When a sleepless baby meets a squeaky floor, a global business is born. Paul Lanzarotti shares how he turned one infuriating problem into a world-leading solution. This episode is essential listening for anyone in flooring—fitters, retailers, and innovators alike.

What’s Inside:

• Paul’s origin story—from media exec to flooring fix pioneer
• How Floor-Fix Pro solves squeaks, wobbles, cracks & gaps without lifting a plank
• Why the UK resists repair solutions while Europe and the U.S. embrace them
• A breakdown of innovative tools like Click Lube, Groove Gasket & the award-winning Plank Grabber
• The secrets behind Paul’s product development strategy and patented packaging
• Real talk: consumer complaints, the £4.5K repair quote that started it all, and advice for the trade

Guest Information: Paul Lanzarotti

🌐 Website: https://www.floorfixpro.com

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullanzarotti/

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