We are thrilled to tell you that Warren Tyler has joined the team at the Floor Covering Institute and he'll be posting regularly here. Many in the U.S. flooring industry know Warren, if not through his many public speaking appearances, certainly through his regular column that has appeared in every issue of Floor Covering News since its inception. A true entrepreneur, Warren started his own installation and cleaning business at age 22 and followed that with a 27 year retail career as owner of home furnishings, kitchen and bath, antique, interior design and flooring operations in wholesale, retail and contract. When he sold his six flooring business in 1985, he embarked upon his present career as consultants, writer, motivator and professional speaker. Surfaces says he is their best attended and highest rated speaker. He's a straight talker and like every other member of the institute - he loves the floor covering industry. What is it about this industry that engenders so
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