On The Floor with Wayne and Rob
265 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsWhen 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
Annoying Habits of Co-Workers
August 18, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWayne and Rob discuss what annoys them the most about co-workers on the job.
Using Bondo for Repairs Feat. John Highlander
August 11, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWayne and Rob discuss using Bondo for repairs with guest John Highlander.
Building trust with your clients Feat. Mike Betts
August 04, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBWayne and Rob talk about building trust with your clients with special guest Mike Betts with All American Hardwood out of Nashville, TN.
Counter Guys - the Unsung Heros
July 28, 2021 14:17 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBWayne and Rob both have a background in professional sales at distribution. They are able to offer up the ins and outs to help streamline the sales process, making things easier for you and those at the counter!
Our Worst Floor Jobs
July 21, 2021 16:03 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWayne and Rob discuss their nightmare jobs from their days of being a hardwood flooring contractor.
Estimating and Bidding in Today's Climate
July 14, 2021 13:08 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWayne and Rob discuss what to think about when doing bids and estimates in today's climate.
NWFA Wood Floor of the Year!
July 07, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBWayne discusses his floor that took home the coveted NWFA Wood Floor of the Year for the Manufacturer Spotlight category. Congratulations to Wayne and all the winners!
Costly Mistakes
June 30, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBWayne and Rob discuss costly mistakes and how to avoid them.
2 Year Anniversary!
June 24, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBJoin Wayne, Rob and Ilene in celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of On The Floor With Wayne and Rob!
Bona Training and camaraderie in the industry
June 16, 2021 17:23 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWayne and Rob are excited to be back training contractors in the industry. Listen to the reasons why training and the camaraderie is so important!
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
June 09, 2021 15:24 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWayne and Rob discuss the 13 things mentally strong people don't do.
How to talk to Gen Z
June 02, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWayne and Rob discuss how to talk to Gen Z.
Flooring Contractors Across the U.S. Part 2
May 26, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBWayne and Rob chat with Sean James of SJ Hardwood Floors out of Santa Cruz, CA and Corey Cathcart with Integrity Floors out of Tampa, FL.
100th Episode Of On The Floor With Wayne & Rob - Part 2
May 19, 2021 15:23 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThere were so many questions sent in we needed a Part 2! Wayne and Rob field questions from listeners for the 100th episode of On The Floor.
100th Episode Of On The Floor With Wayne And Rob!
May 12, 2021 13:52 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBWayne and Rob field questions from fans for the 100th episode of On The Floor.
Flooring Contractors Across The U.S.
May 05, 2021 16:10 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBRob and Wayne have a discussion with flooring contractors in different parts of the U.S.
Coating Wars
April 28, 2021 14:32 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWayne and Rob throw down must do's and must have's before the final coat of finish is put down.
How To Handle Complaints
April 21, 2021 13:59 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWayne and Rob discuss how to handle hardwood flooring customer complaints.
Working for friends and family
April 14, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBWayne and Rob discuss why working for friends and family can be challenging.
Stair tread and riser installation discussion with special guest John Highlander
April 07, 2021 17:05 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBWayne and Rob have special guest, John Highlander, on to discuss installing stair treads and risers.
There's a hair in the finish!
March 31, 2021 15:37 - 44 minutes - 41 MBListen to Wayne and Rob discuss how to remove a hair out of finish.
Coating The Floor Play By Play
March 24, 2021 15:55 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWayne and Rob are back to sportscaster style commenting on hardwood floor finishing.
Bona Product TDS sheets
March 18, 2021 02:12 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBA review of important information found on product TDS sheets and where to find them on the Bona website.
Tell Me You're A Floor Guy Without Telling Me You're A Floor Guy
March 10, 2021 19:31 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBWayne and Rob share their personal opinions about being a floor guy without using direct mentions of being a floor guy.
Tough Guys
March 03, 2021 16:51 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHead to head competition with Bona's toughest products and the toughest actors in show business!
