The Trend Report

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. CEO Chat with Bryce Stuckenschneider of Loftwall

    6D AGO

    CEO Chat with Bryce Stuckenschneider of Loftwall

    Send us a text We kick off season seven with Bryce Stuckenschneider, CEO of Loftwall, to explore how privacy-first design, flexible architecture, and AI-forward practices can reshape the workplace while keeping people at the center.  We also unveil DesignStage, a new on-demand CEU platform built to fix the  broken continuing education system. • doubling down on privacy as a product, not just partitions • why speed, flexibility and human support win dealer loyalty • lessons from Orgatec and Clerkenwell to guide product roadmaps • freestanding architecture that scales without mega-manufacturer friction • leadership through turbulence using conviction and legacy as filters • AI as a force multiplier for product launches and enablement • people-first, AI-forward service with human verification • DesignStage as studio-quality, on-demand CEUs for designers • podcasts we recommend for practical AI learning References: The Trend Report Ep 7: CEO Chat with Bryce Stuckenschneider - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ceo-chat-with-bryce-stuckenschneider-ceo-of-loftwall/id1507944776?i=1000475248980 Design Stage - https://designstage.com/ Big Technology Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADd6sStSis77HKfbf4KCY6SvthfxeUgn The Artificial Intelligence Show  - https://podcast.smarterx.ai/ Connect with Bryce: Loftwall - https://loftwall.com/ Email - bryce@loftwall.com The workplace is changing faster than the conversations guiding it. We’re stepping up with a sharper plan for Season Seven: weekly episodes designed to spark action, challenge assumptions, and give you practical tools to build spaces and businesses that actually work. 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/

    52 min
  2. Bonus Episode: Season 7 Trailer

    JAN 19

    Bonus Episode: Season 7 Trailer

    Send us a text Welcome to Season 7 of The Trend Report. This opens with a clear plan and a sharper purpose: weekly episodes that blend deep interviews, fast Hot Takes, and 10‑minute professional wins. We invite listeners to help shape topics, join a new Insider Community, and lean into candid conversations that move workplace design forward. Head over to sidmeadows.com/podcast to learn more about SpeakPipe.  Want to learn more about the Insider Community? Go to sidmeadows.com/community and use Coupon Code FIRSTIN at checkout to get 50% off through February 28, 2026. The workplace is changing faster than the conversations guiding it. We’re stepping up with a sharper plan for Season Seven: weekly episodes designed to spark action, challenge assumptions, and give you practical tools to build spaces and businesses that actually work. 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/

    11 min
  3. The Deep Dive: Season Six Wrap Up

    11/10/2025

    The Deep Dive: Season Six Wrap Up

    Send us a text We're doing things a bit differently today. In an effort to show you practical uses for AI, I've put all of the transcripts from Season 6 in and AI platform called Notebook LM. It then created what it calls "The Deep Dive", a podcast episode with AI voice actors who have a conversation wrapping up this season. I'm interested to know what you thought about the Notebook LM recording. Did you like it? Did you come up with any ideas while listening to the conversation that you could do in your business? Resources:  Notebook LM - https://notebooklm.google.com/?original_referer=https:%2F%2Fwww.google.com%23&pli=1  The workplace is changing faster than the conversations guiding it. We’re stepping up with a sharper plan for Season Seven: weekly episodes designed to spark action, challenge assumptions, and give you practical tools to build spaces and businesses that actually work. 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/

    20 min
  4. Design As a Force for Good with Lisa Gralnek of iF Design

    10/27/2025

    Design As a Force for Good with Lisa Gralnek of iF Design

    Send us a text We explore how design moves beyond aesthetics into systems, platforms, and policies, and how iF Design advances that mission through a global award, a new academy, and a rising sustainability standard. Lisa shares practical examples, from packaging tweaks to AI workflows, that turn intent into measurable impact. Lisa chats about: • Her values-led career path linking business and design • How living abroad shaped her curiosity and critical thinking • Design as problem-solving across products and systems • Origins and scale of the iF Design Award • Why iF is less known in the United States • How and when to apply for the next award • What the iF Design Academy teaches leaders • Business fluency and keeping design in the C-suite • Practical sustainability across environmental and social impact • Certifications, category-specific questions, and scoring Visit ifdesign.com, explore the website, explore it's a great resource. We've indexed all winners since 1954. Even if you're not even thinking about participating or anything else, the content inspiration is exceptional. Connect with Lisa Gralnek: Lisa’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagralnek iF Design - https://ifdesign.com/en/ iF Design Academy - https://ifdesign-academy.com/ Future of XYZ Podcast - https://ifdesign.com/en/podcast-future-of-xyz-by-if-design iF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/organization-guest/company/ifdesign The workplace is changing faster than the conversations guiding it. We’re stepping up with a sharper plan for Season Seven: weekly episodes designed to spark action, challenge assumptions, and give you practical tools to build spaces and businesses that actually work. 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/

