Navigating the Future with Shelley Rosetta of Solomon Coyle

Send us a text What does it take to thrive in the office furniture industry during these turbulent times? Shelley Rosetta, Principal at Solomon Coyle, brings a wealth of knowledge from her journey from bedroom space-planner to dealership principal to industry consultant.  Our conversation reveals how flexibility, operational excellence, and authentic leadership have become non-negotiable qualities for success in 2025. Shelley shares her perspective on why our industry must engage with educational institutions earlier - helping students understand the diverse career paths within office furniture beyond the traditional design role glorified in academic settings. As we explore Solomon Coyle"s work, Shelley unpacks how their financial benchmarking, compensation surveys, and leadership development programs provide crucial insights for dealers navigating an evolving marketplace. Their transition to blended learning models reflects broader industry shifts toward adaptability and innovation. Whether you"re a dealer principal, manufacturer, designer, or involved elsewhere in the industry ecosystem, this episode offers practical wisdom for navigating uncertainty while building a sustainable business for whatever comes next. Resources Episode 40 - How the Office Furniture Industry is Changing with Paul Holland - https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode40 Episode 151 - Love What You Do with Doug Shapiro - https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode151 Build Like A Woman: The Blueprint for Creating a Business and Life You Love by Kathleen Griffith - https://www.amazon.com/Build-Like-Woman-Blueprint-Creating-ebook/dp/B0CG4KWFD2 Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others by Stephen M.R. Covey - https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Inspire-Leaders-Unleash-Greatness/dp/198214372X Connect with Shelley: Email - srosetta@solomoncoyle.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyrosetta/ 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/