Jumping Into Wood Flooring With No Experience and Building a Business From Scratch: A Conversation with Pro Josh Johnson
Josh Johnson, owner of Johnson Flooring in Decherd, Tenn., shares how he began by knocking on a flooring van’s window and learned the trade hands‑on, including his nightmare first sanding job and the ...
2 Sep 202554min
Born to Train: Daniel Boone’s Lifetime in the Wood Flooring Industry, Part 2
Part two of our interview with Daniel Boone dives into machine setup, edgers, training on buffers, and practical classroom-to-job techniques he uses to train wood floor professionals. Daniel also shar...
14 Aug 202559min
Born to Train: Daniel Boone’s Lifetime in the Wood Flooring Industry, Part 1
In this episode of All Things Wood Floor, host Stephen Diggins welcomes legendary wood floor pro and trainer Daniel Boone. A direct descendant of the iconic frontiersman, Daniel shares his own pioneer...
6 Aug 20251h 1min
From Legacy Companies to Wood Flooring's Cutting Edge: An Interview With AHF Products' Milton Goodwin
In this sponsored episode of All Things Wood Floor, host Steve Diggins sits down with Milton Goodwin, VP of product management-hardwood at AHF Products—the powerhouse behind the iconic Bruce brand—to ...
8 Juli 20251h 2min
Deep Dive With Canlak Coatings: Talking the Future of Finish and More with Laura Posadas and Doug McGrew
Join host Steve Diggins from Specialty Forest Products for this sponsored episode as he delves into the world of wood floor finishes with two experts from Canlak Coatings, the name behind trusted wood...
23 Maj 202558min
Starting Out as a Young Wood Flooring Pro: Talking with Israel Alejandre
In this episode of All Things Wood Floor, host Steve Diggins of Specialty Forest Products talks with young wood flooring pro Israel Alejandre, the owner of Cedar Oak Flooring based in Middlefield, Ohi...
9 Maj 202548min
Being a Retailer in a Luxury Florida Market: Brad Rushing of California Designs
Brad Rushing of North Palm Beach, Fla.-based California Designs discusses what it is like being a retailer in one of Florida’s luxury markets, what he learned about business and people from his father...
18 Mars 20251h 6min
From Milling His Own Flooring To Installing It on Jobs: The Unique Career of Young Pro Jack Horton
Jack Horton’s father was a doctor, but he encouraged his four sons to go into the trades, and at age 16 Jack was learning to run a sawmill. Today, at age 30, he is a wood flooring contractor who insta...
12 Feb 202555min
