There's more to flooring than just laying boards. We take you inside and under the flooring industry and give you a look at what makes Clever Choice Flooring the perfect solution for you.
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Buying A Home? Don't Panic! Let me help you set realistic expectations with your home buying process. Welcome to my podcast, My name is John Laforme I am a CREIA certified home inspector and the owner of Home Inspection Authority LLC. I am an active home inspector from Los Angeles. My podcast allows me to share my day to day home inspection experience's and knowledge to help home buyers, home owners, realtors and other home inspectors set realistic expectations with each other during the hom ...
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Fiona Wischnewski from the FCIA - The Melbourne Tour
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Our Melbourne Tour continues as we chat with Fiona from the FCIA. This is the second time we have spoken to Fiona, and with twelve months between appearances, we have plenty to discuss. Fiona discusses the new "Females in Flooring" initiative and how we can champion females in the Flooring Industry. One of the FCIA's missions is to grow apprentices…
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Matt Hadden from Bayside Floorworld
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The Underlay goes on tour to Melbourne, and for our first episode, we chat with Matt Hadden from Bayside Floorworld. Matt welcomed us into his store, and with the help of Clever stalwarts Ian Walker and Michael Shnider, we gave Matt the Underlay treatment. Matt is a California native but has made Melbourne his home for the last 23 years and has bee…
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Matt sits with Clever Choice GM, Michael Roberts to discuss the brand-new "Clever Way". The last eighteen months have seen a huge change in Clever Choice as a company, and the seventy-eight-page "Clever Way" document is one of the fruits of that change. Over several episodes, the boys will break down "The Clever Way" and explain the ins and outs an…
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The Crawler Podcast Part 1 With Ore Babatunde From Uplink Robotics
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast I am joined by Oreoluwa Babatunde Co-Founder & Head of Software @ UplinkRobotics LLC John Laforme and Ore Babatunde discussed the latest developments in robotics for home inspections, including drones, rovers, crawl bots, and camera technology. They explored potential applications such as navigating tight spa…
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Matt chats to the QLD State Sales Manager for Clever Choice about the brand new product, "Vinyl 5mm." With some great features and benefits that will make this new product a favourite in retail stores and end users alike, Greg is more than excited about this latest range.द्वारा Resonance Media Agency
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Hard Water And What You Need To Know With Water Specialist Ron King
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Send us a Text Message. John Laforme and Ron King discuss the effects of hard water on homeowners, They emphasize the need for proper evaluation and recommendations for water treatment systems, highlighting the importance of testing water quality and evaluating plumbing system tolerance. Ron also discuss's water quality standards and regulations se…
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In a first for The Underlay, we are holding a "Sales Roundtable". Five of Clever Choice's frontline sales reps and managers join Matt on the podcast to talk about life on the road and their personal journeys with Clever Choice. We get to under the hood of what it takes to manage huge territories and we find out how each territory is unique in its o…
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In a first for The Underlay, we go onsite to Kiepe Hair. A Clever Choice customer who has a home hair salon installed a Clever Choice resilient solution, which still looks brand new. Kellie's daughter, Emma, also joins us to make it a family affair. Between the two of them, we find the secret to building a successful business while juggling clients…
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Brett Talbot from Floorworld joined Michael and Matt at Clever HQ to discuss all things "Floorworld." The boys discussed the Floorworld model and where. they are heading in the future. Brett is another lifelong member industry with experience across many facets. The relationship between Floorworld and Clever Choice is a burgeoning one, and we are l…
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Doug Smaldino Says Stop Procrastinating, Buy That Home Now!
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Send us a Text Message. My guest Doug Smaldino is the owner of Hillhurst Mortgage located in Los Feliz California. I purchased my home with the help of Doug and and his awesome team at Hillhurst Mortgage back in October 2022. Doug has a message for all first time home buyers! Stop Procrastinating and buy a home now! Don't worry about the rates so m…
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Matt Lugo from Andersens Coorparoo and Cannon Hill
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Twelve months ago Matt Lugo decided to make the leap from Installer to Store Owner and now with two Andersens stores under his management, life is busy but a lot fun for the young man. In a similar story to almost everyone we speak to Matt bleeds flooring, straight out of school he entered the industry and hasn't looked back. We are live on-site at…
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Resilient Solutions with Greg Harvey
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It's a year of change for Clever Choice and 2024 will see the inclusion of 4 new ranges in the Resilient Solutions range. Greg Harvey the QLD State Sales Manager joins Michael and Matt to unpack the range and what it means for the end user.द्वारा Resonance Media Agency
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Electrical Panels You Need To Upgrade Now!
