The Trend Report - Insights on Office Furniture, Contract Interiors & Workplace Design

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If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times. In this day and age you have to meet your clients where they are. They don’t have time for 3-9wk proposal windows. They want to find answers right now. Aaron Harden of NexGen Workspace has created the perfect solution. Listen in to learn more about furniture as a service. 

Aaron heard what our clients were saying. The buying process is too slow and way too complicated. I mean think about it. Someone lands on your website, they’re interested in your product. What’s the next step? 

Too often the next step is providing you with their email information so that you can get back to them with additional questions.

Oftentimes your client knows what they want and what they need. They don’t need you to try and sell them on something else. Why make them sit through a sales call only to tell you that they need the one black chair with an order of 500 units? 

Listen as Aaron shares how NexGen Workspace is changing the entire infrastructure of the contract interiors industry. You won’t want to miss it. I even stop him several times in the interview just to make sure I understand him correctly.

Why? 

Because what he’s saying is changing the landscape of furniture sales overall!

In this episode:

[02:06] Welcome to the show, Aaron!

[02:36] He shares what NexGen is about and what they do.

[04:10] He talks about the three brand promises they have.

[06:51] “Your clients today are on the internet.”

[08:30] Listen as Aaron discusses where the idea for NexGen came about.

[11:49] He shares how they are solving the client's problems by being flexible.

[13:46] He speaks about how their website works.

[16:49] Aaron talks about how fast his company talks to the client about delivery dates.

[18:59] NexGen is simplifying something that in the industry is usually very complex.

[21:53] The website at NexGen is ungated.

[24:14] NexGen is about education and every employee is tasked with bringing in content.

[25:57] I talk about the answerthequestion.com website.

[26:51] Aaron says that his experience has taught him that it’s important to sell solutions instead of brands.

[29:03] NexGen is a process that is going to disrupt the furniture industry.

[30:03] He shares what he sees in the future for NexGen.

[31:37] Thank you for being on the show!

Links & Resources:

INDEAL University

Answerthepublic.com

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The Trend Report is proudly sponsored by INDEAL U. Partners in progress in the commercial interiors industry. To learn more about INDEAL U, please visit their website athttps://www.indeal.org/

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.

Connect with Sid:

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The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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We made it! Here we are at the end of 2021 and what a year it has been. I feel like we say that every year, but we’ve all survived another insane year filled with very high highs and super low lows. Listen as I share a quick podcast wrap up for the year and give you some insights on what to expect in 2022.

First of all, thank you! Thank you to everyone who has been listening to this podcast. It’s because of you that we’ve made it to episode 86 and have over 12,000 downloads to date. That number puts us in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide and it’s all because of you. 

Our numbers say that our CEO chats are your favorite episodes. I’m honestly not surprised since we have had some amazing CEOs on the show. If you’re a CEO or know one who could add to the magic of this series, let us know!

Here are a couple of additional fun stats. First, while this podcast is most popular in North America, we also have listeners in Oceania, Asia, Africa, Europe and more. It’s crazy how widely listened to this podcast is. Also, the most downloaded episode of the year was my conversation with the ladies of CBRE. 

So, what’s coming up next? 

We’re taking January off. We are going to take the month and get caught up on some backend work and I’m excited to come back stronger than ever. We’re also going to do a podcast takeover. Our sponsor, INDEAL, is going to take over the podcast and share some amazing content. 

Starting in April, we’ll be sharing new episodes every other week rather than weekly. This will allow us to provide you the best content possible and keep the conversation going. 

I wish you all an amazing end of the year and I look forward to having more brilliant conversations in 2022.

In this episode:

[01:25] Thank you for joining me for this final episode of 2021!

[02:01] Let’s kick it off with a few milestone accomplishments for the podcast.

[03:25] We are in the top 10% of all podcasts in the world!

[04:17] Our most popular episodes are the CEO Chat episodes.

[06:29] Looking forward to what’s happening in 2022.

[09:29] “I’m honored to have been able to have some powerful conversations with people sharing the challenges they are facing and their solutions.”

[09:51] I want to read an email I received recently.

[10:59] I am very excited about what 2022 will bring.

[11:35] Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next year!

Links & Resources:

INDEAL University

Episode #50 Insights, Favorite Things and Celebrating with Sid

Episode #37 A Voice for the Office Furniture Dealer with Melissa, Julie and Aileen of CBRE

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The Trend Report is proudly sponsored by INDEAL U. Partners in progress in the commercial interiors industry. To learn more about INDEAL U, please visit their website athttps://www.indeal.org/

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.

