Cultured Granite

Episode 25: Providing Custom Ventilation Systems to the Cast Polymer Industry – Interview with Jeff Austad of VS

May 30, 2020 Jonathan 00:33:29

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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Episode 24: How to Develop a Sales and Marketing Plan that Gives Your Business Direction

May 27, 2020 Jonathan 00:57:00

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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Episode 20: Leading In Times of Crisis – Interview with Dirk De Vuyst

May 8, 2020 Jonathan 00:34:42

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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Episode 18: How To Increase Your Company’s Sales in the Showroom

May 1, 2020 Jonathan 00:27:16

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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Episode 14: Helping Cast Polymer Manufacturers Prevent Material Waste, Lost Time and Unnecessary Labor Costs

April 16, 2020 Jonathan 00:23:12

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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Episode 8: Quality and Craftsmanship Since 1977 – Interview with Colin Stoesz of Award Marble

March 18, 2020 Jonathan 00:29:33

This week, I welcome Colin Stoesz of Award Marble on the show to talk about their company. His marble business is a family company established back in 1977 by his father Harold Stoesz. His family has nearly 100 collective years of experience crafting durable, long-lasting cultured marble and granite surfaces. On this episode, Colin shares some great…