NWFA Real Answers
The NWFA's "Real Answers" podcast series features NWFA President & CEO, Michael Martin and Chris Zizza, founder of C&R Flooring, Inc., and past Chairman of the Board of the NWFA.
Podcasting since 2019 • 113 episodes
NWFA Real Answers
Latest Episodes
Hardwood Federation Fly-in 2025
The annual Hardwood Fly-In to D.C. is quickly approaching! This year, we will meet in Washington D.C. from May Tuesday, 13 through Thursday, May 15, to take our story to the Hill. Please make plans to join us as we advocate for the U.S. Hardwoo...
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Lessons from the Leadership Conference - A Conversation with Ryan Jazdzewski of Jazz Custom Wood Flooring
Michael Martin and Chris Zizza chat with Ryan Jazdzewski of Jazz Custom Wood Flooring about growing a wood flooring business, the importance of networking, using credit to your advantage, good debt vs. bad debt, and more.
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A Post-Election Update with Dana Cole of the Hardwood Federation
Michael Martin and Chris Zizza chat with Dana Cole about the outcome of the 2024 presidential election last week. Dana Cole is the Executive Director at the Hardwood Federation, a Washington, D.C.-based trade association that represents and adv...
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Key Takeaways from the NWFA Leadership Development Summit
In this special summit wrap-up episode of the Real Answers Podcast, Chris Zizza and Michael Martin recap the highlights, insights, and impactful moments from the NWFA Leadership Development Summit. From expert presentations on marketing and bus...
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Boosting Your Flooring Business: Digital Marketing, Customer Reviews, and Getting Noticed with Steve Haren
Chris Zizza and Michael Martin chat with Steve Haren, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Ring Ring Marketing. Steve shares valuable insights on how to effectively run your hardwood flooring business in today’s digital age. Learn why dig...
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