    47 min
  5. CEO Chat with Karen John with Heartwork

    10/13/2025

    CEO Chat with Karen John with Heartwork

    Send us a text We sit down with Heartwork founder Karen John to explore how travel, Italian design culture, and a love of craft shaped a U.S. manufacturing brand that treats storage as a culture-building tool. We chat about: • curiosity, travel, and multidisciplinary Italian design • why Heartwork chose storage and makes it in the U.S. • color strategy with Laura Guido-Clark and moving past gray • quality, customization at scale, and installation simplicity • enterprise clients, culture through design, and durability • AI to reduce rework and protect furniture quality • practical career advice, mentorship, and following energy Resources: Monday Morning Quarterback - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-V62fgnCiM Episode 57 - The Power of Color with Laura Guido-Clark - https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode57 Episode 159 - CEO Chat with Natalie Hartkopf of Hightower - https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode159 Connect with Karen John: Heartwork - https://heartwork.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkaren/ Email - Karen@Heartwork.com The workplace is changing faster than the conversations guiding it. We’re stepping up with a sharper plan for Season Seven: weekly episodes designed to spark action, challenge assumptions, and give you practical tools to build spaces and businesses that actually work. 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/

    41 min
  6. Content Creation Steps with Adrian Leal

    09/29/2025

    Content Creation Steps with Adrian Leal

    Send us a text Adrian Leal returns to discuss practical steps for starting or improving your content strategy and focusing on authenticity and impact rather than perfection. Resources: Episode 163 - Content + Thought Leadership with Adrian Leal - https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode163 Jay Shetty Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyjay/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jayshetty?lang=en Vinh Giang Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/askvinh/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinhgiang/?originalSubdomain=au TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@steven/video/7480090733970607382 Tony Robbins Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonyrobbins/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/officialtonyrobbins/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tonyrobbins?lang=en Jefferson Fisher Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson?lang=en Tyler Gardner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/socialcapofficial/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-gardner-68a713200/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialcap?lang=en Niraj Kapoor Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nirajkapur/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkapur/?originalSubdomain=uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NirajKapurSalesCoach/ The workplace is changing faster than the conversations guiding it. We’re stepping up with a sharper plan for Season Seven: weekly episodes designed to spark action, challenge assumptions, and give you practical tools to build spaces and businesses that actually work. 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/

    1h 3m
  7. 10 to Win: Professional Development Starts with You

    09/15/2025

    10 to Win: Professional Development Starts with You

    Send us a text Professional development is your responsibility, not your employer's. People who take ownership of their personal growth receive salary increases 2.5 times higher than those who don't actively invest in themselves. • Professional growth requires personal investment - no one is more invested in your career than you • Mastery is never "one and done" - continuous improvement requires ongoing learning and application • Beware of "overconsumption" where you take in too much information without acting on it • Use a simple 5-step framework to generate forward progress: capture key takeaways, prioritize what matters, break into action steps, schedule time, and find accountability • What gets scheduled gets done - treat your development time as seriously as client meetings • "The best investment you'll ever make is in yourself." - Warren Buffett What's one skill you've been putting off learning? What resource could help you develop it? Most importantly, what action will you take this week to move forward? The workplace is changing faster than the conversations guiding it. We’re stepping up with a sharper plan for Season Seven: weekly episodes designed to spark action, challenge assumptions, and give you practical tools to build spaces and businesses that actually work. 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/

    12 min
  8. Federal Government Myth Busters with Michelle Warren and Ryan Hay

    09/01/2025

    Federal Government Myth Busters with Michelle Warren and Ryan Hay

    Send us a text Public sector sales represent a third of the furniture industry's market at approximately $4-6 billion annually, offering recession-proof opportunities with transparent purchasing processes and accessible information for strategic selling approaches. • Federal government alone spends about $1.4-1.5 billion annually on furniture • Public sector provides stability during economic downturns and recessions • Government purchases involve public information that allows strategic preparation • Current federal trends include agency decentralization and return-to-work mandates • Federal spending on furniture is up 13% compared to previous year • Purchase card spending continues to increase with limits potentially rising to $35,000 • New Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) eliminates commercial pricing restrictions • Federal sales opportunities exist in every market across the country • State, local, and education markets are roughly three times the size of the federal market Ready to explore how public sector sales could transform your business? Connect with Michelle Warren on LinkedIn or join Catalyst Consulting's free monthly webinars to learn more about capitalizing on this significant but often overlooked market segment. Resources: Link to Webinar - https://youtu.be/2LjWgxAc_OQ Connect with Michelle Warren: Catalyst Consulting Group - https://strategic-catalyst.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-warren-47a6888/ Email - Michelle@strategic-catalyst.com Connect with Ryan Hay: Catalyst Consulting Group - https://strategic-catalyst.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-hay-52506874/?originalSubdomain=ca The workplace is changing faster than the conversations guiding it. We’re stepping up with a sharper plan for Season Seven: weekly episodes designed to spark action, challenge assumptions, and give you practical tools to build spaces and businesses that actually work. 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/

    37 min
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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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  • Creator
    Sid Meadows
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    171
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Trend Report
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