http://www.talkfloor.com/ Today's Interviews en-us Copyright 2007 TalkFloor http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=57 1 of 4 - Dawson Winch, Global Brand Manger, DuPont & Jenny Cross, Sr. Brand Manager, Mohawk discuss the survey taken by the companies to assess consumer attitudes towards renewably sourced products. 01 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=57 2 of 4 - Dawson Winch, Global Brand Manger, DuPont & Jenny Cross, Sr. Brand Manager, Mohawk discuss the survey taken by the companies to assess consumer attitudes towards renewably sourced products. 02 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=57 3 of 4 - Dawson Winch, Global Brand Manger, DuPont & Jenny Cross, Sr. Brand Manager, Mohawk discuss the survey taken by the companies to assess consumer attitudes towards renewably sourced products. 05 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=57 4 of 4 - Dawson Winch, Global Brand Manger, DuPont & Jenny Cross, Sr. Brand Manager, Mohawk discuss the survey taken by the companies to assess consumer attitudes towards renewably sourced products. 07 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=60 1 of 4 - Jon Dougal, Sustainability Dir., Habitat for Humanity discusses a Habitat project of building ia LEED Platinum home and the proposition of low-income sustainable housing and the USGBC's seeming skew against carpet. 11 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=60 2 of 4 - Jon Dougal, Sustainability Dir., Habitat for Humanity discusses a Habitat project of building ia LEED Platinum home and the proposition of low-income sustainable housing and the USGBC's seeming skew against carpet. 13 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=61 1 of 3 - John McGrath, Exe. Dir.r International Standards and Training Alliance, (INSTALL) discuss the organizations upcoming curriculum review and the organization's upcoming meetings throughout the country. 14 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=60 3 of 4 - Jon Dougal, Sustainability Dir., Habitat for Humanity discusses a Habitat project of building ia LEED Platinum home and the proposition of low-income sustainable housing and the USGBC's seeming skew against carpet. 14 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=61 2 of 3 - John McGrath, Exe. Dir.r International Standards and Training Alliance, (INSTALL) discuss the organizations upcoming curriculum review and the organization's upcoming meetings throughout the country. 15 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=60 4 of 4 - Jon Dougal, Sustainability Dir., Habitat for Humanity discusses a Habitat project of building ia LEED Platinum home and the proposition of low-income sustainable housing and the USGBC's seeming skew against carpet. 15 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=62 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses Fed Chairman Bernanke’s comments saying Fed liquidity measures have helped relieve strain in financial markets, the Fed's measures to rescue Bear Stearns, the CPI report and Mohawk’s share price. 16 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=61 2 of 3 - John McGrath, Exe. Dir.r International Standards and Training Alliance, (INSTALL) discuss the organizations upcoming curriculum review and the organization's upcoming meetings throughout the country. 16 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=63 1 of 2 - From Coverings, Andy Pomeroy, President & CEO, Applied Coatings and Designer, Carrie Fasio discuss the new and very uniquely colored glass tiles produced by Applied Coatings. 19 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=63 2 of 2 - From Coverings, Andy Pomeroy, President & CEO, Applied Coatings and Designer, Carrie Fasio discuss the new and very uniquely colored glass tiles produced by Applied Coatings. 20 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=64 World Floor Covering Association President & CEO discusses the recently announced partnership with Meredith Corp. to publish a consumer magazine dedicated to floor coverings under the banner of Better Homes & Gardens. 20 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=65 1 of 3 - Don Marlowe, Don Marlowe & Associates reviews last week's HD Expo 2008, held in Las Vegas, looking at its exhibitors, attendance, the mood as well as the styles, colors, trends and products rolled out at the show. 22 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=65 Don Marlowe, Don Marlowe & Associates, reviews Expo 2008, held in Las Vegas, looking at its exhibitors, attendance, the mood as well as the styles, colors, trends and products rolled out at the show. 23 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=65 3 of 3 - Don Marlowe, Don Marlowe & Associates, reviews Expo 2008, held in Las Vegas, looking at its exhibitors, attendance, the mood as well as the styles, colors, trends and products rolled out at the show. 26 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=66 1 of 3 - Chris Davis, CEO, World Floor Covering Association discusses the association’s recently concluded media tour to New York and the headquarters of Meredith Publishing to visit editors of some of the nation’s major magazines. 27 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=66 2 of 3 - Chris Davis, CEO, World Floor Covering Association discusses the association’s recently concluded media tour to New York and the headquarters of Meredith Publishing to visit editors of some of the nation’s major magazines. 28 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=66 3 of 3 - Chris Davis, CEO, WFCAdiscusses the association’s recently concluded media tour to New York and the headquarters of Meredith Publishing to visit editors of some of the nation’s major magazines. 30 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=67 1 of 2 - John McGrath, Director, International Standards and Training Alliance, (INSTALL) discusses the organization’s installation curriculum review at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters’ International Training Fund’s facility in Las Vegas. 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=67 2 of 2 - John McGrath, Director, International Standards and Training Alliance, (INSTALL) discusses the organization’s installation curriculum review at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters’ International Training Fund’s facility in Las Vegas. 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=68 1 of 2 - Trevor Brockie, VP, Sales, Brockie International talks about the evolution of Accu-cut cutting and roll wrapping machines and a machine worth $10,000 that the compony will be giving away this month, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=68 2 of 2 - Trevor Brockie, VP, Sales, Brockie International talks about the evolution of Accu-cut cutting and roll wrapping machines and a machine worth $10,000 that the compony will be giving away this month, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=69 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management looks at the performance of Fed Chairman Bernanke in recent months, the rise of crude prices, this morning jobs report, the housing market and his expectations for its hitting bottom and Barron’s report lon Mohawk. 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=70 1 of 4 - Fred Reinhart, Owner, Reinhart Carpet Outlet in Philadelphia discusses his business, the areas he has concentrated upon in recent months, pricing and what his alliance with Shaw has meant to his business. 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=70 1 of 4 - Fred Reinhart, Owner, Reinhart Carpet Outlet in Philadelphia, discusses his business, the areas he has concentrated upon in recent months, pricing and what his alliance with Shaw has meant to his business. 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=70 3 of 4 - Fred Reinhart, Owner, Reinhart Carpet Outlet in Philadelphia, discusses his business, the areas he has concentrated upon in recent months, pricing and what his alliance with Shaw has meant to his business. 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=70 4 of 4 - Fred Reinhart, Owner, Reinhart Carpet Outlet in Philadelphia, discusses his business, the areas he has concentrated upon in recent months, pricing and what his alliance with Shaw has meant to his business. 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=71 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management looks at the fluctuation in the market and oil prices this week, the Fed’s beige book and the abundance of Fed speeches during the week as he analyzes the current situation in the floor covering industry. 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=72 Lew Migliore, the Industry’s Trouble Shooter and President, LGM & Associates discusses a problem involving the lightening of hardwood flooring . 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=73 1 of 3 - Tom Rennie, President, TLR Consulting looks back at NeoCon 2008 discussing the traffic, the mood, new styles, colors and looks at the show and the emphasis on modular. Rennie also discusses the conditions in today’s commercial market and the chatter at the show. 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=73 2 of 3 - Tom Rennie, President, TLR Consulting looks back at NeoCon 2008 discussing the traffic, the mood, new styles, colors and looks at the show and the emphasis on modular. Rennie also discusses the conditions in today’s commercial market and the chatter at the show. 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=73 3 of 3 - Tom Rennie, President, TLR Consulting looks back at NeoCon 2008 discussing the traffic, the mood, new styles, colors and looks at the show and the emphasis on modular. Rennie also discusses the conditions in today’s commercial market and the chatter at the show. 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=74 1 of 2 -John McDevitt, former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the current state of the economy, crude prices and the affects of speculators, the Fed, the housing market, stimulus checks, consumers and the retail market and commercial construction. 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=74 2 of 2 -John McDevitt, former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the current state of the economy, crude prices and the affects of speculators, the Fed, the housing market, stimulus checks, consumers and the retail market and commercial construction. 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=75 1 or 3 - CRI President Werner Braun, offers salespeople science-based information that dispels myths held by consumers including those dealing with asthma and allergy and VOCs, that can result in increased sales. 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=75 2 or 3 - CRI President Werner Braun, offers salespeople science-based information that dispels myths held by consumers including those dealing with asthma and allergy and VOCs, that can result in increased sales. 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=75 3 or 3 - CRI President Werner Braun, offers salespeople science-based information that dispels myths held by consumers including those dealing with asthma and allergy and VOCs, that can result in increased sales. 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=76 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses yesterday’s 358 point drop in the Dow and record setting crude prices as well as the situation in the financial community, the FOMC’s meeting this week and his expectations for the near term on Wall Street. 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=77 1 of 4 - Jon Trivers, former President, Abbey Carpet and Floor Covering Weekly columnist outlines a number of easy to use and inexpensive survival techniques that can be used by retailers during these difficult economic times. 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=77 2 of 4 - Jon Trivers, former President, Abbey Carpet and Floor Covering Weekly columnist outlines a number of easy to use and inexpensive survival techniques that can be used by retailers during these difficult economic times 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=77 3 of 4 - Jon Trivers, former President, Abbey Carpet and Floor Covering Weekly columnist outlines a number of easy to use and inexpensive survival techniques that can be used by retailers during these difficult economic times 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=78 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management defines bear market and discusses the bear market conversation in the press as well as the round of price increases in the floor covering iand other industries, the price of crude and his expectations for consumer spending. 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=77 4 of 4 - Jon Trivers, former President, Abbey Carpet and Floor Covering Weekly columnist outlines a number of easy to use and inexpensive survival techniques that can be used by retailers during these difficult economic times. 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=79 Fritz Rench, CEO, Racine Industries, back after a 10 year sabbatical, discusses the Racine organization, changes in the carpet maintenance arena over the past decade, the comparison of dry to hot water extraction, sustainability and maintenance and framing maintenance in 2008. 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=79 2 of 4 - Fritz Rench, CEO, Racine Industries, back after a 10 year sabbatical, discusses the Racine organization, changes in the carpet maintenance arena over the past decade, the comparison of dry to hot water extraction, sustainability and maintenance and framing maintenance in 2008. 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=79 3 of 4 - Fritz Rench, CEO, Racine Industries, back after a 10 year sabbatical, discusses the Racine organization, changes in the carpet maintenance arena over the past decade, the comparison of dry to hot water extraction, sustainability and maintenance and framing maintenance in 2008. 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=79 4 of 4 - Fritz Rench, CEO, Racine Industries, back after a 10 year sabbatical, discusses the Racine organization, changes in the carpet maintenance arena over the past decade, the comparison of dry to hot water extraction, sustainability and maintenance and framing maintenance in 2008. 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=80 Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter, President, LGM Technical Carpet Services discusses an installation in a sports bar, where carpet began to delaminate. 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=81 Chris Ramey, President, Affluent Insights and Chairman, Luxury Marketing Council Florida discusses selling in the affluent marketplace, frequent mistakes made by retailers selling to affluent consumers and tips for all retailers who occasionally sell to the affluent. 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=81 2 of 4 - Chris Ramey, President, Affluent Insights and Chairman, Luxury Marketing Council Florida discusses selling in the affluent marketplace, frequent mistakes made by retailers selling to affluent consumers and tips for all retailers who occasionally sell to the affluent. 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=81 3 of 4 - Chris Ramey, President, Affluent Insights and Chairman, Luxury Marketing Council Florida discusses selling in the affluent marketplace, frequent mistakes made by retailers selling to affluent consumers and tips for all retailers who occasionally sell to the affluent. 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=82 1 of 3 - Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), discusses carpet's decline in market share carpet over the past decade and the promotion plans the trade group has planned to reverse the situation. 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=83 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the market’s volatile week, bank stocks and the increasing talk about bank failures as well as the bear market, the right time to buy floor covering shares and the drop in crude prices. 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=82 1 of 3 - Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), discusses carpet's decline in market share carpet over the past decade and the promotion plans the trade group has planned to reverse the situation. 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=84 1 of 5 - Chris Davis, CEO, WFCA & Michael Vogel, President/CEO Creating Your Space discuss the WFCA's, consumer web site Creating Your Space, the optimization of the site and WFCA membership. 30 May 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=84 2 of 5- Chris Davis, CEO, WFCA & Michael Vogel, President/CEO Creating Your Space discuss the WFCA's, consumer web site Creating Your Space, the optimization of the site and WFCA membership. 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=84 3 of 5 - Chris Davis, CEO, WFCA & Michael Vogel, President/CEO Creating Your Space discuss the WFCA's, consumer web site Creating Your Space, the optimization of the site and WFCA membership. 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=84 4 of 5 - Chris Davis, CEO, WFCA and Michael Vogel, President/CEO Creating Your Space discuss the WFCA, consumer-oriented, joint-venture web site Creating Your Space, the recent effort to optimization the site, so as to perform more favorably with search engines and the advantages to WFCA members. 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=86 Mike Barker with - Investment & Retirement Management reviews the ups and downs of the market this week, the activity in bank and brokerage shares, the drop in crude prices, and the factors he will be focusing on in the near term. 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=84 5 of 5 - Chris Davis, CEO, WFCA & Michael Vogel, President/CEO Creating Your Space discuss the WFCA's, consumer web site Creating Your Space, the benefits of WFCA membership. 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=87 1 of 3 - Excerpts from the question and answer session of Mohawk Industries 2Q Conference call with questions fielded by Mohawk’s Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and Chief Financial Officer Frank Boykin. 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=87 2 of 3 - Excerpts from the question and answer session of Mohawk Industries 2Q Conference call with questions fielded by Mohawk’s Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and Chief Financial Officer Frank Boykin. 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=88 Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter and President of LGM Technical Flooring Services nd the challenges of maintaining and finding the most effective cleaning solution for flat weave carpet. 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=89 Kevin, Baron, Director of Government Affairs, The American Small Business League, discusses allegations that federal contracts earmarked for small business are being awarded to large and sometimes Fortune 500 companies. 