In this episode of The Huddle En Español, host Jorge Orta is joined by industry pros Jose Molar, Jesus Garcia, and Carlos Salamanca for a deep and honest conversation about the flooring trade—from overcoming language barriers to building community and opportunity.
They dive into what it means to be a Hispanic professional in flooring today, the unique challenges faced in the field, and how installers can support each other while growing their skills and careers.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Hispanic installers are navigating and shaping the industry
The power of mentorship and representation on the jobsite
What needs to change—and what’s already working
Even if you don’t speak Spanish, this is an episode worth supporting. We’re proud to amplify voices from all corners of the flooring community.
En este episodio de The Huddle En Español, el anfitrión Jorge Orta conversa con los profesionales Jose Molar, Jesus Garcia y Carlos Salamanca sobre lo bueno, lo difícil y lo poderoso de ser parte de la industria de instalación de pisos como hispanos.
Desde barreras lingüísticas hasta encontrar oportunidades de crecimiento, esta charla es real, motivadora y llena de ideas para quienes quieren avanzar en su carrera dentro del oficio.
Lo que aprenderás en este episodio:
Cómo los instaladores hispanos están dejando su huella en la industria
El impacto del apoyo comunitario y la mentoría
Retos actuales y soluciones dentro del campo
Aunque no hables español, este episodio merece tu apoyo. La comunidad hispana es parte vital de la industria, y sus voces importan.
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