Industry News

Episode 52: Pending Updates on Styrene Exposure Limits

On this episode, John Schweitzer joins me to discuss the latest news on pending updates from OSHA on workplace exposure to styrene. John is the senior adviser to the president of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. For questions, he can be reached at jschweitzer@acmanet.org. 

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Episode 51: Leadership Lessons & Becoming Stronger through Adversity

This week, Joseph Michelli, Ph.D., C.S.P. joins me on the show to discuss his upcoming book Stronger through Adversity. He is an internationally sought-after speaker, author, and organizational consultant who transfers his knowledge of exceptional business practices in ways that develop joyful and productive workplaces with a focus on customer experience. He is the bestselling…

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Episode 50: What’s in a Name? Creating a Brand Name That Builds Intrigue & Differentiates Your Products

In this week’s marketing segment, brand naming expert Mike Carr joins me on the show to discuss ways to create brand names that create curiosity and differentiate your product over the competition. Mike is the founder of NameStormers, a company that has been in business since 1986 creating product brand names for Fortune 500s and start-ups alike. …

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Episode 49: Interview with Mike Grogan of Source 1

This week, Mike Grogan joins me on the show to share the background of Source 1, a comprehensive solutions provider to the surfacing industry located in Rockledge, Florida. This company started back in 2007 at the beginning of our last great recession and we’ll be discussing the challenges Mike faced in growing a startup company…

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Episode 48: How to Avoid Damaging Business Practices: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

This week, I welcome Peter Christian, author of the best selling book, What About the Vermin Problem: A Guide to Avoiding Damaging Business Practices.  Peter has worked for and with over 300 companies throughout his 40-year career. Those that were good, were extremely successful.  In the end, it all came down to choices, attitudes, and follow-through. In…

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Episode 47: Quality Control Tips For Saving Time and Production Costs – Interview with Andrew Pokelwaldt

This week, Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me again on the show to discuss some quality control tips for your shop based on his recent article in Cast Polymer Connection “The Importance of Temperature and Measurement“. Andrew is the director of Certifications, American Composites Manufacturers Association. You can email him at apokelwaldt@acmanet.org.

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Episode 45: The Secret to Writing Powerful Emails That Create More Customers & More Sales

This week, I welcome copywriter Sean McCool on the show to discuss the topic of writing emails that not only get read… but convert more sales. Sean McCool is the founder of Sean McCool Consulting and has 34 years of experience in creating sales and marketing campaigns that convert prospects into loyal customers.  With an award-winning sales and…

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Episode 44: Interview with Bradley Corporation – A Leader in Innovative Bath Products for 100 Years

This week, I welcome Jon Dommisse and Cameron Barnes of Bradley Corporation on the show. Bradley is the industry’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures and washroom accessories. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Bradley serves a diverse customer base ranging from small local facilities to international corporations.  You can learn more about Bradley by visiting…

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Episode 43: Interview with Todd Werstler of Tower Industries

This week, Todd Werstler joins me on the show to share the story of Tower Industries. This company was started by Todd and his father, Bob back in 1995. Tower is the premier provider of creative surfacing solutions for a wide variety of commercial and institutional applications. As a company, they’ve worked tirelessly to build…

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Episode 42: Closing the Manufacturing Skills Gap in the US

On this episode, we’ll address the topic of the ever-increasing manufacturing skills gap in the US and what is being done to engage and inspire more young Americans of all backgrounds to build great careers in the manufacturing trades.  This is a two-part episode, featuring interviews with two guests.  My first guest is Sarah Boisvert. She…

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