Small Business Strategies

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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Episode 12: Low Cost Ways to Market Your Business in Turbulent Times

This week I welcome Linda Lullie on the podcast to discuss some low cost, creative ways to market your business during times like this. Linda and her husband John own Inspired 2 Design™, a full-service graphic design, printing, and web design company located in Jasper, Georgia. Linda has over 30 years of experience in the advertising and…

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Episode 11: How The CARES Act Can Help Your Manufacturing Business

Today Dirk De Vuyst joins me on the show to give a breakdown of how the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) can help your business during these uncertain times. Dirk is the president and CEO of International Marble Industries and former president of the ICPA. On this episode, we’ll be navigating…

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Episode 9: How to Engage and Motivate Employees in Tough Times

On this episode, I’m pleased to welcome Lisa Ryan on the show to discuss the topic of employee engagement especially in times like this. Many of you know Lisa from her keynote presentation at POLYCON last year. She is energetic and dynamic, and her presentations are anything but standard. Lisa engages her audience with entertaining…

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Episode 8: Quality and Craftsmanship Since 1977 – Interview with Colin Stoesz of Award Marble

This week, I welcome Colin Stoesz of Award Marble on the show to talk about their company. His marble business is a family company established back in 1977 by his father Harold Stoesz. His family has nearly 100 collective years of experience crafting durable, long-lasting cultured marble and granite surfaces.  On this episode, Colin shares some great…

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Episode 6: Eliminating Bottlenecks Within Your Company – Interview with Will Bachman

On this episode, I’m pleased to have Will Bachman on the show to discuss the process of ongoing improvement with your company.  Will is the co-founder & Managing Partner of Umbrex https://www.umbrex.com , a global networking community connecting 650 top tier independent management consultants in 30 countries, is a management expert. He began his consulting career with…

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Episode 2: How to Grow Your People & Build Quality into Workplace Systems – Interview with Luke Haas of Elite Marble Co.

On this week’s episode, I welcome Luke Haas, president of Elite Marble Co. located in Montello, WI. This company was originally started by Luke’s parents, Dan and Marlene Haas back in 1986. Luke purchased the business in 2007 and since then, he and his wife have expanded the company to include several product lines, new…

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Episode 1: Discussing POLYCON 2020 with Jennifer Towner

This is our first podcast episode dedicated to the Cast Polymer industry. On this first show, I welcome Jennifer Towner, executive director of the ICPA to join us. We’ll be discussing Polycon 2020 coming up in April. The first podcast dedicated entirely to the cast polymer industry.

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