This week, I welcome Bill Rice of Magnum Venus Products on the show to discuss the latest in gelcoat spray technology and also maintenance best practices for spray gun operators to help plants save money on equipment parts, seals, and gaskets. Bill has been in the FRP industry almost his whole life. His father owned a commercial…
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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, I welcome JB Currell of Mercury Molds on the show to discuss his background and how his company is serving the cast polymer industry. JB has been in the composites industry for over 30 years. He is presently Managing Director of JNJ Composites & Coatings LLC, a holding company with a focus on…
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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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Today Dirk De Vuyst joins me on the show to give a breakdown of how the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) can help your business during these uncertain times. Dirk is the president and CEO of International Marble Industries and former president of the ICPA. On this episode, we’ll be navigating…
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On this episode, I am pleased to talk with Andrew Pokelwaldt. Andrew is the Director of Certification for the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Andrew has 28 years of experience in leadership, training, and operations. In his current role at ACMA he develops, delivers and directs the composites technical fabrication training and certifications industry-wide. His composites…
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On this episode, I’m pleased to welcome Lisa Ryan on the show to discuss the topic of employee engagement especially in times like this. Many of you know Lisa from her keynote presentation at POLYCON last year. She is energetic and dynamic, and her presentations are anything but standard. Lisa engages her audience with entertaining…
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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…
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On this special podcast episode, Luke Haas of Elite Marble joins me to share some details of POLYCON. As many of you know, this event has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As of right now, the ICPA leadership is targeting October of 2020 for POLYCON, and Luke will provide some details on this…
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