On this episode, I welcome two guests from the transportation industry to discuss the two biggest drivers of increasing rates in the US – COVID-19, and supply chain disruptions. Jim Grundy, a transportation expert, and CEO of Sisu Energy joins me for the first part of the discussion, and John Barnett of Steamboat Transportation Group…
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This week, Bobby Brooks of Brooks Molds joins me back on the show to share some of the latest news on their product line as well as a recent expansion to their shop. Brooks Molds has been a family-owned and operated business since 1999. From starting out with bowl molds, they have expanded their master…
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On this episode, we’ll be discussing the ongoing resin supply issues with Steve Wetzel of Interplastic, and Dirk De Vuyst of International Marble LLC. Steve will be discussing the cause of resin supply shortages. As many know, the February freeze in Texas triggered mass blackouts and led to chemical plant shutdowns that are disrupting supply chains, causing a…
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This week, Genilee Parente joins me again on the podcast to discuss the upcoming Spring issue of Cast Polymer Connection. We’ll be discussing her feature story on SFI and the transitions program they offer to high school students as a way to earn a paycheck while learning and remaining in school. We’ll also discuss some…
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This week I welcome Lisa Apolinski on the show. She’s the author of Persuade with a Digital Content Story!: How Smart Business Leaders Gain a Marketing Competitive Edge. Lisa is the CEO of 3 Dog Write, a full-service digital consulting agency. She works with businesses that want to accelerate revenue and take market share using digital…
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This week, Beth Kubinec joins me on the show to discuss her role as membership coordinator for the ICPA. In her new position, she’ll be helping to grow our association membership as well as assisting current members with getting the most out of their ICPA membership. Beth is a graduate of Cornell University with 23…
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This week Tim Ross and David Dytman of RimCraft join me on this episode to discuss their custom equipment solutions for our industry. RimCraft of ROI Equipment is one of the newest members of the ICPA, and a company well known in the industries they service. They provide a wide array of standardized machines used universally throughout…
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This week Jeffery Brown joins me on the show to share how his company has been using YouTube advertising successfully to reach their target customers and grow sales. YouTube has been a major source of eye traffic his company has gained over the last 12 months with more people shopping online than ever. Jeff is…
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This week, I welcome Crystal Smith of Lone Star Surface, from Texline, TX as one of the newest members of the ICPA. She and her husband Mervin started their business just last year and she joins me to share their startup story. You can learn more about them by visiting their ICPA member directory page…
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This week, Jeff Grimshaw joins me on the show to discuss his book Five Frequencies: Leadership Signals that Turn Culture Into Competitive Advantage. Your organization’s culture: It’s either an asset or a liability. At this very moment, it’s either lifting your business performance or “eating your strategy for breakfast.” How do you ensure it’s the former,…
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