Regulatory Compliance

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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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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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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188: Interview with Kyle Jordan, the New Director of Certifications at the ACMA

On this episode, I welcome Kyle Jordan on the show. Kyle is the new director of certifications with the ACMA. Their CCT program supports professional development and facilitates uniform training and technical skills. It’s the only certification program of its kind in the industry. This program is completed online and provides enrollees with all the resources…

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187: Discussing Graphene “The New Wonder Material” for Composite Applications

On this episode, Nick Ciparro joins me on the podcast. Nick is the founder and chief technology officer at ACCR, Advanced Composites of Carbon Rivers a global leader in the Research & Development of Graphene and Graphene related technologies.  Graphene is a remarkable substance with a multitude of astonishing properties which earn it the title “wonder material”.  Despite being…

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185: Helping to Revitalize American Manufacturing – Discussing Workforce Education with Joannie Harmon

On this episode, we feature an interview with Joannie Harmon at IACMI’s annual member meeting discussing workforce education. The U.S. is facing a crisis when it comes to the workforce. Per a recent Deloitte report, US manufacturing is expected to have 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030. The Composites Institute has made workforce education and development a pillar of…

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184: Improving Composite Materials With Graphene Additives – Interview with Haley Keith of MITO Material Solutions

On this episode, I feature an interview with Haley Marie Keith, the CEO of Mito Material Solutions. MITO’s technology is the “first and only” process to functionalize substances like graphene oxide and biomaterials—creating hybrid additives that give composites and thermoplastics lab-verified improvements in strength, durability, flexibility, and sustainability. You can learn more about their company by…

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183: Interview with Tobi Ferguson, CEO of Magnum Venus Products – Discussing Their New $20 Million Expansion

On this episode, Tobi Ferguson, CEO of Magnum Venus Products, joins me to discuss their new $20 million expansion in Knoxville, TN.  Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications, is expanding its footprint and capabilities with the purchase of this new facility and land in East…

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178: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder

On this episode, I welcome best-selling author Mark Mears to the show. He is the author of the new book The Purposeful Growth Revolution.  In this book, Mark brings together 30 years of experience with Fortune 500 companies using scientific studies to create practical strategies for how leadership needs to evolve to help employees and businesses thrive in…

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