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Meet the Collaborative Network

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Get ready for a different kind of episode. Rex Miller takes the mic and interviews Sid and three other industry veterans who have united to create The Collaborative Network. This is a game-changing initiative providing structured support programs for small furniture manufacturers. Listen as Rex asks the tough but relevant questions about how this group plans to address the unique challenges of over 3,400 small manufacturers who previously lacked dedicated resources for growth and development.

  • Michelle Warren brings public sector expertise and small business advocacy
  • Julie Dillon specializes in independent rep management and sales strategy
  • Erin Torres offers brand development and marketing strategy expertise
  • Sid Meadows provides business advisory and coaching for small manufacturers
  • Their research identified five key challenges: market access, sales strategy, technology adoption, strategic planning gaps, and lack of community
  • They've created three tailored programs for businesses at every level: CEO Peer Group, Emerging Business Incubator, and Sales Director Peer Group
  • These programs are designed specifically for growth-minded leaders wanting to compete against larger manufacturers
  • Their vision: to be seen as trusted growth partners helping small businesses dominate

Find The Collaborative Network at thecollaborative.network or connect with any of the team members on LinkedIn.
Connect with:

Michelle Warren:

Catalyst Consulting Group - https://strategic-catalyst.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-warren-47a6888/

Julie Dillon:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-dillon-a3981911/

Erin Torres:

LaLeona Marketing https://laleonamarketing.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-cadieux-torres/

Head over to https://sidmeadows.com/connect to answer five quick questions and help us make season 7 the very best.


Connect with Sid:

www.sidmeadows.com
Embark CCT on Facebook
Sid on LinkedIn
Sid on Instagram
Sid on YouTube
Sid on Clubhouse - @sidmeadows
Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/inside-contract-interiors-7298489501159460865/

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/

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Chapters

1. Meet the Collaborative Network (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to The Collaborative Network (00:01:37)

3. Meet the Team of Industry Veterans (00:06:37)

4. The Birth of a Small Business Initiative (00:11:53)

5. Industry Challenges for Small Manufacturers (00:19:23)

6. Three Programs for Growth-Minded Leaders (00:26:01)

7. The Vision: Small Business Domination (00:32:24)

8. Looking to the Future and Finding Us (00:38:57)

157 episodes

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Manage episode 485048336 series 2854333
Content provided by Sid Meadows. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sid Meadows or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Send us a text

Get ready for a different kind of episode. Rex Miller takes the mic and interviews Sid and three other industry veterans who have united to create The Collaborative Network. This is a game-changing initiative providing structured support programs for small furniture manufacturers. Listen as Rex asks the tough but relevant questions about how this group plans to address the unique challenges of over 3,400 small manufacturers who previously lacked dedicated resources for growth and development.

  • Michelle Warren brings public sector expertise and small business advocacy
  • Julie Dillon specializes in independent rep management and sales strategy
  • Erin Torres offers brand development and marketing strategy expertise
  • Sid Meadows provides business advisory and coaching for small manufacturers
  • Their research identified five key challenges: market access, sales strategy, technology adoption, strategic planning gaps, and lack of community
  • They've created three tailored programs for businesses at every level: CEO Peer Group, Emerging Business Incubator, and Sales Director Peer Group
  • These programs are designed specifically for growth-minded leaders wanting to compete against larger manufacturers
  • Their vision: to be seen as trusted growth partners helping small businesses dominate

Find The Collaborative Network at thecollaborative.network or connect with any of the team members on LinkedIn.
Connect with:

Michelle Warren:

Catalyst Consulting Group - https://strategic-catalyst.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-warren-47a6888/

Julie Dillon:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-dillon-a3981911/

Erin Torres:

LaLeona Marketing https://laleonamarketing.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-cadieux-torres/

Head over to https://sidmeadows.com/connect to answer five quick questions and help us make season 7 the very best.


Connect with Sid:

www.sidmeadows.com
Embark CCT on Facebook
Sid on LinkedIn
Sid on Instagram
Sid on YouTube
Sid on Clubhouse - @sidmeadows
Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/inside-contract-interiors-7298489501159460865/

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/

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Meet the Collaborative Network (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to The Collaborative Network (00:01:37)

3. Meet the Team of Industry Veterans (00:06:37)

4. The Birth of a Small Business Initiative (00:11:53)

5. Industry Challenges for Small Manufacturers (00:19:23)

6. Three Programs for Growth-Minded Leaders (00:26:01)

7. The Vision: Small Business Domination (00:32:24)

8. Looking to the Future and Finding Us (00:38:57)

157 episodes

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