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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2025 · 38 MIN

Solus – Reinventing the Showroom Experience & Leading with People, Product, and Planet

from The Heald Approach – Leadership. Sustainability. Inclusion. Real Talk. · host Rebecca Heald

In this episode, I sit down with Ian and Sam from Solus to discuss how they’ve redefined the traditional tile showroom experience, the power of creative leadership, and why prioritising People, Product, and Planet has helped them navigate the challenges of a shifting industry.🔹 What we cover in this episode:✔️ The journey from industry veterans to transforming Solus into a creative powerhouse✔️ Why they designed a book to map out their vision and gain stakeholder buy-in✔️ How they’re challenging outdated sales tactics to create a space architects actually want to visit✔️ The importance of diversity, creative thinking, and breaking the mould in construction✔️ Why real sustainability isn’t just about carbon—it’s about people and legacy📢 Key Takeaways:👉 Creativity isn’t just for designers—every business can benefit from thinking differently👉 The best leaders embrace flexibility and trust rather than rigid hierarchies👉 Sustainability has to be practical, meaningful, and embedded into company culture👉 Innovation doesn’t mean making radical changes—it’s about rethinking the normSee more of their incredible work here - https://solusceramics.com/💬 What’s one outdated industry practice you’d love to change? Drop your thoughts below!

In this episode, I sit down with Ian and Sam from Solus to discuss how they’ve redefined the traditional tile showroom experience, the power of creative leadership, and why prioritising People, Product, and Planet has helped them navigate the challenges of a shifting industry.🔹 What we cover in this episode:✔️ The journey from industry veterans to transforming Solus into a creative powerhouse✔️ Why they designed a book to map out their vision and gain stakeholder buy-in✔️ How they’re challenging outdated sales tactics to create a space architects actually want to visit✔️ The importance of diversity, creative thinking, and breaking the mould in construction✔️ Why real sustainability isn’t just about carbon—it’s about people and legacy📢 Key Takeaways:👉 Creativity isn’t just for designers—every business can benefit from thinking differently👉 The best leaders embrace flexibility and trust rather than rigid hierarchies👉 Sustainability has to be practical, meaningful, and embedded into company culture👉 Innovation doesn’t mean making radical changes—it’s about rethinking the normSee more of their incredible work here - https://solusceramics.com/💬 What’s one outdated industry practice you’d love to change? Drop your thoughts below!

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