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183: Interview with Tobi Ferguson, CEO of Magnum Venus Products – Discussing Their New $20 Million Expansion

July 1, 2023 Jonathan 0:30:04

On this episode, Tobi Ferguson, CEO of Magnum Venus Products, joins me to discuss their new $20 million expansion in Knoxville, TN. Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications, is expanding its footprint and capabilities with the purchase of this new facility and land in East…

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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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181: A.I.’s Hidden Superpower in Revolutionizing Manufacturing Efficiency

June 19, 2023 Jonathan 0:22:31

On this episode, Brian Fitzgerald, the CRO at Augury joins me to discuss how A.I. is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry by using their software to predict & prevent industrial machine failure. Augury is a billion-dollar tech company that is unlocking production capacity, predictability, and sustainability while transforming how manufacturing teams work. You can learn more about Augury…

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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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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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177: Old School Work Ethic, Modern Technology- Interview with Nick Castelucci of Prestige Tooling

May 9, 2023 Jonathan 00:28:45

This week I welcome Nick Castelucci to the show. He is the managing partner at Prestige Tooling, one of the newest members of the ICPA based out of Elkhart, IN. Nick and his team have over 25 years of experience in mold making with over 6,000 completed molds. Ont this episode, he will share some…

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175: Hexcel Opens a Brand New Center of Research & Technology Excellence in Utah

April 18, 2023 Jonathan 00:15:38

This week I welcome Cary Martin, VP of research & technology with Hexcel to the podcast. Cary will be sharing some of the latest news on Hexcel’s new Center of Research & Technology Excellence in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 100,000-square-foot building is home to a state-of-the-art laboratory where company scientists and researchers collaborate with customers on the latest…

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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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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…