Constructing Brands

Rocky Mountain Hardware: Founder’s Journey of Creating Artisan Decorative Hardware


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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.

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Constructing BrandsBy Eric Lanel

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