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Episode 90: Cast Polymer Connection Summer 2021: Supply Issues, Construction Forecasts & Telling Your Company’s Story

June 26, 2021 Jonathan 00:26:59

This week, Genilee Parente, executive editor of Cast Polymer Connection joins me on the podcast to discuss the Summer issue that just went out this week. We’ll be highlighting a few of the articles including a great marketing piece on digital storytelling. We also discuss some encouraging forecasts in the commercial construction industry and the…

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Episode 89: How to Increase Your Prices and Keep Your Customers Happy – Interview with “The Price Whisperer” Per Sjofors

June 22, 2021 Jonathan 00:39:40

This week, Per Sjofors, also known as the “The Price Whisperer” ™ joins me on the show to talk about increasing prices while keeping your customers happy. Before moving to the US in the mid-1990s, Per ran a couple of companies in Europe. After moving, he also ran a couple of companies in the US….

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Episode 88: Interview with ACS International and Dorfner

June 19, 2021 Jonathan 00:43:11

This week, I have a two-part interview with Chris Hurdleston and Marcos Vidal of ACS International, and also Marco Suess of Dorfner. ACS International is a leading supplier of raw materials for composites industries such as cast polymer, solid surface, and fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP). ACS Overview Feat. Kay from ldpstudios on Vimeo. Dorfner specializes in…

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Episode 84: How AI Can Boost Your Company’s Search Engine Marketing Success

May 31, 2021 Jonathan 00:30:40

This week, Iman Bashir joins me on the show to talk about 2021 SEO strategies and how AI (artificial intelligence) can be used to enhance your own search engine marketing plan. Iman is the founder of Craftly.AI, an AI-Powered Copywriting assistant that generates original content for SEO purposes. As a web-based artificial intelligence writing platform, Craftly.AI leverages natural language processing…

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Episode 82: Bringing Awareness Back to the Skilled Trades in the US – Interview with Christopher Brenchley

May 15, 2021 Jonathan 00:29:04

This week, Christopher Brenchley co-founder & CEO of Surehand joins me on the show to discuss Rock the Trades™, a workforce development initiative that celebrates the American industrial worker—raising awareness of the skilled trades as a fulfilling career path and enabling those who choose to embark upon it. The skills gap in the U.S. may…

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Episode 81: Interview with Gustavo Perez of Marble-Lite™

May 10, 2021 Jonathan 00:29:18

This week Gustavo Perez joins me on the show to discuss his company Marble-Lite™, one of the newest members of the ICPA. Marble-Lite is a 2nd generation family-owned business that specializes in cast mineral luxury items for homes and businesses. They’ve been serving the South Florida market since 1978. On this episode, Gus will be sharing the…

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Episode 80: Discussing the PolyTECH Training Sessions for POLYCON 2021 with Larry Branan and Jennifer Towner

May 4, 2021 Jonathan 00:27:40

This week Larry Branan and Jennifer Towner join me to talk about the PolyTECH training itinerary at POLYCON 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah September 13th-15th. POLYCON is a 3-day convention PACKED FULL of opportunities for Business Development & Networking, Vendor Exhibits & Presentations, Breakout Sessions & Round-Table Discussions, hands-on plant demonstrations, manufacturing plant tours, Certified Composites Technician (CCT) training, and…

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Episode 79: Discussing How COVID Has Impacted The Trucking Industry

April 29, 2021 Jonathan 00:41:11

On this episode, I welcome two guests from the transportation industry to discuss the two biggest drivers of increasing rates in the US – COVID-19, and supply chain disruptions. Jim Grundy, a transportation expert, and CEO of Sisu Energy joins me for the first part of the discussion, and John Barnett of Steamboat Transportation Group…

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Episode 78: Discussing Brooks Molds Newest Product Line & Recent Expansion

April 24, 2021 Jonathan 00:26:23

This week, Bobby Brooks of Brooks Molds joins me back on the show to share some of the latest news on their product line as well as a recent expansion to their shop. Brooks Molds has been a family-owned and operated business since 1999. From starting out with bowl molds, they have expanded their master…

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Episode 76: Discussing Resin Supply Chain Issues and How Manufacturers Can Prepare – Interview with Steve Wetzel & Dirk De Vuyst

April 10, 2021 Jonathan 00:22:03

On this episode, we’ll be discussing the ongoing resin supply issues with Steve Wetzel of Interplastic, and Dirk De Vuyst of International Marble LLC. Steve will be discussing the cause of resin supply shortages. As many know, the February freeze in Texas triggered mass blackouts and led to chemical plant shutdowns that are disrupting supply chains, causing a…