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=90 Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter, President, LGM Technical Carpet Services discusses a problem that took place in a library involving carpet that began coming up after a few years of service. 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=91 1 of 3 - Patricia Flavin, Senior VP Marketing at Beaulieu, discusses marketing to women, the approach taken by the company’s Bliss brand and specifics of making retail stores more female-friendly. 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=91 2 of 3 - Patricia Flavin, Senior VP Marketing at Beaulieu, discusses marketing to women, the approach taken by the company’s Bliss brand and specifics of making retail stores more female-friendly. 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=91 3 of 3 - Patricia Flavin, Senior VP Marketing at Beaulieu, discusses marketing to women, the approach taken by the company’s Bliss brand and specifics of making retail stores more female-friendly. 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=91 3 of 3 - Patricia Flavin, Senior VP Marketing at Beaulieu, discusses the approach taken by the company’s Bliss brand of marketing to the industry’s prime customer, women and the specifics of making retail stores more female-friendly. Flavin also discusses the retail report card the company is making available to retailers to gauge their friendliness to women. 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=92 John McGrath, Director, INSTALL, The International Standards and Training Alliance discusses the alliance’s expansion by 21 new partners during the first six month of 2008 and the programs responsible for that growth. 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=93 Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter, President, LGM Technical Flooring Services, discusses problems related to discoloration and color loss in carpet, how these problems are processed and how its determined it there was an inherent problem with the product. 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=94 1 of 5 - Keith Hughes, Dir. in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson-Humphrey discusses the industry’s 2nd quarter and Mohawk’s performance in the quarter. Armstrong and Interface are also discussed in htis series. 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=94 2 of 5 - Keith Hughes, Dir. in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson-Humphrey discusses the industry’s 2nd quarter and Mohawk’s performance in the quarter. Armstrong and Interface are also discussed in htis series 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=94 3 of 5 - Keith Hughes, Dir. in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson-Humphrey discusses the industry’s 2nd quarter and Mohawk’s performance in the quarter. Armstrong and Interface are also discussed in htis series 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=94 4 of 5 - Keith Hughes, Dir. in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson-Humphrey discusses the industry’s 2nd quarter and Mohawk’s performance in the quarter. Armstrong and Interface are also discussed in htis series 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=95 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the market volatility of the past three weeks, the reasons why crude prices have declined and what the next move might be, Mohawk’s 2Q earnings, and the housing market. 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=94 5 of 5 - Keith Hughes, Dir. in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson-Humphrey discusses the industry’s 2nd quarter and Mohawk’s performance in the quarter. Armstrong and Interface are also discussed in htis series 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=96 1 of 3 - John Simonson, Partner, TalkFloor.com and President of Webstream Dynamics discusses local, retail online marketing, features consumers expecting on retail sites and what retailers can do to attract customers. 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=96 2 of 3 - John Simonson, Partner, TalkFloor.com and President of Webstream Dynamics discusses local, retail online marketing, features consumers expecting on retail sites and what retailers can do to attract customers. 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=96 3 of 3 - John Simonson, Partner, TalkFloor.com and President of Webstream Dynamics discusses local, retail online marketing, features consumers expecting on retail sites and what retailers can do to attract customers. 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=97 1 of 4 - Jon Dougal, Sustainability Dir., Habitat for Humanity on the USGBC’s decision to change the certification process for green buildings through its LEED program and what those changes could mean for the floor covering industry. 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=97 2 of 4 - Jon Dougal, Sustainability Dir., Habitat for Humanity on the USGBC’s decision to change the process for green buildings through its LEED program and what those changes could mean for the floor covering industry. 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=98 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the nearly $6 rise in crude prices yesterday, his expectations for further price moves, further stress in the credit markets and his expectations for more pronounced market volatility ahead. 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=97 3 of 4 - Jon Dougal, Sustainability Dir., Habitat for Humanity on the USGBC’s decision to change the process for green buildings through its LEED program and what those changes could mean for the floor covering industry. 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=97 4 of 4 - Jon Dougal, Sustainability Dir., Habitat for Humanity on the USGBC’s decision to change the process for green buildings through its LEED program and what those changes could mean for the floor covering industry. 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=99 1 of 4 - Steve Rausch, the Field Marketing & Technical Manager, USG Corp., discusses the state of installation in ceramic installation, new technology and how it has changed the industry and the most frequent mistakes made by retailers. 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=99 2 of 4 - Steve Rausch, the Field Marketing & Technical Manager, USG Corp., discusses the state of installation in ceramic installation, new technology and how it has changed the industry and the most frequent mistakes made by retailers. 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=99 3 of 4 - Steve Rausch, the Field Marketing & Technical Manager, USG Corp., discusses the state of installation in ceramic installation, new technology and how it has changed the industry and the most frequent mistakes made by retailers. 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=99 4 of 4 - Steve Rausch, the Field Marketing & Technical Manager, USG Corp., discusses the state of installation in the ceramic sector, new technology and how it has changed the industry and the most frequent mistakes made by retailers. 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=100 1 of 4 - John Simonson, Partner in TalkFloor.com and President of Webstream Dynamics discusses online marketing including web site optimization, developing sites that consumers respond to, buying words on search engines and tips on aligning with the most productive sites. 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=100 2 of 4 - John Simonson, Partner in TalkFloor.com and President of Webstream Dynamics discusses online marketing including web site optimization, developing sites that consumers respond to, buying words on search engines and tips on aligning with the most productive sites. 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=101 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the Dow’s 3% drop yesterday, the nearly $1.50 drop in crude, where prices are likely to go in the future and the comments of Home Depot CEO Frank Blake about the housing market.. 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=100 3 of 4 - John Simonson, Partner in TalkFloor.com and President of Webstream Dynamics discusses online marketing including web site optimization, developing sites that consumers respond to, buying words on search engines and tips on aligning with the most productive sites. 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=100 4 of 4 - John Simonson, Partner in TalkFloor.com and President of Webstream Dynamics discusses online marketing including web site optimization, developing sites that consumers respond to, buying words on search engines and tips on aligning with the most productive sites. 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=102 1 of 2 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research at SunTrust Robinson discusses the toll the housing slump and the decline in the replacement market have takenon the industry and each of the industry’s product groups 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=103 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the taking over of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the reaction in hte market and globally and what it means for the housing market. Barker also looks at J.P. Morgan’s downgrade of Mohawk. 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=102 2 of 2 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research at SunTrust Robinson discusses the toll the housing slump and the decline in the replacement market have takenon the industry and each of the industry’s product groups 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=102 3 of 2 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research at SunTrust Robinson discusses the toll the housing slump and the decline in the replacement market have takenon the industry and each of the industry’s product groups 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=104 1 of 3 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the state of the economy, the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, its affect on the housing market, the jobs market, his expectations for crude prices as he shares his forecasts. 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=104 2 of 3 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the state of the economy, the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, its affect on the housing market, the jobs market, his expectations for crude prices as he shares his forecasts. 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=104 3 of 3 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the state of the economy, the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, its affect on the housing market, the jobs market, his expectations for crude prices as he shares his forecasts. 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=105 1 of 3 - Damien Patton, CEO, FindAnyFloor.com discusses this consumer-oriented website that offers product information, a retailer directory and locator and assistance in locating local installation and maintenance firms. 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=106 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the AIG bailout, why the Fed reversed itself what the move means to AIG and taxpayers, the Fed’s decision to leave rates unchanged and the drop in crude prices yesterday. 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=105 2 of 3 - Damien Patton, CEO, FindAnyFloor.com discusses this consumer-oriented website that offers product information, a retailer directory and locator and assistance in locating local installation and maintenance firms. 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=105 3 of 3 - Damien Patton, CEO, FindAnyFloor.com discusses this consumer-oriented website that offers product information, a retailer directory and locator and assistance in locating local installation and maintenance firms. 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=107 Mike Barker with - Investment & Retirement Management discusses the Treasury Department’s proposal aimed at dealing with the financial crisis, the SEC’s emergency order banning short selling and his expectations for the market going forward. 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=108 1 of 4 - Paul Friederichsen, President, BrandBiz discusses branding looking at the branding, the role branding plays in consumer purchases and the psychology behind branding and consumer spending. 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=108 2 of 4 - Paul Friederichsen, President, BrandBiz discusses branding looking at the branding, the role branding plays in consumer purchases and the psychology behind branding and consumer spending. 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=108 3 of 4 - Paul Friederichsen, President, BrandBiz discusses branding looking at the branding, the role branding plays in consumer purchases and the psychology behind branding and consumer spending. 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=108 4 of 4 - Paul Friederichsen, President, BrandBiz discusses branding looking at the branding, the role branding plays in consumer purchases and the psychology behind branding and consumer spending. 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=109 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the causes of the current financial crisis, the events that led to the meltdown, a thumbnail of the credit market and the situation it currently is in and what will likely happen if a bailout is not passed. 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=110 1 of 3 - Bart Bettiga, Executive Director, National Tile Contractors Association discuss the trade group’s Total Solutions 2008 conference its speakers, the commercial market place and the mood of tile contractor community in the current economic environment. 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=110 2 of 3 - Bart Bettiga, Executive Director, National Tile Contractors Association discuss the trade group’s Total Solutions 2008 conference, its speakers, the commercial market place and the mood of the tile contractor community in the current economic environment. 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=110 3 of 3 - Bart Bettiga, Executive Director, National Tile Contractors Association discuss the trade group’s Total Solutions 2008 conference, its speakers, the commercial market place and the mood of the tile contractor community in the current economic environment. 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=111 Part 1 of 3 - Greg McCue & Tom Trendl of Steptoe & Johnson discuss a USITC report on the importation of wood flooring the outcome of which could be protective tariffs. 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=111 2 of 3 - Greg McCue & Tom Trendl of Steptoe & Johnson discuss a USITC report on the importation of wood flooring the outcome of which could be protective tariffs. 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=112 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the financial crisis, the seriousness of the situation, how its affecting main street and non-financial companies, the drop in crude and what the Fed is likely to do next. 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=111 3 of 3 - Greg McCue & Tom Trendl of Steptoe & Johnson discuss a USITC report on the importation of wood flooring the outcome of which could be protective tariffs. 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=113 1 of 3 Dr. Ken Cyree, Prof. Univ. Miss., Facility Member & Grad. School of Banking, LSU talks about the financial crisis, how it happened, who’s at fault, if the bailout plan is sufficient, and what Wall Street and Fannie and Freddie will likely look like what this is behind us. 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=113 2 of 3 - Dr. Ken Cyree, Prof. Univ. Miss., Facility Member & Grad. School of Banking, LSU talks about the financial crisis, how it happened, who’s at fault, if the bailout plan is sufficient, and what Wall Street and Fannie and Freddie will likely look like what this is behind us. 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=113 3 of 3 - Dr. Ken Cyree, Prof. Univ. Miss., Facility Member & Grad. School of Banking, LSU talks about the financial crisis, how it happened, who’s at fault, if the bailout plan is sufficient, and what Wall Street and Fannie and Freddie will likely look like what this is behind us. 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=114 1 of 3 - Scott Perron, President , Big Bob's Flooring Outlets of America discusses the Big Bob concept, its entry in the furniture business, the chain’s customer, how it has fared during this economic slump, the chain’s move into hard surface , the chain’s competition and his view of online players. 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=114 2 of 3 - Scott Perron, President , Big Bob's Flooring Outlets of America discusses the Big Bob concept, its entry in the furniture business, the chain’s customer, how it has fared during this economic slump, the chain’s move into hard surface , the chain’s competition and his view of online players. 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=116 Paul Murfin, VP Sales, Armstrong discusses the company’s decision to host a product showroom at Surfaces 2009, the elements of the company’s presentation at the show and the location of the showroom. 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=115 1-of 3 - John McDevitt, former 3M Economists discusses the financial crisis, the actions taken by Treasury and the Federal Reserve, his views of the socialistic nature of those action and their possible long and short repercussions. 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=115 2-of 3 - John McDevitt, former 3M Economists discusses the financial crisis, the actions taken by Treasury and the Federal Reserve, his views of the socialistic nature of those action and their possible long and short repercussions. 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=114 3 of 3 - Scott Perron, President , Big Bob's Flooring Outlets of America discusses the Big Bob concept, its entry in the furniture business, the chain’s customer, how it has fared during this economic slump, the chain’s move into hard surface , the chain’s competition and his view of online players. 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=117 1 of 3 -Vinnie Virga, President, Flooring America, discusses the financial crisis and its affect on retailers, the competitive environment, anticipated attrition in the retail community, the company's plans to deal with these difficult times and the changing internet. 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=115 3-of 3 - John McDevitt, former 3M Economists discusses the financial crisis, the actions taken by Treasury and the Federal Reserve, his views of the socialistic nature of those action and their possible long and short repercussions. 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=117 1 of 3 -Vinnie Virga, President, Flooring America, discusses the financial crisis and its affect on retailers, the competitive environment, anticipated attrition in the retail community, the company's plans to deal with these difficult times and the changing internet. 