On The Floor with Wayne and Rob

265 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratings

When it comes to installing hardwood flooring, there are many different options and methods to consider for the best outcome. Tune in each Wednesday as Bona Adhesives Manager, Wayne Highlander, and Bona Trainer, Rob Johnson, pick each other's brains on which products and techniques work best to create beautiful floors with a solid foundation. Whether you're a rookie contractor just learning the ropes in the hardwood flooring trade, or a 3rd-generation seasoned flooring veteran, this podcast will offer a bit of humor infused with useful and engaging information to take on the floor with you.

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Episodes

Ode to Hardworking People

August 03, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss the hard work that flooring professionals do and how no one understands how hard the work is. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Organizing the Van

July 27, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Wayne and Rob highlight some of the winners of the Wood Floor Business Truck and Van Contest in addition to ways to organize your truck or van. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Burnout

July 20, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss Burnout. Key signs you might have it and ways to combat it. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Celebrating OTF 3 Year Anniversary With Words To Live By

July 13, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

Wayne and Rob celebrate the 3 year anniversary of On The Floor with words they live by both in their personal and professional lives. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

5 Things You Should Know

July 06, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss the 5 things you need to know before getting into the hardwood flooring business. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Sanddpaper

June 29, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss tips and tricks to storing and using hardwood flooring sandpaper. In addition, they discuss the features and benefits of Bona Abrasives. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Weather

June 22, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss ways to combat extreme weather. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Rob's Birthday

June 15, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Wayne and Rob talk about Rob's 60th birthday. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Rob and Wayne: Detective Agency

June 08, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Wayne and Rob interrogate Trey Harrison on why his floors cupped. A noir thriller!! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Discussing Acclimation with Lenny Hall

June 01, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Wayne and Rob chat with Lenny Hall, Endurance Floor Company, Inc., all about the acclimation process. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Soaring Gas Prices

May 25, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 60 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss ways to combat the soaring gas prices everyone is facing. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Sand and Finish vs. Installation

May 18, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss if they prefer to do sand and finish or installation and why. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Discussion with Guest George Wurtzel

May 11, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MB

Wayne and Rob are joined by guest George Wurtzel, discussing wood working with a disability. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Following Up With Customers

May 04, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss when, how and why you should be following up with customers. Learn from their mistakes! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

What I Learned at NWFA Expo 2022

April 27, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss the NWFA Expo 2022. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Chasing Perfection

April 20, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss how chasing perfection will achieve excellent floors. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Hiring People

April 13, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss hiring people. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Subfloors

April 06, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Wayne and Rob get down and dirty with subfloors and why the condition they are in are important. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

State of the Industry

March 30, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss the state of the wood flooring industry. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Staying Positive

March 23, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss ways to stay positive in these challenging times. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Nashville Sand & Finish School

March 16, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Wayne and Rob talk all things Nashville, including the new Bona RTC that hosts the 3-day Sand and Finish schools. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Bona DriFast® Stains

March 09, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss all the great features and benefits of Bona DriFast® Stain, including the unsurpassed coverage rates, especially when buffed on, the fast dry times and the unlimited color palette that can be created by blending colors. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Expert Level Bidding and Estimating

March 02, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss bidding and estimating and the things you need to include to take them to the next level. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Motivation

February 23, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss how they stay motivated. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

The Importance of Being Consistent

February 16, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss the importance of being consistent. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Why Do Homeowners Hire Professionals

February 09, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss why homeowners turn to the professionals for their home projects.

FCICA Live Webinar on Moisture Mitigation

February 02, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss the importance of moisture mitigation on a live FCICA Webinar. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

The Science of Wood Floors with Howard Brickman

January 26, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Wayne and Rob speak with Howard Brickman on the science of wood floors. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Claims and Inspections with Jon Namba

January 19, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

Wayne and Rob talk with Jon Namba about claims and inspections. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

What To Talk Your Customers Out Of

January 12, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss what they used to try to talk customers out of. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Bona Power Drive®

January 05, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss why they love the Bona Power Drive so much! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Happy New Year!

December 29, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Happy New Year from Wayne and Rob! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Happy Holidays from Wayne and Rob!

December 22, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Happy Holidays from Wayne and Rob! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

5 Warning Signs of a Problem Wood Floor Customer

December 15, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss the 5 Warning Signs to watch for when working with wood floor customers. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Conversation with Dee Lenston and Mike Dittmer

December 08, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss training and new training facility in Nashville with Dee Lenston and Mike Dittmer. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Wood Floor Myths

December 01, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss myths in the hardwood flooring industry. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Being Thankful

November 24, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss what they are Thankful for. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Tough Conversations

November 17, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss ways to have those tough conversations you've been putting off with your employees.

Winter Is Coming!

November 10, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss the affects of winter on hardwood floors and products.

Training 2022

November 03, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss the new Nashville Training Center and new training schools coming in 2022!

Habits

October 27, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss habits in general and how they affect your life. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Pet Urine on Hardwood Floors

October 20, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MB

Wayne and Rob discuss the issues surrounding pet urine on hardwood floors and what to do about it. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/