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Episode 56: Interview with Julie Baginski of SFI, Inc.

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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Episode 55: How High-Growth Companies Attract & Retain Top Talent

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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Episode 53: The Easiest Way to Create Powerful Story Branding Videos for Your Business

This week Kyle Shannon joins me to discuss how to use video to video to tell your brand story. Kyle is the founder of Storyvine, a platform that allows you to create polished marketing videos at scale. No matter where your people are, they can share the stories that make stronger personal connections – and…

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Episode 52: Pending Updates on Styrene Exposure Limits

On this episode, John Schweitzer joins me to discuss the latest news on pending updates from OSHA on workplace exposure to styrene. John is the senior adviser to the president of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. For questions, he can be reached at jschweitzer@acmanet.org. 

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Episode 49: Interview with Mike Grogan of Source 1

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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Episode 48: How to Avoid Damaging Business Practices: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

This week, I welcome Peter Christian, author of the best selling book, What About the Vermin Problem: A Guide to Avoiding Damaging Business Practices.  Peter has worked for and with over 300 companies throughout his 40-year career. Those that were good, were extremely successful.  In the end, it all came down to choices, attitudes, and follow-through. In…

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Episode 45: The Secret to Writing Powerful Emails That Create More Customers & More Sales

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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Episode 44: Interview with Bradley Corporation – A Leader in Innovative Bath Products for 100 Years

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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Episode 43: Interview with Todd Werstler of Tower Industries

This week, Todd Werstler joins me on the show to share the story of Tower Industries. This company was started by Todd and his father, Bob back in 1995. Tower is the premier provider of creative surfacing solutions for a wide variety of commercial and institutional applications. As a company, they’ve worked tirelessly to build…

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Episode 26: Details on Online CCT Training for ICPA Members

This week Andrew Pokelwaldt, Director Certifications of ACMA joins me to discuss the upcoming CCT training coming up at the end of June. Andrew will be the facilitator and the training will take place over three, one and a half hour sessions.  On this episode, we’ll be discussing some of the details of this upcoming…

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