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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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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 7: POLYCON 2020 Postponed – Update From Luke Haas

On this special podcast episode, Luke Haas of Elite Marble joins me to share some details of POLYCON. As many of you know, this event has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  As of right now, the ICPA leadership is targeting October of 2020 for POLYCON, and Luke will provide some details on this…

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Episode 4: Trends for Kitchen and Bath Countertop Designs in 2020

This week I welcome Cindy DeMaio, owner of Simply Decorated on the show. Cindy is a Georgia native who spends her time decorating, staging and selling homes for her clients.  Interior design is a skill and an art that enhances the quality of your home and work-life experience. Cindy will bring her experience and eye for design…

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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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