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230: Sustainability Trends in Kitchen and Bath Design

On this episode, Marilyn LaVergne joins me on the podcast to discuss sustainability trends in Kitchen and Bath Design. Marilyn holds a B.A. in Mass Media Arts from Hampton University and has earned a Certificate of Interior Design from Parsons School of Design in New York City. She has over 12 years of experience in Kitchen &…

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229: An Update on the New Digital Cast Polymer Connection Magazine

On this episode, I’ll highlight a brand new book that every business owner, sales professional, or marketer should be reading. The title is Made You Look: How to Use Brain Science to Attract Attention and Persuade Others. In it, Carmen Simon, a cognitive neuroscientist uses advanced technologies to study where people look, for how long, what type…

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228: Can A.I. Be Used to Develop Stronger Composite Materials?

On this episode, we’ll feature an interview with Markus Buehler, McAfee Professor of Engineering at MIT.  He’ll be discussing how they are using AI & machine learning to create stronger materials.  For engineers developing new materials, there are billions of different possibilities to sort through. Lab tests & detailed computer simulations to determine their exact properties…

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227: How to Create the Perfect Marketing Message That Cuts Through The Noise

On this episode, I feature an interview with Daniel Den. He’s the co-author of the new book Ideas That Influence. His book aims to help business owners discover successful marketing ideas that break through the noise of the 9,999 ads their customers are exposed to every single day. You can learn more by visiting https://www.bigideasbox.com.

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226: Discussing Advanced AFP (Automated Fiber Placement Technology) with Pravin Luthada

On this episode, I feature an interview with Pravin Luthada, CEO of Addcomposites. He’ll be discussing AFP (automated fiber placement) technology and its applications for composite manufacturers. 

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224: Discussing Industry 4.0 with Andrew Pokelwaldt

On this episode, ACMA consultant Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss some key technologies driving Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0, often referred to as the fourth industrial revolution, represents a seismic shift in the way manufacturing and production processes are managed.  With the advent of smart factories, the integration of cyber-physical systems, the Industrial Internet of…

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223: Supplying Manufacturers with Sustainable Materials – Interview with Jesse Henry of Heartland

On this episode, Jesse Henry, CEO of Heartland joins the podcast to discuss how their company is helping the composites industry with sustainable feedstock materials. Heartland is a material science company that provides manufacturers with a sustainable source of additives like fillers, reinforcements, & mineral extenders to enhance products they already make. They work with local farmers to…

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222: How to Grow Your Business on a Small Marketing Budget – Interview with Stephanie Scheller

On this episode, we feature a recent interview with Stephanie Scheller. Stephanie is the author of a recent book Marketing That Works for Small Business Budgets [Beyond Social Media]. She’ll talk about how she grew her business on a $0/month marketing budget during the pandemic. 

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219: Climbing the Giant’s Ladder to Marketing Success – Interview with Best Selling Author Elizabeth Chabe

On this podcast episode, I feature an interview with Elizabeth Chabe author of a new bestselling book called The Giant’s Ladder: The Science Professional’s Blueprint for Marketing Success. Her new book is a critical resource for entrepreneurs and technology professionals seeking effective marketing strategies to launch their innovations commercially. This new book addresses the gap between innovation and commercial…

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218: Discussing KBIS 2024 with Chris Hurdleston

On this episode, Chris Hurdleston of ACS International and Dorfner joins me to discuss his perspective from the KBIS 2024 show in Las Vegas last week. The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is North America’s largest trade show dedicated to all kitchen and bath design aspects.  This is one of the sparkly sink bowls from Maestro Bath that…

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