Building Community and Connection in Business with Tom Wood
Can business be a place where deep connection and shared purpose thrive?
đź“Š According to a report by EY and Harvard Business Review, 89% of executives believe a strong sense of collective purpose drives employee satisfaction and business success, yet only 46% say their company actually operates that way.
Join us for a new episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with guest Tom Wood, President and CEO of Floor Coverings International, a seasoned entrepreneur leading with purpose and vision.
We’ll explore how building community inside your company isn’t just good for culture—it’s good for growth.
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski
🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa
In this conversation, we’ll cover:
• What it takes to scale a values-led organization across multiple states
• How to attract team members who are aligned with your mission
• Why vulnerability and trust are essential tools for business leaders
• How community-building strengthens your customer relationships
đź’¬ What’s one way your company fosters community internally or externally?
Tom Wood
President & CEO of Floor Coverings International
Tom joined Floor Coverings International in 2005 after previously serving three years as a Vice President of our parent company, FirstService Brands (FSB), overseeing the strategy and operational direction of several brands in our franchising portfolio. Tom initially joined FSB in 1985 and has worked in a few of our sister companies, including: College Pro Painters as both a franchisee and executive; CertaPro Painters as Vice President and part of the founding team; President of The Franchise Development Center, where he oversaw the franchise expansion and development for CertaPro Painters; California Closets; and Paul Davis Restoration. Since joining Floor Coverings International, he's guided the company to becoming the No. 1 rated flooring franchise in North America.
