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Episode 51: Leadership Lessons & Becoming Stronger through Adversity

This week, Joseph Michelli, Ph.D., C.S.P. joins me on the show to discuss his upcoming book Stronger through Adversity. He is an internationally sought-after speaker, author, and organizational consultant who transfers his knowledge of exceptional business practices in ways that develop joyful and productive workplaces with a focus on customer experience. He is the bestselling…

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Episode 49: Interview with Mike Grogan of Source 1

This week, Mike Grogan joins me on the show to share the background of Source 1, a comprehensive solutions provider to the surfacing industry located in Rockledge, Florida. This company started back in 2007 at the beginning of our last great recession and we’ll be discussing the challenges Mike faced in growing a startup company…

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Episode 48: How to Avoid Damaging Business Practices: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

This week, I welcome Peter Christian, author of the best selling book, What About the Vermin Problem: A Guide to Avoiding Damaging Business Practices.  Peter has worked for and with over 300 companies throughout his 40-year career. Those that were good, were extremely successful.  In the end, it all came down to choices, attitudes, and follow-through. In…

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Episode 45: The Secret to Writing Powerful Emails That Create More Customers & More Sales

This week, I welcome copywriter Sean McCool on the show to discuss the topic of writing emails that not only get read… but convert more sales. Sean McCool is the founder of Sean McCool Consulting and has 34 years of experience in creating sales and marketing campaigns that convert prospects into loyal customers.  With an award-winning sales and…

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Episode 44: Interview with Bradley Corporation – A Leader in Innovative Bath Products for 100 Years

This week, I welcome Jon Dommisse and Cameron Barnes of Bradley Corporation on the show. Bradley is the industry’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures and washroom accessories. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Bradley serves a diverse customer base ranging from small local facilities to international corporations.  You can learn more about Bradley by visiting…

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Episode 43: Interview with Todd Werstler of Tower Industries

This week, Todd Werstler joins me on the show to share the story of Tower Industries. This company was started by Todd and his father, Bob back in 1995. Tower is the premier provider of creative surfacing solutions for a wide variety of commercial and institutional applications. As a company, they’ve worked tirelessly to build…

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Episode 40: How to Make a Strategic Impact Within Your Company

This week, I welcome best selling author and speaker Greg Githens on the show. Greg is the author of the book How to Think Strategically. Greg’s book is the ideal primer for those who want to develop their mental acumen and make a strategic impact within their company. On this episode, we’ll be discussing: The 20…

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Episode 39: Identifying and Managing Workplace Hazards – Interview with Luke Haas of Elite Marble

On this episode, Luke Haas of Elite Marble joins me to discuss identifying & managing workplace hazards, and how to get buy-in from your team. Our discussion takes place during OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week (Aug. 10-16).  Safe Plant Program As a reminder, the ICPA Safe Plant Program is based on the OSHA Safe + Sound…

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Episode 38: Discussing Future “Zoom-In” Industry Topics with Jennifer Towner

On this episode, Jennifer Towner joins me for a brief discussion of the upcoming “Zoom-In” discussion topics for the remainder of August and into September.  You can learn more about these upcoming and register by visiting https://theicpa.com/zoom-in-virtual-events/.  Safe Plant Program Also, during this episode, Jennifer discusses the ICPA Safe Plant Program. It is based on the OSHA…

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Episode 36: Discussing COVID-19 & Styrene with Kelly DeBusk of Composites Compliance

This week I welcome Kelly DeBusk, owner of Composites Compliance back on the show to discuss some of the latest OSHA regulations for Covid-19 worker safety, and what could be on the horizon for styrene exposure. Kelly has over 20 years of experience in environmental and safety regulations governing the composites industry.  She is actively involved with…

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