Latest Episodes
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Reading the Stone: Granite Grades, Colors and Choices
Granite may look solid and predictable, but every quarry tells a different story. In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns talks with...
18
Setting Sail for Mobile: Jimmy Buffett and a Night at the Museum
What do Jimmy Buffett, maritime history and memorialization have in common? Discover the connections as Monument Matters host Mike Johns welcomes Karen Poth, executive...
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More Than a Sale: Rethinking the Memorial Sales Experience
Selling a memorial isn’t like selling almost anything else. Families may arrive grieving, uncertain and unfamiliar with the process, making empathy and careful listening...
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Placement with Purpose: Turning Cremation into Permanent Memorialization
More than 22 million urns are estimated to remain in homes across the United States, often without a plan for permanent placement. In this...
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Mentoring in Motion: Sharing Knowledge, Building the Monument Profession
Some of the most valuable education in the monument profession happens when someone simply asks a question. In this episode of Monument Matters, Roger...
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AI at Work: Practical, Safe Tools for Monument Builders
Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses approach research, communication, design and daily operations, but monument builders need guidance tailored to their work. In this...