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218: Discussing KBIS 2024 with Chris Hurdleston

On this episode, Chris Hurdleston of ACS International and Dorfner joins me to discuss his perspective from the KBIS 2024 show in Las Vegas last week. The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is North America’s largest trade show dedicated to all kitchen and bath design aspects.  This is one of the sparkly sink bowls from Maestro Bath that…

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217: Discussing Technology and Manufacturing Outlooks with Andrew Pokelwaldt

On this episode, Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss trends taking place in the manufacturing sectors and how technology is poised to play a significant role in handling challenges in 2024 and beyond. 

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212: Marketing Minute- Four Levels to Talking About Your Products

On this marketing minute episode, we’ll discuss be discussing features, advantages, benefits, and ultimate benefits. Understanding and using all four of these can amp up your marketing and advertising game.

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211: The 85 Percent Rule and How to Create Opportunities for Breakthrough Innovation

On this first episode of 2024, we’ll be discussing the topic of the 85 Percent Rule. If you’ve never heard of the 85% rule, it runs counterintuitive to what most of us have been taught – which is to give your maximum output. Operating at 100% all of the time is not sustainable, and eventually…

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207: Rules of Persuasion: How the Greatest Communicators Convince, Inspire, Lead, and Sometimes Deceive

On this episode, Carlos Alvarenga joins me for a discussion on how great communicators are so effective. He is the author of a brand new book called The Rules of Persuasion: How the World’s Greatest Communicators Convince, Inspire, Lead—and, Sometimes, Deceive.  His new book not only explains exactly how persuasion works in all forms of human…

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204: Discussing the Latest News From AKPA Chemicals with Ryan Oner

This week Ryan Oner of AKPA Chemicals joins me to share some of the latest news from their company. AKPA Chemicals specializes in the production of organic peroxides & initiators. They will be featuring at CAMX in Atlanta next week at booth T44.  You can visit their website at https://akpachemicalus.com. 

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202: Why Storytelling Wins In Marketing – A Lesson From Schlitz Beer

On this marketing minute episode, I share the story Schlitz Beer, and how the brand went from last in beer sales in the early 20th century to becoming the number one beer company in America. How did they do this? They hired advertising expert Claude Hopkins. After taking a tour of their facility, he suggested…

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200: Interview with Daniel Neumann – Discussing How a Government Shutdown Might Affect Our Industry

On this episode, Dan Neumann joins me to discuss how a government shutdown will affect our industry for the short term. Dan is the Vice President of Government Relations for the ACMA. He has twenty years of experience in policy work, government relations, media, and data analysis.  Also, don’t forget to put Feb 26-28 on your…

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199: How to Think Like a Mind Reader and Win More Business

This week, special guest Jonathan Pritchard joins us on the show. Jonathan is the founder of ZAVANT Enterprises and the author of multiple books focused on the power of applied psychology – including his most recent Think Like a Mind Reader.  He is the founder of several consulting companies, a multiple author, a world-traveling entertainer, and a public…

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198: Upcycling FRP Scrap into New Composite Materials – Interview with David Morgan of Carbon Rivers

This week David Morgan, the chief strategy officer at Carbon Rivers joins me to discuss their upcycle programs in the wind energy, automotive, marine, construction, and glass fiber markets. Carbon Rivers is a Certified Small Business founded by engineers and scientists, headquartered in Knoxville, TN.  Their process separates polymers and other organic materials from fiberglass reinforcement, allowing the…

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