
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 | 197 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessEducationSelf-Improvement | |||

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Join Sid as he chats with Erica Jaffe, known online as the Office Furniture Girl, about turning visibility into service and using content to build trust before a deal ever closes. They trace her path from interior design to dealer l... more
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Sid explores why fear often keeps us from making the very moves that would create growth, and why the better question is not “what if it doesn’t work?” but “what if it does?” He breaks down the three traits we see in leaders who bui... more
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Join Sid as he chats with Tim Carroll, CEO of Lyric Workplace, about how contract interiors dealers can stay relevant as technology, AI, and buyer expectations reshape the market. They dig into leadership, brand, and speed to market... more
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Sid trades unscripted hot takes with Clint Winn of Loftwall on what moves the contract interiors industry forward, from workplace privacy and modular “room in room” thinking to the way we earn trust with designers. They touch on sal... 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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A business- and design-forward show that regularly invites leaders, designers, manufacturers, and dealers to dissect trends and strategies shaping the contract interiors industry. Episodes cover workplace design philosophy, AI and visualization in product development, sales and partnerships, and leadership at scale, with practical takeaways for improving sales, procurement, and design processes. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests from design, technology, and public sector procurement, plus a lively, interview-driven format that blends strategic thinking with real-world case studies. Listeners likely get actionable insights on navigating industry consolidation, adopting AI tools, and fostering stronger designer–manufacturer collab... more
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Recent guests on The Trend Report include:
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2. Rob Kirkbride
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4. Libby Ferin
5. Dr. Lennie Scott-Webber
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7. Chris Hanes
8. Michelle Warren
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