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

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

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

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

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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168: Discussing the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2023

On this episode, I welcome two guests to discuss this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas.  My first interview is with our own Marc Vidal of ACS International. He attended the big show last month and he’ll be sharing what stood out to him. 

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

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

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.

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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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164: How to Create “Mafia Offers”: Interview with Dr. Lisa Lang – Part 2

This is part 2 of my interview with Dr. Lisa Lang. She is one of the foremost Theory of Constraints experts in the world and has been named the “Manufacturing Trendsetter” by USA Today and “Manufacturing Champion” by Newsweek.  On this follow-up interview, we’ll be discussing the psychology behind the Mafia Offer. 

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163: How to Create “Mafia Offers” Your Prospects and Customers Can’t Refuse – Part 1

On this episode, I welcome Dr. Lisa Lang to the show. She is one of the foremost Theory of Constraints experts in the world. She’s been named the “Manufacturing Trendsetter” by USA Today and “Manufacturing Champion” by Newsweek.  She is the president of The Science of Business, specializing in increasing profits for manufacturers by applying the…

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