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Navigating Industry Challenges: From Talent Recruitment to AI Implementation with Craig Webb
The building materials industry is evolving with technological advances and operational challenges, requiring dealers to execute strategically rather than rely on market tailwinds. The conversation explores how independents can compete with growing consolidation trends by identifying specific market needs and providing services that larger companies can't match.
• The industry needs to improve recruitment of minorities and women to address talent shortages
• Data analytics reveals surprising insights about customer profitability that challenge conventional wisdom
• Technologies like electronic shelf labels and repurposed security cameras offer competitive advantages with 18-month ROI
• Specialty dealers are consolidating faster than lumberyards due to product consistency and lower inventory management challenges
• Installed sales, particularly for complex products like windows and doors, represent significant growth opportunities
• Co-ops provide independent dealers with buying power to compete against larger competitors
• The Construction Supply 150 report provides benchmarking data on sales per store, technology adoption, and staffing challenges
To learn more about industry trends and connect with Craig Webb, visit webb-analytics.com or follow him on LinkedIn.
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👉 About Stefanie Couch & Grit Blueprint
I'm Stefanie Couch, the founder of Grit Blueprint. I grew up in a third-generation building supply business. I've worked inside dealers, distributors, and manufacturers. I built Grit Blueprint to solve problems I saw in our industry.
Grit Blueprint is a visibility, media, and growth partner for manufacturers, distributors, dealers, service providers, and leaders in the building industry.
We help you get seen, build trust, and become unmistakable.
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By Grit BlueprintThe building materials industry is evolving with technological advances and operational challenges, requiring dealers to execute strategically rather than rely on market tailwinds. The conversation explores how independents can compete with growing consolidation trends by identifying specific market needs and providing services that larger companies can't match.
• The industry needs to improve recruitment of minorities and women to address talent shortages
• Data analytics reveals surprising insights about customer profitability that challenge conventional wisdom
• Technologies like electronic shelf labels and repurposed security cameras offer competitive advantages with 18-month ROI
• Specialty dealers are consolidating faster than lumberyards due to product consistency and lower inventory management challenges
• Installed sales, particularly for complex products like windows and doors, represent significant growth opportunities
• Co-ops provide independent dealers with buying power to compete against larger competitors
• The Construction Supply 150 report provides benchmarking data on sales per store, technology adoption, and staffing challenges
To learn more about industry trends and connect with Craig Webb, visit webb-analytics.com or follow him on LinkedIn.
👉 Subscribe to Built to Win
Real talk, strategies, and tools from Stefanie.
👉 Book a Strategy Call
Ready to grow your brand or business? Let’s talk.
Connect with Stefanie Couch & Grit Blueprint
Grit Website: GritBlueprint.com
YouTube: Stefanie Couch
Instagram: @StefanieCouchOfficial
LinkedIn: Stefanie Couch
Stefanie’s Website: StefanieCouch.com
👉 About Stefanie Couch & Grit Blueprint
I'm Stefanie Couch, the founder of Grit Blueprint. I grew up in a third-generation building supply business. I've worked inside dealers, distributors, and manufacturers. I built Grit Blueprint to solve problems I saw in our industry.
Grit Blueprint is a visibility, media, and growth partner for manufacturers, distributors, dealers, service providers, and leaders in the building industry.
We help you get seen, build trust, and become unmistakable.