Connect with Sid:

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The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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With the holidays upon us and the start of a new year, many of us are likely feeling or facing burnout. We don’t have to succumb. The most important thing is to understand when we’ve reached burnout and figure out ways to avoid it. Listen in to learn more!

First of all, we need to know the stages of burnout. This is important because the sooner we can identify our burnout, the more likely we’ll be to avoid it all together. 

Stage 1: Enthusiasm

Stage 2: Stagnation

Stage 3: Frustration

Stage 4: Apathy

Stage 5: Intervention

If you’ve reached stage five, then it’s time to bring in helping hands. It’s likely however that if you’re in a place of burnout, you’re in one of the earlier stages. 

So what do you do when you realize you’ve started creeping toward true burnout? Here are my tips for avoiding burnout.

First, take a time out. Simply stepping away and re-energizing with a lost hobby or a different activity can sometimes be the ticket. Then find ways to adjust your mindset. Our mindset is usually the reason we’re in the deep, dark hole of burnout in the first place, so a realignment of sorts usually helps.

Then, find an accountability partner to help you talk through how you’re feeling and ways to avoid the pit. Next, journal. Seriously. Just writing things out will help you better understand your habits and how you got here in the first place. 

Surround yourself with successful people. The people in your life heavily influence your thoughts and behavior. This isn’t to say that successful people don’t get burned out, but they’re usually much better at recognizing it. 

Lastly, practice gratitude. This is a big one and it’s a practice that I am 100% behind. When you practice gratitude, you’re putting yourself in the mindframe of realizing the things, big and small, that you’ve been gifted with. This is a powerful way to switch your mindset and find healing.

How do you battle back the burnout? 

In this episode:

[02:23] I’m going to share my thoughts with you on how to avoid burnout.

[03:40] The first stage is when we are at our best, which is called enthusiasm.

[04:07] The next stage is called stagnation.

[04:43] The third stage is frustration.

[05:38] Apathy is the fourth stage of burnout.

[05:59] The fifth stage is intervention.

[07:03] Now let's discuss how you can avoid burnout.

[07:22] Tip #1 Take time out.

[08:17] Tip #2 Adjust your mindset.

[09:08] Tip #3 Find an accountability partner.

[09:46] Tip #4 Journal.

[10:11] Tip #5 Surround yourself with successful people.

[10:59] The final tip is to have and express gratitude.

[12:33] I have your back and don’t want anyone to experience burnout.

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The Trend Report is proudly sponsored by INDEAL U. Partners in progress in the commercial interiors industry. To learn more about INDEAL U, please visit their website athttps://www.indeal.org/

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.

Connect with Sid:

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The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Sharing our expertise with the next generation is extremely important. Paul Anderson has been training and supporting people in our industry for many years and finds it extremely fulfilling. Listen as he shares his thoughts on insight selling and how we can bring new talent to our industry. 

Paul started in the industry at HumanScale and moved to HighMark. It was at HighMark that he really found his passion for people development and company progression. He ended up at Applied Excellence and from there, SalesPro University was born.  

When it comes down to it, our sales people need to become industry experts. They need to understand how their product fits into the overall scheme of function and design and to do this, they need to be trained. 

Listen in to hear all of Paul’s amazing insights regarding sales, marketing, training, and people development. You won’t want to miss out on this conversation. 

In this episode:

[02:09] Welcome to the show, Paul!

[02:20] He shares who he is and what he does.

[04:48] Listen as Paul talks about how he got into the furniture industry.

[09:22] He believes that you have to blend both marketing and sales.

[12:15] Paul talks about how important it is to reinforce your values, principles, and differentiation.

[14:06] A recent study shows that 65% of millennials believe learning is the key to success in their career.

[17:56] If you look at the trends of companies that are doing well, they make educating their employees a priority.

[20:54] Solution selling VS Insight Selling.

[25:37] Paul talks about why he got into training and educating people.

[30:02] He shares three big topics that he educates people on.

[32:39] Learn more about the courses he teaches.

Links & Resources:

INDEAL University 

Reset: A Leader's Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval by Johnny C. Taylor

Stephen Covey’s Time Management Matrix

Connect with Paul:

Applied Excellence

The Sales Pro University

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The Trend Report is proudly sponsored by INDEAL U. Partners in progress in the commercial interiors industry. To learn more about INDEAL U, please visit their website at https://www.indeal.org/

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.

