If you’re a building materials marketing professional or owner in the manufacturing, distribution, or contracting spaces looking to set your brand up for success now and in the future, the Building Brands podcast hosted by Tim Bouchard is for you.
Eric Edelson, Chief Executive Officer of Fireclay Tile talks about Fireclay’s shift from a wholesale distribution model to a direct-to-consumer business model and how taking a very calculated approach to brand strategy helped set the foundation for building enriched customer experiences that set Fireclay apart in the market and helped grow the company to nearly 20 times the size of where they were before the shift.
A solo-cast with Tim Bouchard, Partner / CEO of Luminus, breaking down the anatomy of a true brand strategy and what makes it so critical to have when approaching conversations and work regarding sales and marketing initiatives for not just building materials companies, but any company or organization.
Christopher Lyon, President of Tournesol Siteworks talks about how Tournesol leveraged growth through a distinct technology that met a budding need in the outdoor market and expanded upon that to reshape how architects, designers, and contractors approached outdoor spaces. From there, he talks about Tournesol’s path to growth, differentiation in the market, and becoming a go-to partner.
Michael Bustin, Global Chief Growth Officer at Durasein talks about how he and Durasein used brand strategy to differentiate itself as the company entered the American market and what key aspects of the strategy gave Durasein the ability to really connect with its audiences and build a community around the brand allowing it to break through in a commoditized market.
Mitch Lewandowski, Chief Commercial Officer from Branch Technology talks about how to make an impact in the market with a brand new technology by understanding your audiences, understanding their pain points, educating and inspiring them to see greater possibilities in their work. And he even works in a little bit of sales strategy advice.
Nate Renzella, Technical Sales Representative from Tremco talks about how Tremco manages multiple product brands under one parent company, how that approach has helped grow Tremco by offering more solutions to their customers, and how to maintain brand recognition with such a diverse product catalog.
A solo-cast with Tim Bouchard, Partner / CEO of Luminus, talking about what goes into planning and producing a high performance building materials website. This includes early strategic questions, visitor flow planning, and optimized creative execution all leading to a website that serves as THE best sales tool for your potential and current customers.
Dane Danielson, Director of Education at Gould Turner Group talks about architectural project processes, how research for building materials and building products is approached, and the various ways manufacturers can attract architects and designers and build a lasting relationship with them.
Keni Thacker, Founder of 100 Roses From Concrete talks about how advertising ended up where it is today with a lack of representation in marketing departments and ad creative and how the growing diversity in audiences is demanding a shift towards more inclusive advertising. He also touches on how to build more diversity within a company and the wins that can be realized for everyone by making positive change.
Josh Taylor, Brand Director at SIXINCH USA talks about the importance of a unified brand strategy through a well defined brand identity that utilizes consistent visual styles, a unique brand persona, cultural outreach, and voice & tone. We also go into how these elements collectively contribute to building long-term brand loyalty and aid in ongoing marketing strategies.