Industry News

Episode 29: How to Create FB Advertising Campaigns That Drive Customers to Your Business

This week, my friend Ben Blackmon of One Focus Marketing joins me on the show to discuss how to create effective Facebook advertising campaigns that drive customers to your business.  Ben hosts his own weekly podcast show called Facebook Ads with a Twang. CCT Training for ICPA Members Just a reminder again, CCT Program Training Cast Polymer…

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Episode 26: Details on Online CCT Training for ICPA Members

This week Andrew Pokelwaldt, Director Certifications of ACMA joins me to discuss the upcoming CCT training coming up at the end of June. Andrew will be the facilitator and the training will take place over three, one and a half hour sessions.  On this episode, we’ll be discussing some of the details of this upcoming…

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Episode 22: POLYCON 2020 Officially Cancelled

On this episode, Jennifer Towner joins me to give an update on the cancellation of POLYCON 2020.  With the continuing unknown health risks and economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ICPA board determined that it would not be a viable option to reschedule POLYCON to the Fall of this year. The ICPA is now moving…

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Episode 21: Discussing Multicolor Gelcoat Spray Technology with Bill Rice of MVP

This week, I welcome Bill Rice of Magnum Venus Products on the show to discuss the latest in gelcoat spray technology and also maintenance best practices for spray gun operators to help plants save money on equipment parts, seals, and gaskets.  Bill has been in the FRP industry almost his whole life.  His father owned a commercial…

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Episode 20: Leading In Times of Crisis – Interview with Dirk De Vuyst

This week, I welcome Dirk De Vuyst back on the show to discuss the topic of Leadership in times of crisis. Dirk is the president and CEO of International Marble Industries and also a graduate of the EntreLeadership Master Series from Dave Ramsey.  If you’ve never read the book EntreLeadership, I recommend it. It’s a…

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Episode 19: Providing The Highest Standard of Custom Molds to The Cast Polymer Industry – Interview with JB Currell

This week, I welcome JB Currell of Mercury Molds on the show to discuss his background and how his company is serving the cast polymer industry. JB has been in the composites industry for over 30 years.  He is presently Managing Director of JNJ Composites & Coatings LLC, a holding company with a focus on…

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Episode 18: How To Increase Your Company’s Sales in the Showroom

This week, Rebecca Erdmann of Sand and Swirl joins me on the show to talk about “showroom selling”. She and her husband Corey have owned their business since 2005, and like all entrepreneurs, they’ve learned some valuable lessons along the way of what works, and what needs improving in their business. Rebecca realized that selling on the…

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Episode 17: Exceeding Expectations Through Continuous Improvement & Innovation – Interview with Chris Hurdleston of ACS International

This week, Chris Hurdleston of ACS International joins me on the show to talk about their company and some of the products and applications they offer to our industry. Chris has a unique background in that he owned and operated a cultured marble shop for many years before working with ACS. He’ll be sharing his own story…

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Episode 15: The Latest on EIDL and PPP Loans for Small Business

On this episode, I welcome Ben Burke, owner of Snappy Tax, a family business dedicated to helping small businesses with tax and accounting services.  Ben has been helping hundreds of clients through the process of navigating through the recent stimulus relief. Ben says banks and governments have been ill-equipped to deal with the flood of…

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Episode 13: How To Prepare and Thrive During Economic Downturns

This week, I welcome Jonathan Slain on our podcast to talk about the state of the construction industry in the coming months and the economic outlook on renovation, and new construction.  Having come from a background of investment banking, Jonathan helps businesses specifically in the construction industry prepare for the recession. He’s the author of Rock…

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