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=117 3 of 3 -Vinnie Virga, President, Flooring America, discusses the financial crisis and its affect on retailers, the competitive environment, anticipated attrition in the retail community, the company's plans to deal with these difficult times and the changing internet. 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=118 1 of 3 - Alan Fennell, Pres., Gerflor Commercial discusses the company, its recent acquisition of Architectural Floor Systems, the commercial market, vinyl the product and the company’s textile backing system and the company’s place in the market. 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=118 2 of 3 - Alan Fennell, Pres., Gerflor Commercial discusses the company, its recent acquisition of Architectural Floor Systems, the commercial market, vinyl the product and the company’s textile backing system and the company’s place in the market. 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=118 3 of 3 - Alan Fennell, Pres., Gerflor Commercial discusses the company, its recent acquisition of Architectural Floor Systems, the commercial market, vinyl the product and the company’s textile backing system and the company’s place in the market. 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=119 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the market's volatility, signs that the bottom may be nearing, the drop in crude, and his expectations its next move, what the Fed may do next and former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan’s testimony. 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=120 1 of 3 - Tony Malisani, stone contractor from Great Falls, Montana and member of the Marble Institute of America, from StonExpo in Las Vegas discusses the Marble Institute, the stone and marble markets, StonExpo and retailers. 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=120 2 of 3 - Tony Malisani, stone contractor from Great Falls, Montana and member of the Marble Institute of America, from StonExpo in Las Vegas discusses the Marble Institute, the stone and marble markets, StonExpo and retailers. 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=120 3 of 3 - Tony Malisani, stone contractor from Great Falls, Montana and member of the Marble Institute of America, from StonExpo in Las Vegas discusses the Marble Institute, the stone and marble markets, StonExpo and retailers. 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=121 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the market's extreme volatility over the past few weeks, yesterday’s 889 point jump in the Dow, today's announcement from the Fed and its likely impact and consumer confidence and it impact on the market. 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=122 1 of 3 - Jon Dougal, Executive Director, U.S. Green Real Estate Council and Paul Friederichsen, President Brand Biz, discuss trends in sustainable packaging and sustainable packaging in the floor covering industry. 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=123 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses yesterday’s GDP numbers, the Fed rate cuts, the probability of 0% rates, the affects of consumers confidence on the market, Mohawk’s 3Q earnings, "bear market rules” and the election and the market. 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=122 2 of 3 - Jon Dougal, Executive Director, U.S. Green Real Estate Council and Paul Friederichsen, President Brand Biz, discuss trends in sustainable packaging and sustainable packaging in the floor covering industry. 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=122 3 of 3 - Jon Dougal, Executive Director, U.S. Green Real Estate Council and Paul Friederichsen, President Brand Biz, discuss trends in sustainable packaging and sustainable packaging in the floor covering industry. 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=124 1 of 4 - Steve Rausch, USG, Jim Dougherty, Mannington, Nyle Wadford, Neuse Tile Service discuss the ceramic sector, the prime issues facing the industry, reports from the field, trends in the homebuilding sector and the big hang-ups retailers are experiencing in ceramic. 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=124 2 of 4 - Steve Rausch, USG, Jim Dougherty, Mannington, Nyle Wadford, Neuse Tile Service discuss the ceramic sector, the prime issues facing the industry, reports from the field, trends in the homebuilding sector and the big hang-ups retailers are experiencing in ceramic. 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=124 3 of 4 - Steve Rausch, USG, Jim Dougherty, Mannington, Nyle Wadford, Neuse Tile Service discuss the ceramic sector, the prime issues facing the industry, reports from the field, trends in the homebuilding sector and the big hang-ups retailers are experiencing in ceramic. 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=125 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the causes of the market’s losses over the past two days, Mohawk’s third quarter earnings report and conference call, today’s unemployment report and the reaction of the market. 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=124 4 of 4 - Steve Rausch, USG, Jim Dougherty, Mannington, Nyle Wadford, Neuse Tile Service discuss the ceramic sector, the prime issues facing the industry, reports from the field, trends in the homebuilding sector and the big hang-ups retailers are experiencing in ceramic. 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=126 1 of 4 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries third-quarter earnings conference call featuring opening remarks by Mohawk Chairman & CEO Jeff Lorberbaum. 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=126 2 of 4 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries third-quarter earnings conference call featuring opening remarks by Mohawk Chairman & CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and the Q&A session with answers fielded by Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=126 3 of 4 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries third-quarter earnings conference call featuring elements from the Q&A session with answers provided by Mohawk Chairman & CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=126 4 of 4 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries third-quarter earnings conference call featuring elements from the Q&A session with answers provided by Mohawk Chairman & CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=126 The financial report segment of the Mohawk Industries third-quarter earnings conference call featuring Mohawk CFO Frank Boykin. 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=127 Dennis Patria, D-PAT Solutions, formerly COO Space Flooring, discusses the direct distribution and how it is affecting distributors. 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=128 1 of 3 - Chris Davis, CEO, World Floor Covering Association discusses Homes & Gardens Beautiful Flooring magazine, its first issue, consumer and industry response and plans to publish the second issue. 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=129 1 of 3 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the state of the economy, the bailout programs and their affects, the pros and cons of a auto industry bailout, the consumer and the housing market and when its likely to hit bottom and recover. 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=129 2 of 3 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the state of the economy, the bailout programs and their affects, the pros and cons of a auto industry bailout, the consumer and the housing market and when its likely to hit bottom and recover. 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=129 3 of 3 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the state of the economy, the bailout programs and their affects, the pros and cons of a auto industry bailout, the consumer and the housing market and when its likely to hit bottom and recover. 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=130 1 of 3 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey discusses the current situation in the economy and the floor covering market as well as Mohawk’s performance in the third quarter. 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=130 2 of 3 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey discusses the current situation in the economy and the floor covering market as well as Mohawk’s performance in the third quarter. 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=130 3 of 3 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey discusses the current situation in the economy and the floor covering market as well as Mohawk’s performance in the third quarter. 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=131 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the past three positive closes on the Dow, the reasons why lending institutions have cut off lending, the factors he is keying on going forward, the market’s reaction to upcoming negative news and the housing situation. 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=132 1 of 3 - Mike Hughes, Owner, Kelly Carpet Omaha, winner of Mohawk 1st GreenWorks Dealer of the Year Award discusses the award, his operation, sustainability, the economy and competiting with Nebraska Furniture Mart. 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=132 2 of 3 - Mike Hughes, Owner, Kelly Carpet Omaha, winner of Mohawk 1st GreenWorks Dealer of the Year Award discusses the award, his operation, sustainability, the economy and competiting with Nebraska Furniture Mart. 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=132 2 of 3 - Mike Hughes, Owner, Kelly Carpet Omaha, winner of Mohawk 1st GreenWorks Dealer of the Year Award discusses the award, his operation, sustainability, the economy and competiting with Nebraska Furniture Mart. 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=133 Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter, President, LGM Technical Flooring Services discusses a problem he encountered in the field involving randomly spaced, mysterious black spots that appeared on a homeowners carpet. 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=134 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the bailouts, the pronouncement that the economy has been in recession since Dec. 07, the beige book, Monday’s Wall Street Plunge and the market’s reaction to bad news, Treasury bonds and crude prices. 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=128 2 of 3 - Chris Davis, CEO, World Floor Covering Association discusses Homes & Gardens Beautiful Flooring magazine, its first issue, consumer and industry response and plans to publish the second issue. 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=128 3 of 3 - Chris Davis, CEO, World Floor Covering Association discusses Homes & Gardens Beautiful Flooring magazine, its first issue, consumer and industry response and plans to publish the second issue. 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=135 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the market’s reaction, a 260 point in the Dow on Friday dispite the disappointing unemployment report that revealed job losses of 533,000, if this could indicate if a bottom is close, his expectations for today and this week, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=136 1 of 2 - Terry Hawkins, Manager, Carpet One, Tulsa discusses the Tulsa market, his store, the rationale behind the store layout, the customers he serves, the products that are selling in the soft and hard surface categories. 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=136 2 of 2 - Terry Hawkins, Manager, Carpet One, Tulsa discusses the Tulsa market, his store, the rationale behind the store layout, the customers he serves, the products that are selling in the soft and hard surface categories. 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=137 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the market’s calm this week, his expectations for volatility going forward, how the market might react to negative news, Treasuries and the Fed’s meeting next week. 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=137 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the demise of the Detroit bailout in the Senate and Bernard L. Madoff’s $50B ponzi scheme scheme, their implications on Wall Street and the upcoming Fed meeting. 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=138 1 of 4 - Dave Machiela, Owner, Carpet Bonanza & Flooring Center, Zeeland MI, discusses the Michigan economiy, his 3 location operation, a high-end, mid-priced and cash and carry operation and what’s selling and what’s not. 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=138 2 of 4 - Dave Machiela, Owner, Carpet Bonanza & Flooring Center, Zeeland MI, discusses the Michigan economiy, his 3 location operation, a high-end, mid-priced and cash and carry operation and what’s selling and what’s not. 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=138 3 of 4 - Dave Machiela, Owner, Carpet Bonanza & Flooring Center, Zeeland MI, discusses the Michigan economiy, his 3 location operation, a high-end, mid-priced and cash and carry operation and what’s selling and what’s not. 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=138 4 of 4 - Dave Machiela, Owner, Carpet Bonanza & Flooring Center, Zeeland MI, discusses the Michigan economiy, his 3 location operation, a high-end, mid-priced and cash and carry operation and what’s selling and what’s not. 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=139 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the Fed meeting this week , the comments made by Alan Greenspan, the housing situation, Mohawk shares, the market's reaction to negative news and evaluating market coverage by the media. 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=140 1 of 3 - John McDevitt, former 3M Corp. Economist assesses the government’s progress with the credit crisis, his expectations for credit availability in the future and contrasting actions of the 30's, the 80’s and today. 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=140 2 of 3 - John McDevitt, former 3M Corp. Economist assesses the government’s progress with the credit crisis, his expectations for credit availability in the future and contrasting actions of the 30's, the 80’s and today. 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=140 3 of 3 - John McDevitt, former 3M Corp. Economist assesses the government’s progress with the credit crisis, his expectations for credit availability in the future and contrasting actions of the 30's, the 80’s and today. 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=141 A archives presentation recorded in December of 2008 Jon Trivers, Floor Covering Weekly columnist and Surfaces speaker discusses iFloor’s Chapter 11 filing, the likely cause, minimum pricing, other likely retail bankruptcies and the seminar he will be presenting at Surfaces 2009. 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=141 2 of 4 - Jon Trivers, Floor Covering Weekly columnist and Surfaces speaker discusses iFloor’s Chapter 11 filing, the likely cause, minimum pricing, other likely retail bankruptcies and the seminar he will be presenting at Surfaces 2009. 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=141 3 of 4 - Jon Trivers, Floor Covering Weekly columnist and Surfaces speaker discusses iFloor’s Chapter 11 filing, the likely cause, minimum pricing, other likely retail bankruptcies and the seminar he will be presenting at Surfaces 2009. 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=141 4 of 4 - Jon Trivers, Floor Covering Weekly columnist and Surfaces speaker discusses iFloor’s Chapter 11 filing, the likely cause, minimum pricing, other likely retail bankruptcies and the seminar he will be presenting at Surfaces 2009. 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=142 CRI President Werner Braun dispels the misinformation that has connected Kawasaki Syndrome to carpet and carpet cleaning solutions and what is known scientifically about the condition following the death of Jett Travolta. 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=143 1 of 3 - Chris Ramey, President, Affluent Insights looks at the luxury market discussing a seminar he will present at Surfaces based that iidentifying what the affluent will pay for luxury carpet and their awareness to carpet brands. 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=143 2 of 3 - Chris Ramey, President, Affluent Insights looks at the luxury market discussing a seminar he will present at Surfaces based that iidentifying what the affluent will pay for luxury carpet and their awareness to carpet brands. 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=143 3 of 3 - Chris Ramey, President, Affluent Insights looks at the luxury market discussing a seminar he will present at Surfaces based that iidentifying what the affluent will pay for luxury carpet and their awareness to carpet brands 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=144 1 of 4 - Bill Dearing, President, The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) discusses the association, its membership, laminate the product and the consumers of laminate as well as the the associations newest category for retailers. 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=144 2 of 4 - Bill Dearing, President, The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) discusses the association, its membership, laminate the product and the consumers of laminate as well as the the associations newest category for retailers. 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=144 3 of 4 - Bill Dearing, President, The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) discusses the association, its membership, laminate the product and the consumers of laminate as well as the the associations newest category for retailers. 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=145 1 of 4 - Scott Perron, Pres., Big Bob's Flooring Outlets of America and Paul Friederichsen, Pres., Brand Biz discuss a seminar they will present jointly at Surfaces entitled: Advertising to Survive – Act Like An Ad Expert. 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=145 2 of 4 - Scott Perron, Pres., Big Bob's Flooring Outlets of America and Paul Friederichsen, Pres., Brand Biz discuss a seminar they will present jointly at Surfaces entitled: Advertising to Survive – Act Like An Ad Expert. 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=145 3 of 4 - Scott Perron, Pres, Big Bob's Flooring Outlets of America and Paul Friederichsen, Pres. Brand Biz discuss a seminar they will present jointly at Surfaces entitled: Advertising to Survive – Act Like An Ad Expert. 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=145 4 of 4 - Scott Perron, Pres, Big Bob's Flooring Outlets of America and Paul Friederichsen, Pres. Brand Biz discuss a seminar they will present jointly at Surfaces entitled: Advertising to Survive – Act Like An Ad Expert. 