139. Breaking Barriers: Supporting Women and Minorities in Flooring

The flooring industry is evolving, and creating more opportunities for women and minorities is essential for its future success. In this episode of The Huddle, Paul, Daniel, and Jose discuss Breaking Barriers: Supporting Women and Minorities in Flooring—diving into the challenges, progress, and solutions for fostering a more inclusive industry.


💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Breaking Stereotypes: Addressing the misconceptions and challenges faced by underrepresented groups in flooring.
  • Opportunities for Growth: Exploring career paths, training programs, and mentorship initiatives that support diversity.
  • Success Stories: Highlighting industry leaders and professionals who are paving the way for future generations.
  • How You Can Help: Practical ways to support a more inclusive and thriving flooring industry.

Why This Episode Matters:

At The Huddle, we believe that a stronger, more diverse workforce benefits the entire industry. By supporting women and minorities in flooring, we help open doors, create opportunities, and build a trade that’s more accessible to all.


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Sponsor Spotlight

A big thank you to our sponsors for making The Huddle possible:

🔹 FloorCloud – Revolutionizing jobsite management with real-time monitoring of ambient conditions. ➡️ Learn more at www.climit.com

🔹 Go Carrera – The premier platform for installers to build their future. ➡️ Sign up at www.gocarrera.com

🔹 Stubbi Tools by Preferred Flooring – Precision tools designed by installers, for installers. ➡️ Explore the Stubbi line at www.preferredflooringmi.com/stubbi


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Let’s keep driving Forward Progress in the flooring industry—together!

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Paul Stuart is the owner of Stuart and Associates Commercial Flooring, and Founder of Go Carrera, a digital platform aimed at improving the lives of the Professional Flooring Installer. Daniel and Jose Gonzalez own Preferred Flooring out of Grand Rapids, Michigan.