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Episode 142: How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth – Interview with Stu Heinecke

Jonathan 00:46:48

This week on the podcast show I feature a recent interview with Stu Heineck, bestselling author of How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth. Stu is a Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist and has authored other bestselling books including one of my favorites How to Get a Meeting with Anyone. …

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Episode 141: Interview with Megan Multanen, Founder of Women in the Composites Industry

Jonathan 00:23:14

This week I welcome Megan Multanen, one of the founders of Women in the Composites Industry. Megan is the co-CEO at Bestbath based in Caldwell, Idaho. The rapid growth of composites holds great promise for many current and emerging market segments. Members of Women in the Composites Industry are an integral part of a fast-growing and committed network of women that…

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

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

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

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 129: Discussing the ICPA’s First Annual Networking Event with Jennifer Towner

Jonathan 00:20:16

On this episode, Jennifer Towner joins me to discuss “the Buzz” – the ICPA’s spring networking event coming up April 29th and 30th. If you haven’t registered already you can still do so at https://theicpa.com/the-buzz-april-in-atlanta-networking-event.

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

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.

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 126: How to Use Google Ads to Convert Prospects Into Customers

Jonathan 00:55:34

This week, I welcome Ed Stapleton to the podcast show. Ed is the president of Clicks Geek, a PPC Agency that works with local businesses helping them get more customers. Ed will be discussing how they market their services & their proven system for bringing in more targeted prospects. You can learn more about their agency…

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

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…