HeyJaredStone Chatter Podcast
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.
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Silicosis, Tariffs, and Lowe’s Big Move: What Fabricators Need to Know Now (opens the original)
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Silicosis lawsuits, changing safety regulations, quartz tariffs, rising material costs, and Lowe’s expansion into countertop fabrication are creating new risks for independent shops. Ed Young, Rich Katzmann, and Erik Rapp break down what these developments could mean for fabricators—and what owners should do now to protect their people, pricing, and profitability. They also explore opportunities in luxury construction and high-end remodeling for shops ready to move upmarket.
Is Your Fabrication Shop Truly Safe - or Are You Relying on Assumptions? (opens the original)
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Is your fabrication shop as safe as you think? Industry experts join Stone Chatter to discuss silica exposure, air monitoring, OSHA inspections and frequently overlooked shop hazards. Learn why safety must become a daily habit—and how a stronger safety culture protects your employees and your business.
Tariffs, Pricing & Survival: The Stone Industry’s Next Move (opens the original)
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The stone industry needs a stronger, more unified voice. Rich, Ed, and Erik discuss industry advocacy, collaboration among associations, licensing, safety, and the impact of quartz tariffs on fabricators. They also share practical strategies for protecting margins, exploring material alternatives, creating new revenue, and moving the industry forward.
MORE SALES BETTER MARGINS (opens the original)
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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 fabricators are doing differently—from targeting more profitable customers and transforming the showroom experience to improving marketing, follow-up, outside sales, and team incentives. Discover the overlooked upgrades, add-ons, and sales opportunities that c
Live from ALL SLAB FABBERS Meeting, Salt Lake City: Part 2 (opens the original)
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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, fabricators, suppliers, industry leaders, and attendees from across North America. The All Slab Fabbers Workshop brings together professionals committed to improving craftsmanship, shop operations, safety, and business growth through collaboration and educ
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