WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• The origins and early days of Rocky Mountain Hardware, founded by Christian Nickum's parents
• How Christian transitioned from the family's window and door business to focus on decorative hardware
• Strategies for creating unique, high-end artisan hardware pieces for designers and architects
• The importance of trade shows, distribution networks, and innovative marketing tactics like the "road show"
• Insights into product design, material selection (bronze), and collaborations with designers
• Maintaining a balance between artistic vision and business scalability

Christian Nickum, the CEO and owner of Rocky Mountain Hardware, shares the captivating story of how his family's business evolved from a humble window and door company to a renowned manufacturer of artisanal decorative hardware. In this riveting interview, he takes us on a journey through the company's origins, the challenges they faced, and the innovative strategies that propelled their success.