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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