The Trend Report
Welcome to the Trend Report, your go-to resource for information and insights into the world of contract interiors with a focus on office furniture. Hosted by industry veteran and leader, Sid Meadows, each episode is a thought provoking and informative conversation about the topics and issues that impact the office furniture community. From insightful interviews with renowned industry leaders to in-depth conversations with industry CEO's to those having an impact with emerging technologies and business ideas, the Trend Report delivers an inside look into the ever-changing office furniture industry. Whether you're an architect, interior designer, manufacturer, dealer, or just simply curious about the industry, this podcast is your ultimate guide to staying informed and update on all things contract interiors.
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Send us a text We are exploring the power of everyday innovation in business, looking at how small, thoughtful touches can transform customer experiences and create lasting value.Innovation creates new value by transforming ideas, methods, or products into impactful solutionsThe Magic Castle Hotel"s "Popsicle Hotline"
Send us a text Walter Craven created Kabin during lockdown to solve his desperate need for personal space, transforming a cardboard prototype into a revolutionary office product that gives users control over their environment.Kabin is not an acoustic pod but an experience-focused space where users face outward in a thr
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
Send us a text Natalie Hartkopf, CEO of Hightower, shares her journey in the furniture industry and how this family-founded business evolved from importing European designs to creating their own award-winning Hightower Studio products while becoming a certified B Corporation. • Natalie started with Hightower around 200
Send us a text Ever wondered how to tap into specialized vertical markets that offer substantial growth opportunities? Sara Marberry, a healthcare and senior living design knowledge expert, shares explore the untapped potential these sectors hold for furniture dealers and manufacturers. Listen as she shares her story a
Send us a text We make nearly 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day—that"s one choice every 1.6 seconds during our waking hours. Each of these decisions has the potential to impact our lives and the lives of those around us in both positive and negative ways. Feel like you"ve been in a rut? Use some of these tip