On this bonus episode I sit down to talk with Dr. Sarah Alemi owner of Eastern Roots Wellness in Mclean Virginia about the benefits of acupuncture, cupping and Chinese medicine for those of us with physically demanding jobs and also dealing with high stress environments. 

On this bonus episode I sit down with three of my co-workers Amanda Bartik, Tito el Frito and my main man Micah. We discuss the current state of the industry, branding & marketing and just shoot the shit about life and have a couple good laughs.

Jeremy Summerford - Owner of Faith Hardwood Flooring in North Carolina delivers his story on how he discovered the hardwood flooring trade and a few stories from his younger days including dealing cocaine, getting into a gun fight, all of his tools getting stolen one week into his new business and finally finding his higher power and realizing he was on the wrong track before turning his life around, becoming a family man and polishing his skills as a hardwood flooring craftsman.

Dan Van Aucken - Owner of Wood Tech Hardwood Flooring in Michigan delivers his story on how he got into the hardwood flooring trade while discussing his downfall into opioid addiction, the loss of his first business due to bankruptcy and his family leaving him. Dan then overcame the odds through rehabilitation and finding his higher power and was able to restore his spirit, family and his business.

Joel Arias - Owner of Peninsula Hardwood Floors in the Bay Area delivers his story on how he became a hardwood flooring craftsman. We also discuss immigrating from Mexico at a young age, culture, family and plans on riding out the ongoing crisis through self development and reflection.

Joe Rocco - Owner of Artistic Floors by Design in Denver, delivers his story of becoming a hardwood flooring craftsman, while also discussing the current corona virus situation and how contractors can keep busy and get ready for when things get back to normal.