Connect with Sid:

Home Page: www.sidmeadows.com
Podcast Website:  https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast

Sid on LinkedIn
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Sid on YouTube

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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When you’re not happy with what you’re doing but you love the industry, you create the change you want to see. Byron Leclair was freelancing as a designer with manufacturing experience and realized that he could do better. From his desire to impact the industry in new ways came fluidconcepts. 

His love of European design has informed the products the company produces. He is also committed to reducing the overall waste created by the company and reuses and recycles many of the products. 

The business has not been unaffected by Covid. The pandemic certainly threw a wrench in some of their big plans for the last few months, but the experience has also provided him with unmatched insights on his company. 

Byron shares his thoughts on the ways the industry needs to change today, how we can appeal to the younger generation, and why a focus on the environment and innovative design is so important. This was truly an amazing conversation that you won’t want to miss. 

Are you a manufacturing nerd like me? The whole first part of this interview is just for you!

In this episode:

[02:16] Welcome to the show, Byron!

[03:57] He shares what pushed him to start his company fluidconcepts.

[05:47] Listen as he discusses the products his company manufactures.

[07:49] He talks about the products that are the core of the business.

[09:57] Why he believes European designs are so popular in the US.

[13:55] Byron shares how they talk to the customer about customization and why it usually costs more.

[17:55] What differentiates fluidconcepts from other companies and their value add?

[19:36] How the last 20 months have affected his company and the industry as a whole.

[22:33] Three things that he has learned as a leader from the pandemic.

[25:49] Learn his company's core values.

[26:21] I share a bit about Ernest Shackleton, an explorer that died in 1922.

[29:06] How the hybrid work model impacts the furniture industry.

[33:30] Bryon discusses what he would say to encourage young people to come into the furniture industry.

[36:34] Thank you for joining me for this last CEO Chat series of 2021.

Links & Resources:

INDEAL University

Forged In Crisis: The Making of Five Courageous Leaders by Nancy Koehn

Digital Sales Strategy Part 1 Episode 80

Digital Sales Strategy Part 2 Episode 81

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fluidconcepts

Email

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The Trend Report is proudly sponsored by INDEAL U. Partners in progress in the commercial interiors industry. To learn more about INDEAL U, please visit their website athttps://www.indeal.org/

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.

Connect with Sid:

Home Page: www.sidmeadows.com
Podcast Website:  https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast

Sid on LinkedIn
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Sid on YouTube

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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The spaces we design and furnish directly impact the human experience. We bring spaces to life and are directly responsible for how people move and communicate in them. Listen as Kaelynn Reid shares her thoughts on Alternative Design and ways to make the industry better. 

Kaelynn is the host of the Alternative Design podcast and is the Regional Workplace Advisor at Kimball International. She started her podcast with the intention of having a creative outlet, but it has become so much more. 

As a designer turned brand ambassador she’s seen both sides of the office furniture industry and is uniquely equipped to help make it a better place overall. To go from design to sales was quite the jump, but she loves having conversations with people and finding ways to solve their pressing problems. 

With her podcast, Alternative Design, she takes those conversations further by addressing real concerns in the industry. From discussing the role of the customer in our businesses to developing cleaner manufacturing and building processes, she’s tackling the hard conversations.

Listen as she shares her story and her advice to others in the contract interiors industry. Once you’re done, head on over and check out season 1 of Alternative Design. Season 2 is coming soon! 

In this episode:

[02:22] Welcome to the show, Kaelynn!

[02:54] She shares how she got into the furniture industry.

[04:22] How what she does now compares to design.

[05:40] Her advice for anyone in design that might be thinking about going into sales.

[07:53] She talks about engaging sales people into a career in design.

[10:32] Sales are all about problem solving for the customer.

[12:55] Kaelynn discusses her podcast and how it all got started.

[16:29] “Podcasting is one of the spaces where there are no rules.”

[21:49] SNEAK PEEK: What is coming up on season 2 of the Alternative Design podcast?

[29:05] Kaelynn discusses how her illness was the catalyst for her push for a clean built environment.

[33:32] She wants to see clear transparency in the chemicals that make up the built products.

[36:20] “I feel like the biggest takeaway from this show is the power of conversation.”

[38:53] Connect with Kaelynn.

