Interviews

200: Interview with Daniel Neumann – Discussing How a Government Shutdown Might Affect Our Industry

On this episode, Dan Neumann joins me to discuss how a government shutdown will affect our industry for the short term. Dan is the Vice President of Government Relations for the ACMA. He has twenty years of experience in policy work, government relations, media, and data analysis.  Also, don’t forget to put Feb 26-28 on your…

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199: How to Think Like a Mind Reader and Win More Business

This week, special guest Jonathan Pritchard joins us on the show. Jonathan is the founder of ZAVANT Enterprises and the author of multiple books focused on the power of applied psychology – including his most recent Think Like a Mind Reader.  He is the founder of several consulting companies, a multiple author, a world-traveling entertainer, and a public…

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198: Upcycling FRP Scrap into New Composite Materials – Interview with David Morgan of Carbon Rivers

This week David Morgan, the chief strategy officer at Carbon Rivers joins me to discuss their upcycle programs in the wind energy, automotive, marine, construction, and glass fiber markets. Carbon Rivers is a Certified Small Business founded by engineers and scientists, headquartered in Knoxville, TN.  Their process separates polymers and other organic materials from fiberglass reinforcement, allowing the…

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197: Marketing Actions To Skyrocket Your Brand In The Digital Age – Interview with Phil Masiello of CrunchGrowth

On this episode, I share an interview with Phil Masiello, the co-founder of CrunchGrowth. Phil has a long history of success in the business world. He is the founder of 800razors.com, an E-commerce company selling high-quality American-made razors and shaving products for men and women.  He’s also the author of a book called Think-Engage-Thrive: Marketing Actions To Skyrocket Your…

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196: The Four W’s of Direct Marketing

On this episode’s marketing minute, I’ll share the 4 W’s of direct response advertising. These concepts are easy to understand. The skill is in their execution. Any small business that implements these principles will be ahead of 99% of the competition. 

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195: How to Get Testimonials From Your Customers With Ease

Customer testimonials are a powerful form of social proof, but collecting them can often be difficult, even for people who love doing business with you. On this episode, I’ll share a new software tool that allows you to collect text and video testimonials from your customers with no need for a developer or website hosting! …

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194: Marketing Minute – 3 Questions to Improve Your Marketing Story

On this episode, I share three questions to ask to help you create a better marketing story. This comes from the book The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell.

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193: Redefining Mold Release – Interview with Zach Sinz of Stoner Molding Solutions

On this episode, Zach Sinz of Stoner Molding Solutions joins me. Known for superior performance and consistent quality, Stoner has been helping manufacturers mold more parts in less time since 1942. Every Stoner formulation is designed to optimize your production process and significantly improve your bottom line. Stoner’s brand portfolio offers solutions for any molding process. If…

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192: Marketing Minute – How to Create Credibility in Your Marketing Messages

Today’s marketing minute on creating credibility in your marketing messages comes from the book, Secret Sauce: How to Pack Your Messages with Persuasive Punch.

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191: Is Industrial Tech Creating a Stronger Economic Future for the US? – Discussion with Nick Santhanam

On this episode, I share an interview with Nick Santhanam, author of the best-selling book, The Titanium Economy. While silicon valley tech companies tend to dominate today’s news headlines, many of the fastest-growing, most profitable companies in the United States are companies you’ve likely never heard of. These booming companies belong to a burgeoning sector—industrial tech….

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