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=146 1 of 5 - Fred Reinhart, Owner Reinhart Carpet Outlet, Philadelphia, discusses the Shaw aligned dealer convention recently held in Orlando, its highlights, new products and program and the new ideas he gathered at the convention. 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=146 2 of 5 - Fred Reinhart, Owner Reinhart Carpet Outlet, Philadelphia, discusses the Shaw aligned dealer convention recently held in Orlando, its highlights, new products and program and the new ideas he gathered at the convention. 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=146 3 or 5 - Fred Reinhart, Owner Reinhart Carpet Outlet, Philadelphia, discusses the Shaw aligned dealer convention recently held in Orlando, its highlights, new products and program and the new ideas he gathered at the convention. 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=146 4 of 5 - Fred Reinhart, Owner Reinhart Carpet Outlet, Philadelphia, discusses the Shaw aligned dealer convention recently held in Orlando, its highlights, new products and program and the new ideas he gathered at the convention. 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=146 5 or 5 - Fred Reinhart, Owner Reinhart Carpet Outlet, Philadelphia, discusses the Shaw aligned dealer convention recently held in Orlando, its highlights, new products and program and the new ideas he gathered at the convention. 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=147 From Domotex Hannover Rita Dommermuth, Hannover Fairs, USA, Monica Arnold, Domotex Hannover and Jim Gould, President Floor Covering Institute discuss the show, contractworld, the new products introed this year and the the gossip. 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=148 David Nikzad, Nikzad Imports discusses the call his company received to supply red bamboo for yesterday’s inauguration instead of red carpet. Nikzad talks about the company its history and its high-end bamboo and hardwood. 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=149 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the stimulus packages, why banks have not yet started to lend, the latest concerning “mark to market”, the second bank stimulus, the ups and downs of the marketing in recent days and the upcoming earnings season. 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=150 1 0f 4 - Jon Dougal, Executive Director, U.S. Green Real Estate Council discusses the 2030 Challenge and green mortgages for both the residential and commercial markets, how the concept began, the cost, the long-range savings implication, the plan’s requirements. 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=150 2 of 4 - Jon Dougal, Executive Dir., U.S. Green Real Estate Council discusses the 2030 Challenge and green mortgages for both the residential and commercial markets, how the concept began, the cost, the long-range savings implication, the plan’s requirements. 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=150 3 of 4 - Jon Dougal, Executive Director, U.S. Green Real Estate Council discusses the 2030 Challenge and green mortgages for both the residential and commercial markets, how the concept began, the cost, the long-range savings implication, the plan’s requirements. 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=150 4 of 4 - Jon Dougal, Executive Director, U.S. Green Real Estate Council discusses the 2030 Challenge and green mortgages for both the residential and commercial markets, how the concept began, the cost, the long-range savings implication, the plan’s requirements. 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=151 3 of 4 - Kevin Stark, VP Bane-Clene discusses shifts in the way carpet maintenance is viewed by the manufacturing sector, the CRI's Seal of Approval, the concept of linking warranties to maintenance and improving maintenance at the consumer level. 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=151 1 of 4 - Kevin Stark, VP Bane-Clene discusses shifts in the way carpet maintenance is viewed by the manufacturing sector, the CRI's Seal of Approval, linking warranties to maintenance and improving maintenance at the consumer level. 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=151 2 of 4 - Kevin Stark, VP Bane-Clene discusses shifts in the way carpet maintenance is viewed by the manufacturing sector, the CRI's Seal of Approval, the concept of linking warranties to maintenance and improving maintenance at the consumer level. 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=151 4 of 4 - Kevin Stark, VP Bane-Clene discusses shifts in the way carpet maintenance is viewed by the manufacturing sector, the CRI's Seal of Approval, the concept of linking warranties to maintenance and improving maintenance at the consumer level. 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=152 Sam Green, President, Kaindl, from Surfaces 2009 discusses Kaindl the company, the laminate market in the current economic situation, Surfaces 2009 and its traffic and the newest offerings from Kaindl. 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=153 1 of 4 - Aaron Johnson, Installerpool.com, discusses this new online source for installers and management tools for retailers and installers. Johnson discusses this site that permits access to vendors and manufacturers and opportunities to post jobs and map job sites. 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=153 2 of 4 - Aaron Johnson, Installerpool.com, discusses this new online source for installers and management tools for retailers and installers. Johnson discusses this site that permits access to vendors and manufacturers and opportunities to post jobs and map job sites. 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=153 3 of 4 - Aaron Johnson, Installerpool.com, discusses this new online source for installers and management tools for retailers and installers. Johnson discusses this site that permits access to vendors and manufacturers and opportunities to post jobs and map job sites. 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=154 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the market and the Obama administration, the market’s reaction to Tuesday’s announcement from Treasury Secretary Geithner, the housing market, the mortgage modification program and earnings announcements. 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=153 4 of 4 - Aaron Johnson, Installerpool.com, discusses this new online source for installers and management tools for retailers and installers. Johnson discusses this site that permits access to vendors and manufacturers and opportunities to post jobs and map job sites. 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=155 1 of 3 - Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute, (CRI), fields comments made by Bane-Clene’s Kevin Stark regarding the CRI Seal of Approval Program including theconcept of certifying cleaning technicians. 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=155 2 of 3 - Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute, (CRI), fields comments made by Bane-Clene’s Kevin Stark regarding the CRI Seal of Approval Program including theconcept of certifying cleaning technicians. 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=156 Kim Holm, President Mannington Residential Business Unit discusses Mannington’s recent announcement concerning its entering the Chinese retail market in the hardwood sector with the Chinese company Elegant Living. 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=155 3 of 3 - Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute, (CRI), fields comments made by Bane-Clene’s Kevin Stark regarding the CRI Seal of Approval Program including theconcept of certifying cleaning technicians. 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=157 Bruce Weber, Pres., American Home Surfaces Group, from Surfaces discusses AHSG’s 2008, the show, the products and services his is looking for and the recently added lines including Beaulieu’s Bliss program. 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=158 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the administration’s foreclosure plan, its various elements, who will be covered and Wall Street’s reaction, Mohawk’s upcoming earnings report and crude prices. 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=159 1 of 3 - Paul Frederichsen, President, Brand Biz looks back at Surfaces 2009, looking at the branding story at the show, the new showroom approach taken by Hanley Wood, turnout, the buzz, the opening session and the conference program. 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=160 Dev O’Reilly, Pres., Roll Master, discusses Surfaces, the company’s newest internet-based products: a service scheduler and commercial estimating tools also diand the advantages of net-based tools, including freedom from maintaining servers, automatic backup and restoration.. 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=161 1 of 4 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries fourth quarter earnings conference call featuring opening remarks by Mohawk's Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum. 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=161 Excerpts from the financial report of Mohawk’s fourth quarter earnings conference call presented by Mohawk’s CFO Frank Boykin. 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=161 2 of 4 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries fourth quarter earninga conference call featuring opening remarks by Mohawk's Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum. 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=162 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses Mohawk’s 4Q earnings announcement, the market attempting to understand the Obama administration’s massive stimulus and bailout expenditures and the rise in crude prices. 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=161 3 of 4 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries fourth quarter earninga conference call featuring opening remarks by Mohawk's Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum. 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=161 4 of 4 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries fourth quarter earninga conference call featuring Mohawk's Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=159 2 of 3 - Paul Frederichsen, President, Brand Biz looks back at Surfaces 2009, looking at the branding story at the show, the new showroom approach taken by Hanley Wood, turnout, the buzz, the opening session and the conference program. 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=159 3 of 3 - Paul Frederichsen, President, Brand Biz looks back at Surfaces 2009, looking at the branding story at the show, the new showroom approach taken by Hanley Wood, turnout, the buzz, the opening session and the conference program. 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=163 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the falling market and its causes, the market's reaction to the Obama budget, banking shares, mark to market and the recently announced foreclosure modification plan. 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=164 1 of 5 - Bart Levich, Owner of two The Floor Clubs,in the Detroit area and former New York Carpet World executive remembers New York Carpet World’s founder and CEO Marv Berlin. 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=165 1 of 4 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey discusses the 4Q performance of Mohawk, Interface and Armstrongand the replacement, retail and commercial sectors. 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=164 2 of 5 - Bart Levich, Owner of two The Floor Clubs,in the Detroit area and former New York Carpet World executive remembers New York Carpet World’s founder and CEO Marv Berlin. 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=165 2 of 4 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey discusses the performance of Mohawk, Interface and Armstrong in the 4th quarter and the replacement, retail and commercial sectors. 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=166 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses yesterday’s 379 point jump in the Dow, what it means, why it happened, likely to happen next. the mark to market hearings, Warren Buffett’s stint on CNBC and gold. 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=164 3 of 5 - Bart Levich, Owner of two The Floor Clubs,in the Detroit area and former New York Carpet World executive remembers New York Carpet World’s founder and CEO Marv Berlin. 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=164 4 of 5 - Bart Levich, Owner of two The Floor Clubs,in the Detroit area discusses his operations, the economic environment in Michigan and how he is weathering the storm. 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=165 3 of 4 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey discusses the performance of Mohawk, Interface and Armstrong in the 4th quarter and the replacement, retail and commercial sectors. 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=164 5 of 5 - Bart Levich, Owner of two The Floor Clubs,in the Detroit area discusses his operations, the economic environment in Michigan and how he is weathering the storm. 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=165 4 of 4 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey discusses the performance of Mohawk, Interface and Armstrong in the 4th quarter and the replacement, retail and commercial sectors. 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=167 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the 3-day rally, GE’s lowered rating, what’s happening with bank shares, inside the mark to market controversy and consumers reaction to increased taxes. 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=168 1of 4- Scott Sinder & Tim Columbus, partners with Steptoe & Johnson and legislative affairs counsel for the WFCA provide a look at current legislative developments including the Employee Free Choice Act. 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=168 2 of 4- cott Sinder & Tim Columbus, partners with Steptoe & Johnson and legislative affairs counsel for the WFCA provide a look at current legislative developments including the Employee Free Choice Act. 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=168 3 of 4 - Scott Sinder & Tim Columbus, partners with Steptoe & Johnson and legislative affairs counsel for the WFCA provide a look at current legislative developments including the Employee Free Choice Act. 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=168 4 of 4 - Scott Sinder & Tim Columbus, partners with Steptoe & Johnson and legislative affairs counsel for the WFCA provide a look at current legislative developments including the Employee Free Choice Act. 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=169 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the Fed’s $1.25T move this, its desired outcome, whether this is an admission that actions to date have been a failure, the threat of hyperinflation and what happens next. 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=170 1 of 3- Ed duDomaine, Pres. & CEO of Shnier, Canada’s largest distributor discusses the economy, the company, its approach to the commercial and residential markets and its relationships with suppliers and retailers. 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=170 2 of 3- Ed duDomaine, Pres. & CEO of Shnier, Canada’s largest distributor discusses the economy, the company, its approach to the commercial and residential markets and its relationships with suppliers and retailers. 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=170 3 of 3- Ed duDomaine, Pres. & CEO of Shnier, Canada’s largest distributor discusses the economy, the company, its approach to the commercial and residential markets and its relationships with suppliers and retailers. 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=171 Larry Winter, Winter & Scoggins CPAs discusses measures retailers can take to safeguard against customers who are poor credit risks, including putting rules in place for every customer to reduce losses in time, product and labor. 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=172 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the spike in Mohawk shares, Wall Street’s reaction to the Obama administration, AIG bonuses, the market’s nearly three week rally and what’s next. 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=173 1 of 3 - John McDevitt, former 3M Corp. Economist discusses the reasons why the economy is not improving, if government spending can end the recession, the bailouts and stimulus packages and when the economy will rebound. 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=173 2 of 3 - John McDevitt, former 3M Corp. Economist discusses the reasons why the economy is not improving, if government spending can end the recession, the bailouts and stimulus packages and when the economy will rebound. 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=173 3 of 3 - John McDevitt, former 3M Corp. Economist discusses the reasons why the economy is not improving, if government spending can end the recession, the bailouts and stimulus packages and when the economy will rebound. 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=174 1 of 4 - Jon Trivers, FlCW columnist and iindustry speaker discusses Triexta, the fiber used in Mohawk SmartStrand carpets that and the “New Normal”, the world retailers will face after the economy rebounds. 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=175 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the FASB’s decision to relax its “mark-to-market” guidelines and the market’s reaction. The marke's actions this week what is likely to happen next. 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=174 2 of 4 - Jon Trivers, FlCW columnist and iindustry speaker discusses Triexta, the fiber used in Mohawk SmartStrand carpets that and the “New Normal”, the world retailers will face after the economy rebounds. 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=174 3 of 4 - Jon Trivers, FlCW columnist and iindustry speaker discusses Triexta, the fiber used in Mohawk SmartStrand carpets that and the “New Normal”, the world retailers will face after the economy rebounds. 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=176 1 of 2 - Warren Tyler, National Floor Trends columnist and industry speaker outlines the rules of thumb for retailers in their dealings with creditors, the options available when capital is low and some invoices are past due.. 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=176 2 of 2 - Warren Tyler, National Floor Trends columnist and industry speaker outlines the rules of thumb for retailers in their dealings with creditors, the options available when capital is low and some invoices are past due.. 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=177 1 of 3 - Rix Quinn, author of several books on baby boomers including, “Baby Boomers Speak!”, discusses the likes, dislikes and buying habits of boomers and how to approach boomers to maximize sales. 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=177 2 of 3 - Rix Quinn, author of several books on baby boomers including, “Baby Boomers Speak!”, discusses the likes, dislikes and buying habits of boomers and how to approach boomers to maximize sales. 