Links & Resources:

INDEAL University

Connect with Kaelynn:

Kimball International 

Alternative Design Podcast

Email | LinkedIn

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The Trend Report is proudly sponsored by INDEAL U. Partners in progress in the commercial interiors industry. To learn more about INDEAL U, please visit their website athttps://www.indeal.org/

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.

Connect with Sid:

Home Page: www.sidmeadows.com
Podcast Website:  https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast

Sid on LinkedIn
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Sid on YouTube

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Now that you know what a digital sales strategy is, how can you implement it? What do you need to create those connections and provide your customers with easily accessible ways to contact you and purchase? 

First you need a user-friendly and resourceful website. It’s no longer enough to simply have an online store front. You need to answer your client’s questions with additional content while also asking them for their feedback. 

What kinds of content are appropriate? 

If it suits your business needs, creating a podcast to answer larger questions within the industry is great. Writing well-researched articles that provide insights into your industry is another great content piece. Remember to do some keyword research and work on building out your SEO. 

Then you’ll want to pick one social media platform and get REALLY good at it. You don’t need to be everywhere, but you do need to have conversations with people that point back to your website. 

Also, don’t be afraid to be on video. People want to see the person behind the brand. They want to make a deeper connection and are no longer happy with faceless CEOs sitting behind a desk. 

There are so many facets to building an amazing digital sales strategy, but when you do it right, the difference you’ll see in your revenue is astounding. Are you ready to up-level your sales strategy? 

Listen in to learn how.

In this episode:

[01:47] I want to share some strategies for building out a digital sales strategy.

[01:49] #1 Have a user-friendly, resourceful website.

[02:43] It's about valuable information, not just product information.

[05:46] #2 Research and write an article.

[07:21] #3 I encourage you to pick one social media platform and get really good at it.

[09:42] #4 Video is so powerful that you need to get engaged in video.

[11:45] I share some easy ways to get started taking videos.

[13:15] I discuss some free tools that can help you.

[14:57] #5 I talk about an app that allows you to link your bio and brings everything together and allows you to be found.

[17:38] Thank you for listening!

Links & Resources:

INDEAL University

INDEAL YouTube Channel

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The Trend Report is proudly sponsored by INDEAL U. Partners in progress in the commercial interiors industry. To learn more about INDEAL U, please visit their website athttps://www.indeal.org/

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.

Connect with Sid:

Home Page: www.sidmeadows.com
Podcast Website:  https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast

Sid on LinkedIn
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Sid on YouTube

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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We are living in a digital world and our sales strategies must shift to comply. I recently did a training session for INDEAL University talking all about digital sales strategies and how to elevate your brand and your business. Listen in as I share more about digital sales and why you need to incorporate it now. 

Do you know what constitutes digital marketing and sales? 

Have you ever looked up a product on Google and then moments later you see ads in Facebook and Instagram from that business? That’s digital marketing. It’s a way to show you potential customers information they are actually searching for. 

Additionally, digital marketing and sales allows you to become more intimately connected with your ideal clients and customers. For instance, if your digital strategy included LinkedIn posts, your future customers are likely on LinkedIn. They comment, you comment back, a conversation starts and before you know it, they’re purchasing from you. 

LinkedIn is only one platform that you can do this on. There are many!

Digital sales and marketing allows you to build brand trust and loyalty in a unique way. You can put together a true content strategy by asking your audience what they want to know more about. There are so many ways to build deeper relationships and more meaningful connections. 

Listen in to this first part of my Digital Sales Strategy class and then stay tuned for part 2 next week.

In this episode:

[01:57] Welcome to part 1 of this two part series.

[02:41] A digital strategy makes your brand readily available and easy to find.

[03:26] Listen as I share some powerful forms of digital marketing content.

[04:55] Three areas that you need to focus on when building a digital platform.

[06:51] Why digital marketing is important now.

[08:32] 60% of Instagram users say they discover and buy products they’ve seen on the app.

[10:33] Which questions should you ask yourself when building brand trust?

[12:30] 78% of consumers prefer to be engaged with you and your brand on multiple platforms.

[13:54] I agree with anyone who believes that cold calling is dead. It’s time to switch your mindset.

[16:40] Learn what I call the fifteen minutes of fame.

[18:08] We find new customers today by allowing them to find us.

[19:19] Thanks for listening to part I, stay tuned for part II next week.

