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205: Interviews from CAMX 2023 in Atlanta GA

On this episode, I share some podcast interviews I had the opportunity to do at CAMX 2023 in Atlanta, GA last week. CAMX is the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America.

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204: Discussing the Latest News From AKPA Chemicals with Ryan Oner

This week Ryan Oner of AKPA Chemicals joins me to share some of the latest news from their company. AKPA Chemicals specializes in the production of organic peroxides & initiators. They will be featuring at CAMX in Atlanta next week at booth T44.  You can visit their website at https://akpachemicalus.com. 

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202: Why Storytelling Wins In Marketing – A Lesson From Schlitz Beer

On this marketing minute episode, I share the story Schlitz Beer, and how the brand went from last in beer sales in the early 20th century to becoming the number one beer company in America. How did they do this? They hired advertising expert Claude Hopkins. After taking a tour of their facility, he suggested…

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201: Interested in Attending CAMX This Month? We Discuss the Largest Composites Event Happening in Atlanta Oct 30-Nov 22

On this episode, Cindy Squires and Rebekah Stacha join me to highlight CAMX 2023 taking place down in Atlanta at the end of October. CAMX is the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America.  It offers a robust education program with a massive exhibit hall showcasing hundreds of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers. You…

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200: Interview with Daniel Neumann – Discussing How a Government Shutdown Might Affect Our Industry

On this episode, Dan Neumann joins me to discuss how a government shutdown will affect our industry for the short term. Dan is the Vice President of Government Relations for the ACMA. He has twenty years of experience in policy work, government relations, media, and data analysis.  Also, don’t forget to put Feb 26-28 on your…

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199: How to Think Like a Mind Reader and Win More Business

This week, special guest Jonathan Pritchard joins us on the show. Jonathan is the founder of ZAVANT Enterprises and the author of multiple books focused on the power of applied psychology – including his most recent Think Like a Mind Reader.  He is the founder of several consulting companies, a multiple author, a world-traveling entertainer, and a public…

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198: Upcycling FRP Scrap into New Composite Materials – Interview with David Morgan of Carbon Rivers

This week David Morgan, the chief strategy officer at Carbon Rivers joins me to discuss their upcycle programs in the wind energy, automotive, marine, construction, and glass fiber markets. Carbon Rivers is a Certified Small Business founded by engineers and scientists, headquartered in Knoxville, TN.  Their process separates polymers and other organic materials from fiberglass reinforcement, allowing the…

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197: Marketing Actions To Skyrocket Your Brand In The Digital Age – Interview with Phil Masiello of CrunchGrowth

On this episode, I share an interview with Phil Masiello, the co-founder of CrunchGrowth. Phil has a long history of success in the business world. He is the founder of 800razors.com, an E-commerce company selling high-quality American-made razors and shaving products for men and women.  He’s also the author of a book called Think-Engage-Thrive: Marketing Actions To Skyrocket Your…

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196: The Four W’s of Direct Marketing

On this episode’s marketing minute, I’ll share the 4 W’s of direct response advertising. These concepts are easy to understand. The skill is in their execution. Any small business that implements these principles will be ahead of 99% of the competition. 

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195: How to Get Testimonials From Your Customers With Ease

Customer testimonials are a powerful form of social proof, but collecting them can often be difficult, even for people who love doing business with you. On this episode, I’ll share a new software tool that allows you to collect text and video testimonials from your customers with no need for a developer or website hosting! …

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