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BASELINE episodes

November 14, 2025 Ep. 21: What's the economic outlook for 2026?
Michael Pearce with Oxford Economics joins BASELINE to unpack the economic forces shaping the built environment—from tariffs and inflation to shifting demand cycles—and what product partners should be watching as they plan for the year ahead.
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12 min
November 07, 2025 Ep. 20: What does the Q3 BASELINE report tell us?
In this episode, we reveal the most surprising stat from our BASELINE data pull—and what it signals for the product side of the industry.
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10 min
October 24, 2025Ep. 19: Will AI take our jobs?
AI is reshaping how we design, sell, and specify—but will it replace us? In this episode, ThinkLab’s Amanda Schneider sits down with AI strategist Stacy Thorwart to unpack what AI really means for jobs in the interiors industry.
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15 min
October 10, 2025 Ep. 18: Which geographies have the strongest project pipelines?
IIDA Chief Marketing Officer Cindy Dampier joins BASELINE to unpack regional differences in project health—revealing which markets are leading, which are lagging, and what that means for product and design partner's 2026 strategies.
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12 min
September 26, 2025 Ep. 17: Is dealer growth slowing down—or speeding up—in 2025?
This episode with Solomon Coyle’s Shelley Rosetta unpacks how dealer growth is shifting in 2025. From the bigs getting bigger to rising pressures on smaller firms, hear what’s driving dealer success—and what they need most from industry partners.
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15 min
September 12, 2025 Ep. 16: How will AI change the way we design, build, and sell?
Explore how AI is changing the way we design, build, and sell. From surprising adoption trends to lessons from those leading AI exploration in the interiors industry, hear what product partners need to know now.
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Mentioned in this episode: Daily AI Users at Work Report Higher Productivity and Job Satisfaction, Says Slack
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15 min
August 29, 2025 Ep. 15: What do manufacturers need to know now about shifting tariffs?
Tariffs have gone from panic to “new normal”—but what does that really mean for manufacturers and their partners? In this episode, ThinkLab’s Amanda Schneider is joined by trade expert Audrey Ross to unpack the latest tariff updates, the ripple effects to watch for in the second half of 2025, and practical steps manufacturers can take now.
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Listen to "What CEOs Really Think About Trump's Tariffs" from The Daily
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14 min
August 15, 2025 Ep. 14: What does the Q2 BASELINE report tell us?
In this episode, we unpack the most telling stat from ThinkLab’s Q2 BASELINE Survey—and explore what’s shifted since early summer. From tariffs to sourcing strategies to shifting sentiment, here’s what it all means for the back half of 2025.
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9 min
August 01, 2025 Ep. 13: Are clients pulling back or pushing ahead? Independent reps weigh in.
Independent reps—often commission-only business owners—offer a uniquely intimate, “feet on the street” read on project health and market momentum. ThinkLab taps their real-time insights to uncover what’s holding steady, what’s slowing down, and where the signals point for the rest of 2025.
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8 min
July 25, 2025 Ep. 12: What should businesses know about today's supply chain disruptions to keep projects on track?
Ram Radhakrishnan, founder and CEO of Silq, breaks down the current state of global supply chains—what disruptions mean for timelines, budgets, and project delivery—and what businesses can do now to stay ahead.
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14 min