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Roomvo/QFloors testimonials: The Design House

https://youtu.be/E9_zVIJpmpc Jennifer Homeyer of The Design House and Stonemeyer Granite in Denton, Texas, knows residential retail. But the business is unique in ways, too. So...

Roomvo/QFloors testimonials: Pioneer Carpet One

https://youtu.be/Sku6Rbq5a60 With two 50-year-old flooring stores in Idaho, Elizabeth discusses what makes the operations tick—including how Roomvo technology has helped the retailer succeed across the...

Roomvo/QFloors testimonials: McCool’s Flooring

https://youtu.be/wGpflM1C45Y Carmen McCool of McCool’s Flooring, an independent flooring retail, discusses the store’s success with Roomvo/QFloors after switching over from a competing technology provider. Better...

FCNEWS LIVE at TISE 2026: Engineered Floors

https://youtu.be/VNHw_Wp1aFc Floor Covering News asks Eric Ruppert and Ben Wood of Engineered Floors, "What are you excited to share at Surfaces 2026?" Watch as Ruppert...

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Tips to overcome common staff problems in the trade

In the fast-paced and competitive floor covering industry, effective teamwork among staff is not optional—it is essential. From installation crews and sales professionals to...

In floor covering, it’s all about the relationships

I recently watched a powerful video from my good friend Bill Blackstock reflecting on his experience at TISE this year.  If you know Bill, you...

A look to the future: Get to know Gen Alpha

I was talking on the phone with my son this morning, which in itself is a positive given that he is 27 and most...

How to dominate during this ongoing slump (part 6)

(Part six of a series) In the previous installments of this series, I’ve given an alternative to the type of marketing that most dealers...

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