Shows
HeWalksWithUs Everywhere (HWWUE)Not of this world - 1,000 year reign?Is there a rapture? Is there going to be a literal 1,000 year physical reign of Christ on earth? Will He have an earthly kingdom? Is futurism a long standing reality of the church? What about preterists? What about millennialism & amillennialism? In a world with so many labels, we'll examine the history behind many of these claims and gain some insight into what is biblical, and what has been wrapped up in doctrines of man. Join me this evening for a study into the 1,000 year reign of Christ, we're simply calling, Not of this World.1 Corinthians 9:16 For though I preach...2025-03-232h 35
Breaking Stones PodcastFacing Uncertainty and How We are Managing ItAfter 2 years of COVID we are faced with more uncertainty as the war between Russia and the Ukraine has contributed to rising fuel costs and stress across the globe. It seems as though an economic crisis is on the verge and we did into whether or not we have reached the peak of globalization. 2022-03-1420 min
Breaking Stones PodcastHow Stone Veneer is Made, Diving into the ProcessWe see the final product in person, on social media, and on websites but rarely do we discuss the process. Unlike traditional manufacturing which is the assembly of materials and parts, natural stone veneer is the breaking down and shaping of larger material (stone) until you see the final product.
In this episode we explore 5 keys steps in this process from sourcing to shipping and everything in between.
Link to the YouTube Video: How Stone Veneer is Made. 2022-02-1518 min
Breaking Stones Podcast5 Trends in Natural Stone for 2022As we approach February we explore 5 of the most popular trends in natural stone for 2022. 2022-01-2927 min
Breaking Stones Podcast57 Days Until Spring, Are You Prepared?It's hard to believe there are only 57 days until Spring. Is your business ready? Topics include:
Scaling Up (the Growth Institute)
The importance of service
Leadership
Here's to a great 2022!2022-01-2223 min
Breaking Stones PodcastWhat‘s Trending As We Look Towards 2022?It's good to be back as we kick off Season 2 and look at the trends we're seeing with some of the data to back it up. It's going to be an wild end to a wild year and what's to come in 2022!
Show Notes:
Share of New Homes with Patios Climbs to Record 61 Percent
America is short more than 5 million homes
2021-10-0324 min
Breaking Stones PodcastUnderstanding the Buyer Journey with Concora CEO Kip RappKip Rapp, the CEO of Concora joins us to discuss the importance of understanding the buyer journey and how it applies to the digital landscape. Concora helps building manufacturers get specified and purchased more by making it easier for Architects, Engineers, and Contractors (AECs) to do business with them online.
Learn more about Concora on their website, www.concora.com.2021-08-0925 min
Breaking Stones PodcastRenovation and Construction Outlook Looks PositiveRenovation activity is at a 6-year high according to the 2021 Q3 Houzz Renovation Barometer. We discuss some of the reasons why this is happening and what it means for the natural stone industry and anyone in the construction business.
Links from this episode:
Q3 Houzz Renovation Barometer - Construction Sector
Even Modest Infrastructure Investment Could Send Commercial Construction Outlook Soaring
Builders Start Blaming Waning Confidence on Material Prices Just Before Lumber Prices Fall
2021-07-1827 min
Breaking Stones PodcastHappy Father's Day Edition All About Supply Chain & LogisticsDid you order something online for your dad on Father's Day and it didn't come in yet? You're not alone. Supply chain and logistical issues are hitting retailers and end users hard. We discuss why and how we're combating it. 2021-06-2025 min
Breaking Stones PodcastMarketing in The Natural Stone Industry with Noah DempseyOur guest this week is the marketing team leader ad Delgado Stone, Noah Dempsey. Join us as we discuss all social media, web design, and tips to get your digital marketing moving in the right direction. 2021-05-2829 min
Breaking Stones PodcastExploring 3 Types of Fieldstone VeneerOur episode this week is about fieldstone as we talk about 3 types of fieldstone veneer that our common in our business and industry. 2021-05-1624 min
Breaking Stones PodcastManaging Supply Chain & Market Conditions in Our IndustryWhether you are remodeling your home or the manufacturer providing the product the impact of supply chains is being felt. We dive into some of the issues and insights to help you understand current issues and how to help manage them.
Houzz Barometer Points to Strength in Home Renovation Market
Update: The Home Improvement Product Market Is Exceeding Its Forecast (HIRI)
2021-04-2725 min
Breaking Stones PodcastThe Power of Design in Natural Stone with Mike PrayHow important is design when it comes to planning a project with natural stone? Listen this week as Mike Pray of Landscape Depot* (Framingham, MA) shares his industry experience, expertise in design, and some data that might shock you. Check out some of his design work on Instagram: @hardscapesbydesign.
*Landscape Depot Supply is a SiteOne Company. 2021-04-1527 min
Breaking Stones PodcastNatural Stone Industry Trends with Our Guest JP AcostaWe're joined by JP Acosta, the National Sales Director of Delgado Stone, to discuss natural stone veneer trends. 2021-04-1030 min
Breaking Stones PodcastTesting and IntroductionThe hardest part is getting started... Welcome to the Breaking Stones Podcast.2021-03-2810 min