NWFA Wood Talk – Details, episodes & analysis

Brett Miller sits down with Michelle Kingsbury of Creative Hardwood Floors to explore her fascinating journey in the hardwood flooring industry. From her hands-on experience as an installer to her success as a sales representative, Michelle shares valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs she's faced along the way. Now, as she branches out into new creative ventures, Michelle discusses how she's pushing the boundaries of the industry.

In this episode of the NWFA Wood Talk Podcast, Brett Miller interviews Carlos Mongalo, Program Director for the National Flooring Contractors Apprenticeship Program (NFCAP). Amidst ongoing skilled labor challenges, Carlos discusses innovative solutions such as apprenticeships and increased training in high schools and community colleges. Learn how NFCAP, in partnership with organizations like Job Corps, is setting standards and training the next generation of certified flooring tradespeople.

Brett Miller is joined by James, Tracy, and Michael Tinghitella of Odie’s Oil to discuss the company's founding, its products, and more.

Brett Miller is joined by Paul Nelson, founder and operations manager of Western Sports Floors and Wyoming Wood Floors, to discuss the gym floor side of the hardwood flooring industry.

Brett Miller chats with David Watson of Grand Parkett in Liverpool, England.  They discuss Watson's history in the hardwood flooring industry, similarities and differences between the wood flooring market in the United States and the United Kingdom, and more.

Brett Miller sits down with Daniel Moore, an experienced professional from Antique Floors, to discuss his long-standing career in the hardwood flooring industry. They delve into Daniel's expertise with reclaimed wood, his work in historical buildings, and the challenges and expectations that come with it. This podcast episode offers valuable insights and firsthand experiences, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the hardwood flooring industry.

Join Brett Miller as he chats with Jacob Durham and Megan Sherman from Loba-Wakol during a break at an NWFA hands-on training event. They discuss their history in the wood flooring industry, their unique partnership as a couple, the importance of industry engagement through hands-on events, and more. 

Brett Miller and NWFA Regional Instructor Willie Short of Willie James Quality Flooring discuss his background, experiences as a hardwood flooring inspector, failures over concrete slabs, the importance of floor prep, working with crawlspaces, and more.

Brett Miller and Gene Wengert, aka The Wood Doctor, discuss the upcoming  Pre-Expo Symposium: Stump the Wood Doctor with Dr. Eugene Wengert.  Gain the knowledge you can use daily to be a better hardwood flooring installer, learn how moisture impacts wood flooring, and discover hidden factors that can affect your bottom line.

https://www.nwfaexpo.org/NWFA2023/Public/SessionDetails.aspx?FromPage=Sessions.aspx&SessionID=482&SessionDateID=32

Brett Miller is joined by John Alford, who is an NWFA Regional Instructor and owner of Alford's Custom Hardwood Floors, located in Loveland, Ohio.