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Stone Chatter Podcast

Stone Chatter Team
Silicosis
Tariffs
California
Cal/osha
Quartz
Tariffs and ITC Policy
Workplace Safety
Tariffs and Pricing In Stone Industry
All Slab Fabbers
Natural Stone
BBI Industries
California Quartz Ban
Mergers and Acquisitions
Stone Fabrication
Marketing Budgets
Silica Exposure In Stone Fabrication
Dye-Sublimation Printing
Valuation
Rockheads
KBIS

Stone Chatter is a podcast covering every side of the stone fabrication industry. For too long, the stone industry has operated in silos. Wholesale talking to wholesale, fabricators staying in their own circles, installers isolated in the field. Stone Chatter brings everyone to the same table.

Built for fabricators, installers, shop owners, wholesalers, and everyone connected to the stone world... more

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Latest Episodes

Hosts interview six top fabricators nominated for Stoneworld’s Fabricator of the Year. Each nominee shares their shop history, workplace culture, biggest challenges from the past year, and the one thing they won’t compromise on — from safety and qual... more

The Stone Chatter crew kicks things off by flexing their growing media empire after snapping up Stone Update, promising to inject a healthy dose of irreverent banter into Emerson Schwarzkopf’s legendary trade reporting. The vibe turns abruptly spicy ... more

As fabrication shops begin planning their annual budgets, the age-old question reemerges: where should marketing dollars actually go?

n this episode of Stone Chatter, Rich Katzmann, Erik Rapp, and Jessica McNaughton welcome Anthony Milia of Milia Ma... more

Is your countertop shop leaving money on the table—or leaving the door open for competitors?

In this episode of Stone Chatter, Rich Katzmann, Ed Young, and Erik Rapp revisit 10 of their strongest takeaways for countertop fabrication shop owners. Fro... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Hildebrandt
Stone fabricator and founder of All Slab Fabricators
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Episode: Fabricator Spotlight: 6 Nominees, One Tough Choice
Justin Zuchlag
Partner at California Services
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Episode: Fabricator Spotlight: 6 Nominees, One Tough Choice
Brian Burns
Founding partner of Cutting Edge Countertops
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Episode: Fabricator Spotlight: 6 Nominees, One Tough Choice
Clint Riegel
Owner of Impact Countertops with an automotive manufacturing background
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Episode: Fabricator Spotlight: 6 Nominees, One Tough Choice
Corey Melling
Owner of Melling Granite and advocate for women in the stone industry
Melling Granite
Episode: Fabricator Spotlight: 6 Nominees, One Tough Choice
Tim Zang
Executive director of the SFA and owner of a stone fabrication business
Stone Fabricators Alliance
Episode: Fabricator Spotlight: 6 Nominees, One Tough Choice
Anthony Milia
Marketing professional focused on the stone fabrication industry
Milia Marketing
Episode: Is Your Marketing Ready for 2027?
Peter Dominguez
President of California Surfaces, at-large NSI Board candidate
California Surfaces
Episode: NSI Board Candidates Speak About the Industry and Why They Are Right for the Board
Eric Chaloo
Stone Chatter guest, NSI candidate interview for at-large seat
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Episode: NSI Board Candidates Speak About the Industry and Why They Are Right for the Board

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Erik
Host of Stone Chatter Podcast; recurring moderator and discussion guide.
Rich Stover
Co-host providing expansion on concepts and follow-up questions.
Eric
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Fabricator Spotlight: 6 Nominees, One Tough Choice
Q: What's been the biggest trial for you this year, for you, for the shop?
The guests describe challenges including building a shop management system, completing demanding installations, solving a major stone-handling problem safely, and letting the next generation take on leadership.
Fabricator Spotlight: 6 Nominees, One Tough Choice
Q: What is the one thing within your shop that you won't compromise on?
The fabricators prioritize safety, quality, procedures, employee development, or customer relationships, depending on their shop's needs. They stress that safety and craftsmanship should not be sacrificed for deadlines or savings.
Is Your Marketing Ready for 2027?
Q: What marketing budget changes or marketing pivots do you think that fabrication shops should be making as they transition from 2026 to 2027?
Milia recommends adapting discovery efforts for AI search while maintaining core SEO practices, improving websites and business listings, tracking leads by source, and using technology such as call tracking and CRM systems.
Is Your Marketing Ready for 2027?
Q: As people start to plan out their budgets for next year, can you talk a little bit about marketing budgets as a percentage of the overall budget and specifically how that translates to fab shops?
Milia cites broader marketing-spend benchmarks and says stone industry shops commonly spend around 1 to 2 percent of revenue, with spending increasing as more shops pursue residential retail customers.
NSI Board Candidates Speak About the Industry and Why They Are Right for the Board
Q: What are you hoping to accomplish with your NSI Board seat?
Each candidate outlines specific goals tied to their role, from bridging restoration and fabrication communities, expanding education for architects, to promoting global training and technology standards.

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What is Stone Chatter Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Stone Chatter covers every facet of the stone fabrication ecosystem, bringing together fabricators, shop owners, installers, distributors, safety experts, and manufacturers for candid, pragmatic conversations about real-world industry pressures. Recent episodes center on macroeconomic headwinds (tariffs, inflation, supply chains), regulatory shifts around silica and Cal/OSHA, and strategic moves by big players and retailers that affect margins and operations. The show blends market forecasting with hands-on tactics—pricing, onboarding, showroom strategy, and safety practices—augmented by lively debates and an emphasis on practical guidance for shops of all sizes. A notable strength is its willingness to surface diverse viewpoints, including... more

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