October 30, 2020
This month, we had the opportunity to interview Footprints Floors Durham, NC owner Rob Ricco!
This month, we had the opportunity to interview Footprints Floors Durham, NC owner Rob Ricco!
This month, we had the opportunity to interview Footprints Floors Durham, NC owner Rob Ricco!
Q: How did you get started with Footprints Floors? A: I was working 60+ hours a week as an Overhead Supervisor at ConEdison, a large utility company in NYC. I worked weekends, holidays, and frequently traveled out of town for weeks at a time. My Wife, Sara, and I always talked about leaving New York and the long work hours behind. Two kids later, we decided it was time to seek a better quality of life for our family, and settled on North Carolina for our new beginning. Given my 20+ years in the flooring business, we decided that exploring flooring franchises would be the best option. After attending discovery day and meeting with Bryan, going with Footprints Floors was a no brainer.
Q: Tell us about your family! A: My wife's name is Sara and our kids are Amelia (age 4) and Rob Jr (RJ, age 2). Our cocker spaniel mix's name is Gus, he is 15 years old.
Q: What is your favorite thing about working for Footprints Floors? A: Being a business owner and having the freedom to make my own schedule, while still having support when I need it. Footprints Floors is a family run business, and there is nothing better than family.
Q: What are your favorite hobbies? A: I love having the best of both worlds in North Carolina- being in the middle of the beach and the mountains is great. We spend summer at the beach and winter in the mountains. I spend time doing local activities with my wife and kids on the weekend. I love catching new movies as well.
Q: Is there anything else you would like to share to help us get to know you better? A: I have pushed myself more in my first year as a business owner, than I ever thought possible. With that being said; I wouldn't trade any of it- the breakfasts and dinners that I have spent with my family, the knowledge that I've gained, and the freedom that I have earned.
About the Author
Hi! My name is Noah Olson and I'm blessed to be apart of the Footprints family as the Marketing Manager. I am passionate about our mission to put customers first and create an impeccable reputation in the flooring industry. I also love writing for and talking about Footprints Floors.