From Legacy to Luxury: Kallista's Vision with Alexander Dornbracht
Constructing Brands
What You Will Learn: How to transition from a creative passion to a successful business The importance of brand building in attracting potential buyers Strategies for balancing creative work and business operations The podcast “Constructing Brands” is hosted by Eric Lanel and focuses on the business of building materials manufacturing. It aims to assist companies in this sector by discussing strategies for launching new products, rebuilding brands, and implementing effective communication strategies. The podcast features conversations with experts from construction, architecture,...
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Crafting Success: The Rosemary Hallgarten Story
Constructing Brands
The podcast "Constructing Brands" is hosted by Eric Lanel and focuses on the business of building materials manufacturing. It aims to assist companies in this sector by discussing strategies for launching new products, rebuilding brands, and implementing effective communication strategies. The podcast features conversations with experts from construction, architecture, engineering, marketing, and manufacturing to help companies become stronger and more profitable. In a recent episode, Eric interviews Rosemary Hallgarten, founder of Rosemary Hallgarten Inc., who shares her journey from jewelry...
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Stitching Success: How Romo Inc. Became a Textile Titan
Constructing Brands
What are 3 things you will learn Evolution of Romo Inc.: The podcast discusses the historical journey of Romo Inc., which began in 1902 as a furniture manufacturing business and later transitioned to textiles. This evolution highlights the company's adaptability and strategic pivots in response to market demands over the decades. Family Business Dynamics: Frederic Henry elaborates on the unique aspects of working in a family-owned business, especially one that has lasted for five generations. He shares insights into the challenges and advantages of maintaining a family legacy while driving...
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Painting the Future: Wellness Meets Innovation
Constructing Brands
In this captivating podcast episode, Maya and Price share the inspiring journey of creating Alkemis, the world’s first wellness paint. Born from a shared passion for art and a commitment to health, they reveal how their experiences during the pandemic led them to challenge the toxic norms of conventional paints. With a focus on sustainability and aesthetics, they discuss their innovative mineral-based formula that prioritizes both environmental safety and design elegance. Listeners will gain insights into the complexities of launching a groundbreaking product in the building materials...
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Rocky Mountain Hardware: Founder’s Journey of Creating Artisan Decorative Hardware
Constructing Brands
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: The origins and early days of Rocky Mountain Hardware, founded by Christian Nickum’s parents How Christian transitioned from the family's window and door business to focus on decorative hardware Strategies for creating unique, high-end artisan hardware pieces for designers and architects The importance of trade shows, distribution networks, and innovative marketing tactics like the "road show" Insights into product design, material selection (bronze), and collaborations with designers Maintaining a balance between artistic vision and business scalability Christian...
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Nobilia's Bold Move: Disrupting the U.S. Kitchen Market with European Furniture
Constructing Brands
What you will learn from this podcast: Mikael Akerberg's entrepreneurial background and journey to Nobilia Nobilia's decision to enter the fragmented U.S. kitchen market and create a new product category Strategies for researching and understanding the cultural nuances of the U.S. market Building an efficient nationwide distribution network for European kitchen furniture Partnering for successful online sales and reaching a broader audience Future plans for franchising and expanding Nobilia's presence in the U.S. Lessons learned and advice for global expansion and innovation ...
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Design Psychology: Understanding People to Create Soulful Spaces with Jennifer Be
Constructing Brands
Renowned interior designer Jennifer Bertrand joins host Eric Lanel to discuss her human-centered approach to design. She explains how psychology and deep conversations help her understand clients and create soulful, personalized spaces. Jennifer shares her creative process, from initial chats to online vision boards, and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and risk-taking for growth. She highlights some of her most meaningful projects, including designing homes for military veterans and Ronald McDonald Houses. Jennifer encourages shying away from boundaries, having fun, and not being...
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Rohl Brothers
Constructing Brands
Summary: In this episode of Constructing Brands, the hosts introduce their new partners and discuss their agenda of celebrating heroes in the building materials industry. They express their passion for design and construction and the importance of telling the stories behind the people, brands, and products in the industry. The hosts highlight the need for getting things done and the ability to identify and tell compelling stories. They emphasize the value of working with knowledgeable and experienced partners and discuss the inspiration that comes from travel and food. The episode concludes...
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Intro Episode (Reboot)
Constructing Brands
Summary: In this episode of Constructing Brands, the hosts introduce their new partners and discuss their agenda of celebrating heroes in the building materials industry. They express their passion for design and construction and the importance of telling the stories behind the people, brands, and products in the industry. The hosts highlight the need for getting things done and the ability to identify and tell compelling stories. They emphasize the value of working with knowledgeable and experienced partners and discuss the inspiration that comes from travel and food. The episode concludes...
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How to position yourself in a Positive light
Constructing Brands
In the latest episode of GWP’s Constructing Brands podcast, we speak with Kenn Busch, owner of Material Intelligence Website and sustainability thought leader. Kenn offers us insights in how to start the discussion and position your building material company in a world where your carbon footprint is becoming more and more important.. Kenn’s goal is to drive awareness to the importance of climate positive. Learn ways to position your efforts to be climate positive.
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- How to prepare for the coming sustainability movement
- How does sustainability affect business owners
- How to get ahead of sustainability
- Who should be on your energy team
In the latest episode of GWP’s Constructing Brands podcast, Jim Mumm, CEO of Sunlight Energy Group, discusses how to stay ahead of the energy movement and prepare your business to be sustainable.
About Jim Mumm
Jim, a Certified Energy Procurement Professional and a Certified Energy Manager, has spent his 37-year career either leading companies or helping senior executives improve their bottom line results. He started in business by working his way up through a variety of positions with a large grocery chain over a 12-year period, where he served as store director of 3 incrementally larger stores before becoming an executive at the chains headquarters.
He went on to lead the national and private brand sales efforts for a major division of Sara Lee with key account responsibilities for Wal-mart, Food Lion, and Stop & Shop, he served as Director of Sales for electronic solutions at News American Marketing specializing in loyalty marketing and stored value systems. Jim then became Director of Sales for a technology firm, Vice President of Sales for a firm providing electronic marketing solutions, and SVP of Sales and Marketing for the leading provider of e-Marketing and e-Commerce solutions to the grocery industry. In 2006, he created 1st Wave Sales & Marketing, an IT sales and marketing firm.
Jim holds a BBA in Marketing, an MBA in Management, and a Masters of Science in Business Computer Information Systems. He is also a CEP (Certified Energy Procurement Professional) and a CEM (Certified Energy Manager), two of the highest designations in the energy industry. Jim loves mentoring and teaching people to reach their full potential, and is a devout Christian.