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Episode 68: Interview with New ICPA Member Crystal Smith of Lone Star Surface

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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Episode 65: Providing Lightweight Solutions for Cast Polymer Applications – Interview with Jessica Warner of Omya

This week, Jessica Warner of Omya joins me on the show to discuss their company and some of the products & solutions they offer to the Cast Polymer industry. One of those is a new lightweight filler called the Omyasphere 300.  It combines very low apparent density with high brightness, meaning less weight for the…

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Episode 59: Maximizing Free Web Traffic For Your Business with Content Marketing & SEO

This week, Linda Lullie of Inspired 2 Design joins me once again to discuss developing an online content marketing and SEO plan for 2021. SEO is still underutilized and overlooked across the small business marketing realm today. Its biggest benefit can be a major improvement in the amount of free traffic coming to your web…

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Episode 53: The Easiest Way to Create Powerful Story Branding Videos for Your Business

This week Kyle Shannon joins me to discuss how to use video to video to tell your brand story. Kyle is the founder of Storyvine, a platform that allows you to create polished marketing videos at scale. No matter where your people are, they can share the stories that make stronger personal connections – and…

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Episode 46: How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs Within Your Company

This week I welcome Bryan Mattimore on the show to discuss “How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs Within Your Company”. Bryan is the author of two important books, Idea Stormers, How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs, and 21 Days to a Big Idea, Creating Breakthrough Business Concepts.  Bryan is the Cofounder and “Chief Idea Guy” of the Growth…

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Episode 45: The Secret to Writing Powerful Emails That Create More Customers & More Sales

This week, I welcome copywriter Sean McCool on the show to discuss the topic of writing emails that not only get read… but convert more sales. Sean McCool is the founder of Sean McCool Consulting and has 34 years of experience in creating sales and marketing campaigns that convert prospects into loyal customers.  With an award-winning sales and…

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Episode 37: How to Inspire Millennials in the Workplace – Interview with John Crossman

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2030, millennials will make up 75% of the US workforce. This week John Crossman joins me to discuss how to inspire success in this growing generation of workers. John is the author of the bestselling book Career Killers/Career Builders: The Book Every Millennial Should Read and a…

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Episode 31: Interview with Darren Suggs of Marble Masters

This week, I welcome Darren Suggs, co-owner of Marble Masters on the show. He and his brother purchased their business during the summer of 1980 and have been at it ever since. They both grew up on a farm and his uncle owned a machine shop close to them so they were always tinkering and…

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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 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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