Anthros is going head-to-head with Herman Miller — and they’re betting that science, not legacy, will win.
Our hot seat this week:
Steven DuFresne and Eric Murphy, co-founders of Anthros, have spent decades designing elite wheelchair seating systems — the kind used in top rehab hospitals around the world. Now they’ve brought that biomechanical precision to the workplace, designing an office chair so effective it’s FDA-registered as a sitting orthotic.
But beating Herman Miller and other giants in the space takes more than just a better product — it takes a smarter go-to-market strategy, deep customer education, and a brand story that disrupts an industry that’s clinging to aesthetics over ergonomics.
In this episode, Nick and Jay help Steven and Eric:
- 🧠 Reposition their brand to challenge legacy players like Herman Miller and Steelcase
- 📈 Use influencer-led education to shift consumer mindset and overcome price objections
- 🚚 Expand beyond DTC while avoiding the dealer-driven pitfalls of traditional office furniture sales
- 🏋️ Lean into performance-based messaging to attract high-performing professionals and biohackers
- 🤝 Explore brand partnerships with Eight Sleep, Upright, and other premium wellness brands
Learn more about Anthros and save over $200 using our link here: https://configurator.anthros.com/discount/Optimize?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fchair&platform=grin&link_id=1958503&token=2KxCdlsRqZx8Fz3qqm1SGRV6feRa3EoB&contact_id=c7789246-db3e-4a4e-aef1-7406c1b8db04&attribution_window=60
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