POLYCON

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,…

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150: Interview with Todd Werstler at POLYCON 22 – Part 2

On this episode, Todd Werstler joins me at Polycon to discuss his presentation on day one of “Selling Labor and Product Diversification”.

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Episode 148: Discussing the PolyTech Training Schedule for POLYCON22 with Larry Branan

This week, Larry Branan of The R.J. Marshall Company joins me on the show to discuss the Polytech training schedule for POLYCON22. This 3-day event will be packed with some great training at Tower Industries and American Marble Industries. 

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Episode 141: Interview with Megan Multanen, Founder of Women in the Composites Industry

This week I welcome Megan Multanen, one of the founders of Women in the Composites Industry. Megan is the co-CEO at Bestbath based in Caldwell, Idaho. The rapid growth of composites holds great promise for many current and emerging market segments.  Members of Women in the Composites Industry are an integral part of a fast-growing and committed network of women that…

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