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Episode 119: How to Connect With Buyers in Today’s Complex Selling Environment

This week Mark McGraw, co-author of the new book 21st Century Prospecting The Authoritative Playbook for New Business Development joins me on the show to discuss how to connect and engage effectively with prospective buyers in today’s complex, multi-platform selling environment.  Mark is Sandler Sales Trainer and is passionate about helping salespeople and sales leaders…

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Episode 117: Interview with Brad Crutchleo of Custom Marble Solutions

This week Brad Crutchleo of Custom Marble Solutions in Dayton Ohio joins me on the podcast to discuss their story as a company in this industry. They recently rejoined the ICPA as a member and you can learn more about their company by visiting https://www.custommarblesolutions.com. 

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Episode 112: Grout Free Designs and Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Trends for 2022

This week Gregg Cantor joins me on the show to discuss some Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Trends for 2022. Gregg is the president and CEO of Murray Lampert, a family-owned San Diego Design Build Remodel company established in 1975. For over 45 years, they’ve been providing outstanding service to homeowners.  Over the years, Gregg has…

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Episode 104: TikTok Marketing for Business Owners – How to Grow Customer Sales From One of the World’s Leading Platforms

TikTok has become the fastest growing social media app in the world and one of the fastest apps to reach a billion subscribers in history. What many business owners may not realize is it offers an unprecedented opportunity for businesses to promote their products to a younger audience of prospects & customers.  On this episode,…

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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 64: US Economic Outlook for 2021 & Beyond – Interview with Economist John Dunham

This week I welcome economist John Dunham on the show to discuss the US economic outlook for 2021 and beyond. John is the President of John Dunham & Associates. John specializes in the economics of how public policy issues affect products and services. He has conducted hundreds of studies on taxes and regulation. He is…

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Episode 47: Quality Control Tips For Saving Time and Production Costs – Interview with Andrew Pokelwaldt

This week, Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me again on the show to discuss some quality control tips for your shop based on his recent article in Cast Polymer Connection “The Importance of Temperature and Measurement“. Andrew is the director of Certifications, American Composites Manufacturers Association. You can email him at apokelwaldt@acmanet.org.

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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 23: How to Create Places Where People Love to Work (In Good Times or Bad)

This week, Leslie Yerkes joins me on the podcast show to discuss the topic of creating company environments where people love to work.   Leslie is a best-selling author with six books translated into dozens of languages and worldwide sales. She is co-author of the best-selling 301 Ways to Have Fun at Work and Beans: Four Principles for Running…

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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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