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The Platinum Business BreakAuthor: Dan Owens
The Platinum Business Break is the no-fluff, straight-talk podcast for people who actually work for a living. Hosted by business strategist Dan P. Owens, this show dives headfirst into the modern workplace calling out the corporate nonsense, challenging conventional wisdom, and giving voice to the average employee, entrepreneur, and small business leader. No interviews. No sugarcoating. Just bold, real-world commentary on leadership, culture, communication, productivity, and the future of work with a heavy dose of common sense. If youve ever rolled your eyes in a meeting, questioned the latest corporate trend, or just wanted someone to say what you were thinking youre in the right place. Subscribe for weekly episodes that cut through the noise and tell it like it is. Visit us at: https://www.platinumtrainingtechnologies.com/ https://www.platinumbusinessconsulting.com/ https://www.45pluslifecoach.com/ https://platinumbusinessevents.com/ Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Marketing, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The 2-Minute Warning: How to Finish 2025 Strong & Prep for a Big 2026
Episode 90
Tuesday, 23 September, 2025
2025 is almost over — and in building materials and construction, the 4th quarter is the 2-minute warning. In this episode of The Platinum Business Break, Dan Owens (aka The Fixer) breaks down: ✅ Where the industry scoreboard really stands (housing starts down 11% YoY, permits down 11%, spending down 2.2% YTD) ✅ The impact of tariffs, rising input costs, and possible interest rate cuts ✅ What companies can do in Q4 to close strong (pipeline audits, smart discounts, CRM adoption, sales training) ✅ Why 2026 could be your best year yet — if you start preparing now Housing starts down. Material costs up. ️ The question is — will you wait, or will you move? Do not let 2026 sneak up on you. The time to set the stage is right now.













