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188: Interview with Kyle Jordan, the New Director of Certifications at the ACMA

August 7, 2023 Jonathan 0:21:33

On this episode, I welcome Kyle Jordan on the show. Kyle is the new director of certifications with the ACMA. Their CCT program supports professional development and facilitates uniform training and technical skills. It’s the only certification program of its kind in the industry. This program is completed online and provides enrollees with all the resources…

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186: Search Engine Marketing in the Age of A.I.

July 24, 2023 Jonathan 0:56:17

On this episode, we’ll be discussing search engine marketing and SEO in the age of A.I with guests Brittany Filori and Michael Borgelt of 51Blocks. 51Blocks started in 2009 as an SEO company serving small businesses. By 2015, 51Blocks had moved to a Denver-based office with a small team helping businesses all across the US and was…

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185: Helping to Revitalize American Manufacturing – Discussing Workforce Education with Joannie Harmon

July 17, 2023 Jonathan 0:21:40

On this episode, we feature an interview with Joannie Harmon at IACMI’s annual member meeting discussing workforce education. The U.S. is facing a crisis when it comes to the workforce. Per a recent Deloitte report, US manufacturing is expected to have 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030. The Composites Institute has made workforce education and development a pillar of…

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184: Improving Composite Materials With Graphene Additives – Interview with Haley Keith of MITO Material Solutions

July 8, 2023 Jonathan 0:20:39

On this episode, I feature an interview with Haley Marie Keith, the CEO of Mito Material Solutions. MITO’s technology is the “first and only” process to functionalize substances like graphene oxide and biomaterials—creating hybrid additives that give composites and thermoplastics lab-verified improvements in strength, durability, flexibility, and sustainability. You can learn more about their company by…

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182: Exploring the Effects of Industry Consolidation with Andrew Pokelwaldt

June 26, 2023 Jonathan 0:32:22

On this episode, Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss the topic of industry consolidation; we’ll explore the impact of some recent mergers & acquisitions. Like any sector in the global market, the composites & cast polymer industry isn’t immune to the forces of change. In an era defined by digital disruption, geopolitical tensions, and environmental challenges, businesses…

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180: Harnessing Additive Electronics Technology for a Variety of Applications

June 14, 2023 Jonathan 0:39:57

This week, Jesus Zozaya and James Pickard of Voltera join me on the show to discuss the future of additive electronics and how it is revolutionizing so many industries. Their company Votera, makes rapid prototyping platforms for printed electronics — from traditional circuit boards to the flexible, stretchable, conformable, and biocompatible electronics of tomorrow. The best and brightest…

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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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170: The 1200 Words & Phrases That Every Salesperson & Marketer Should Know and Use

March 13, 2023 Jonathan 00:46:56

On this episode, I share an interview with Robert Bly, author of the book The Big Book of Words That Sell: 1200 Words and Phrases That Every Salesperson and Marketer Should Know and Use. Bob is a professional writer, speaker, and marketing consultant with over 3 decades of experience in business-to-business, high-tech, and direct-response marketing. He…

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167: Discussing the Infrastructure & Sustainability Fly-In This Week with Dan Neumann of the ACMA

February 16, 2023 Jonathan 00:32:33

On this episode, Dan Neumann joins me to discuss the ACMA’s Infrastructure & Sustainability Fly-In that’s taking place in Washington DC this week(Feb 15-16). Dan is the Vice President of Government Relations with The ACMA, and he’ll be filling us in on some of the activities and meetings from day one. Several ICPA board members will be…

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166: Interview with Chris Bolte of Agean Bath and Spa

February 4, 2023 Jonathan 00:25:23

This week, Chris Bolte, president of Agean Bath and Spa joins me on the show to discuss their company- a family business that started back in 1946. Chris represents the third generation of his family to run the business.