Industry News

Episode 74: Interview with Paul Conover of Engineered Stone Group

This week, Paul Conover of The Engineered Stone Group joins me to talk about their company. The Engineered Stone Group is one of the newest members of the ICPA. The Engineered Stone Group is a European holding company consisting of four companies: Marmite, Acquabella, F&D Group, and MC Bath. Engineered stone is an innovative material that unites…

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Episode 71: Interview with Tim Ross and David Dytman of RimCraft/ROI Equipment

This week Tim Ross and David Dytman of RimCraft join me on this episode to discuss their custom equipment solutions for our industry.  RimCraft of ROI Equipment is one of the newest members of the ICPA, and a company well known in the industries they service. They provide a wide array of standardized machines used universally throughout…

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Episode 70: How to Successfully Advertise on YouTube and Reach Your Target Customers

This week Jeffery Brown joins me on the show to share how his company has been using YouTube advertising successfully to reach their target customers and grow sales. YouTube has been a major source of eye traffic his company has gained over the last 12 months with more people shopping online than ever.  Jeff is…

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Episode 68: Interview with New ICPA Member Crystal Smith of Lone Star Surface

This week, I welcome Crystal Smith of Lone Star Surface, from Texline, TX as one of the newest members of the ICPA. She and her husband Mervin started their business just last year and she joins me to share their startup story. You can learn more about them by visiting their ICPA member directory page…

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Episode 67: Leadership Signals that Turn Company Culture into Competitive Advantage

This week, Jeff Grimshaw joins me on the show to discuss his book Five Frequencies: Leadership Signals that Turn Culture Into Competitive Advantage.  Your organization’s culture: It’s either an asset or a liability. At this very moment, it’s either lifting your business performance or “eating your strategy for breakfast.” How do you ensure it’s the former,…

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Episode 66: How to Become a Leader Who Matters Within Your Company and Community

This week, Dan Pontefract joins me on the show to discuss his most recent book, Lead. Care. Win., and how to become a more caring and engaging leader within your company. Every human interaction is crucial. Every exchange can be mutually beneficial. On this episode, Dan shares 9 leadership lessons on becoming a more engaging…

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Episode 65: Providing Lightweight Solutions for Cast Polymer Applications – Interview with Jessica Warner of Omya

This week, Jessica Warner of Omya joins me on the show to discuss their company and some of the products & solutions they offer to the Cast Polymer industry. One of those is a new lightweight filler called the Omyasphere 300.  It combines very low apparent density with high brightness, meaning less weight for the…

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Episode 64: US Economic Outlook for 2021 & Beyond – Interview with Economist John Dunham

This week I welcome economist John Dunham on the show to discuss the US economic outlook for 2021 and beyond. John is the President of John Dunham & Associates. John specializes in the economics of how public policy issues affect products and services. He has conducted hundreds of studies on taxes and regulation. He is…

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Episode 63: How COVID-19 is Affecting Marketing – Interview with Genilee Parente

On this week’s episode, we welcome back Genilee Parente, the executive editor of Cast Polymer Connection to discuss the most recent issue, as well as some great takeaways from her article on “How COVID-19 is Affecting Marketing”.  Sponsors for this episode:

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Episode 62: How to Maximize the Value of Your Company – Interview with Joel Strom

This week Joel Strom joins me on the show to discuss maximizing the value of your company through four pillars – financial, strategic, operational, and industry.  As a business owner and CEO, your most important role is to serve as the Chief Value Officer (CVO) and maximize the value of the company. Your goal should…

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