This week, I welcome Darren Suggs, co-owner of Marble Masters on the show. He and his brother purchased their business during the summer of 1980 and have been at it ever since. They both grew up on a farm and his uncle owned a machine shop close to them so they were always tinkering and…
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On this week’s episode, we welcome Genilee Parente, the executive editor of Cast Polymer Connection. We’ll be discussing some of the biggest stories featured in the summer edition of CPS which include: How the Pandemic has affected ICPA member companies. Tyvarian: A company born from innovation. Safe Plant of the Year: IMI Genilee does such…
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This week, my friend Ben Blackmon of One Focus Marketing joins me on the show to discuss how to create effective Facebook advertising campaigns that drive customers to your business. Ben hosts his own weekly podcast show called Facebook Ads with a Twang. CCT Training for ICPA Members Just a reminder again, CCT Program Training Cast Polymer…
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This week, I welcome April Sauer on the podcast show to discuss marketing and advertising. April is a new board member of the ICPA and works as the Marketing and Sales Director for Manstone, Colorado’s leading producer of custom bath products for contractors and homeowners since 1972. On this episode, she’ll be sharing some great…
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This week Derek Hill of Syn-Mar Products joins me to discuss how their company has weathered the last few months, and also how they are using content marketing and social media to connect and engage with their customers and suppliers. Syn-Mar Products is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving the communities of New England…
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On this episode, Jeff Austad of Ventilation Solutions joins me on the show to discuss some of the custom engineering services they offer to the composites & cast polymer industry. Ventilation Solutions brings 30+ years of experience in providing engineered solutions for customers needing industrial air moving equipment, emission control, dust control, air handling, and…
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This week Hank and Sharyn Yuloff join me on the podcast to discuss the topic of small business marketing & sales. Sharyn and Hank have authored 6 best-selling business books on marketing, sales, and human resources. Their company, Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions, offers complete traditional and technological marketing plans for small companies who never thought they…
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This week, I welcome Dirk De Vuyst back on the show to discuss the topic of Leadership in times of crisis. Dirk is the president and CEO of International Marble Industries and also a graduate of the EntreLeadership Master Series from Dave Ramsey. If you’ve never read the book EntreLeadership, I recommend it. It’s a…
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This week, Rebecca Erdmann of Sand and Swirl joins me on the show to talk about “showroom selling”. She and her husband Corey have owned their business since 2005, and like all entrepreneurs, they’ve learned some valuable lessons along the way of what works, and what needs improving in their business. Rebecca realized that selling on the…
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On this episode, I welcome Marlo Stradley of Powerblanket on the show to discuss how they are helping composite/ cast polymer manufacturers prevent material waste and labor costs through controlled temperature solutions. Powerblanket in located in Salt Lake City, Utah and back in 2005 they started with one problem, “How do you cure concrete quickly with maximum…
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