This week Julie Baginski, co-owner of SFI, Inc. joins me on the show to talk about their company’s background. SFI, Inc. started as The Sink Factory in the fall of 1999 with approximately 12 employees. Today they have 26 employees who do everything from processing orders, to pouring, finishing, and shipping vanity tops. SFI went…
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This week I welcome Kathleen Quinn Votaw on the show to discuss how companies in our industry attract and retain the top talent. Kathleen is the Founder and CEO of TalenTrust and author of the book Solve the People Puzzle: How High-Growth Companies Attract and Retain Top Talent. Kathleen has years of experience working with CEOs who understand…
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This week I welcome Brannon Pittman on the show to discuss some of the contributing factors of gel coat prerelease and how to overcome them. Brannon had a great article in the most recent issue of Cast Polymer Connection entitled “The Challenges of Gelcoat Prerelease”. On this episode, we’ll be discussing some simple steps to…
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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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This week I welcome Bryan Mattimore on the show to discuss “How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs Within Your Company”. Bryan is the author of two important books, Idea Stormers, How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs, and 21 Days to a Big Idea, Creating Breakthrough Business Concepts. Bryan is the Cofounder and “Chief Idea Guy” of the Growth…
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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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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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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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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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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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