
Welcome to The Trend Report, your inside look at the people, products, and ideas shaping the future of workplace design. This podcast takes you behind the scenes of the office furniture industry and the broader interior design community. Hosted by industry veteran Sid Meadows, each episode dives deep into the conversations, trends, and strategies shaping the future of our industry.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 204 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessEducationSelf-Improvement | |||

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Joining Sid on this Hot Takes episode is Janeen Waddell of Navitas Credit. Together they challenge a few “normal” habits in the contract furniture world that quietly slow projects down and frustrate buyers. They also dig into why sp... more
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Listen as Sid sits down with Sadig and Vanessa from Greenmood to unpack why nature belongs inside the spaces where we work, heal, and gather. They break down preserved plants, biophilic design, and the surprising ways natural materi... more
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The most expensive business and leadership mistakes often come from a lack of awareness, not a lack of intelligence. Sid breaks down three simple habits that help us see reality faster, make better decisions, and stop forcing outcom... more
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Continue with The Trend Report Episode 200 celebration with bonus content that gets personal, as our guests share their favorite Trend Report episodes and moments. They also flip the script on Sid with rapid-fire questions that reve... more
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As a business owner in the office furniture industry, I find The Trend Report to be a must-listen. Sid brings valuable insight, thoughtful conversations, and a genuine perspective that always leaves me thinking about how to grow and adapt in my own business. Having worked with him in the past, I know the depth of experience he brings—and it comes through in every episode. Thank you Sid!
If you’re in the commercial interiors or office furniture world, The Trend Report is a total gem. Sid Meadows does a great job keeping things real—he chats with people from the industry, from big-name execs to up-and-coming innovators. The conversations are relaxed but packed with useful info, whether it's about design trends, business tips, or what’s coming next in the industry. I always find something interesting and new to learn from this podcast.
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Sid is great to listen to—so natural with conversation and always draws something unique out of each guest. There’s always a nugget of wisdom to put in your pocket!
Just listened to habits to propel you to success. I will be implementing them! Love the spreadsheet tracker idea. Thank you for this timely podcast in my life. In a way it’s giving me permission to get back to focusing on me and my overall wellness. Which, in turn will make me a better human and more successful in my work. So, to you Sid, thank you! Keep on sharing!
The show has a lot to offer. Great guests with helpful insights into the industry. And Sid provides great interview skills, coaching for listeners, and ideas on how the industry could improve for the future. In short this podcast is well worth the time invested.
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The show centers on strategic growth, market trends, and the evolving ecosystem of contract interiors and workplace design. Conversations frequently explore how to turn insights into action—from building robust strategic plans and collaborative networks to leveraging podcasting and AI-enabled tools for credibility, sales, and education. Guests are a who's-who of industry leaders—CEOs, designers, educators, and founders—sharing real-world experiences on leadership, partnerships, and technology adoption. The format tends to blend practical business tactics with forward-looking design and market dynamics, making it a valuable resource for manufacturers, dealers, architects, and design professionals looking to stay ahead. A notable through-line... more
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Recent guests on The Trend Report include:
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2. Simona Constantini
3. Rob Kirkbride
4. Anika Jackson
5. Libby Ferin
6. Dr. Lennie Scott-Webber
7. Kay Sargent
8. Chris Hanes
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