This episode is a real treat as Mal does a back-to-back interview with two legends in the industry. The first guest is Tom Monahan of Centrum Force, a shop which provides the best equipment, chemistry, and personalized service in the rug cleaning industry. Tom has been in business since 2007. Centrum Force is committed to building machines and furnishing accessories to last the life of your business. 
The next guest is Doug Heiferman, also known as The Cobra. Doug is one of the most sought after instructors in the textile maintenance and restoration industry. He has a unique ability to relay information to students of all skill and experience levels and has been teaching students for more than 20 years.


Tom and Doug works together to facilitate workshops to students who want to learn from the best. And with these two, you will not only learn the skills of the trade, but also get inspired by their excellent work ethics. 


NC Shop Talk welcomes Centrum Force & The Cobra in today’s episode.




“Mechanizing or getting equipment helps one to scale. ”
- Tom Monahan


“The industry is dying for new things. Let’s take the shot at it.”
- Doug Heiferman
 
In This Episode:
Let’s hear what other people have to say about Tom Monahan
The benefits of using mechanical equipment for low skillset tasks 
Tom walks us through the inspiration behind Centrum Force 
What skills does Tom have that help him succeed in the industry?
Are we hearing plans for the next rug summit in 2022?
Tom talks about how automation can help a business save time and money
Why should you choose Centrum Force products over other brands?
Tom narrates an interesting story when Ron Moore chose him as the person to continue the Moore Company legacy.
Discover the relationship between Tom and Doug “The Cobra” Heiferman and why they work well together
Doug lets us in on some personal stories about the many hats he wears, in business and in life
How does Doug solve problems and thrive over the years?
What is the level of Doug’s expertise in rug identification?
Doug and Mal exchange stories that capture their “proud dad moments”
And much more!

 
Connect with Tom Monahan:
Website - https://www.centrumforce.com/ (https://www.centrumforce.com/)
Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/CentrumForce (https://web.facebook.com/CentrumForce)
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Centrum_Force (https://twitter.com/Centrum_Force)
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0p1onh6AbhzSzvsooBvAeA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0p1onh6AbhzSzvsooBvAeA)

 
Connect with Doug Heiferman:
Website - https://dhseminars.net/ (https://dhseminars.net/)
Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/doug.heiferman (https://web.facebook.com/doug.heiferman)

 
Connect with Mal and NC Carpet:
Website - https://www.n-ccarpet.com/ (https://www.n-ccarpet.com/)
Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/nccarpetmachines/ (https://web.facebook.com/nccarpetmachines/)

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nc_carpet_binding/ (https://www.instagram.com/nc_carpet_binding/)