Breaking Stones Podcast
Real conversations and insights about the natural stone industry. Join us as we share our journey and invite guests throughout the industry to share their expertise.
Episodes
After 2 years of COVID we are faced with more uncertainty as the war between Russia and the Ukraine has contributed to rising fuel costs and stress across the globe. It seems as though an economic crisis is on the verge and we did into whether or not we have reached the peak of globalization.
We see the final product in person, on social media, and on websites but rarely do we discuss the process. Unlike traditional manufacturing which is the assembly of materials and parts, natural stone veneer is the breaking down and shaping of larger material (stone) until you see the final product.
In this episode we explore 5 keys steps in this process from sourcing to shipping and everything in between.
As we approach February we explore 5 of the most popular trends in natural stone for 2022.
It's hard to believe there are only 57 days until Spring. Is your business ready? Topics include:
- Scaling Up (the Growth Institute)
- The importance of service
- Leadership
Here's to a great 2022!
It's good to be back as we kick off Season 2 and look at the trends we're seeing with some of the data to back it up. It's going to be an wild end to a wild year and what's to come in 2022!
Show Notes:
Kip Rapp, the CEO of Concora joins us to discuss the importance of understanding the buyer journey and how it applies to the digital landscape. Concora helps building manufacturers get specified and purchased more by making it easier for Architects, Engineers, and Contractors (AECs) to do business with them online.
Learn more about Concora on their website, www.concora.com.
Renovation activity is at a 6-year high according to the 2021 Q3 Houzz Renovation Barometer. We discuss some of the reasons why this is happening and what it means for the natural stone industry and anyone in the construction business.
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Did you order something online for your dad on Father's Day and it didn't come in yet? You're not alone. Supply chain and logistical issues are hitting retailers and end users hard. We discuss why and how we're combating it.
Our guest this week is the marketing team leader ad Delgado Stone, Noah Dempsey. Join us as we discuss all social media, web design, and tips to get your digital marketing moving in the right direction.
Our episode this week is about fieldstone as we talk about 3 types of fieldstone veneer that our common in our business and industry.
Whether you are remodeling your home or the manufacturer providing the product the impact of supply chains is being felt. We dive into some of the issues and insights to help you understand current issues and how to help manage them.
Houzz Barometer Points to Strength in Home Renovation Market
Update: The Home Improvement Product Market Is Exceeding Its Forecast (HIRI)
How important is design when it comes to planning a project with natural stone? Listen this week as Mike Pray of Landscape Depot* (Framingham, MA) shares his industry experience, expertise in design, and some data that might shock you. Check out some of his design work on Instagram: @hardscapesbydesign.
*Landscape Depot Supply is a SiteOne Company.
We're joined by JP Acosta, the National Sales Director of Delgado Stone, to discuss natural stone veneer trends.
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