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186: Search Engine Marketing in the Age of A.I.

On this episode, we’ll be discussing search engine marketing and SEO in the age of A.I with guests Brittany Filori and Michael Borgelt of 51Blocks.  51Blocks started in 2009 as an SEO company serving small businesses. By 2015, 51Blocks had moved to a Denver-based office with a small team helping businesses all across the US and was…

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185: Helping to Revitalize American Manufacturing – Discussing Workforce Education with Joannie Harmon

On this episode, we feature an interview with Joannie Harmon at IACMI’s annual member meeting discussing workforce education. The U.S. is facing a crisis when it comes to the workforce. Per a recent Deloitte report, US manufacturing is expected to have 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030. The Composites Institute has made workforce education and development a pillar of…

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184: Improving Composite Materials With Graphene Additives – Interview with Haley Keith of MITO Material Solutions

On this episode, I feature an interview with Haley Marie Keith, the CEO of Mito Material Solutions. MITO’s technology is the “first and only” process to functionalize substances like graphene oxide and biomaterials—creating hybrid additives that give composites and thermoplastics lab-verified improvements in strength, durability, flexibility, and sustainability. You can learn more about their company by…

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183: Interview with Tobi Ferguson, CEO of Magnum Venus Products – Discussing Their New $20 Million Expansion

On this episode, Tobi Ferguson, CEO of Magnum Venus Products, joins me to discuss their new $20 million expansion in Knoxville, TN.  Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications, is expanding its footprint and capabilities with the purchase of this new facility and land in East…

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182: Exploring the Effects of Industry Consolidation with Andrew Pokelwaldt

On this episode, Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss the topic of industry consolidation; we’ll explore the impact of some recent mergers & acquisitions.  Like any sector in the global market, the composites & cast polymer industry isn’t immune to the forces of change. In an era defined by digital disruption, geopolitical tensions, and environmental challenges, businesses…

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181: A.I.’s Hidden Superpower in Revolutionizing Manufacturing Efficiency

On this episode, Brian Fitzgerald, the CRO at Augury joins me to discuss how A.I. is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry by using their software to predict & prevent industrial machine failure. Augury is a billion-dollar tech company that is unlocking production capacity, predictability, and sustainability while transforming how manufacturing teams work.  You can learn more about Augury…

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180: Harnessing Additive Electronics Technology for a Variety of Applications

This week, Jesus Zozaya and James Pickard of Voltera join me on the show to discuss the future of additive electronics and how it is revolutionizing so many industries.  Their company Votera, makes rapid prototyping platforms for printed electronics — from traditional circuit boards to the flexible, stretchable, conformable, and biocompatible electronics of tomorrow. The best and brightest…

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179: How to Deal with Toxic Workplaces (and Toxic People) – Interview with Pete Havel Author of The Arsonist in the Office

This week I welcome Pete Havel to the show. Pete is the bestselling author of the book The Arsonist in the Office: Fireproofing Your Life Against Toxic Coworkers, Bosses, Employees, and Cultures. His book is a survival guide for enduring the toxic workplace (and toxic people) and a call to action for a bold new approach to addressing…

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178: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder

On this episode, I welcome best-selling author Mark Mears to the show. He is the author of the new book The Purposeful Growth Revolution.  In this book, Mark brings together 30 years of experience with Fortune 500 companies using scientific studies to create practical strategies for how leadership needs to evolve to help employees and businesses thrive in…

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177: Old School Work Ethic, Modern Technology- Interview with Nick Castelucci of Prestige Tooling

This week I welcome Nick Castelucci to the show. He is the managing partner at Prestige Tooling, one of the newest members of the ICPA based out of Elkhart, IN.  Nick and his team have over 25 years of experience in mold making with over 6,000 completed molds.  Ont this episode, he will share some…

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