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NWFA Real Answers

National Wood Flooring Associationwww.nwfa.org
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.
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Episodes

Update for Monday, April 13

Recorded Thursday, April 9th, Michael and Chris give updates on the SBA loan process, and discuss information overheard on NWFA Thought Leader Thursday conference calls. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council.

Apr 13, 202015 min

Update for Thursday, April 9

In this edition of the Real Answers podcast, Michael and Chris discuss updates from NWFA headquarters and examples of marketing efforts to homeowners. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council.

Apr 10, 20208 min

Update for Wednesday, April 8

In this edition of the Real Answers podcast, Michael and Chris discuss resources available from the NWFA, including a new member guide for information and resources on Coronavirus, and information on the NWFA's upcoming Virtual Expo. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council....

Apr 08, 202010 min

Update for Tuesday, April 7 - The Small Business Loan Application Process & Loan Forgiveness Criteria

In this edition of the Real Answers podcast for Tuesday, April 7, Michael and Chris discuss updates on the small business loan application process and loan forgiveness criteria. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org. This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council.

Apr 07, 202010 min

Update for Sunday, April 5

In this edition of the Real Answers podcast for Sunday, April 5, Michael Martin and Chris Zizza discuss the latest information on the Coronavirus. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council.

Apr 05, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Update for Friday, April 3 - Feedback from Members in the Industry

Michael and Chris discuss information gathered from a series of conference calls with contractors, distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council.

Apr 03, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Update for Thursday, April 2 - Conversation with Dana Lee Cole, Executive Director of the Hardwood Federation

Michael Martin and Chris Zizza are joined by Dana Lee Cole, Executive Director of the Hardwood Federation. They discuss the CARES Act, updates from Washington, D.C., and how you should position your business for the days and weeks ahead. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council...

Apr 02, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Update for Wednesday, April 1: SBA Loans

Michael and Chris discuss the experience of going through the Small Business Administration's financial support process. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council.

Apr 01, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Update for Tuesday, March 31: CARES Act and Payroll Protection

In this edition of the Real Answers podcast for Tuesday, March 31, Michael Martin and Chris Zizza discuss the passage of the CARES Act, and what you need to know about payroll protection. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council....

Mar 31, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Update for Sunday, March 29

In this edition of the Real Answers podcast for Sunday, March 29, Michael and Chris discuss the latest information on the Coronavirus, including the passage of the CARES Act. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council....

Mar 29, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Update for Thursday, March 26

In this edition of the Real Answers podcast for Thursday, March 26, Michael and Chris discuss the latest information on the Coronavirus. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council.

Mar 26, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Update for Wednesday, March 25 with Brett Miller NWFA Vice President of Education & Certification

Michael and Chris are joined by Brett Miller, NWFA Vice President of Education & Certification. Brett shares information and ideas gleaned from discussions with other members of the hardwood flooring industry over the past few weeks. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council...

Mar 25, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Maintaining Hope and Flexibility During a Crisis with Bruce Zwicker CEO of Zwicker Advisory

Michael and Chris chat with Bruce Zwicker, CEO of Zwicker Advisory, who gives an industry outlook, shares a potential recipe for success, and discusses maintaining hope and flexibility during a crisis. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council....

Mar 24, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Update for Monday, March 23

In this edition of the Real Answers podcast for Monday, March 23, Michael and Chris discuss the latest information on the Coronavirus. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council.

Mar 23, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 9

News from Peers in the Hardwood Flooring Industry and More

In this edition of the Real Answers podcast recorded Thursday, March 19th, Michael and Chris discuss the latest information on the Coronavirus, what they are hearing from peers in the hardwood flooring industry, and what businesses might be worth reaching out to for installation or refinishing work. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers...

Mar 20, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Managing Downtime Effectively

In this edition of the Real Answers podcast, Michael and Chris discuss managing downtime effectively, creating your short term and long term business plans, and more. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council. Learn more about the National Hardwood Flooring Association by going ...

Mar 19, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Developing your Coronavirus Gameplan

In this edition of the Real Answers podcast, Michael and Chris discuss what to communicate to employees, the importance of marketing, capital management, and how to create a gameplan to best weather the fallout from the coronavirus. If you have topics you'd like to see addressed regarding the coronavirus and how it is impacting your business, please send an email to burt.bollinger@nwfa.org . This episode of the NWFA Real Answers podcast is brought to you by the NWFA Emerging Leaders Council. Lea...

Mar 18, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 7

AHF & the Rebirth of Real Wood

AHF President and CEO, Brian Carson, and Wendy Booker, AHF's Vice President of Marketing and Product Development, join Michael and Chris at Surfaces 2020 in Las Vegas for a discussion about new products from AHF, and how AHF is helping push the hardwood flooring industry forward in 2020. National Wood Flooring Association www.nwfa.org

Feb 18, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Selling the Value of Wood, with Bruce Zwicker

Bruce Zwicker, CEO of Zwicker Advisory, joins Michael and Chris at Surfaces 2020 in Las Vegas for a discussion about how to better sell the value of wood.

Feb 04, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Planning Your "End Game"

Michael Martin and Chris Zizza discuss specific advice for how and when to begin planning an "end game" succession plan for your hardwood flooring business. Learn more about the specific benefits of being a member of the National Wood Flooring Association .

Jan 14, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Build a Business, Not a Job

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. Listeners will gain valuable insights based on Chris' three decades in the hardwood flooring industry. Topics discussed in this first episode include specific, actionable advice on running a successful hardwood flooring business, and how to build a business, and not just a job.

Dec 23, 201924 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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