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=177 3 of 3 - Rix Quinn, author of several books on baby boomers including, “Baby Boomers Speak!”, discusses the likes, dislikes and buying habits of boomers and how to approach boomers to maximize sales. 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=178 1 of 3 - Warren Tyler, National Floor Trends columnist and industry speaker talks about keeping positive in difficult times and misconceptions about the profitability of builder business for retailers. 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=178 2 of 3 - Warren Tyler, National Floor Trends columnist and industry speaker talks about keeping positive in difficult times and misconceptions about the profitability of builder business for retailers. 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=178 3 of 3 - Warren Tyler, National Floor Trends columnist and industry speaker talks about keeping positive in difficult times and misconceptions about the profitability of builder business for retailers. 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=179 1 of 2 -Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management on Mohawk’s upcoming earnings report, what he meant when we said the market had a different “field position”, recent economic news, the housing sector and stress tests. 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=180 1 of 4 - Patrick St. Pierre, the Décor Shoppe in Lutcher, LA discusses business in his area, how he has dealt with the recession, his philosophy toward service , including assisting DIY customers, what’s selling and the internet. 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=180 2 of 4 - Patrick St. Pierre, the Décor Shoppe in Lutcher, LA discusses business in his area, how he has dealt with the recession, his philosophy toward service , including assisting DIY customers, what’s selling and the internet. 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=180 3 of 4 - Patrick St. Pierre, the Décor Shoppe in Lutcher, LA discusses business in his area, how he has dealt with the recession, his philosophy toward service , including assisting DIY customers, what’s selling and the internet. 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=180 4 of 4 - Patrick St. Pierre, the Décor Shoppe in Lutcher, LA discusses business in his area, how he has dealt with the recession, his aggressive philosophy toward service , including assisting DIY customers, what’s selling and the internet. 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=179 2 of 2 -Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management on Mohawk’s upcoming earnings report, what he meant when we said the market had a different “field position”, recent economic news, the housing sector and stress tests. 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=181 1 or 5 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries first quarter earnings conference call featuring opening remarks by Mohawk's Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=181 Excerpts from the financial report from Mohawk’s first quarter earnings conference call presented by Mohawk’s CFO Frank Boykin 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=181 2 or 5 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries first quarter earnings conference call featuring opening remarks by Mohawk's Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=181 3 or 5 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries first quarter earnings conference call featuring opening remarks by Mohawk's Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=181 4 or 5 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries first quarter earnings conference call featuring opening remarks by Mohawk's Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=182 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the spike in Mohawk shares, the media and market reaction to the negative GDP and Fed news and the change in the market’s “field position” in recent weeks. 01 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=181 5 or 5 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries first quarter earnings conference call featuring opening remarks by Mohawk's Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum 01 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=183 Lew Migliore, The Industry's Troubleshooter, Pres. LGM Technical discusses a job he was call in on where the problem was traced back to an installer who cut down the edges of carpet tiles before they were installed. 04 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=184 Jim Gould, Pres., Floor Covering Institute and David Hartman, Pres., Alexandria Associates discuss the direct print laminate introduced in the U.S. by Timber Holdings and the history and pros and cons of direct printing. (7:56 mins) 05 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=184 2 of 4 - Jim Gould, Pres., Floor Covering Institute and David Hartman, Pres., Alexandria Associates discuss the direct print laminate introduced in the U.S. by Timber Hldgs.and the pros and cons of direct printing. (9:46 min.) 06 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=184 3 of 4 - Jim Gould, Pres., Floor Covering Institute and David Hartman, Pres., Alexandria Associates discuss the direct print laminate introduced in the U.S. by Timber Hldgs.and the pros and cons of direct printing. (7:34 min.) 07 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=185 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management takes a look at the stress test information released yesterday what it means for the banks, the markets and the economy. Barker also looks at the market and if it's set for a fall. 08 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=184 4 0f 4 - Jim Gould, Pres., Floor Covering Institute and David Hartman, Pres., Alexandria Associates discuss the Tarkett’s exit from the Clarion joint venture with ATC and the signing of Tony Sturrus to get the operaton back on track. 08 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=186 1 of 5 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Economist discusses the stress tests, their apparent conflict with the administration’s rhetoric, when the economy will recover, the changing roll of the Fed and the “new economy”. 10 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=186 2 of 5 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Economist discusses the stress tests, their apparent conflict with the administration’s rhetoric, when the economy will recover, the changing roll of the Fed and the “new economy”. 12 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=186 3 of 5 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Economist discusses the stress tests, their apparent conflict with the administration’s rhetoric, when the economy will recover, the changing roll of the Fed and the “new economy”. 13 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=186 4 of 5 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Economist discusses the stress tests, their apparent conflict with the administration’s rhetoric, when the economy will recover, the changing roll of the Fed and the “new economy”. 14 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=186 5 of 5 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Economist discusses the stress tests, their apparent conflict with the administration’s rhetoric, when the economy will recover, the changing roll of the Fed and the “new economy”. 15 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=187 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the market, if a pullback is eminent, economic and Wall Street press coverage, the aftermath of the stress tests and what he will be focusing on in the week ahead. 15 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=188 1 of 4 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey looks back at the retail economy and the overall economy in the third quarter as well as the performance of Mohawk, Armstong and Interface in the quarter. 17 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=190 2 of 4 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey looks back at the retail economy and the overall economy in the third quarter as well as the performance of Mohawk, Armstong and Interface in the quarter. 19 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=190 3 of 4 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey looks back at the retail economy and the overall economy in the third quarter as well as the performance of Mohawk, Armstong and Interface in the quarter. 20 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=190 4 of 4 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey looks back at the retail economy and the overall economy in the third quarter as well as the performance of Mohawk, Armstong and Interface in the quarter. 22 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=189 1 of 5 -Ceramic Industry players, Jim Dougherty, Dir., Ceramic Business, Mannington, Steve Rausch, Field Marketing & Technical Mgr., USG, and Nyle Wadford, Pres. Neuse Tile Service, discuss: Coverings and the market. 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=189 2 of 5 -Ceramic Industry players, Jim Dougherty, Dir., Ceramic Business, Mannington, Steve Rausch, Field Marketing & Technical Mgr., USG and Nyle Wadford, Pres. Neuse Tile Service, discuss: Coverings and the market. 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=189 3 of 5 -Ceramic Industry players, Jim Dougherty, Dir., Ceramic Business, Mannington, Steve Rausch, Field Marketing & Technical Mgr., USG and Nyle Wadford, Pres. Neuse Tile Service, discuss: Coverings and the market. 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=189 4 of 5 -Ceramic Industry players, Jim Dougherty, Dir., Ceramic Business, Mannington, Steve Rausch, Field Marketing & Technical Mgr., USG and Nyle Wadford, Pres. Neuse Tile Service, discuss: Coverings and the market. 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=189 5 of 5 -Ceramic Industry players, Jim Dougherty, Dir., Ceramic Business, Mannington, Steve Rausch, Field Marketing & Technical Mgr., USG and Nyle Wadford, Pres. Neuse Tile Service, discuss: Coverings and the market. 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=194 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses S&P’s warning about downgrading the UK government’s debt and what that could mean for the U.S., if the market is in for another pull-back and crude prices. 22 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=196 John Simonson, President of Webstream Dynamics discusses search engine marketing and improving your website visibility through SEO. 28 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=197 Jon Trivers, FlCW columnist and iindustry speaker discusses Triexta, the fiber used in Mohawk SmartStrand carpets that and the “New Normal”, the world retailers will face after the economy rebounds. 29 May 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=198 Fred Reinhart, Owner Reinhart Carpet Outlet, Philadelphia , PA discusses business in his urban marketplace, cutting expenses, how he has used financial benchmarketing, his relationships with suppliers and his expectations for the long-term. 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=198 2 of 3 - Fred Reinhart, Owner Reinhart Carpet Outlet, Philadelphia discusses business in his urban marketplace, cutting expenses, how he used financial benchmarketing, his relationships with suppliers and his expectations for the long-term. 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=198 3 of 4 - Fred Reinhart, Owner Reinhart Carpet Outlet, Philadelphia discusses business in his urban marketplace, cutting expenses, how he used financial benchmarketing, his relationships with suppliers and his expectations for the long-term. 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=198 4 of 4 - Fred Reinhart, Owner Reinhart Carpet Outlet, Philadelphia discusses business in his urban marketplace, cutting expenses, how he used financial benchmarketing, his relationships with suppliers and his expectations for the long-term. 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=199 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management on the market rally, keying on the S&P 500, crude prices and where they go next, the housing sector and it the bottom is in view and the media and interpreting the economic news. 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=200 1 of 3 - Lew Migliore, President, LGM Technical Flooring Systems live from the FloorRadio program, broadcast over NewsTalk1230 WBLJ, discusses claims and if the number of claims are increasing or decreasing. 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=200 2 of 3 - Lew Migliore, President, LGM Technical Flooring Systems live from the FloorRadio program, broadcast over NewsTalk1230 WBLJ, talks about the most frequent claims called out on and the reasons why these claims occur. 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=200 3 of 3 - Lew Migliore, President, LGM Technical Flooring Systems live from the FloorRadio program, broadcast over NewsTalk1230 WBLJ, discusses a double-stick job he was call out on and how he accessed the root cause. 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=201 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management looks at the administration’s plan to restructure federal financial regulations, the rally’s lost steam, Mohawk’s downgrade, the Treasury’s bond auction and where crude prices are going. 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=202 1 of 4 - John McDevitt- Former 3M Corporate Economist reviews the economy, assesses the stimulus package and looks at the housing and commercial sectors, consumer confidence and his expectations for retail sales. 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=203 1 of 3 - Live from FloorRadio - Tom Rennie, Pres., TLR Consulting, Editor, Commercial Carpet Digest looks back at NeoCon, the traffic the products and PTT, Trixta and the launch by DuPont of Commercial Sorona and the intro of BioAntron by Invista. 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=203 2 of 3 - Live from FloorRadio - Tom Rennie, Pres., TLR Consulting, Editor, Commercial Carpet Digest looks back at NeoCon, the traffic the products and PTT, Trixta and the launch by DuPont of Commercial Sorona and the intro of BioAntron by Invista. 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=202 2 of 4 - John McDevitt- Former 3M Corporate Economist reviews the economy, assesses the stimulus package and looks at the housing and commercial sectors, consumer confidence and his expectations for retail sales. 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=203 3 of 3 - Live from FloorRadio - Tom Rennie, Pres., TLR Consulting, Editor, Commercial Carpet Digest looks back at NeoCon, the traffic the products and PTT, Trixta and the launch by DuPont of Commercial Sorona and the intro of BioAntron by Invista. 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=202 3 of 4 - John McDevitt- Former 3M Corporate Economist reviews the economy, assesses the stimulus package and looks at the housing and commercial sectors, consumer confidence and his expectations for retail sales. 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=202 4 of 4 - John McDevitt- Former 3M Corporate Economist reviews the economy, assesses the stimulus package and looks at the housing and commercial sectors, consumer confidence and his expectations for retail sales. 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=204 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses Warren Buffett’s remarks that he had trouble seeing so-called “green shoots” and that the economy is in a “shambles”, the Fed’s action this week, the housing market and crude prices. 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=205 1 of 3 - Scott Perron, Pres., Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet’s appearing live on FloorRadio discusses growing up in the business, growing during a recession, the changing consumer, Big Bob’s franchisees and changes in product mix. 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=205 2 of 3 - Scott Perron, Pres., Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet’s appearing live on FloorRadio discusses growing up in the business, growing during a recession, the changing consumer and Big Bob’s franchisees. 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=205 3 of 3 - Scott Perron, Pres., Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet’s appearing live on FloorRadio discusses growing up in the business, growing during a recession, the changing consumer and Big Bob’s franchisees. 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=195 Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Troubleshooter and President of LGM Technical Flooring Services discusses an installation where ledging occurs - a problem that takes place with face-to-face Wiltons and how to effectively solve the problem. 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=206 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the unemployment report its affect on the “green shoots” camp, the market’s view on the administration’s stimulus and Cap & Trade, Mohawk shares and housing. 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=207 1 of 3 - Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute, live on FloorRadio discusses the institute, DomotexAsia/ Chinafloor and Chinese producers, U.S. distributions and new technology and products in the industry. 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=207 2 of 3 - Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute, live on FloorRadio discusses the institute, DomotexAsia/ Chinafloor and Chinese producers, U.S. distributions and new technology and products in the industry. 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=207 3 of 3 - Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute, live on FloorRadio discusses the institute, DomotexAsia/ Chinafloor and Chinese producers, U.S. distributions and new technology and products in the industry. 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=208 1 of 3 - Paul Friederichsen, President, Brand Biz, on FloorRadio, discusses recession marketing, how it differs from normal times,marketing on the internet, Twittering, guerrilla marketing and low cost ideas that drive traffic. 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=209 Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement Management discusses the importance of the drop in the S&P 500 past 888, the market’s next move, crude prices, Mohawk shares and its upcoming earnings report, housing and retail sales numbers. 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=208 2 of 3 - Paul Friederichsen, President, Brand Biz, on FloorRadio, discusses recession marketing, how it differs from normal times,marketing on the internet, Twittering, guerrilla marketing and low cost ideas that drive traffic. 