Mahmud Jafri came to the United States to finish his education and start a career in the financial services industry.

John Laurie speaks candidly about his company’s growth over the years.

When you stop and think about it you would probably agree that I have the best job in the industry.

Going back in time to places like South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and other older civilizations people have cut and shaped stone or made some form of tile so you might say those places have been manufacturing, bartering and selling these products for just a few more years than we have in the good old US of A.

Consumers buy from people they like.

At a recent convention, Randy Merritt, president of Shaw, told the group the industry’s biggest problem is installation.

Going back to my first job in sales, I’ve fought the battle of just what is the level of ethics and honesty I needed to be at to remain in the business of selling.

When I attend Surfaces, Domotex or Domotex asia/ChinaFloor—or any show for that matter—the absolutely over the top find for me is coming across something new; discovering a new product; a clever, original idea or a concept nobody thought of before; offered something different; something that’s more efficient; better looking or singularly distinctive.

Despite the conflicting predictions of the various celebrity groundhogs around the country the fact is spring will officially arrive March 20 when the Vernal Equinox takes place.