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Episode 139: Improving Quality Production & Employee Development – Discussing the Benefits of CCT Training Programs with Andrew Pokelwaldt

June 20, 2022 Jonathan 00:28:47

This week Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me on the show to discuss the Composites Certification Training programs that are offered to help improve quality production and boost employee development at every level of an organization. The ACMA’s standardized composite process training with CCT Certifications are designed for technicians, engineers, quality, safety, and technical sales personnel. Nine certification specialties…

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Episode 138: Interview with Dennis Fink with Akpa Chemical

June 14, 2022 Jonathan 00:39:19

This week I welcome Dennis Fink of Akpa Chemical to the show. Dennis is a veteran with over 40 years in the polymer industry. He is the president of Resin Research & Recovery and a consultant for Akpa Chemical. AKPA Chemical was established in 1997 and specializes in the production of Organic Peroxides, Initiators, Accelerators,…

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Episode 137: How Harley-Davidson Transformed a Tarnished Image Into An Iconic Brand

June 6, 2022 Jonathan 00:38:42

This week I welcome Robert Grede on the podcast. Robert is the author of the book Rebuilding the Brand: How Harley-Davidson Became King of the Road. In the early 1980s, Harley-Davidson was on the verge of bankruptcy. In the public’s opinion, the quality was substandard. Harleys leaked oil and were often broken down. Today, Harley-Davidson is…

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Episode 134: Discussing ACMA CCT Certification & Training Content for Cast Polymer/ Composites Manufactures

May 12, 2022 Jonathan 00:28:02

This week Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me again on the show to discuss the ACMA’s CCT Certification and Training Content resource center that is available to members and non-members. This Education Hub is a great destination for composites resources for CCT training & testing, recorded webinars, conference proceedings, ANSI standards, regulatory information, customized manufacturing training, and…

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Episode 132: Is a Recession On the Way? How to Prepare

April 25, 2022 Jonathan 00:24:32

This week, Blaine Thiederman MBA, CFP, founder of Progress Wealth Management joins me on the show to discuss the possibility of a mild recession as the Fed continues to raise interest rates. Blaine’s insights have been featured in Forbes, the Washington Post, Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch, Business Insider, and MSN. You can learn more about their services…

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Episode 128: How “Tiny Connections” Lead to Employee Happiness and Retention

March 28, 2022 Jonathan 00:41:05

This week I welcome Jen Nash to the podcast show. Jen is the author of the best-selling new book The Big Power of Tiny Connections: How Small Interactions Spark Awesome Outcomes. Using amazing true-life stories and scientific research on how we listen, talk, and crave connection, her new book demonstrates that making time to connect is…

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127: A Legacy of Craftsmanship Since 1897 – Interview with Scott MacKenzie of MacKenzie Vault, Inc.

March 21, 2022 Jonathan 00:32:14

This week Scott MacKenzie of MacKenzie Vault, Inc. joins me on the show to discuss the history of their company. It’s a company rich in history and goes all the way back to Scott’s great grandfather, John Mackenzie who made funeral coaches and caskets in the late 1800s. Today MacKenzie Vault is proud to be…

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Episode 125: Discussing FRP Mold Care, Prep, and Setup with Andrew Pokelwaldt

March 7, 2022 Jonathan 00:34:57

This week, Andrew Pokelwaldt, director of certifications for the ACMA joins me to discuss mold and tool care, prep, and setup for FRP composite production. Andrew will be joining me each month on the show to discuss different topics related to composites training and education. The ACMA’s education hub can be accessed at http://www.acmaeducationhub.org. There you’ll…

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Episode 123: Discussing Design Trends From This Year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Trade Show (KBIS) 2022

February 19, 2022 Jonathan 00:40:22

This week I welcome two guest experts on the podcast from the design industry who share some trends from this year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. KBIS wrapped up its first in-person show in two years last week. It’s the largest North American trade show for the kitchen and bath industry that showcases the latest…

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Episode 121: Does Your Ventilation System Need an Upgrade?

February 7, 2022 Jonathan 00:25:47

This week Kelly Debusk joins me on the podcast to discuss some basics for resolving ventilation issues. In today’s environment, manufacturers face growing regulations from the EPA and OSHA; regulations that have the potential to hinder the operations of companies in our industry. Understanding the basics of the systems affected is critical. Kelly wrote a great…