Meet the Collaborative Network

Send us a text Get ready for a different kind of episode. Rex Miller takes the mic and interviews Sid and three other industry veterans who have united to create The Collaborative Network. This is a game-changing initiative providing structured support programs for small furniture manufacturers. Listen as Rex asks the tough but relevant questions about how this group plans to address the unique challenges of over 3,400 small manufacturers who previously lacked dedicated resources for growth and development.Michelle Warren brings public sector expertise and small business advocacyJulie Dillon specializes in independent rep management and sales strategyErin Torres offers brand development and marketing strategy expertiseSid Meadows provides business advisory and coaching for small manufacturersTheir research identified five key challenges: market access, sales strategy, technology adoption, strategic planning gaps, and lack of communityThey"ve created three tailored programs for businesses at every level: CEO Peer Group, Emerging Business Incubator, and Sales Director Peer GroupThese programs are designed specifically for growth-minded leaders wanting to compete against larger manufacturersTheir vision: to be seen as trusted growth partners helping small businesses dominate Find The Collaborative Network at thecollaborative.network or connect with any of the team members on LinkedIn. Connect with: Michelle Warren: Catalyst Consulting Group - https://strategic-catalyst.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-warren-47a6888/ Julie Dillon: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-dillon-a3981911/ Erin Torres: LaLeona Marketing https://laleonamarketing.com/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-cadieux-torres/ Head over to https://sidmeadows.com/connect to answer five quick questions and help us make season 7 the very best. Connect with Sid: www.sidmeadows.com Embark CCT on Facebook Sid on LinkedIn Sid on Instagram Sid on YouTube Sid on Clubhouse - @sidmeadows Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/inside-contract-interiors-7298489501159460865/ The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/