We're Not Just Building Programs—We're Building a Movement

The Collaborative Network featured on The Trend Report Podcast with Rex Miller

We recently had the incredible opportunity to join Rex Miller on The Trend Report podcast to talk about the heart behind The Collaborative Network—why we built it, who it’s for, and what we hope to change in the contract interiors industry.

In this candid conversation, our founding team—Michelle Warren, Erin Cadieux Torres, and Julie Dillon—sat down with Rex to dig into the “why” behind our mission and the bold steps we’re taking to uplift small business furniture manufacturers.

Listen to the episode here 👉 The Trend Report: Meet The Collaborative Network

🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why we created The Collaborative Network

• How four industry leaders came together to spark something new

• The unique challenges small business manufacturers face—and how our groups are helping them overcome them

• What meaningful support really looks like in today’s market

• Why community, not competition, is the way forward

“We’re not just building programs—we’re building a movement.”

Whether you’re a manufacturer, rep, marketer, or industry ally, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re reshaping what support, strategy, and success can look like for the next generation of contract interiors leaders.

Want to learn more about The Collaborative Network? Visit our homepage ➝ www.thecollaborative.network