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Business journalist and publisher at Stone Update, Emerson Schwartzkopf, joins Jessica in this very informative episode. Silicosis is a big deal in our industry right now but what exactly does it mean for stone workers and manufacturers? Find out this and more by listening to the conversation.

Our Jessica sits down with Jessica Jenkins from the ThinkLab Research and Content Development team based in Chicago, IL. ThinkLab is the intelligence division of Sandow Design Group. This conversation goes in depth about ThinkLab's focus in terms of research in the architecture and design industry.

Organoid’s CEO and Head of Sales, Florian Foger is our guest this week! Organoid is an Austrian based natural surfaces company that CaraGreen distributes here in the US. Jessica and Florian cover the origin of Organoid and their mission to connect humans and nature through their products. You will also learn about where their materials are sourced, the different applications, and their sustainability initiatives.

Amy Gath, VP of Marketing and Strategy for Formica, joins Jessica in a lively discussion about current marketing trends, concerns, and advice for marketers in the building materials industry.

Material Bank Co-Founder, Farshid Tafazzoli, joins Jessica in a conversation about the company's growth and they reflect on a rewarding partnership. In this episode you will learn about what makes the Material Bank platform unique, what's to come with the launch of Material Bank 2.0, and more.

Jessica sits down with Doug Barlett, CEO of EzoBord. EzoBord is an innovative manufacturer of custom acoustic solutions based in Ontario, Canada and one of one of CaraGreen's newest partners in the green building space.

Jessica talks to Juan A. Morillas, architect, thought leader, and founder of Share Your Green Design, about opportunities, challenges, and trends in the green building space. Juan is an advocate for using local approaches and resources and is working on several projects that showcase examples of incredible but overlooked green designs, including a documentary.

Lily Turner of UrbanStrong discusses the proliferation of plants and nature in designing interior and exterior spaces with CaraGreen. UrbanStrong helps owners and designers incorporate plants and greenery into rooftops, feature walls, and everywhere in between.

Jessica brings in CaraGreen's own Rob Hacker to discuss how the role of building materials salespeople has changed to adapt to a digital world. With a steady stream of leads rolling in from online sample platforms and marketplaces, salespeople may feel threatened. However, there is a way to adapt the sales role to fit into this new model, it just requires a shift in perspective. CaraGreen has made a series of internal changes that allow us to capitalize on incoming leads and grow sales alongside meaningful relationships.

Thermally Modified Wood takes aim at less sustainable alternatives. Listen to Jon Heyesen, CEO of Arbor Wood Co., discuss the advantages of thermal modification and the technology behind it.