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What does it take to build a flooring company that stands out for trust, reliability, and quality—while serving a higher-end community and adapting to economic changes over five decades? In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, host Mark sits down with Steve Huddleston, owner of Color Visions Flooring in Cornelius, North Carolina. Steve shares his journey from starting in a shipyard in the 1970s, to becoming a skilled flooring installer, and eventually building a trusted, family-owned business that serves homeowners, builders, and developers in a vibrant community north of Charlotte.
In this episode:
• Steve’s path from shipyard worker to flooring installer, and his transition to running his own showroom in Cornelius
• How Color Visions Flooring became a mainstay in the higher-end, lakefront community of Cornelius—serving clients who value quality, style, and personal service
• The evolution of the business: from family involvement with his sons, to today’s focus on being a hands-on, owner-accessible neighborhood flooring center
• How Steve and his team stand out from big box stores and online competitors by offering direct access, personalized service, and a commitment to leaving every job cleaner than they found it
• The importance of hiring and training skilled installers who reflect the company’s values of care, accountability, and attention to detail
• How Color Visions has adapted to economic shifts, including the impact of COVID-19 and the resilience of serving a higher-end, local clientele
• The value of word-of-mouth referrals, a strong online presence, and a reputation built on trust and transparency
• Practical advice for homeowners seeking quality flooring in the Cornelius and Charlotte area
How to connect with Steve directly, order samples online, and learn more about Color Visions Flooring at colorvisions.com or by calling (704) 491-25991
Don’t miss this episode if you want to hear how a 50-year veteran is redefining what it means to be a trusted, family-owned flooring business—from shipyard beginnings to neighborhood legacy.
By Mark LamberthWhat does it take to build a flooring company that stands out for trust, reliability, and quality—while serving a higher-end community and adapting to economic changes over five decades? In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, host Mark sits down with Steve Huddleston, owner of Color Visions Flooring in Cornelius, North Carolina. Steve shares his journey from starting in a shipyard in the 1970s, to becoming a skilled flooring installer, and eventually building a trusted, family-owned business that serves homeowners, builders, and developers in a vibrant community north of Charlotte.
In this episode:
• Steve’s path from shipyard worker to flooring installer, and his transition to running his own showroom in Cornelius
• How Color Visions Flooring became a mainstay in the higher-end, lakefront community of Cornelius—serving clients who value quality, style, and personal service
• The evolution of the business: from family involvement with his sons, to today’s focus on being a hands-on, owner-accessible neighborhood flooring center
• How Steve and his team stand out from big box stores and online competitors by offering direct access, personalized service, and a commitment to leaving every job cleaner than they found it
• The importance of hiring and training skilled installers who reflect the company’s values of care, accountability, and attention to detail
• How Color Visions has adapted to economic shifts, including the impact of COVID-19 and the resilience of serving a higher-end, local clientele
• The value of word-of-mouth referrals, a strong online presence, and a reputation built on trust and transparency
• Practical advice for homeowners seeking quality flooring in the Cornelius and Charlotte area
How to connect with Steve directly, order samples online, and learn more about Color Visions Flooring at colorvisions.com or by calling (704) 491-25991
Don’t miss this episode if you want to hear how a 50-year veteran is redefining what it means to be a trusted, family-owned flooring business—from shipyard beginnings to neighborhood legacy.