What do AI, Mark Cuban, and Milli Vanilli have in common? More than you'd think.

In this episode of The Platinum Business Break, host Dan P. Owens unpacks Cuban’s bold prediction that face-to-face communication will become a premium skill in the age of AI—and connects it directly to what’s happening in the building products industry.

Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, contractor, rep group, or architect, this episode gives you a fresh way to think about AI and your competitive edge.

✅ Why AI is helpful—but not enough
✅ What Milli Vanilli taught us about authenticity
✅ How in-person connection will outperform automated interaction
✅ 5 actionable ways to stand out as a real human in an AI-driven world

Don’t lip-sync your customer experience. Be the real deal.

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We’re halfway through 2025—and whether your year’s off to a strong start or stuck in neutral, Q3 is your moment to fix what matters.

In this episode of The Platinum Business Break, Dan P. Owens (aka “The Fixer”) breaks down:

✅ What’s really going on in the building products industry right now
✅ Why your chaos isn’t a failure—it’s a signal
✅ How your second half of the year can be stronger, more profitable, and more focused
✅ The 3 Core Offers that help manufacturers, contractors, distributors, and rep groups fix what’s broken and finish 2025 strong

Dan shares exactly how he helps companies regain control through:

A visibility boost (Website + Social + Reputation)
A system overhaul (Platinum Performance Operating System)
Sales transformation (DISC Behavior-Based Sales Training)

Ready to get unstuck? Start here: https://www.callmethefixer.com

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Breaking news for the building products industry: President Trump has announced plans to double steel tariffs to 50%. Whether this becomes law or not, the ripple effects are already in motion—pricing volatility, supply disruptions, and margin pressure are back on the menu.

In this special emergency episode, Dan Owens, a 35+ year veteran in the building products space—breaks down:

✅ Why domestic buyers aren’t immune
✅ How import-heavy buyers can prepare without panic
✅ What contractors, distributors, sales reps, and architects must do now to protect quotes and customer trust
✅ The playbook to lead with confidence, not chaos

FREE RESOURCE: TARIFF RESPONSE CHECKLIST & PLAYBOOK
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This playbook includes:

• Segment-specific strategies for manufacturers, reps, distributors, and more
• Quote/estimate best practices to protect your margins
• Communication scripts for customers and sales teams
• And more…

Don’t let one policy headline derail your year. Get ahead of it now—with a plan that works in the real world.

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It’s halftime, folks.

In this episode of The Platinum Business Break, Dan Owens — building products veteran and business fixer — calls a timeout for a brutally honest mid-year check-in.

You’ll hear the 4 biggest myths floating around boardrooms and breakrooms that are silently killing growth in the building products industry:

- “Our business is running fine” (Spoiler: it’s not.)

- “We just need more leads” (Nope — you need a better system.)

- “Our CRM is fine” (If you’re quoting from Excel, it’s broken.)

- “Sales training? We don’t have time for that.” (Then don’t be surprised when you miss your number.)

Dan breaks down each myth with real-world stats, industry truth bombs, and practical advice for getting back on track before Q4 hits you like a freight train.

If you’re in leadership, sales, or ops in manufacturing, distribution, contracting, or rep groups — this episode is your wake-up call.

Listen now to recalibrate your team, tighten your process, and crush the second half of the year.

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Are you still quoting out of your inbox and tracking deals on a spreadsheet called “Final_Final_Quote_v3”?

Then this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Platinum Business Break, Dan Owens—35-year industry vet, sales leader, and CRM realist—breaks down why most building products businesses are losing deals not because of bad products, but because of broken systems.

You’ll learn:

- Why CRM and lead gen are co-dependent (and why separating them is killing your close rate)

- How PlatinumBuildSuite™ solves the visibility, follow-up, and lead ownership problems

- What happens when a rep quits and takes your pipeline with them

- Real stats that prove the lack of process is costing you real money

- Why owning your customer data is now a survival issue, not a tech preference

Whether you’re an architect, manufacturer, contractor, rep group, or distributor, this episode will hit home — and probably hit a nerve.

Listen in. Laugh a little. Then fix your follow-up.
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Are your sales reps still managing million-dollar deals with spreadsheets and sticky notes?

In this episode of The Platinum Business Break, Dan P. Owens goes full throttle on why the building products industry is lagging behind in CRM adoption—and what it’s costing you.

With only 32% of construction and building products companies using a CRM, it’s no wonder so many teams are disorganized, reactive, and stuck in “vendor mode.” As Dan Kennedy famously said, “Vendor means commodity.” And when you're a commodity, you're just another bid in the inbox.

Dan introduces Platinum Business AI—a private-label GoHighLevel CRM built specifically for manufacturers, contractors, and rep groups—and explains how it reinforces DISC-based sales training through behavior tracking, guided pipelines, quote management, and real project lead integration from tools like Dodge and ConstructConnect.

If you’re ready to:
✅ Reinforce your sales training with real structure
✅ Track every quote, follow-up, and project stage
✅ Win deals without racing to the bottom on price...

…this episode is your wake-up call.

️ Learn more or book a demo at: https://calendly.com/dan-platinumbusinessconsulting/30min

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Is your Q2 report looking more like a crime scene than a scoreboard? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dan Owens checks in with the building products industry and unpacks why so many teams are feeling the heat heading into Q3. From slumping housing starts and tariff chaos to sales teams running on fumes, it’s easy to see why some businesses are on edge.

But don’t panic—this is your halftime speech. Dan walks through the three biggest pain points hitting manufacturers, reps, and distributors right now and shows how strategic visibility, better systems, and sales training built for 2025 can help you rally before year-end.

Whether you’re a small shop or a mid-market player trying to survive the storm, this episode delivers clarity, humor, and a much-needed shot of optimism.

✅ In this episode:

What the latest housing and sales data are telling us about the market

Why chaos (not competition) is your biggest threat

How to shift from panic to performance in Q3

Real talk on why your sales team might be stuck—and how to fix it

Let’s finish 2025 strong.

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The 2025 Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report just dropped, and the data is alarming: only 31% of U.S. workers are engaged. And in the building products industry, that means big trouble—from turnover to missed deadlines to failing margins.

In this episode of The Platinum Business Break, Dan P. Owens breaks down:

- Why manager burnout is driving disengagement
- The true cost of low morale in construction and building products
- How to fix your culture, coach your managers, and re-engage your teams

Dan also shares how Platinum Business Consulting and Platinum Training Technologies deliver real results with:
✅ The Platinum Performance Operating System
✅ Behavioral-Based Sales Training
✅ Leadership Development and DISC Team Training

Learn more:
www.platinumbusinessconsulting.com

Download the 2025 Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report here: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx

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