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=210 1 of 3 - Lis Calandrino, consultant, trainer and business strategist, live on FloorRadio discusses some of the out-of-the-box marketing techniques she recommends to clients, strategizing in difficult times and social networking. 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=209 3 of 3 - Paul Friederichsen, President, Brand Biz, on FloorRadio, discusses recession marketing, how it differs from normal times,marketing on the internet, Twittering, guerrilla marketing and low cost ideas that drive traffic. 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=210 2 of 3 - Lis Calandrino, consultant, trainer and business strategist, live on FloorRadio discusses some of the out-of-the-box marketing techniques she recommends to clients, strategizing in difficult times and social networking. 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=210 3 of 3 - Lis Calandrino, consultant, trainer and business strategist, live on FloorRadio discusses some of the out-of-the-box marketing techniques she recommends to clients, strategizing in difficult times and social networking. 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=211 Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement Management talks about the levels his this week on the market, the upgrade of Mohawk by J.P. Morgan, the anticipated number of bank failures ahead and what to look for next week. 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=212 1 of 3 - Ben Lieberman, Sr. Policy Analyst, Energy and Environment, Heritage Foundation discusses Cap & Trade, global warming, the cost of the legislation, the potential for alternative energy and what its passage will mean to the country. 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=212 2 of 3 - Ben Lieberman, Sr. Policy Analyst, Energy and Environment, Heritage Foundation discusses Cap & Trade, global warming, the cost of the legislation, the potential for alternative energy and what its passage will mean to the country. 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=212 3 of 3 - Ben Lieberman, Sr. Policy Analyst, Energy and Environment, Heritage Foundation discusses Cap & Trade, global warming, the cost of the legislation, the potential for alternative energy and what its passage will mean to the country. 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=213 Werner Braun, President, the Carpet & Rug institute (CRI), discusses the trade group’s initiative to have the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establish an EnergyStar category for floor coverings. 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=213 Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute, (CRI) discusses the trade group's efforts to expand its Green Label Plus program into Europe, and its endorsement of Congressman Nathan Deal for Georgia governor. 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=215 1 of 3 - Mike Hughes, Owner Kelly’s Carpet Omaha discusses this residential/commercial operation, his traffic flow, his approach to advertising and merchandising and his success with environmentally-friendly products. 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=215 2 of 3 - Mike Hughes, Owner Kelly’s Carpet Omaha discusses this residential/commercial operation, his traffic flow, his approach to advertising and merchandising and his success with environmentally-friendly products. 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=215 3 of 3 - Mike Hughes, Owner Kelly’s Carpet Omaha discusses this residential/commercial operation, his traffic flow, his approach to advertising and merchandising and his success with environmentally-friendly products. 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=216 1 of 5 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the state of the economy, how to read the GDP report, when housing and job growth will return, the decline in the commercial sector and if President Obama is anti-business. 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=216 2 of 5 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the state of the economy, how to read the GDP report, when housing and job growth return, the decline in the commercial sector and if President Obama is anti-business. 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=216 3 of 5 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the state of the economy, how to read the GDP report, when housing and job growth return, the decline in the commercial sector and if President Obama is anti-business. 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=217 1 of 5 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries second quarter earnings conference call featuring opening remarks by Mohawk's Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum. 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=217 Excerpts from the financial report from Mohawk’s first quarter earnings conference call presented by Mohawk’s CFO Frank Boykin 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=217 2 of 5 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries second quarter earnings conference call the question and answer session featuring answers delivered by Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=217 3 of 5 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries second quarter earnings conference call the question and answer session featuring answers delivered by Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=217 4 of 5 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries second quarter earnings conference call the question and answer session featuring answers delivered by Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=217 5 of 5 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries second quarter earnings conference call the question and answer session featuring answers delivered by Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=216 4 of 5 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the state of the economy, how to read the GDP report, when housing and job growth return, the decline in the commercial sector and if President Obama is anti-business. 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=216 5 of 5 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the state of the economy, how to read the GDP report, when housing and job growth return, the decline in the commercial sector and if President Obama is anti-business. 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=218 1 of 3- Fred Reinhart, Owner Reinhart Carpet Outlet, an inner city operation in Philadelphia, live on FloorRadio, talks about his market, his recent pickup in business, his move to pricier carpets, spifs and warranties. 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=218 2 of 3 - Fred Reinhart, Owner Reinhart Carpet Outlet, an inner city operation in Philadelphia, live on FloorRadio, talks about his market, his recent pickup in business, his move to pricier carpets, spifs and warranties. 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=218 3 of 3 - Fred Reinhart, Owner Reinhart Carpet Outlet, an inner city operation in Philadelphia, live on FloorRadio, talks about his market, his recent pickup in business, his move to pricier carpets, spifs and warranties. 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=219 1 of 3 - Keith Hughes, Managing Director, Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey discusses TPG’s acquisition of Armstrong shares, the marketplace and the second quarter performance of Armstrong, Mohawk and Interface. 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=219 2 of 3 - Keith Hughes, Managing Director, Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey discusses TPG’s acquisition of Armstrong shares, the marketplace and the second quarter performance of Armstrong, Mohawk and Interface. 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=219 3 of 3 - Keith Hughes, Managing Director, Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey discusses TPG’s acquisition of Armstrong shares, the marketplace and the second quarter performance of Armstrong, Mohawk and Interface. 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=220 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management looks at the market's current focus, the pitfalls of relying on economic news as reported in the media, the Dow and the dollar, Mohawk shares, and next market’s next turn. 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=221 1 of 3 - Vinnie Verga, President, Flooring America & Flooring Canada discusses the group’s recent convention, member proactively, the consumer, the state of the retail community and products that sell in this economic environment. 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=221 2 of 3 - Vinnie Verga, President, Flooring America & Flooring Canada discusses the group’s recent convention, member proactively, the consumer, the state of the retail community and products that sell in this economic environment. 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=221 3 of 3 - Vinnie Verga, President, Flooring America & Flooring Canada discusses the group’s recent convention, member proactively, the consumer, the state of the retail community and products that sell in this economic environment. 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=222 Jon Dougal, Exec. Dir. Green Technology Institute on cap & trade and a realistic timetable for a conversion to alternative energy from fossil fuels as well as the cost of the shift in tax dollars, jobs, investment, global commerce and to families. 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=222 2 of 3 - Jon Dougal, Exec. Dir. Green Technology Institute on cap & trade and a realistic timetable for a conversion to alternative energy from fossil fuels as well as the cost of the shift in tax dollars, jobs, investment, global commerce and to families. 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=223 1 of 4 - Jon Trivers, industry speaker and FCW columnist recommends a positive tact retailers can take to combat the recession, census figures on the percentage of floor covering sold online and his take on social networking. 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=223 2 of 4 - Jon Trivers, industry speaker and FCW columnist recommends a positive tact retailers can take to combat the recession, census figures on the percentage of floor covering sold online and his take on social networking. 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=223 3 of 4 - Jon Trivers, industry speaker and FCW columnist recommends a positive tact retailers can take to combat the recession, census figures on the percentage of floor covering sold online and his take on social networking. 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=223 4 of 4 - Jon Trivers, industry speaker and FCW columnist recommends a positive tact retailers can take to combat the recession, census figures on the percentage of floor covering sold online and his take on social networking. 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=224 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement discusses the market’s decline this week, what he’s keying on, the Fed minutes, the recent, “better than expected” news, the housing market, bank failures and their affect on the market. 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=225 1 of 3 - Jim Gould, Pres., Floor Covering Institute talks about his article: Continuing Wood Trade Under The Lacey Act Amendments, its burden of compliance, if it was passes to limit competition, and companies that have been cited. 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=225 2 of 3 - Jim Gould, Pres., Floor Covering Institute talks about his article: Continuing Wood Trade Under The Lacey Act Amendments, its burden of compliance, if it was passes to limit competition, and companies that have been cited. 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=225 3 of 3 - Jim Gould, Pres., Floor Covering Institute talks about his article: Continuing Wood Trade Under The Lacey Act Amendments, its burden of compliance, if it was passes to limit competition, and companies that have been cited. 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=226 Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement discusses the housing market, if its actually bottomed his expectations for a big move in the market move and overcapacity in the economy and the carpet industry. 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=227 1 of 4 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist looks at the economy, consumer spending, a jobless recovery, extracting wealth from the wealthy, GDP and housing expectations. 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=227 2 of 4 - JJohn McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist looks at the economy, consumer spending, a jobless recovery, extracting wealth from the wealthy, GDP and housing expectations. 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=227 3 of 4 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist looks at the economy, consumer spending, a jobless recovery, extracting wealth from the wealthy, GDP and housing expectations. 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=227 4 of 4 -John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist looks at the economy, consumer spending, a jobless recovery, extracting wealth from the wealthy, GDP and housing expectations. 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=228 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management on the rally, how long it may last, Bernanke’s comment, Mohawk’s downgrade, gold, oil, housing and the bulls vs. the bears. 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=229 1 of 4 - Christine Whittemore, Chief Simplifier, Simple Marketing Now LLC, discusses the opportunities available to retailers and others through blogging and social networking. 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=229 2 of 4 - Christine Whittemore, Chief Simplifier, Simple Marketing Now LLC, discusses the opportunities available to retailers and others through blogging and social networking. 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=229 3 of 4 - Christine Whittemore, Chief Simplifier, Simple Marketing Now LLC, discusses the opportunities available to retailers and others through blogging and social networking. 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=229 4 of 4 - Christine Whittemore, Chief Simplifier, Simple Marketing Now LLC, discusses the opportunities available to retailers and others through blogging and social networking. 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=231 Michael Baecht, Pres., Gold Star Carpet One, Denison, TX, discusses how his business has grown in ’09, tech upgrades he has initiated and how he has profited from social networking. 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=231 2 of 4 - Michael Baecht, Pres., Gold Star Carpet One, Denison, TX, discusses how his business has grown in ’09, tech upgrades he has initiated and how he has profited from social networking. 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=231 3 of 4 - Michael Baecht, Pres., Gold Star Carpet One, Denison, TX, discusses how his business and grown in ’09, the tech upgrades he has initiated this year and how he has profited from social networking. 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=231 4 of 4 - Michael Baecht, Pres., Gold Star Carpet One, Denison, TX, discusses how his business and grown in ’09, the tech upgrades he has initiated this year and how he has profited from social networking. 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=232 1of 3 - Live from FloorRadio -Fred Reinhart, Reinhart Carpet Outlet discusses his visit to Dalton for the Shaw Dealer Council, operating an urban store, dealing with the recession and Home Depot and his views about laminate as a carpet retailer. 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=232 2 of 3 - Live from FloorRadio -Fred Reinhart, Reinhart Carpet Outlet discusses his visit to Dalton for the Shaw Dealer Council, operating an urban store, dealing with the recession and Home Depot and his views about laminate as a carpet retailer. 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=232 3 of 3 - Live from FloorRadio -Fred Reinhart, Reinhart Carpet Outlet discusses his the Shaw Dealer Council, operating an urban store and dealing with the recession. 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=233 1 of 3 - Al Gaston, Owner Columbus Flooring and More, Columbus GA, former CFO discusses benchmarking tools, building awareness, advertising and the internet. 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=233 2 of 3 - Al Gaston, Owner Columbus Flooring and More, Columbus GA, former CFO discusses benchmarking tools, building awareness, advertising and the internet. 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=233 3 of 3 - Al Gaston, Owner Columbus Flooring and More, Columbus GA, former CFO discusses benchmarking tools, building awareness, advertising and the internet. 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=234 1 of 3 - Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute talks about: His recent trip to China, intellectual property rights and Domotex/Asia ChinaFloor; IVC’s new plant; Pergo’s restructuring and the Armstrong/Beaulieu partnership 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=234 2 of 3 - Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute talks about: His recent trip to China, intellectual property rights and Domotex/Asia ChinaFloor; IVC’s new plant; Pergo’s restructuring and the Armstrong/Beaulieu partnership 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=235 Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement Management discusses Wall Street and why the continuous up moves, why analyzing the market is perilous , the earnings season and expectations for Mohawk’s earnings. 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=234 3 of 3 - Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute talks about: His recent trip to China, intellectual property rights and Domotex/Asia ChinaFloor; IVC’s new plant; Pergo’s restructuring and the Armstrong/Beaulieu partnership 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=236 John Simonson, Partner, TalkFloor.com, Pres., Webstream Dynamics discusses what’s new and hot on the internet, social networking, retail sites and trends in internet advertising. 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=237 1 of 3 - John Simonson, Partner, TalkFloor.com, Pres., Webstream Dynamics discusses what’s new and hot on the internet, social networking, retail sites and trends in internet advertising. 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=237 2 of 3 - John Simonson, Partner, TalkFloor.com, Pres., Webstream Dynamics discusses what’s new and hot on the internet, social networking, retail sites and trends in internet advertising. 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=237 3 of 3 - John Simonson, Partner, TalkFloor.com, Pres., Webstream Dynamics discusses what’s new and hot on the internet, social networking, retail sites and trends in internet advertising. 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=238 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the market, the pay czar, the Fed's compensation cuts, earnings, Mohawk, Armstrong and Interface and the jobs market. 