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I am joined by Isaac Colon the owner of Electric Brothers Co. located in Pico Rivera California. I hired Isaac to do a major electrical upgrade on my home. I found his company searching on google, I am 200% satisfied with the work they did and their professionalism before, during and after the electrical upgr…
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Jim Hilston from Hilston Wood Floors
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Michael and Matt welcome Jim Hilston into the studio to discuss all things wood flooring and what it takes to be an "expert witness" in the flooring industry. Jim's career took off when he served as the Product Manager for timber flooring at Fired Earth Ltd in the UK. His role covered the entire process, from sourcing to the final touches of instal…
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Timber Solutions with Greg Harvey
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We start 2024 with QLD Sales Manager Greg Harvey as our resident expert. He discusses the Clever Choice Timber Solutions range and along with Michael explains the quality of the products available. We also learn a little too much about what floats Micheals boat and Greg explains why he believes the Bamboo is still the hidden gem of the Clever Choic…
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Why You Probably Suck At Report Writing!
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Send us a Text Message. In This episode Skip Walker and I talk about home inspection report writing and you probably suck at it! Yes this means you! The report is your product and thats what your selling to your client, so consider each and every report to be your masterpiece. Fine tune your reports or risk having a potential legal issue with your …
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The 2023 Clip Show - "The Best Of"
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We kick off the 2024 season with a clip show. Some of the best of our episodes all crammed into one show. We have hand picked nine stories from the 2023 year and all with the same thread, a love of flooring. We hear stories of why people got into the industry, how hard is working with your partner and just how lucky it is to know from a young age e…
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Electrical Outlets And What You Need To Know!
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I am joined by Isaac Colon the owner of Electric Brothers Co. located in Pico Rivera California. I hired Isaac to do a major electrical upgrade on my home. I found his company searching on google, I am 200% satisfied with the work they did and their professionalism before, during and after the electrical upgr…
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Underlayment's for Engineered Hardwood Flooring & Luxury Vinyl Flooring
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Send us a Text Message. Part 2: Emil Kapanadze with EKO Flooring joins me to discuss underlayment's for Engineered Hardwood flooring and Luxury Vinyl flooring. Emil explains correct installation techniques from his years of experience installing all types of flooring including correct underlayment and moisture barrier applications. Emil also gives …
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The Gold Medal Renovator with Sally Pearson
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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…
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Code Check Series With Skip Walker Part 1
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Send us a Text Message. I am joined by home inspector Skip Walker who is also one of the co-authors of the Code Check series. Skip and I discuss report writing best practices as well as how to utilize the code check series of books. Code Check Series books are the most widely used code reference series in the U.S. Each Code Check book is a condense…
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Gary Exler - Specialty Flooring Xtra Underwood
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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 qu…
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Justin Losinski from Master Floors Group
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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 are…
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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 storm Check out the range of Hybrid Shield on the link below https://www.cleverchoice.com.au/hybr…
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Engineered Hardwood Flooring Vs. Luxury Vinyl Flooring
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Send us a Text Message. Emil Kapanadze with EKO Flooring joins me to discuss Engineered Hardwood flooring Vs. Luxury Vinyl flooring. Emil explains correct installation techniques from his years of experience installing all types of flooring including correct underlayment and moisture barrier applications. Did you know that most engineered hardwood …
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Is Home Solar For Everyone? The Final Chapter With Manny Hernandez
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Send us a Text Message. Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all…
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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 importa…
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What Causes House Fires with Fire Captain James Walker
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Send us a Text Message. Fire Captain James Walker shares his 24 years of firefighting experience with us to better educate and bring awareness to common causes of home fires. Look, we all get complacent in our own homes and ignore potential fire hazards with everyday bad habits. Are you cooking dinner on the range and then going outside to watch th…
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Robert Levin - Inner City Floorworld, Abbotsford
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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, Abbotsfor…
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Multiple Legal Claims Including Rihanna's Leaking Home with Attorney Greg Pyfrom
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Send us a Text Message. Home inspection attorney Greg Pyfrom is back with more legal claim discussion regarding home inspectors, home buyers and realtors. Greg shares a few ongoing legal claims with me as well as some past claims. Did you know that singer/song writer Rihanna had a major house defect claim on a home she had purchased where a major w…
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Emma Griffiths - CVT Flooring Lilydale
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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…
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Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 3 With Manny Hernandez
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Send us a Text Message. Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all…
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Swimming Pool Disaster With Jeff Schulte
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Send us a Text Message. Pool Inspector/contractor extraordinaire Jeff Schulte is this episodes guest, Jeff shares his experience with a recently built built pool by an unknown pool contractor that has completely failed. This below ground pool has multiple major cracks in it and the pool cannot be repaired. This pool will need to be completely remov…
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Julie Stratford from Skills Insight
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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 furnishi…
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Terry Watson from Watson Trade Credit
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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 again…
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Attorney Allan B. Gelbard Explains Trademark and how it may affect your business.
