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Episode 17: Exceeding Expectations Through Continuous Improvement & Innovation – Interview with Chris Hurdleston of ACS International

April 24, 2020 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Small Business Strategies, Techology 00:44:19

This week, Chris Hurdleston of ACS International joins me on the show to talk about their company and some of the products and applications they offer to our industry. Chris has a unique background in that he owned and operated a cultured marble shop for many years before working with ACS. He’ll be sharing his own story…

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Episode 16: How to Create High-Quality Video Marketing Content on a Budget

April 22, 2020 Jonathan Interviews, Small Business Strategies, Techology, Uncategorized 0:47:59

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 15: The Latest on EIDL and PPP Loans for Small Business

April 16, 2020 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Small Business Strategies 0:22:17

On this episode, I welcome Ben Burke, owner of Snappy Tax, a family business dedicated to helping small businesses with tax and accounting services.  Ben has been helping hundreds of clients through the process of navigating through the recent stimulus relief. Ben says banks and governments have been ill-equipped to deal with the flood of…

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Episode 14: Helping Cast Polymer Manufacturers Prevent Material Waste, Lost Time and Unnecessary Labor Costs

April 16, 2020 Jonathan Interviews, Small Business Strategies, Techology 00:23:12

On this episode, I welcome Marlo Stradley of Powerblanket on the show to discuss how they are helping composite/ cast polymer manufacturers prevent material waste and labor costs through controlled temperature solutions.  Powerblanket in located in Salt Lake City, Utah and back in 2005 they started with one problem, “How do you cure concrete quickly with maximum…

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Episode 13: How To Prepare and Thrive During Economic Downturns

April 14, 2020 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Small Business Strategies, Uncategorized 0:34:10

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

April 7, 2020 Jonathan Interviews, Small Business Strategies, Techology 0:30:45

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

April 1, 2020 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Small Business Strategies, Uncategorized 0:23:14

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 10: Safety Practices to Improve Your Bottom Line and Reduce Waste – Interview with Andrew Pokelwaldt

March 25, 2020 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Regulatory Compliance, Techology 0:47:33

On this episode, I am pleased to talk with Andrew Pokelwaldt. Andrew is the Director of Certification for the American Composites Manufacturers Association.  Andrew has 28 years of experience in leadership, training, and operations. In his current role at ACMA he develops, delivers and directs the composites technical fabrication training and certifications industry-wide.  His composites…

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

March 19, 2020 Jonathan Interviews, Small Business Strategies 00:44:09

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

March 18, 2020 Jonathan Interviews, Small Business Strategies, Techology 00:29:33

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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