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=239 1 of 4 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the credit and the housing and job market, when things will return to normal and consumers will start spending, what happened with the stimulus package, GDP growth, health care and Obama. 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=240 1 of 4 - Fritz Rench, CEO, Host Racine Industries, a founding member of the Heritage Foundation discusses activities in congress and within the administration, health care, the intentions of public option, some of the stated goals behind global warming, and Republican leadership 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=240 2 of 4 - Fritz Rench, CEO, Host Racine Industries, a founding member of the Heritage Foundation discusses activities in congress and within the administration, health care, the intentions of public option, some of the stated goals behind global warming, and Republican leadership 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=239 2 of 4 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the credit and the housing and job market, when things will return to normal and consumers will start spending, what happened with the stimulus package, GDP growth, health care and Obama. 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=239 3 of 4 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the credit and the housing and job market, when things will return to normal and consumers will start spending, what happened with the stimulus package, GDP growth, health care and Obama. 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=240 3 of 4 - Fritz Rench, CEO, Host Racine Industries, a founding member of the Heritage Foundation discusses activities in congress and within the administration, health care, the intentions of public option, some of the stated goals behind global warming, and Republican leadership 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=240 4 of 4 - Fritz Rench, CEO, Host Racine Industries, a founding member of the Heritage Foundation discusses activities in congress and within the administration, health care, the intentions of public option, some of the stated goals behind global warming, and Republican leadership 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=239 4 of 4 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the credit and the housing and job market, when things will return to normal and consumers will start spending, what happened with the stimulus package, GDP growth, health care and Obama. 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=241 Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement Management looks at what’s behind the GDP numbers and what means for a recovery and what it means for the market. Also discussed is the housing market and a possible credit extension. 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=242 1 of 3 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries third quarter earnings conference call featuring the opening remarks delivered by Mohawk Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum. 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=242 Excerpts from the financial report from Mohawk’s third quarter earnings conference call presented by Mohawk’s CFO Frank Boykin 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=242 Excerpts from Mohawk Industries third quarter earnings conference call the question and answer session featuring answers delivered by Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=242 3 of 3 -Excerpts from Mohawk Industries third quarter earnings conference call the question and answer session featuring answers delivered by Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=243 1of 3 - Moe Desmarais, Exec. VP North American Floor Covering Distributors Association (NAFCD) discusses the evolving distribution sector, the trade group’s recently concluded study: What Do Retailers Really Want From Their Distributors?, and doing business with the Chinese. 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=244 Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement Management discusses the market and extension of home buyer tax credit and jobless benefit, the jobless numbers expected of this morning, the Fed report this week and industry earnings and stock prices. 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=243 2 of 3 - Moe Desmarais, Exec. VP North American Floor Covering Distributors Association (NAFCD) discusses the evolving distribution sector, the trade group’s recently concluded study: What Do Retailers Really Want From Their Distributors?, and doing business with the Chinese. 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=243 3 of 3 - Moe Desmarais, Exec. VP North American Floor Covering Distributors Association (NAFCD) discusses the evolving distribution sector, the trade group’s recently concluded study: What Do Retailers Really Want From Their Distributors?, and doing business with the Chinese. 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=245 A FloorRadio archives presentation from 11/20/09 - Keith Hughes, Director Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey looks at the housing and remodeling market, the economic environment in the 3rd quarter and evaluates the performance of Mohawk, Armstrong and Interface during the quarter. 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=243 3 of 3 - Moe Desmarais, Exec. VP North American Floor Covering Distributors Association (NAFCD) discusses the evolving distribution sector, the trade group’s recently concluded study: What Do Retailers Really Want From Their Distributors?, and doing business with the Chinese 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=245 2 of 3 - Keith Hughes, Director Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey looks at the housing and remodeling market, the economic environment in the 3rd quarter and evaluates the performance of Mohawk, Armstrong and Interface during the quarter. 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=245 3 of 3 - Keith Hughes, Director Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey looks at the housing and remodeling market, the economic environment in the 3rd quarter and evaluates the performance of Mohawk, Armstrong and Interface during the quarter. 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=246 1 of 4 - Jon Trivers, Marketing Wit & Wisdom and FCW Columnist shares a wide range of industry-related sales information he has collected from the U.S. Census Bureau including a surprisingly small share garnered by online retailers. 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=247 Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement Management discusses the end of the 6-day streak on Wall Street, the unemployment report and how it appears to have been viewed, the WSJ survey of economists, the dollar, bank stocks and Wal-Mart’s earnings. 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=246 2 of 4 - Jon Trivers, Marketing Wit & Wisdom and FCW Columnist shares a wide range of industry-related sales information he has collected from the U.S. Census Bureau including a surprisingly small share garnered by online retailers. 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=246 3 of 4 - Jon Trivers, Marketing Wit & Wisdom and FCW Columnist shares a wide range of industry-related sales information he has collected from the U.S. Census Bureau including a surprisingly small share garnered by online retailers. 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=246 4 of 4 - Jon Trivers, Marketing Wit & Wisdom and FCW Columnist shares a wide range of industry-related sales information he has collected from the U.S. Census Bureau including a surprisingly small share garnered by online retailers. 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=248 Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement Management, discusses the housing market, bank closures, the health care debate and the market and where the market is likely headed. 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=249 John McGrath, Director, INSTALL, The International Standards and Training Alliance discusses INSTALL partners, the knowledge and skill level of the installation community, the INSTALL curriculum, the ANSI installation standard. 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=249 2 of 4 - John McGrath, Director, INSTALL, The International Standards and Training Alliance discusses INSTALL partners, the knowledge and skill level of the installation community, the INSTALL curriculum, the ANSI installation standard. 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=249 3 of 4 - John McGrath, Director, INSTALL, The International Standards and Training Alliance discusses INSTALL partners, the knowledge and skill level of the installation community, the INSTALL curriculum, the ANSI installation standard. 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=249 4 of 4 - John McGrath, Director, INSTALL, The International Standards and Training Alliance discusses INSTALL partners, the knowledge and skill level of the installation community, the INSTALL curriculum, the ANSI installation standard. 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=250 1 of 3 - Jim Gould, President Floor Covering Institute discusses the recent StarNet convention, the commercial market, the StarNet Floor Care Maintenance program, which was launched at the meeting and the International Wool Trade Organization, (IWTO) and their efforts aimed at the U.S. 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=250 2 of 3 - Jim Gould, President Floor Covering Institute discusses the recent StarNet convention, the commercial market, the StarNet Floor Care Maintenance program, which was launched at the meeting and the International Wool Trade Organization, (IWTO) and their efforts aimed at the U.S. 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=250 3 of 3 - Jim Gould, President Floor Covering Institute discusses the recent StarNet convention, the commercial market, the StarNet Floor Care Maintenance program, which was launched at the meeting and the International Wool Trade Organization, (IWTO) and their efforts aimed at the U.S. 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=251 1 of 4 - Christine B. Whittemore, Chief Simplifier, Simple Marketing Now offers an update on the latest developments in social networking in both business sector and in the floor covering industry as she discusses Simple Marketing’s recently launched Social Flooring Index. 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=251 2 of 4 - Christine B. Whittemore, Chief Simplifier, Simple Marketing Now offers an update on the latest developments in social networking in both business sector and in the floor covering industry as she discusses Simple Marketing’s recently launched Social Flooring Index 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=251 3 of 4 - Christine B. Whittemore, Chief Simplifier, Simple Marketing Now offers an update on the latest developments in social networking in both business sector and in the floor covering industry as she discusses Simple Marketing’s recently launched Social Flooring Index 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=251 4 of 4 - Christine B. Whittemore, Chief Simplifier, Simple Marketing Now offers an update on the latest developments in social networking in both business sector and in the floor covering industry as she discusses Simple Marketing’s recently launched Social Flooring Index 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=252 Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement Management discusses last weeks jobs numbers and yesterday’s jobless claims numbers, where the market has been for the last few weeks and where its likely headed, investor sentiment and what to look at at year-end. 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=253 1 of 4 - John McGrath, Director, INSTALL, the International Standards and Training Alliance, discusses changes in the installation sector and responds to the question: “How would you approach installation if he were to set up a retail floor covering company”. McGrath talks about whether he would hire installers or use subcontractors, the likes and dislikes of installers and what retailers and contractors do that really irritates installers. 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=254 Part 1 of 3 - Jeff King and John Brew, Partners in the Washington Law Firm Crowell & Moring and Counsel for the World Floor Covering Association discuss global supply chain management and ways importers can realize considerable minimize costs through a duty savings program. 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=254 Part 2 of 3 - Jeff King and John Brew, Partners in the Washington Law Firm Crowell & Moring and Counsel for the World Floor Covering Association discuss global supply chain management and ways importers can realize considerable minimize costs through a duty savings program. 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=254 Part 2 of 3 - Jeff King and John Brew, Partners in the Washington Law Firm Crowell & Moring and Counsel for the World Floor Covering Association discuss global supply chain management and ways importers can realize considerable minimize costs through a duty savings program. 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=255 Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter, President, LGM Technical Carpet Services discusses a problem where plastic runner placed on carpet at the wrong time created major problems for newly installed carpet. 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=256 John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses how much the economy has improved, his expectations for unemployment, the credit and housing sectors and when consumers will resume spending. McDevitt talks about the Fed, GDP the manufacturing sector and Ben Bernanke. 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=256 2 of 4 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses how much the economy has improved, his expectations for unemployment, the credit and housing sectors and when consumers will resume spending. McDevitt talks about the Fed, GDP the manufacturing sector and Ben Bernanke. 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=256 3 of 4 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses how much the economy has improved, his expectations for unemployment, the credit and housing sectors and when consumers will resume spending. McDevitt talks about the Fed, GDP the manufacturing sector and Ben Bernanke. 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=256 4 of 4 - John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist discusses how much the economy has improved, his expectations for unemployment, the credit and housing sectors and when consumers will resume spending. McDevitt talks about the Fed, GDP the manufacturing sector and Ben Bernanke. 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=257 1 of 2 - Mike, Faust, Owner, Carpeting by Mike, Somerset, Wisconsin, from the Mohawk affiliate convention discusses his operation and the unique online marketing he has initiated, which has drawn customers from great distances. 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=257 2 of 2 - Mike, Faust, Owner, Carpeting by Mike, Somerset, Wisconsin, from the Mohawk affiliate convention discusses his operation and the unique online marketing he has initiated, which has drawn customers from great distances. 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=258 1 of 2 - Michael Cheek, Manager, Internet Technology, at the company’s aligned dealer convention, discusses the Facebook presence the company launched for the Ricko the Rhino promotion last summer, the social networking effort it has launched since and the goals of those efforts. Cheek also talks about the iPhone application that has been developed to promote the company’s flooring products. 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=259 Ralph Boe, President & CEO Beaulieu of America, discusses an erroneous report published in a Georgia newspaper and linked to by TalkFloor.com stating that the company had recently closed a tufting operation in Rome, Georgia, displacing 160 workers. In reality the piece was 8 years old and the company had not shuttered any operations that would have been responsible for the termination of any employees. 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=260 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management, discusses the prime factors in the market of 2009, government involvement in the economy, a MarketWatch piece by Charles Biderman about possible manipulation of the market by the Treasury and/or the Fed, the housing market, the blank check to Fannie Mae and Fressie Mac and the upcoming jobs report. 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=258 2 of 2 - Michael Cheek, Manager, Internet Technology, at the company’s aligned dealer convention, discusses the Facebook presence the company launched for the Ricko the Rhino promotion last summer, the social networking effort it has launched since and the goals of those efforts. Cheek also talks about the iPhone application that has been developed to promote the company’s flooring products. 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=261 1 of 4 - Lis Calandrino, Educator and Trainer and Chief Inspiration Officer at Improving Human Performance discusses Red Hot Customer Service, 25 Sizzling Ways to Heat up Your Business and IIgnite Your Sales, a book she has just completed to help sales and customer service reps maximize the results of their communication efforts. 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=261 2 of 4 - Lis Calandrino, Educator and Trainer and Chief Inspiration Officer at Improving Human Performance discusses Red Hot Customer Service, 25 Sizzling Ways to Heat up Your Business and IIgnite Your Sales, a book she has just completed to help sales and customer service reps maximize the results of their communication efforts. 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=261 3 of 4 - Lis Calandrino, Educator and Trainer and Chief Inspiration Officer at Improving Human Performance discusses Red Hot Customer Service, 25 Sizzling Ways to Heat up Your Business and IIgnite Your Sales, a book she has just completed to help sales and customer service reps maximize the results of their communication efforts. 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=261 4 of 4 - Lis Calandrino, Educator and Trainer and Chief Inspiration Officer at Improving Human Performance discusses Red Hot Customer Service, 25 Sizzling Ways to Heat up Your Business and IIgnite Your Sales, a book she has just completed to help sales and customer service reps maximize the results of their communication efforts. 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=262 1 of 3 - Nia Evans, Senior Industry Marketing Manager, Home Markets, GE Money discusses the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act, legislation, which will become effective February 15 and the effect it will have on floor covering retailers. 