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

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

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

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

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

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 124: Called to Serve – Interview with New ICPA Members Paul Ester & Charley Skinner of Artistic Marble LLC

This week I welcome Paul Ester and Charley Skinner on the podcast to talk about their company Artistic Marble LLC, one of the ICPA’s newest members.  Founded in 1993, Artistic Marble manufactures custom cultured marble products including vanity tops, tubs, and showers. Paul and Charley took over the business last year and have a real…

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

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 122: Lessons on Resilience and Leadership: A Military Hero’s Story of Captivity

This week I welcome a special guest to the podcast show. Major General James L. Dozier joins me on the show to discuss his new book Finding My Pole Star: Memoir of an American hero’s life of faithful military service. December 17, 2021, marked the 40th anniversary of the kidnapping of then Brigadier General James…

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Episode 120: How to Build a Remarkable Brand That Wins Loyal Customers

This week Mike Jones, author of the new book You are Remarkable: Unlock your authentic brand to win loyal customers joins me on the podcast to share some tactical advice on how to unlock your company’s brand based on your values and vision.  Remarkable brands require authenticity and a die-hard commitment to values and purpose. Mike Jones…

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Episode 118: What Business Leaders Can Learn From Sports Psychology

This week I welcome Jared Tendler on the podcast show to discuss sports psychology & the mental game, and what business leaders can learn from it.  Jared is an expert in the field of sports psychology and has worked with poker players, financial traders, PGA Tour players, MMA fighters, Pool players, and entrepreneurs from 45…

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