Floor Coverings International Comes to Eastern Nash

(Nashville, TN)-David Hawkins is honest and succinct when he gives a reason for why he’s now a small-business owner. “I was tired of the corporate world and corporate world was tired of me,” the 55-year-old Hawkins said matter-of-factly when referring to his 30-plus years working in marketing and customer service for a number of major consumer products companies.

Coupling David’s new focus with his former RN wife Lisa’s “gift for connecting with people” shoulddrive their new Floor Coverings International of Eastern Nash to considerable success. Said Lisa Hawkins, who was also ready for a change of scenery: “Working in hospitals today is grueling because they are typically understaffed. I was worn out after 12-hour days and could not keep up with the physical demands of nursing.”

Opened in April, this location services Mt. Juliet, Hermitage, Donelson, Antioch, LaVergne and eastern Nashville. FCI is changing the game for those looking to upgrade their homes with new flooring. With their innovative and award-winning customer service tools and unique mobile showroom experience, customers can now view more than 3,000 flooring options in their own home.

The Design Associates at Floor Coverings International of Eastern Nashville provide personalized assistance in choosing from their extensive collection of flooring styles and materials. The mobile showroom allows clients to see how different options will look with existing furniture, lighting, and paint colors all within the comfort of their home.

Floor Coverings International has already revolutionized the market as it consistently ranks as the No.1 Mobile Flooring Franchise in North America by Entrepreneur Magazine. As projected by Hardware Retailing, home improvement sales are expected to reach $625 billion by 2025 worldwide. The flooring industry is undergoing significant changes and innovations as consumers demand more quality, variety, and sustainability in their flooring choices. According to a recent report by Expert Market Research, the United States flooring market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.50 percent between 2023 and 2028, driven by the increasing population, rapid urbanization, and growing investments in renovations and remodeling of infrastructures.

“We selected FCI because we both have an interest in home design and home improvement,” said David. “Through the years, we have re-landscaped our homes, painted, installed flooring, and self-designed our own kitchen and bath remodels and then contracted the work. We both have a good eye for design, but Lisa’s is truly exceptional.”

According to the latest figures, there are more than 5.5 million family businesses in the United States and family-owned businesses contribute to 57 percent of the GDP and employ 63 percent of the workforce. David and Lisa seem to have found a satisfying sweet spot for this chapter of their lives.

“The idea of providing people with beautiful floors… and really improving the look of a home is exciting,” said Lisa. “Like many Americans in their mid to late 50s, we hit this interesting situation: We were too young to retire but too old for most corporate-type jobs.”

Added David on working alongside Lisa: “You learn all over again how important clear communication is… and you get to witness each other’s strengths and weaknesses in new ways!”

For information visit https://enash.floorcoveringsinternational.com/ or call 615-933-1213.

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About Floor Coverings International

Norcross, GA-based Floor Coverings International has ranked consistently as the No. 1 Mobile Flooring Franchise in North America by Entrepreneur Magazine. The 256 franchisees and their Design Associates offer a unique in-home experience with a mobile showroom that comes directly to the client’s door. More than 3,000 flooring choices are available to view in the home with and alongside the existing lighting, paint, and furniture. The company will open several more locations throughout the U.S. and Canada through franchise expansion. For franchise information, please visit www.flooring-franchise.com. To find your closest location go to www.floorcoveringsinternational.com.