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

Sid Meadows
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Welcome to The Trend Report, your inside look at the people, products, and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  This podcast takes you behind the scenes of the office furniture industry and the broader interior design community. Hosted by industry veteran Sid Meadows, each episode dives deep into the conversations, trends, and strategies shaping the future of our industry.   From insightful interviews with industry innovators, brand builders, design leaders, CEOs, and changemakers to real-world discussions on workplace trends, sales strategies, and furniture design, The Trend Report delivers the knowledge and inspiration you need to stay ahead. Whether it’s exploring how workplace design impacts the future of work, uncovering innovations in commercial furniture, or understanding the connection between real estate and design, this is your inside look at the ever-changing world of contract interiors.   If you’re an architect, interior designer, manufacturer, dealer, or simply passionate about the office furniture and design industry, this podcast is your trusted guide to what’s now and what’s next. To learn more, please visit https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast

  1. 4d ago

    A New Collaborative Tool (DOT) with Kari Anderson & Prakash Narasimhalu

    Send us Fan Mail Have you felt the friction hiding in early-stage furniture projects? Joining Sid to discuss this and why copy-paste workflows slow down creativity, budgets, and client decisions, are Kari and Prakash with DOT. Together they walk through DOT, a Miro plugin designed to pull manufacturer content into one shared board so teams can collaborate faster with fewer emails and fewer errors.  Resources: The Trend Report Ep. 162 - Understanding Industry Technology with Kari Anderson https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode162 Connect with Kari: DOT - https://sites.google.com/techboxcollective.com/meetdot?pli=1&authuser=0 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/uxandkari/ Connect with Prakash:  Riverstone - https://www.riverstonetech.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-narasimhalu/ 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/

    A New Collaborative Tool (DOT) with Kari Anderson & Prakash Narasimhalu

  2. Sep 28

    10 to Win: Do You Have 8 Minutes?

    Send us Fan Mail A casual text can hide a real request for help, and we often miss it because it looks like everyday conversation. Join Sid in this exploration of how an eight-minute phone call can interrupt loneliness for leaders and friends, and why simple presence beats quick advice.  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/

    10 to Win: Do You Have 8 Minutes?

  3. Sep 21

    What's A Snapshot Really Worth? with Stephen Searer of Office Snapshots

    Send us Fan Mail Listen as Sid sits down with Steven Searer, founder of Office Snapshots, about how a side project built from pure curiosity turned into one of the most trusted workplace design resources in commercial interiors. They dig into curation, tagging, product discovery, AI workflow tools, and what decades of office projects reveal about how workspaces keep changing.  Connect with Stephen: Office Snapshots - https://officesnapshots.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/office-snapshots/ Email - hello@officesnapshots.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officesnapshots/ Pinterest - https://www.instagram.com/officesnapshots/ 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/

    What's A Snapshot Really Worth? with Stephen Searer of Office Snapshots

  4. Sep 14

    Hot Takes with Janeen Waddell of Navitas Credit

    Send us Fan Mail Joining Sid on this Hot Takes episode is Janeen Waddell of Navitas Credit. Together they challenge a few “normal” habits in the contract furniture world that quietly slow projects down and frustrate buyers. They also dig into why speed, financing, and follow-up are not extras, they are the work that creates certainty and keeps relationships strong.  Resources: The Trend Report Ep.195 CEO Chat: What is the Dealer of the Future? with Tim Carroll of Lyric Workplace - https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode195 Dealer's Dilemma: The Independent Dealer's Guide to the Future of the Contract Furniture Industry by Scott Hartkopf - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6KM346F?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Connect with Janeen: Navitas Credit - https://www.navitascredit.com/ Email - Janeenwaddell@navitascredit.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeen-waddell-clfp-1ab2ba2/ Phone Number - 609-206-4513 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/

    Hot Takes with Janeen Waddell of Navitas Credit

  5. Sep 7

    Have We Designed Nature Out of the Workplace? with Sadig Alakbarov & Vanessa Lindbeck

    Send us Fan Mail Listen as Sid sits down with Sadig and Vanessa from Greenmood to unpack why nature belongs inside the spaces where we work, heal, and gather. They break down preserved plants, biophilic design, and the surprising ways natural materials can improve comfort, focus, and acoustics. Connect with Sadig & Vanessa: Greenmood - https://greenmood.us/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenmood.usa LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenmood-usa/ Email - https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?fs=1&tf=cm&source=mailto&to=us@greenmood.us 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/

    Have We Designed Nature Out of the Workplace? with Sadig Alakbarov & Vanessa Lindbeck

  6. Aug 31

    10 to Win: Are You Missing The Signals?

    Send us Fan Mail The most expensive business and leadership mistakes often come from a lack of awareness, not a lack of intelligence. Sid breaks down three simple habits that help us see reality faster, make better decisions, and stop forcing outcomes that are not working.  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/

    10 to Win: Are You Missing The Signals?

  7. Aug 27 ·  Bonus

    What Happens When Listeners Become the Hosts?

    Send us Fan Mail Continue with The Trend Report Episode 200 celebration with bonus content that gets personal, as our guests share their favorite Trend Report episodes and moments. They also flip the script on Sid with rapid-fire questions that reveal what he would change about the contract furniture world and what kind of leadership we all want more of.  Resources: The Trend Report Ep.175 - Building Effective A&D Partnerships with Krystal Lucero https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode175 Connect with Leah Eckhoff: LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/leckhoff Connect with Shawn Popovich: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-popovich-83446019/ Connect with Chris Ford: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-ford-commercialfurnitureconsultant/ Connect with Kristen Benavides:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-benavides-a142b9b/ 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/

    What Happens When Listeners Become the Hosts?

  8. Aug 24

    What Happens When the Listeners Take the Mic?

    Send us Fan Mail Listen as Sid celebrates Episode 200 of The Trend Report by handing the mic to four longtime listeners for an honest roundtable on how all the players in commercial interiors work together. They dig into respect, relationships, sales habits that waste time, and practical ways to invest in the next generation.  Resources: The Trend Report Ep.175 - Building Effective A&D Partnerships with Krystal Lucero https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode175 Connect with Leah Eckhoff: LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/leckhoff Connect with Shawn Popovich: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-popovich-83446019/ Connect with Chris Ford: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-ford-commercialfurnitureconsultant/ Connect with Kristen Benavides:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-benavides-a142b9b/ 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/

    What Happens When the Listeners Take the Mic?
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Welcome to The Trend Report, your inside look at the people, products, and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  This podcast takes you behind the scenes of the office furniture industry and the broader interior design community. Hosted by industry veteran Sid Meadows, each episode dives deep into the conversations, trends, and strategies shaping the future of our industry.   From insightful interviews with industry innovators, brand builders, design leaders, CEOs, and changemakers to real-world discussions on workplace trends, sales strategies, and furniture design, The Trend Report delivers the knowledge and inspiration you need to stay ahead. Whether it’s exploring how workplace design impacts the future of work, uncovering innovations in commercial furniture, or understanding the connection between real estate and design, this is your inside look at the ever-changing world of contract interiors.   If you’re an architect, interior designer, manufacturer, dealer, or simply passionate about the office furniture and design industry, this podcast is your trusted guide to what’s now and what’s next. To learn more, please visit https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast

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