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Smarter Building Materials Marketing

Zach and Beth tackle your most burning questions about digital marketing for building materials and talk to other industry experts about what’s working in the building product space.

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EPISODE 169

How To Solve Labor Shortage in Building Materials

The harsh reality of the labor shortage is that professionals are overwhelmed and overworked. Product manufacturers have a growing opportunity to help builders and installers, many of whom are learning to install products on the fly. It’s a challenge that all of us in the industry, especially manufacturers, have to overcome.

EPISODE 177

TikTok Star Tony Piloseno on Being Fired To Building a Brand

He went from being fired for making TikTok videos to being the paint industry’s most viral story to date. This week, we welcome Tony Piloseno to the show to get the inside scoop on how he used social media to share his passion for paint — and find brand success.

EPISODE 172

Shark Tank Winner Joe Altieri On Building Brands That Disrupt

This week’s episode is an exciting ride in product innovation with Joe Altieri, a window industry professional who went from struggling with sales to winning Shark Tank.

EPISODE 174

How To Get More User-Generated Photos of Your Building Products

Creating an easy purchasing experience for your customers is a part of guaranteeing building product sales, but for eCommerce sites, that requires imagery. For manufacturers, getting images for your online presence is a challenge, so this week’s guest gave us a surprising strategy you might want to steal.

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Zach Williams is the founder of Venveo. Beth PopNikolov is the CEO of Venveo.

WHAT

We tackle your most burning questions about digital marketing for building material manufacturers, share proven strategies to grow leads and sales, and bring in other industry experts to share what’s working in the building product space.

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117 The Intersection of Housing and Human Behavior Banner
Episode 117

The Intersection of Housing and Human Behavior

How often do those of us in the building industry really consider how humans behave in their built environments? For architects like Dan Swift, it’s always top of mind. He gave us some awesome insights on how building materials brands will need to navigate the very near future of home construction.

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Episode 116

Selling to Multifamily Home Builders: 5 Simple Strategies for Building Product Manufacturers

How effective is your multifamily builder/developer marketing and sales strategy? One size doesn’t fit all. This week, we explore what's happening in the multifamily space, as well as what building materials manufacturers can be doing to better serve and support the needs of developers.

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Episode 115

Entry-Level Housing: How Building Materials Manufacturers Can Partner With Builders

The housing market has shifted dramatically, becoming increasingly more expensive. If you’re wondering how to effectively sell to builders and take advantage of the recent changes in new construction, including the need for entry-level housing, we’ve got a few great ideas for you.

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114 3 Building Materials Manufacturers Whose Selling Strategies Are Winning New Customers Banner
Episode 114

3 Building Materials Manufacturers Whose Selling Strategies Are Winning New Customers

More brands have realized that their traditional ways of selling building materials to customers just isn’t working. Let’s take a look at three manufacturers whose selling strategies are working, along with some tips to help you sell better.

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Episode 113

Apple vs. Facebook: What It Means for Building Materials

Let’s untangle any confusion there might be around Apple’s iOS 14 update. There’s a war between Apple and Facebook right now, and it’s affecting how brands connect with their customers. We’ll uncover how you need to shift your strategy to continue to reach your audience effectively, in light of these changes.

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Episode 112

Uneducated Economist on the Housing Market, Lumber Prices & the Future of Construction

Understanding economics in the building materials industry can be like chasing a moving target. But our most recent guest takes the complexity out of that analysis with a non-nonsense, street-level approach. Simon Caron, the Uneducated Economist, joined us to talk about the economy plus key issues the building materials industry faces today.

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Episode 111

What Architects Want From Manufacturers in 2021

Selling to architects isn’t the easiest job, but attracting architects is achievable if you have the right strategy. David Weber, CEO of Architizer, shares key insights on the recent changes to architects’ specifying and buying behaviors to help you become their trusted partner.

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110 How Building Materials Companies Can Build Brand ROI With Design Influencers
Episode 110

How Building Materials Companies Can Build Brand & ROI With Design Influencers

Standing out from the competition is getting harder for brands. So our first guest of 2021 was someone who finds creative, impactful ways for building materials manufacturers to promote their products. Linda Weinstein, creator of the popular One Room Challenge, talked with us about how you can tap into influencer marketing to establish your brand, grow your audience and build authority.

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