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Hello From Flooring Chick
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08-19-2008, 02:21 PM
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Trade: I'm a flooring salesperson - 20 years or so
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 15
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Hello From Flooring Chick
Hi all.
I just want to introduce myself. I am a 47 year old female from Canada. When my kids were little and I was in my late 20's I stayed home and one day woke up thinking I should get a job as I couldn't put up with home daycare kids anymore. I had some interior design courses under my belt and a local flooring place was looking for a "girl" instead of the status quo guy selling flooring to women. Well, I applied and knew the owner and the rest is history. I have loved and hated this business at the same time, but I tend to love it more. I was the only women selling flooring in the City and had to prove my worth, but I have done it and have the clientele to show for it. So I have had a happy and content career and am still going. I thank my old boss everyday for giving me the chance. When I applied for this one job, he had received 147 applications! It's done me well, although maybe being a realtor would emcompass the same hours for more money. Anyway, I am glad to hop on board. Nice to meet you all. FC |
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08-19-2008, 05:11 PM
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Abulance Driver
Trade: Contractor
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Welcome aboard. There are a lot of very knowledgeable people here on the forum. Iv'e gained much from lurking around this joint.
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08-19-2008, 07:31 PM
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egotistical prick
Trade: Wood Inlay
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Swartz Creek, Michigan
Posts: 2,633
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Welcome. We need more flooring people here, so we can rule over these 'lesser' trades...
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08-19-2008, 07:40 PM
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General Contractor
Trade: Construction Management
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 684
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Welcome
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08-20-2008, 01:13 AM
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Trade: Exterior Remodeling Sales
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 36
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Hello
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08-20-2008, 01:20 AM
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Trade: Epoxy Flooring & Concrete Overlays
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Central Pennsylvania
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I agree with that! Welcome to the board flooringchick. Watch out for Malco, he bites. |
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08-20-2008, 03:11 PM
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Registered User
Trade: flooring
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: SCOTTSDALE AZ.
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
A lot of great info on this board, I am sure you will find it useful.
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08-20-2008, 06:22 PM
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Being an A-hole
 
Trade: General Contractor
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Richmond , Virginia
Posts: 89
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Welcome. I do more reading than posting. But I love it here and so will you
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08-20-2008, 06:28 PM
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Professional Instigator
Trade: Design Build Remodeling Contractor DC MD
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Washington, DC/ Maryland
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Welcome Ms Flooring.
I find the word Chick to be sexist and refuse to use it 
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08-20-2008, 06:59 PM
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Trade: Interior Systems
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Swanton, Ohio
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Re: Hello From Flooring ChickWelcome
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08-20-2008, 10:40 PM
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Registered User
Trade: I'm a flooring salesperson - 20 years or so
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 15
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Thanks all for the welcomes. How can a soft, fluffy little creature be sexist?
I was trying to find something between FlooringWoman and Flooring girl. ROFLMAO!!! Chirp...chirp...chirp.... I look so forward to perusing this website. I think you are all fantastic. FC |
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08-21-2008, 12:15 PM
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Trade: Construction
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Welcome on board
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08-21-2008, 12:17 PM
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Business Consulting
Trade: Business Consulting for Contractors
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Michigan
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Welcome. Not so sure about the realtor thing right now, flooring may be your better choice in this economy. Welcome to the site.
Sarah |
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03-19-2009, 06:12 AM
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Registered User
Trade: Flooring
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Great story on your career. I had 3 years in the tile business up until last year. Now I have a start-up company (father/son) offering me a job as commission sales here in N Carolina. Looking to me to bring in residential revenue.
Worried about a) timing in this economy and b) my lack of experience. But I can sell and cold call. Would you take the chance or is the economy so bad there just isn't much work out there? Thanks, Tom |
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03-19-2009, 06:44 AM
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Custom Stuff
Trade: General Contractor - Custom Renovations
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Manassas, VA
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Welcome. I bet as soon as Mickey sees you, he will have something, well, 'unusual' to say. I see you have already met the weasil, I mean mouse, I mean chipmunk, Rory. Watch out for him, he likes to do the gerbil thing.
Where in Canada? You need to put your location in your profile. It's the law.  That way we know what country to pick on.
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03-19-2009, 07:09 AM
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Builder/Remodeler
Trade: Builder/Remodeler
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Welcome.
I'm curious to know more about your background. Do you work in showroom sales? Direct to HO, contractors or both? It sounds like you're with a company that's been around awhile. Do you have your own installers or subs? Glad to have your POV added to the mix. (And don't forget to add your location to your profile.)
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03-19-2009, 07:26 AM
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Trade: LI,NY designer, new homes, renovation work, concre
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Long Island, NY
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Aug 18----2008
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03-19-2009, 07:30 AM
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Builder/Remodeler
Trade: Builder/Remodeler
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
Funny.... Thanks Sarah.
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03-19-2009, 08:05 AM
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Trade: contractor
Join Date: May 2006
Location: east
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
you know ... what this thread needs ... is MORE PICS
 (of Flooring Chick - not you guys)
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03-19-2009, 08:29 AM
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Pro
Trade: remodeling and restorations
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ohio
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Re: Hello From Flooring Chick
I would agree
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