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161: Discussing Cold Weather Curing Issues and Multi-Component Peroxides with Dennis Fink of AKPA

January 9, 2023 Jonathan 0:22:40

On this episode, Dennis Fink of AKPA Chemical joins me to share some tips on how to troubleshoot gelcoat & resin curing problems related to the below-freezing cold weather we’ve all experienced recently. His diverse experience runs the gamut – from production supervision and management, research and development, to field technical service in polyester resins…

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159: Interview with Tato Corcoran of Brandt Molded Marble

December 14, 2022 Jonathan 00:36:58

This week, Tato Corcoran joins me on the show. Tato is the proud owner of Brandt Molded Marble, a new ICPA member. Tato graduated from the University of California at Davis in 2014 and then started a career in the Silicon Valley tech industry serving as an Executive Assistant to a Fortune 200 executive. Several…

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158: How to Use Behavioral Science to Improve Your Sales and Marketing

December 5, 2022 Jonathan 01:02:20

On this week’s episode, we’ll be discussing how to increase engagement, response, and ROI by harnessinghardwired human behavior and instinctive responses. I share an interview with Nancy Harhut. She is the author of the new book Using Behavioral Science in Marketing.

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156: Mindsets, Skills, and Behaviors for Being a Successful People-Centric Leader

November 18, 2022 Jonathan 00:32:01

This week Steven Howard joins me on the podcast show. Steven is an award-winning author of 22 leadership, business, and motivational books. We’ll be discussing a couple of his latest books. His most recent book is Humony Leadership: Mindsets, Skills, and Behaviors for Being a Successful People-Centric Leader. Humony is a created word comprising human, humanity, and harmony…

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154: Improving Quality Control Issues with Proper Measurement Tools, Techniques, and Planning – Interview Andrew Pokelwaldt

October 31, 2022 Jonathan 00:38:58

This week Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me on the podcast again this month to tackle some common problems in your manufacturing process that can lead to quality issues.

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Episode 149: Interview With Zach Sinz of Stoner Molding Solution @ POLYCON 2022 – Part 1

September 20, 2022 Jonathan 00:25:34

This episode features a couple of interviews from Day 1 at POLYCON 2022 hosted by Tower Industries. For the first interview, Zach Sinz of Stoner Molding Solutions joined me to talk about the benefits of water-based mold releases.

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Episode 144: Making the Best Decisions on Material Substitutions During Supply Shortages

August 8, 2022 Jonathan 00:33:06

This week, Andrew Pokelwaldt, the director of certifications & training with the ACMA joins me to discuss what buyers at every company need to know when making the best decisions on material substitutions – whether it be resins, initiators, or gelcoats. POLYCON 2022 is right around the corner. This 3-day convention will be PACKED FULL…

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Episode 143: Mobile Advertising Strategies for Small Businesses

July 25, 2022 Jonathan 00:41:03

On this episode, Amanda Read of Read Mobile Marketing joins me on the show to discuss mobile advertising strategies that small businesses can use to create better engagement and drive more sales.

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Episode 142: How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth – Interview with Stu Heinecke

July 18, 2022 Jonathan 00:46:48

This week on the podcast show I feature a recent interview with Stu Heineck, bestselling author of How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth. Stu is a Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist and has authored other bestselling books including one of my favorites How to Get a Meeting with Anyone. …

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Episode 141: Interview with Megan Multanen, Founder of Women in the Composites Industry

July 11, 2022 Jonathan 00:23:14

This week I welcome Megan Multanen, one of the founders of Women in the Composites Industry. Megan is the co-CEO at Bestbath based in Caldwell, Idaho. The rapid growth of composites holds great promise for many current and emerging market segments. Members of Women in the Composites Industry are an integral part of a fast-growing and committed network of women that…