We finish 2023 off with a special episode.With the help of Josh from Marques Flooring at Nerang we had the pleasure of spending some time with Olympic Gold Medallist, Sally Pearson. Sally had recently built her dream home and Marques Flooring supplied and installed her amazing new Clever Choice Flooring. We discussed the renovation process and how she decided that Marques Flooring was the perfect partner for her project.We couldn't spend time with a Gold Medal winner without discussing that amazing moment when she crossed that line in London and all of Australia cheered in unison.It was incredible to have Sally invite us into her home, we hope you enjoy the episode.Merry Xmas from the team at Clever Choice and The Underlay Podcast.To check out Marques Flooring click on the link belowhttps://marquesflooring.com.au/

Gary has spent what seems an age in the flooring industry. A Butcher by trade, Gary changed to flooring and started as a commission-only salesman. Seeing a builder's sign was a business opportunity and Gary, and his didn't miss many chances to forge a long-term relationship with many builders on the Gold Coast.Gary has built a business based on quality service and great products by running his commercial flooring business out of the Specialty Flooring Xtra store in Underwood. Michael and Matt discover who he started, how the commercial side differs from residential and also how the Carnivore diet has changed his life.Check out the store on the link below https://www.flooringxtra.com.au/stores/underwood/

In this episode of The Underlay, Michael and Matt speak with Justin Losinski from Master Floors Group. Having recently moved from Western Australia, Justin ran his own successful flooring company after being born into the industry. Justin will explain the importance of floor preparation and it is the first time we have had a true expert in this area explain the process of levelling your subfloor in preparation for laying your flooring. Master Flooring Group is based out of Yatala on the Gold Coast and comprises Master Floor Preparers an established Floor Preparation company operating since 2004, and Master Floor Coverings established in 2014 to meet the growing flooring needs of the Queensland Construction industry. Master Floors Group allows customers in the construction industry to meet its floor covering and preparation requirements by using a single supplier.For more information click on the link below.https://www.masterfloorsgroup.com.au/

In a change of pace for The Underlay, Matt spends some time with Clever Choice QLD Sales Manager, Greg Harvey, to talk all things Hybrid Shield. Greg will go through "The Story" of Hybrid Shield and why this particular product is taking the industry by stormCheck out the range of Hybrid Shield on the link belowhttps://www.cleverchoice.com.au/hybrid-shield/

Is the latest episode of The Underlay, Michael and Matt have a full ouse with Dean Bonutto from Floorworld South Australia and Ian Walker the Victorian/SA State Manager of Clever Choice joining them. Dean has been in the industry for over 30 years and owns four Floorworld stores in South Australia. With a huge team behind him, he learnt the importance teamwork as a talented young footballer in the SANFL.The lessons learnt on the football field has helped him become one of Floorworld's most successful owners.Check out one of the stores on the link belowhttps://www.floorworld.com.au/store-details/gepps-cross-floorworld

In this episode of "The Underlay" we go interstate. Matt is alone in the Panic Room but Michael and our guest are in Melbourne. Michael is in Melbourne working on some secret Clever business but our guest is as Victorian as it gets. A lifelong St Kilda fan and in the flooring industry for 47 years, Robert Levin from Inner City Floorworld, Abbotsford, has just about seen it all. Still working at 80 years of age his love of flooring may now be debatable but his passion for the industry is as strong as ever.Michael and Matt could have spent hours with Robert as he tells stories of the old days when there were more than 50 carpet merchants to buy from.Check out the Floorworld Inner City store on the link belowhttps://www.floorworld.com.au/store-details/inner-city-floorworld-collingwood

The latest episode of "The Underlay" is a cracker as Michael and Matt chat with Emma Griffiths from CVT Flooring, Lilydale. Located in the gateway to the Yarra Valley, CVT Flooring is a family business that is a one-stop shop for your home remodeling. CVT Flooring was started by Emma's brother and has evolved over time. Emma is an Interior Designer and it was with her input that saw the shop transform from a flooring shop to a whole lot more.Emma is all about giving your home a unique feel and creating an original piece of art that you can be proud of. Her commitment to sustainability is at the forefront of each design she prepares as Emma wants to ensure her clients get the best bang for their buck. If you are looking for a one-stop shop for your home from floor to ceiling, look no further than CVT Flooring, Lilydale, It's located between two microbreweries so at the very worst you can get a cold beer afterward.https://www.cvtflooring.com.au/

In this episode of 'The Underlay" Michael and Matt talk to Julie Stratford from Skills Insight.Skills Insight is a not-for-profit, government funded, industry-led organisation and one of ten Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs). They work with stakeholders who share a passion for improving skills and training across the agribusiness, fibre and furnishings industries."The Underlay" is focused on strengthening the flooring industry through education and training, apprentices are the key to the future of the industry, and with help from people like Julie, the future is bright.Skills Insight, as a Jobs and Skills Council, will carry out research on skill needs, challenges, and solutions with the aim of better understanding ways to develop skilled workers as and where they are needed in our sectors and will facilitate an informed voice of industry on these issues.For more information on Skills Insight please click on the link below.https://skillsinsight.com.au/

In the latest episode of The Underlay, Michael and Matt talk with Clever Choice business partner, Terry Watson from Watson Trade Credit. Terry's business provides Trade Credit Insurance allowing businesses to protect their invoices from non-payment, all forms of administration and insolvency, and even future preference payment demands brought against you.Terry has been working closely with Clever Choice and his service is one of the reasons for Clever's steady growth over the last few years. Sit back and hear about a finance solution that could make your good business great.If you want to hear more about trade credit insurance then check out the website on the link below.http://www.watsontc.com/

For the first time in The Underlay's history we have a guest returning to the Panic Room. Our very first guest on the podcast, Greg Harvey joins Michael and Matt for the second time.The "Rodman" to Michael's "Jordan" (that hurt writing, haha) Greg, in only 18 months with Clever Choice has become an integral member of the team and his knowledge of the industry as a whole is second to none.Settle in as we talk footy, contracts, team work and of course flooring as we hear from the guy on the front line why HYBRID is the most talked about product on the market today.This is the first time on The Underlay that we turn the microscope on Clever Choice ourselves and discover what the "Clever" difference is.Enjoy this episode, as we certainly did having Greg spend some time with us.