Interviews

Episode 23: How to Create Places Where People Love to Work (In Good Times or Bad)

This week, Leslie Yerkes joins me on the podcast show to discuss the topic of creating company environments where people love to work.   Leslie is a best-selling author with six books translated into dozens of languages and worldwide sales. She is co-author of the best-selling 301 Ways to Have Fun at Work and Beans: Four Principles for Running…

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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 16: How to Create High-Quality Video Marketing Content on a Budget

This week I welcome Marcos Vidal of ACS International on the show to discuss how your business can create high-quality video content with little to no cost. If you’re reading this, you probably realize that videos are the most effective marketing tool to have in your arsenal in 2020. So many businesses today are using…

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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 14: Helping Cast Polymer Manufacturers Prevent Material Waste, Lost Time and Unnecessary Labor Costs

On this episode, I welcome Marlo Stradley of Powerblanket on the show to discuss how they are helping composite/ cast polymer manufacturers prevent material waste and labor costs through controlled temperature solutions.  Powerblanket in located in Salt Lake City, Utah and back in 2005 they started with one problem, “How do you cure concrete quickly with maximum…

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