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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

June 6, 2023 Jonathan 0:47:00

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

May 25, 2023 Jonathan 00:47:05

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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172: Discussing Design Trends and the Latest Issue of Cast Polymer Connection

March 28, 2023 Jonathan 00:22:04

On this episode, Genilee Parente, the executive editor of Cast Polymer Connection joins me again to discuss the upcoming spring issue. We’ll be discussing her profile story of Coni Marble as well as design trends from this year’s Kitchen and Bath Show.

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169: Discussing the ICPA’s Washington DC Fly-In with Derek Hill

February 28, 2023 Jonathan 00:20:54

On this episode, Derek Hill of Syn-Mar Products joins me to share his experience attending the ACMA’s Fly-In last week up in Washington DC. He and some other ICPA board members attended to make sure Washington knows what issues are important for our businesses and the cast polymer industry through engagement with members of Congress, and agency…

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165: How to Boost Your Business to the Top of the Google Rankings in 2023

January 31, 2023 Jonathan 00:37:10

This week Rick Steranko joins me on the podcast to discuss how to boost your web presence to the Top of the Google Rankings in 2023. Rick is the founder of Spredx, a digital marketing agency based out of Sarasota, Florida. You can learn more about their company by visiting https://spredx.com. Don’t forget to register for the Buzz…

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161: Discussing Cold Weather Curing Issues and Multi-Component Peroxides with Dennis Fink of AKPA

January 9, 2023 Jonathan 0:22:40

On this episode, Dennis Fink of AKPA Chemical joins me to share some tips on how to troubleshoot gelcoat & resin curing problems related to the below-freezing cold weather we’ve all experienced recently. His diverse experience runs the gamut – from production supervision and management, research and development, to field technical service in polyester resins…

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159: Interview with Tato Corcoran of Brandt Molded Marble

December 14, 2022 Jonathan 00:36:58

This week, Tato Corcoran joins me on the show. Tato is the proud owner of Brandt Molded Marble, a new ICPA member. Tato graduated from the University of California at Davis in 2014 and then started a career in the Silicon Valley tech industry serving as an Executive Assistant to a Fortune 200 executive. Several…

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158: How to Use Behavioral Science to Improve Your Sales and Marketing

December 5, 2022 Jonathan 01:02:20

On this week’s episode, we’ll be discussing how to increase engagement, response, and ROI by harnessinghardwired human behavior and instinctive responses. I share an interview with Nancy Harhut. She is the author of the new book Using Behavioral Science in Marketing.

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153: Live Interview at CAMX with Marcos Vidal of ACS Int & Dorfner

October 24, 2022 Jonathan 00:20:56

Last week, I attended CAMX 2022 in Anaheim, CA, and while there had the opportunity to interview a number of companies in the composites and advanced materials industry, including a few ICPA members who serve the cast marble industry. Marcos Vidal from ACS International & Dorfner stopped by my table for a quick interview and…

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151: 11 Simple Tools to Grow Your Business – Interview with Kevin Donlin

October 3, 2022 Jonathan 00:36:35

This week, I welcome Kevin Donlin to the podcast. Kevin is the author of Marketing Multipliers: 11 Simple Tools to Grow Your Business. Kevin has been in marketing since 1994, when he sold one of the first ebooks — on Usenet, for $10, payable by check. From 1995 to 1998, he was Webmaster for FedEx.com,…