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Stone Chatter Podcast

Stone Chatter Team
Tariffs
Silicosis
Cal/osha
California
Tariffs and ITC Policy
All Slab Fabbers
Tariffs and Pricing In Stone Industry
California Quartz Ban
Mergers and Acquisitions
KBIS
Rockheads
Artisan Group
Valuation
Trade Shows
Tariffs / Trade Policy
Amorphous Quartz
Small and Medium-Sized Stone Fabricators (K&B Shops)
Poseidon Industries
Lowe's
Quartz

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

California has released a proposed emergency regulation that could dramatically reshape countertop fabrication—and its impact may eventually extend far beyond the state.

In this special breaking-news episode, Ed Young, Rich Katzmann, and Erik Rapp e... more

Tariffs, rising material costs, silica regulations, and rapidly changing supply conditions are creating difficult decisions for countertop fabricators. In this episode of Stone Chatter, the hosts bring together perspectives from both sides of the sup... more

The countertop industry is facing a wave of changes that could reshape how fabrication shops compete, price their work, and protect their employees.

In this episode of Stone Chatter, Ed Young, Rich Katzmann, and Erik Rapp examine the growing silicos... more

In this episode of Stone Chatter, Mark Meriaux of the Natural Stone Institute, Peter Dominguez of California Surfaces and Eric Vlaanderen of Legacy Counters join the conversation for a practical look at workplace safety. They explain why wet fabricat... more

The stone industry is facing a pivotal moment. In this episode, Rich Katzmann, Ed Young, and Erik Rapp break down the newly implemented quartz tariffs, the pricing responses emerging from manufacturers and importers, and the steps fabrication shops s... more

What Are Top Fabricators Doing Differently?

Want more sales without sacrificing your margins? In Part 2 of Stone Chatter’s sales series, Rich, Erik, and Ed join industry pros Carmina Mendez, Lauren Westwood, and Cory Edd to reveal what top fabricato... more

PART 2 - Stone Chatter is broadcasting live from the All Slab Fabbers Workshop in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hosted on-site during one of the industry's most hands-on educational events, this special episode captures conversations with shop owners, fabric... more

In this episode of Stone Chatter, Rich, Erik, and Ed dive into one of the biggest challenges facing fabrication shops: How to Build a Sales Team That Actually Sells.

Instead of simply quoting whatever business walks through the door, how do you deve... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Morici
Vice President of Surfaces for LX Hausys
LX Hausys
Episode: The Quartz Crossroads: What Tariffs and Silica Rules Mean for Fabricators
Bill Heuer
Owner/Partner, Countertop Factory; Partner, Fifth Gear Technologies; Board Member, Rockhead Group
Countertop Factory, Fifth Gear Technologies, Rockhead Group
Episode: The Quartz Crossroads: What Tariffs and Silica Rules Mean for Fabricators
Eric Vlaanderen
Legacy Counters representative, safety advocate
Legacy Counters
Episode: Is Your Fabrication Shop Truly Safe - or Are You Relying on Assumptions?
Peter Dominguez
President at California Surfaces
California Surfaces
Episode: Is Your Fabrication Shop Truly Safe - or Are You Relying on Assumptions?
Eric Johnson
The Pebble (Eric Rapp), safety-oriented industry participant
The Pebble
Episode: Is Your Fabrication Shop Truly Safe - or Are You Relying on Assumptions?
Carmina Mendez
Owner, AMC Countertops
AMC Countertops
Episode: MORE SALES BETTER MARGINS
Lauren Westwood
Owner, Westwood Stone Company
Westwood Stone Company
Episode: MORE SALES BETTER MARGINS
Cory Edd
Weaver Stone Company owner
Weaver Stone Company
Episode: MORE SALES BETTER MARGINS
Simon Bradbury
Lord Bradbury, speaker on safety and industry standards
UK safety/regulatory circles
Episode: Live from ALL SLAB FABBERS Meeting, Salt Lake City: Part 2

Hosts

Rich Katchman
Co-host of the Stone Chatter podcast; long‑time voice in fabrication and industry discussions
Erik Rapp
Host of Stone Chatter Podcast; regular on panel discussions about policy, safety, and industry trends

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Stone Chatter covers every side of the stone fabrication industry, bringing fabricators, installers, distributors, and safety professionals into open, collaborative conversations. Recent episodes emphasize industry policy, regulation, and association dynamics, alongside practical shop-floor topics like licensing, safety training, automation, and data-driven operations. The show tends to feature seasoned shop owners, manufacturers, and industry leaders who share real-world challenges, strategic perspectives, and actionable takeaways for improving profitability, safety, and market position. A notable strength is its willingness to explore opposing viewpoints and to connect macro policy with day-to-day business impacts, making it useful for li... more

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