Smarter Building Materials Marketing

In this episode Beth and Zach are joined by Grant Farnsworth to talk about the main questions they get asked about the sales and marketing outlook for 2025. They share stats as well as some of their own thoughts to help the listener understand the trends from the past few years following the pandemic, to what they see that will drive decisions in 2025.  The three are joined by Dave King and Sophia Wedeen, experts in the area of marketing research in the industry. From earning contractor loyalty, to DIY longevity forecasts, it’s a jam-packed episode. It’s also a preview of what the Building Products Customer Workshop promises in Nashville on December 3rd and 4th. 

In this episode hosts Zach Williams and Beth PopNikolov dive into the world of innovation and market disruption with Michael Rigney, the CEO and co-founder of Cala Systems. Cala Systems is introducing the first intelligent heat pump water heater for residential use. They are revolutionizing water heating with advanced sensors, software, and hardware to optimize energy efficiency, integrate with solar systems, and much more. Michael shares his 20+ years of experience in energy and climate startups to talk about the challenges of bringing hardware to market,, the importance of macro timing, and the future of home electrification. 

The CEO of SnapDragon, Mark Barnard, and host Beth PopNikolov sit down and talk about the labor market from multiple perspectives. As a recruiting firm, SnapDragon sees the side of both the people being recruited and the company looking for the right candidate. Mark gives some insights into the importance of candidates being introspective about what kind of position they are looking for, as well as doing good research about the company they are interviewing with. He and Beth also discuss the key task of reference checking on the company’s part. 

You don’t have to “go all in” with AI in order for it to help you create a more efficient workflow that will free you up to spend more time on what really matters. In this episode of Smarter Building Materials Marketing podcast, hosts Zach Williams and Beth PopNikolov follow up their conversation with Fran Walker, the Director of Marketing at Trim-Tex. They talk about how implementing AI in your business can streamline processes, enhance productivity, and level the playing field against competitors with larger budgets.

AI integration in your operations could be the game-changer for your building materials business. From enhancing customer engagement to revolutionizing installation procedures, the future of AI offers untapped potential to streamline processes and outperform competition. In this episode of the Smarter Building Materials Marketing podcast, hosts Zach Williams and Beth PopNikolov discuss some exciting applications of AI with Fran Walker, the Director of Marketing at Trim-Tex. 

Most sales organizations in the building materials industry are failing to equip their teams with the right skills, leading to high turnover and missed opportunities. Learn how a shift from product training to sales story training can transform your team's success and drive your business forward.

Beth and Zach reflect on their conversation with Tim Rethlake, recapping the evolving role of the salesperson and why adapting to the changes is crucial for staying competitive in today's market.

Discover the dynamic interplay between customer-driven market demands and strategic pricing in the building materials industry. Learn how these forces shape product availability, influence business strategies and ultimately determine competitive success.

As the construction landscape shifts, unforeseen challenges and innovations are redrawing the blueprint of success. Discover how emerging trends, from artificial intelligence pricing strategies to service-oriented product offerings, are shaping the building materials industry and could redefine your bottom line.

Hear about the latest changes in email deliverability that are set to impact businesses in a big way. Learn about the new requirements from major email providers and how these changes could affect your marketing and sales initiatives.