Mad Men Ad Man Takes On Retrofit
April 9, 2025
In this episode of the Refurb and Retrofit podcast, Matt Milloy interviews Leo Raymon founder of Eden Labs, who discusses the intersection of sustainability and marketing. They explore the challenges of marketing retrofit solutions, the importance of community engagement, and the emotional drivers that can motivate consumers to adopt sustainable practices. Leo emphasizes the need for a national conversation about sustainability and the role of collaboration among various stakeholders to create demand for eco-friendly solutions. The conversation also touches on overcoming negative perceptions and the importance of storytelling in promoting sustainability. Leo was and is one of those people who is a modern Mad Men. But the good one.
- Eden Labs focuses on commercializing sustainability through marketing.
- Renaming 'retrofit' to 'renovation' could improve public perception.
- A national conversation about sustainability is lacking.
- Community engagement is crucial for promoting sustainable practices.
- Emotional drivers are more effective than logical arguments in marketing.
- Negative media coverage affects public perception of retrofit solutions.
- True stories and authenticity can engage consumers.
- Collaboration among stakeholders can amplify sustainability efforts.
- Timely solutions can make sustainability more appealing.
- Human ingenuity can drive the transition to sustainability.
Find Eden Lab https://www.edenlab.co/what-we-do