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Floor Daily Podcast with David Gross

David Gross Discusses Flooring Installer Shortage and 25th Anniversary

In the podcast episode titled “David Gross Discusses Flooring Installer Shortage and 25th Anniversary“, David Gross, Executive Director of INSTALL, joins Kemp Harr to discuss the installer shortage, the of standardized training and apprenticeship programs, and why professionalism and leadership are just as critical as technical skill on today’s jobsite.

From celebrating INSTALL’s 25-year milestone to exploring how floating floors and evolving compensation trends are shaping labor dynamics, this conversation offers timely insight for contractors, retailers and manufacturers alike.

Listen to the podcast here »

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