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Episode 104: TikTok Marketing for Business Owners – How to Grow Customer Sales From One of the World’s Leading Platforms

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TikTok has become the fastest growing social media app in the world and one of the fastest apps to reach a billion subscribers in history. What many business owners may not realize is it offers an unprecedented opportunity for businesses to promote their products to a younger audience of prospects & customers. On this episode,…

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Episode 103: Interviews From POLYCON 2021

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On this episode, we’ll be featuring guest interviews at POLYCON 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. These include an interview with Andrew Pokelwaldt, of the ACMA, and Brannon Pittman of HK Research discussing Gelcoat issues. You can reach out to either of them with questions by emailing Andrew at APokelwaldt@acmanet.org or Brannon at bpittman@hkresearch.com. I’ll…

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Episode 101: A Commitment to Craftsmanship – Interview with Bobby Brooks

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This week Bobby Brooks joins me again to share some of the latest updates with Brooks Molds. As many know, Bobby Brooks began working in the composites industry in 1984, when he was hired by the mold and prototype department at Mortar Creek Plastics in Elmore, Alabama. He was quickly promoted to Shop Supervisor and…

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Episode 96: How to Crush Your Fears, Develop Your Negotiation Muscle, and Gain Power in the Workplace

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This week I welcome Lynn Price on the show. Lynn is a former attorney and author of the book Negotiate It! How to Crush Your Fears, Develop Your Negotiation Muscle, and Gain Power in the Workplace. In addition to being an author, she’s also a speaker & consultant with over twenty years of experience providing creative…

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Episode 76: Discussing Resin Supply Chain Issues and How Manufacturers Can Prepare – Interview with Steve Wetzel & Dirk De Vuyst

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On this episode, we’ll be discussing the ongoing resin supply issues with Steve Wetzel of Interplastic, and Dirk De Vuyst of International Marble LLC. Steve will be discussing the cause of resin supply shortages. As many know, the February freeze in Texas triggered mass blackouts and led to chemical plant shutdowns that are disrupting supply chains, causing a…

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Episode 71: Interview with Tim Ross and David Dytman of RimCraft/ROI Equipment

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This week Tim Ross and David Dytman of RimCraft join me on this episode to discuss their custom equipment solutions for our industry. RimCraft of ROI Equipment is one of the newest members of the ICPA, and a company well known in the industries they service. They provide a wide array of standardized machines used universally throughout…

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Episode 66: How to Become a Leader Who Matters Within Your Company and Community

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This week, Dan Pontefract joins me on the show to discuss his most recent book, Lead. Care. Win., and how to become a more caring and engaging leader within your company. Every human interaction is crucial. Every exchange can be mutually beneficial. On this episode, Dan shares 9 leadership lessons on becoming a more engaging…

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Episode 65: Providing Lightweight Solutions for Cast Polymer Applications – Interview with Jessica Warner of Omya

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This week, Jessica Warner of Omya joins me on the show to discuss their company and some of the products & solutions they offer to the Cast Polymer industry. One of those is a new lightweight filler called the Omyasphere 300. It combines very low apparent density with high brightness, meaning less weight for the…

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Episode 62: How to Maximize the Value of Your Company – Interview with Joel Strom

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This week Joel Strom joins me on the show to discuss maximizing the value of your company through four pillars – financial, strategic, operational, and industry. As a business owner and CEO, your most important role is to serve as the Chief Value Officer (CVO) and maximize the value of the company. Your goal should…

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Episode 61: Creating Molds for 20 Years That Exceed Customer Expectations – Interview with Bobby & Tim Brooks

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Happy New Year to all of our listeners! This week, we start out season 2 of the Cast Polymer Radio show by interviewing Bobby and Tim Brooks of Brooks Molds. Brooks Molds has been a family-owned business since 1999. From starting out with bowl molds, they have expanded their inventory with various designs including wall…