Cast Polymer Radio

Episode 84: How AI Can Boost Your Company’s Search Engine Marketing Success

This week, Iman Bashir joins me on the show to talk about 2021 SEO strategies and how AI (artificial intelligence) can be used to enhance your own search engine marketing plan.  Iman is the founder of Craftly.AI, an AI-Powered Copywriting assistant that generates original content for SEO purposes. As a web-based artificial intelligence writing platform, Craftly.AI leverages natural language processing…

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Episode 83: The Power of EQ and Why It’s So Important in Business Today- Interview with Eric Rittmeyer

This week Eric Rittmeyer joins me on the show to discuss his book, The Emotional Marine: 68 Mental Toughness and Emotional Intelligence Secrets to Make Anyone Instantly Like You.  Eric is a former US Marine and an expert in the fields of mental toughness and emotional intelligence. He’s been a professional speaker for the past…

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Episode 76: Discussing Resin Supply Chain Issues and How Manufacturers Can Prepare – Interview with Steve Wetzel & Dirk De Vuyst

On this episode, we’ll be discussing the ongoing resin supply issues with Steve Wetzel of Interplastic, and Dirk De Vuyst of International Marble LLC.  Steve will be discussing the cause of resin supply shortages. As many know, the February freeze in Texas triggered mass blackouts and led to chemical plant shutdowns that are disrupting supply chains, causing a…

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Episode 75: Discussing the Cast Polymer Connection Spring Issue, Kitchen & Bath Trends, Home Remodeling, and Other Topics with Genilee Parente

This week, Genilee Parente joins me again on the podcast to discuss the upcoming Spring issue of Cast Polymer Connection. We’ll be discussing her feature story on SFI and the transitions program they offer to high school students as a way to earn a paycheck while learning and remaining in school. We’ll also discuss some…

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Episode 70: How to Successfully Advertise on YouTube and Reach Your Target Customers

This week Jeffery Brown joins me on the show to share how his company has been using YouTube advertising successfully to reach their target customers and grow sales. YouTube has been a major source of eye traffic his company has gained over the last 12 months with more people shopping online than ever.  Jeff is…

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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 66: How to Become a Leader Who Matters Within Your Company and Community

This week, Dan Pontefract joins me on the show to discuss his most recent book, Lead. Care. Win., and how to become a more caring and engaging leader within your company. Every human interaction is crucial. Every exchange can be mutually beneficial. On this episode, Dan shares 9 leadership lessons on becoming a more engaging…

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Episode 54: How to Overcome Gel Coat Prerelease Problems

This week I welcome Brannon Pittman on the show to discuss some of the contributing factors of gel coat prerelease and how to overcome them. Brannon had a great article in the most recent issue of Cast Polymer Connection entitled “The Challenges of Gelcoat Prerelease”. On this episode, we’ll be discussing some simple steps to…

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