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INDEAL University

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The Trend Report is proudly sponsored by INDEAL U. Partners in progress in the commercial interiors industry. To learn more about INDEAL U, please visit their website athttps://www.indeal.org/

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.

Connect with Sid:

Home Page: www.sidmeadows.com
Podcast Website:  https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast

Sid on LinkedIn
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Sid on YouTube

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Overall, there has been a significant focus on health and wellness as a whole, but specifically in the workplace. Because of the pandemic of 2020 and 2021 the vast majority of industries have completely changed how and where they work. What does that mean for the employees affected by these changes?  

First and foremost, their goal is to get an idea of where people are truly at and how they feel about the workplace and the changing landscape of work. 

Listen in to hear all the pertinent results of the survey and what it means for the industry. The work INDEAL Cares is doing is invaluable and this survey is just one way that they are making a real impact in the world. You won’t want to miss out on this wealth of information!

In this episode: 

[03:01] Welcome to the show, Stefanie and Trevor!

[05:12] Listen as Stefanie explains what INDEAL Cares is all about.

[07:51] Trevor discusses why INDEAL Cares is important to the industry.

[11:26] Stefanie talks about the survey and what they wanted to learn from it.

[13:54] She shares the top 3 takeaways from the survey.

[17:21] 59% of the people surveyed said they would rather work in the office instead of at home.

[22:14] Trevor shares what flexibility when working from home means to him.

[24:51] I share a story about work life integration.

[27:20] They discuss the opportunity they see for employees from a health and wellness perspective in the industry now.

[30:50] Trevor answers the same question from his perspective.

[36:51] Trevor shares some final thoughts for the listeners.

[37:51] Stefanie wants you to reach out to her if you have any questions.

Links & Resources: 

INDEAL University 

Episode 19 - Revolutionizing the Health and Wellbeing of Employees, The Story of INDEAL Cares with founder Dave Bloch

Episode 64 - Introducing Dovetail with Stefani Ince

INDEAL Cares Survey

INDEAL Cares Living Well at Work Guide

Connect with Stefanie:

INDEAL Cares

Email | LinkedIn

Connect with Trevor:

INDEAL

Email | LinkedIn

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The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.

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Three H has not always been owned by Chris Binnendyk. He purchased Three H in the middle of a pandemic, and he is so happy that he did. Listen as Chris shares his story, how Three H is making waves in his community, and what he’s looking forward to moving into 2022. 

Chris has been in the industry for over 23 years at this point. As is the case with most of us, he started in it when he was younger and got hooked. 

This industry has always been about community for Chris. Three H is a huge asset in his community and provides for many families. His goal has always been to be able to better support those around him and Three H is giving him the opportunity to do that. 

Our industry is facing so many challenges right now. Listen as Chris shares his thoughts on how he’s addressing them and what we can do to thrive in the future. He’s also giving us some insights into his new product, Hook Up. 

In this episode:

[02:23] Welcome to the show, Chris!

[03:13] He shares his background with Three H Furniture and how he got involved in the furniture industry.

[06:04] Listen as Chris talks about why he bought a company during a pandemic.

[08:38] He discusses what Three H does and what sets them apart in the industry.

[10:21] He shares his views on the importance of great customer service.

[13:53] He describes where Three H is located in Northern Toronto.

[15:45] Chris talks about being one of the largest employers in a small community and the impact it has on the company.

[19:21] He discusses opening a new showroom in Toronto.

[21:05] We chat about NEOCon and the turnout this year.

[24:07] Chris talks about their new product called Hook Up.

[26:20] He shares some challenges he sees the industry facing right now.

[28:30] We discuss the companies and career opportunities in the industry.

[31:33] “I believe now is a major opportunity for transformation in our industry.”

[35:00] Chris shares some final thoughts with the listeners.

[36:18] Connect with Chris.

Links & Resources:

INDEAL University

Episode 64 - Introducing Dovetail with Stefani Ince

Episode 77 - Women and Diversity in the Office Furniture Industry with Michelle Warren

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Three H Furniture Systems

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The Trend Report is proudly sponsored by INDEAL U. Partners in progress in the commercial interiors industry. To learn more about INDEAL U, please visit their website athttps://www.indeal.org/

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.

Connect with Sid:

Home Page: www.sidmeadows.com
Podcast Website:  https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast

Sid on LinkedIn
Sid on Instagram
Sid on YouTube

The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/