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232: What is Polymorphic Moulding?

On this episode, we feature an interview with Josh Shires, CEO of Fyous discussing their latest technology for tooling. It’s called Polymorphic Moulding, an automated rapid shapeshifting molding technology that allows users to create accurate molds for tooling and will reduce time to market for a huge array of products. Their technology uses 28,000 digitally…

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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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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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225: Why You Have More Influence Than You Think – Interview with Vanessa Bohns

On this episode, we feature an interview with Vanessa Bohns. She is the author of the bestselling book You Have More Influence Than You Think. In her book, Vanessa draws from her research to illustrate why we fail to recognize the influence we have, and how that lack of awareness can lead us to miss opportunities…

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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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221: Discussing the ACMA’s Composites Sustainability Conference with John Schweitzer & Kyle Jordan

On this episode, John Schweitzer and Kyle Jordan of the ACMA join me to discuss a couple of topics. John will be discussing the ACMA’s Composites Sustainability Conference coming up June 4-6 in Denver, CO. You can learn more about this event by visiting https://acma-org.my.site.com/csft24.  Kyle Jordan will be discussing the CCT Instructor Course that took…

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220: Will the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Affect Supply Chains Within Our Industry?

On this episode Blair Robbins joins me on the show to discuss the closure of the Port of Baltimore, and whether it will impact supply chains.  Blair is a partner in the Transportation and Logistics Group at EisnerAmper, and has nearly 30 years of experience helping companies cope with supply chain issues, and challenges in inventory management due to disruptions from…

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