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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 23: How to Create Places Where People Love to Work (In Good Times or Bad)

May 22, 2020 Jonathan 00:41:00

This week, Leslie Yerkes joins me on the podcast show to discuss the topic of creating company environments where people love to work. Leslie is a best-selling author with six books translated into dozens of languages and worldwide sales. She is co-author of the best-selling 301 Ways to Have Fun at Work and Beans: Four Principles for Running…

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Episode 22: POLYCON 2020 Officially Cancelled

May 15, 2020 Jonathan 00:20:52

On this episode, Jennifer Towner joins me to give an update on the cancellation of POLYCON 2020. With the continuing unknown health risks and economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ICPA board determined that it would not be a viable option to reschedule POLYCON to the Fall of this year. The ICPA is now moving…

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Episode 21: Discussing Multicolor Gelcoat Spray Technology with Bill Rice of MVP

May 14, 2020 Jonathan 00:31:28

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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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 19: Providing The Highest Standard of Custom Molds to The Cast Polymer Industry – Interview with JB Currell

May 5, 2020 Jonathan 00:30:11

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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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 11: How The CARES Act Can Help Your Manufacturing Business

April 1, 2020 Jonathan 0:23:14

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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Episode 10: Safety Practices to Improve Your Bottom Line and Reduce Waste – Interview with Andrew Pokelwaldt

March 25, 2020 Jonathan 0:47:33

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…