, electrolytes, and water intake17:20 - Risks of excess salt and management18:53 - Cooling strategies and riding schedule21:23 - New research on water, salt, and shelters24:19 - Fans, bugs, Florida chat, and sign-off