Potpourri
February 24, 2021 20:44 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBA potpourri of things every flooring contractor should know!
A discussion with Bona Territory Manager, Larry Nicholson
February 17, 2021 14:57 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAn industry discussion with Bona Territory Manager, Larry Nicholson.
The Tool Box
February 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBA fun discussion about hardwood floor expansion and shrinkage
February 03, 2021 19:54 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBA discussion about Moisture Mitigation
January 27, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this weeks episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob that has an informative discussion about Moisture Mitigation.
Interview with returning special guest Howard Brickman
January 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they have a fun and informative discussion with returning special guest Howard Brickman.
How To Go Broke
January 13, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBAn interview with special guest Chris Zizza, Owner of C&R Flooring.
January 06, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this weeks epsiode of On the Floor with Wayne and Rob they have a fun and informative discussion with Chris Zizza who is the Owner of C&R Flooring located in Boston.
Happy New Year from On The Floor with Wayne and Rob
December 30, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this weeks episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they discuss some tasks you can do for your business to wrap up 2020 and that will assist in being organized heading into 2021!
Happy Holidays from On The Floor!
December 23, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBOn this weeks episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob we have some FUN! Take a listen, hope you enjoy it, and we wish you and your families a Happy Holidays!
The West Coast Part 2 - An interview with special guest Brad Scott
December 16, 2020 10:48 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this weeks episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they have a fun discussion with Brad Scott, a territory manager for Bona with an emphasis and focus on the territories in western Canada.
The West Coast Part 1 - An interview with special guest Larry Stephen
December 09, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this weeks episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they have a fun discussion with Larry Stephen, a territory manager for Bona US with an emphasis and focus on the west coast, including Hawaii and Alaska.
Knowing Your Worth
December 02, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this weeks episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they discuss tips and information about knowing your value and charging the right price when bidding on a job.
Adjoin and Match A New Wood Floor With An Existing Wood Floor
November 25, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they discuss "Lacing In" which is the process of Adjoin and Match A New Wood Floor With An Existing Wood Floor.
Tips and advice involving contracts
November 18, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they discuss tips and advice involving contracts.
Working with Designers and Architects with special guest Frank Coppolino
November 11, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this episode of On the Floor with Wayne and Rob they have a discussion about working with designers and architects with special guest Frank Coppolino, the Commercial Specifications Manager / Adhesives for Bona US.
An Interview with Father/Son Jeff and Aaron Sheaves
November 04, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they have a discussion with Jeff and Aaron Sheaves. Before Jeff became a territory manager for Bona US he and Aaron worked together as a father and son duo for a family owned flooring company. They discuss and share stories of what it was like to work together!
A Spooky Halloween Special about the Sticky Note
October 28, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBOn this episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they have a discussion about the history of sticky notes and its influence on the hardwood floor industry.
The Bona System
October 21, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this weeks episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they discuss the features and benefits of the Bona System.
The features and benefits of Bona Mega ONE
October 14, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this weeks episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they discuss the features and benefits of Bona Mega ONE.
Ways to improve a bad day
October 07, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWe have all had those moments of frustration and when we aren't feeling motivated. In this episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they discuss fun and creative ideas to help get through those temporary moments.
The features and benefits of Bona Pacific Filler
September 30, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this weeks episode of On the Floor with Wayne and Rob they discuss the features and benefits of Bona Pacific Filler.
A discussion about Installation Guidelines
September 23, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they have an informative and inportant discussion about installation guidelines.
An interview with Stephen Young from Young Brothers Hardwood Floors
September 16, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this weeks episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they have a fun and informative discussion with Stephen Young from Young Brothers Hardwood Floors.
Tannin Pull and Unwelcome Color Change
September 09, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBDifferent wood species contain tannin, specifically exotic wood species. In this weeks episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob they discuss issues and repairs associated with tannin pulls that may occur with a freshly applied coat of waterborne floor finish on a wood species.