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Send us a Text Message. Todays guest is attorney at law Allan B. Gelbard Esq. Allan has been practicing copyright/trademark cases for about 27 years. Allan explains what trademark means and how it may affect you and your business. A trademark is a type of intellectual property that helps to protect your brand by distinguishing it from competitors. …
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Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 2 With Manny Hernandez
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Send us a Text Message. Part 2 with Manny Hernandez from Solar Service Professionals. Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar …
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Greg Harvey - QLD State Sales Manager Clever Choice
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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 …
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HVAC Contractor Dean Gilford Answers FAQ for Home Owners Part 2
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Send us a Text Message. Heating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part Two Dean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and I answer frequently asked questions from our everyday customers to help current and future home owne…
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Attorney Allan B. Gelbard Explains Copyright and how it may affect your business.
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Send us a Text Message. Todays guest is attorney at law Allan B. Gelbard Esq. Allan has been practicing copyright cases for about 27 years. Allan explains what copyright means and how it may affect you and your business. Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a …
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Jimmy Williams from Andersens Helensvale
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For the first time ever we have a guest that is relatively new to the flooring industry. With only two years as the owner of the Andersens Helensvale store you could be mistaken for thinking Jimmy doesn't know his stuff. To think that would be a mistake. The Helensvale store is truly a family business with his wife, two sons and two dogs all involv…
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Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 1 With Manny Hernandez
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Send us a Text Message. Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all…
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In the latest episode of The Underlay Michael and Matt talk to Clever Choice business Partner, Zee from MGI Accountants. Despite all the rumours to the contrary about accountants Zee is a lot of fun and has a great outlook on accounting. Zee is more than just the Clever Choice accountant, he helps the whole team with strategy and planning but it's …
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Michael Roberts - GM Clever Choice Flooring
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Finally we get the man under the microscope as the host becomes the guest. Michael takes off the host duties and Matt puts him under the spot light. It gets pretty raw in the Panic Room as we discuss Michaels recent change of landscape, having moved from the beach to the bush. We also get an insight into his management strategy and get a great idea…
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How to Apply For A Building Permit In Burbank
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast I discuss how to apply for a building permit in burbank California. I explain how to start the process to obtain your building permit, do not start your demolition until you have your permit in your hands or you may risk being fined. Website link to Burbank Building & Safety Division https://www.burbankca.gov…
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Episode 17 - The Underlay Podcast - Fiona Wischnewski Fiona Wischnewski is the CEO of the Floor Covering Institute of Australia (FCIA) and using her experience in training and education to take the flooring industry to the next level through skills development and quality assurance programs. FCIA lobbies government & other industry stakeholders on …
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Bobby Lenz - Flooring Xtra Birtinya
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Episode 16 - The Underlay Podcast - Bobby Lenz With 25 years experience in the flooring industry Bobby Lenz has seen it all. Now as a franchise owner of Flooring Xtra at Birtinya on the Sunshine Coast of QLD he is using all of his experience to build a great business and offer a service that is unmatched in the area. Starting as an apprentice, Bobb…
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In this episode, we say farewell to Ian Gust. A great American who moved himself to Australia to finish his studies and ended up running the internal marketing for Clever Choice. To say that he was an integral part of the machine would be an understatement and he grew to become Michael's, right-hand man. We dig deep into Ian's motivations for movin…
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Episode 14 - The Underlay Podcast - Steven and David from BMS Group Insurance is a tricky game and many people don't know whether it's the right decision for them. In this episode, Michael and Matt talk to our resident insurance experts in Steven and David from BMS Insurance. With years of experience in the industry, there aren't many situations be…
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HVAC Contractor Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part 1
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Send us a Text Message. Heating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part One Dean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and I answer frequently asked questions from our everyday customers to help current and future home owne…
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