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=262 2 of 2 - Nia Evans, Senior Industry Marketing Manager, Home Markets, GE Money discusses the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act, legislation, which will become effective February 15 and the effect it will have on floor covering retailers. 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=262 Nia Evans, Senior Industry Marketing Manager, Home Markets, GE Money discusses the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act, legislation, which will become effective February 15 and the effect it will have on floor covering retailers. 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=263 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the two days of drops in the market, the administration’s new rules designed to restrict the size and activities of the country’s biggest banks and its effects on the market and the unemployment picture. 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=264 Richard Munisteri, Director of International Sales, Masland Carpets from Domotex 2010 discusses the international marketplace, changes in product demand, markets that seemed to be recovering from the recession and his expectations for 2010. 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=265 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management is back for a follow-up conversation on the Dow’s 437 point drop last week and if we are indeed experiencing a correction. Mike discusses the factors that might stave off a correction, 4Q earnings, his expectations for a housing recovery and what happens when government support of the economy is withdrawn. 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=266 Brian Greenwell, VP Sales & Marketing, Mullican Flooring, from the National Wood Flooring Association stand at Domotex 2010 discusses the international markets for U.S. produced hardwood flooring and the process exporters follow to gain distribution abroad. Greenwell also discusses Domotex and reaching international buyers at the show. 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=267 Mike Norton, VP, Healthier Choice, from Domotex 2010 discusses the show, attendance and the mood of the the show and the advantages for smaller companies to exhibit at the show, the international marketplace for premium carpet cushion and the hospitality market. 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=268 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management talks about the market, if we’re seeing a correction, the state of the union address, the announcement from Fannie Mae yesterday, the meeting of the FOMC this week and statement they issued and the most recent economic news and its affect in the market. 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=269 1 of 3 - Katherine Leon, Director of Sales, Domotex and Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute look back at Domotex 2010 discussing the attendance, the exhibitors and the mood as well as contractworld and the events surrounding the show. Also discussed are new products launched at the show and the intellectual property disputes taking place among some of the show’s exhibitors. 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=269 2 or 3 - Katherine Leon, Director of Sales, Domotex and Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute look back at Domotex 2010 discussing the attendance, the exhibitors and the mood as well as contractworld and the events surrounding the show. Also discussed are new products launched at the show and the intellectual property disputes taking place among some of the show’s exhibitors. 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=269 3 of 3 - Katherine Leon, Director of Sales, Domotex and Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute look back at Domotex 2010 discussing the attendance, the exhibitors and the mood as well as contractworld and the events surrounding the show. Also discussed are new products launched at the show and the intellectual property disputes taking place among some of the show’s exhibitors. 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=270 Don Finkell, CEO, Hardwood, Shaw Industries from Domotex discusses the international marketplace for hardwood flooring, the newest and freshest products at the show, the newest in sustainability and the Chinese marketplace. 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=271 Steve Neal, Old Reps, Distributor, based in Dittmer, MO, from Surfaces 2010 discusses the show and his reasons for attending, and the unique distributorship that is Old Reps. 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=272 Pete Ciganovich-EVP, laminate and hardwood supplier Lamipro – Trimpro from Surfaces 2010 discusses the show and the new products introduced at the show. 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=273 Franco Rossi, President, Aquafil USA, from Surfaces 2010 discusses the show, the prominent colors and styles at the show and the products show that contain Aquafil fiber. 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=274 Bill Green President and Terry Green, EVP of Woolshire Carpet Mills from Surfaces 2010 discuss the show, the high-end wool market, the Wool Project and changes in the way wool growers will be marketing wool on a global basis. 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=275 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management talks about the recent market correction and if has come to an end, the importance of Greece to the global economy, the meaning of Fed Chairman Bernanke’s statement this week and the White House’s jobs forecast. 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=276 1 of 3 - John McDevitt, former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the economy as it exists today, assesses the recovery and talks about his expectations for a job recovery, credit restrictions and consumer spending. McDevitt also shares his forecast for GDP, talks about the commercial real estate and housing markets and how he will know when a recovery is in full swing. 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=276 2 of 3 - John McDevitt, former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the economy as it exists today, assesses the recovery and talks about his expectations for a job recovery, credit restrictions and consumer spending. McDevitt also shares his forecast for GDP, talks about the commercial real estate and housing markets and how he will know when a recovery is in full swing. 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=276 3 of 3 - John McDevitt, former 3M Corporate Economist discusses the economy as it exists today, assesses the recovery and talks about his expectations for a job recovery, credit restrictions and consumer spending. McDevitt also shares his forecast for GDP, talks about the commercial real estate and housing markets and how he will know when a recovery is in full swing. 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=277 1 of 3 - Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute looks back at Surfaces, the traffic, the number of attendees and exhibitors and the type of business done at the show, the new product innovations as he previews DomotexAsia/ChinaFloor 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=277 2 of 3 - Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute looks back at Surfaces, the traffic, the number of attendees and exhibitors and the type of business done at the show, the new product innovations as he previews DomotexAsia/ChinaFloor 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=278 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management talks about the Fed’s surprise announcement yesterday when it raised the discount rate after the close of market yesterday, what it means and what reaction the Fed was hoping for. Mike also discussed the market and his expectation for today and next week. 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=277 3 of 3 - Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute looks back at Surfaces, the traffic, the number of attendees and exhibitors and the type of business done at the show, the new product innovations as he previews DomotexAsia/ChinaFloor 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=279 Stuart Hirschhorn, the Research director of Catalina Research talks about Surfaces, the number of retailers currently left in the U.S. floor covering business, how the recession has changed the categories within floor covering business and the consumer and the Chinese market and the changes in that market in the years ahead. 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=279 2 of 3 - Stuart Hirschhorn, the Research director of Catalina Research talks about Surfaces, the number of retailers currently left in the U.S. floor covering business, how the recession has changed the categories within floor covering business and the consumer and the Chinese market and the changes in that market in the years ahead. 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=279 3 of 3 - Stuart Hirschhorn, the Research director of Catalina Research talks about Surfaces, the number of retailers currently left in the U.S. floor covering business, how the recession has changed the categories within floor covering business and the consumer and the Chinese market and the changes in that market in the years ahead. 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=280 Excerpts from Mohawk Industries fourth quarter earnings conference call featuring the opening remarks delivered by Mohawk Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum. 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=280 Excerpts from the financial report from Mohawk’s fourth quarter earnings conference call presented by Mohawk’s CFO Frank Boykin 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=280 2 of 4 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries fourth quarter earnings conference call including the opening remarks by Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum the question and answer session featuring answers delivered by Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=280 3 of 4 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries fourth quarter earnings conference call including the opening remarks by Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum the question and answer session featuring answers delivered by Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=280 4 of 4 - Excerpts from Mohawk Industries fourth quarter earnings conference call including the opening remarks by Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum the question and answer session featuring answers delivered by Lorberbaum and CFO Frank Boykin. 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=282 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management looks at; the flatlining market and the difficulty of an upside move at this point, the jobs report to be released after the program, Mohawk’s earnings, the dismal housing reports of the last few weeks, “The Volcker Rule” and how its lookedat by the financial community and the government seemingly seeping into every aspect of the financial markets. 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=283 1 of 3 - Paul Friederichsen, President Brand Biz discusses managing brands in a PR crisis touching on Toyota’s reaction to its recent recall situation and Tiger Wood’s problems. Friederichsen also talks about the real story behind directing marketing efforts toward women. 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=283 2 of 3 - Paul Friederichsen, President Brand Biz discusses managing brands in a PR crisis touching on Toyota’s reaction to its recent recall situation and Tiger Wood’s problems. Friederichsen also talks about the real story behind directing marketing efforts toward women. 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=283 3 of 3 - Paul Friederichsen, President Brand Biz discusses managing brands in a PR crisis touching on Toyota’s reaction to its recent recall situation and Tiger Wood’s problems. Friederichsen also talks about the real story behind directing marketing efforts toward women. 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=284 Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute discusses Surfaces the group’s efforts to build awareness to the group’s seal of approval among retailers and the recent additions to the seal of approval program including a pet stain and odor category and the addition of a platinum level to the extractor and systems category. 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=285 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management looks at the Dow and the importance of the 10,600 level, the market’s reaction to economic news, the U.S. Greek and EU governments move to place limits on credit-default swaps, the Dodd bill and the Fed meeting. 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=285 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management looks at the Dow and the importance of the 10,600 level, the market’s reaction to economic news, the U.S. Greek and EU governments move to place limits on credit-default swaps, the Dodd bill and the upcoming Fed meeting 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=286 Part 1 of 2 - Jon Trivers, FCW Columnist, Industry Speaker discusses Surfaces, his seminar at the show,the economic environment and how it's effecting the retailer. 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=286 2 of 3 - Jon Trivers, FCW Columnist, Industry Speaker, discusses the arrangement between Lowe’s and Stainmaster, the Home Depot, Lowe’s installation deals and how best indpendents can compete with them. 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=286 3 of 3 - - Jon Trivers, FCW Columnist, Industry Speaker, discusses Armstong’s recently announced direct arrangement with CCA Global and what these moves could mean for the distribution sector. 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=287 1 of 3 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research SunTrust Robinson-Humphrey discusses the economy, the housing and flooring replacement market, and talks about a his expectations for a recovery. 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=287 2 of 3 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research SunTrust Robinson-Humphrey discusses the performance of Armstrong in the 4th quarter, the resignation of Mike Lockhart as chairman, president and CEO, if the company is still for sale. Hughes also discusses the performance of Interface in the 4th quarter. 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=287 3 of 3 - Keith Hughes, Director in Equity Research SunTrust Robinson-Humphrey discusses the performance Armstong & Interface during the quarter, as well as the resignation of Mike Lockhart as chairman, president and CEO of Armstrong. 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=288 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management looks at the Dow and its 8 days of increases, the recent economic news, the Fed report issued earlier this week and when rates might raised, former Fed chairman Greenspan’s statement on the causes of the financial crisis and the rise in floor covering shares. 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=289 1 of 2 - Christine B. Whittemore, Chief Simplifier, Simple Marketing Now and the industry’s best known social networker discusses Twitter and how it works, how retailers and others can get involved and profit from using this microblogging platform. 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=289 2 of 2 - Christine B. Whittemore, Chief Simplifier, Simple Marketing Now and the industry’s best known social networker discusses Twitter and how it works, how retailers and others can get involved and profit from using this microblogging platform. 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=290 Stuart Hirschhorn, Director of Research, Catalina Research discusses the 2010 Catalina Report on Laminate Flooring, the size and market share changes in the category and his expectations for the future. 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=290 2 of 3 - Stuart Hirschhorn, Director of Research, Catalina Research discusses the 2010 Catalina Report on Laminate Flooring, the size and market share changes in the category and his expectations for the future. 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=290 3 of 3 - Stuart Hirschhorn, Director of Research, Catalina Research discusses the 2010 Catalina Report on Laminate Flooring, the size and market share changes in the category and his expectations for the future. 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=291 1 of 3 - Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute discusses Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor, the turnout, new products and special events surrounding the show and the Chinese market. 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=292 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the Dow’s 428 point gain in the first quarter and what is likely to happen next, crude prices, the housing market, the jobless report and the charges many company have taken as a result of the new health care legislation. 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=291 2 of 3 - Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute discusses Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor, the turnout, new products and special events surrounding the show and the Chinese market. 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=291 2 of 3 - Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute discusses Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor, the turnout, new products and special events surrounding the show and the Chinese market. 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=293 1 of 3 - Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute talks about the trade group’s trip to Washington to discuss issues of importance to the industry with Senators and Representatives. Also discussed is Extended Producer Responsibility, a concept that originated in California and is aimed squarely at the carpet industry. . 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=293 2 of 3 - Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute talks about the trade group’s trip to Washington to discuss issues of importance to the industry with Senators and Representatives. Also discussed is Extended Producer Responsibility, a concept that originated in California and is aimed squarely at the carpet industry. 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00:000 http://www.talkfloor.com/interviews.aspx?interviewParentID=293 3 of 3 - Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute talks about the trade group’s trip to Washington to discuss issues of importance to the industry with Senators and Representatives. Also discussed is Extended Producer Responsibility, a concept that originated in California and is aimed squarely at the carpet industry. 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00:000