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181: A.I.’s Hidden Superpower in Revolutionizing Manufacturing Efficiency
June 19, 2023 19:49 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBOn 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... The post 181: A.I.’s Hidden Superpower in Revolutionizing Manufacturing Efficiency first appear...
180: Harnessing Additive Electronics Technology for a Variety of Applications
June 14, 2023 14:53 - 39 minutes - 55.1 MBThis 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... The post 180: Harnessing Additive Electronics Technology for a Variety of Applications first appear...
179: How to Deal with Toxic Workplaces (and Toxic People) – Interview with Pete Havel Author of The Arsonist in the Office
June 06, 2023 13:47 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBThis 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... The post 179: How to Deal with Toxic Workplaces (and Toxic People) – Interview with Pete Havel Author of The Arsonist in the Office first appeared on Cast P...
178: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder
May 25, 2023 15:03 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBOn 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... The post 178: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
177: Old School Work Ethic, Modern Technology- Interview with Nick Castelucci of Prestige Tooling
May 09, 2023 13:55 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBThis 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... The post 177: Old School Work Ethic, Modern Technology- Interview with Nick Castelucci of Prestige Tooling first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
176: How to Use A.I. to Craft Compelling Product Stories that Resonate with Consumers
April 24, 2023 21:53 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBOn this episode, we’ll be discussing how to use ai platforms like ChatGPT to create better story brands. The interview is with Brian Hennessy, CEO and Co-founder of Talkoot, a company that helps brands create deeper connections with customers on every product page through deeper product storytelling. You can learn more by visiting https://talkoot.com. The post 176: How to Use A.I. to Craft Compelling Product Stories that Resonate with Consumers first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
175: Hexcel Opens a Brand New Center of Research & Technology Excellence in Utah
April 18, 2023 20:47 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBThis 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... The post 175: Hexcel Opens a Brand New Center of Research & Technology Excellence in Utah first appeared on Cast Po...
174: Discussing SAMPE 2023 – North America’s Premier Advanced Materials & Process Engineering Conference
April 12, 2023 17:51 - 15 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week, Scott Stephenson joins me to discuss SAMPE 2023 taking place next week (April 17-20) in Seattle, WA. Scott is the director of strategic initiatives and events at CompositesWorld, and also president & acting CEO of SAMPE North America. This conference is where the advanced materials community comes together for face-to-face meetings, top-level education sessions, and panels led by... The post 174: Discussing SAMPE 2023 – North America’s Premier Advanced Materials & Process Engine...
173: From Imagination to Fabrication: The Power of 3D Printing in Streamlining Prototyping, Tooling and Mold-Making – Interview with Fadi Abro of Stratasys
April 04, 2023 17:47 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBIn the world of cast polymer and composites manufacturing, the ability to swiftly and accurately transform innovative ideas into products is crucial. 3D printing technology has unlocked some incredible possibilities in tooling and mold-making, that can revolutionize the way we approach the fabrication process. This week I feature an interview with Fadi Abro, the Global... The post 173: From Imagination to Fabrication: The Power of 3D Printing in Streamlining Prototyping, Tooling and Mold-M...
172: Discussing Design Trends and the Latest Issue of Cast Polymer Connection
March 28, 2023 17:50 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBOn 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. The post 172: Discussing Design Trends and the Latest Issue of Cast Polymer Connection first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
171: The Four Questions That Drive Innovation Success
March 22, 2023 02:48 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBOn this episode, I welcome Brandon Cornuke author of the new book The Value Proposition Matrix: An Innovator’s Guide to Four Questions That Separate Success from Failure. In it, Brandon proposes a simple framework for founders to honestly assess the viability of their ideas. It is full of real-life stories that illustrate the Matrix and make it... The post 171: The Four Questions That Drive Innovation Success first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
170: The 1200 Words & Phrases That Every Salesperson & Marketer Should Know and Use
March 13, 2023 21:57 - 46 minutes - 64.7 MBOn 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... The post 170: The 1200 Words & Phrases That Every Salesperson & Marketer Should Know and Use first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
169: Discussing the ICPA’s Washington DC Fly-In with Derek Hill
February 28, 2023 14:49 - 20 minutes - 29 MBOn 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... The post 169: Discussing the ICPA’s Washington DC Fly-In with Derek Hill first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
168: Discussing the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2023
February 20, 2023 17:26 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MBOn 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. And for the 2nd interview, I welcome Kendal Cavalieri, who owns... The post 168: Discussing the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2023 first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
167: Discussing the Infrastructure & Sustainability Fly-In This Week with Dan Neumann of the ACMA
February 16, 2023 12:26 - 32 minutes - 45 MBOn 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... The post 167: Discussing the Infrastructure & Sustainability Fly-In This Week with Dan Neumann of the ACMA first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
166: Interview with Chris Bolte of Agean Bath and Spa
February 04, 2023 17:21 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBThis 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. Don’t forget to register for the Buzz – the annual networking event held in late April... The post 166: Interview with Chris Bolte of Agean Bath and Spa first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
165: How to Boost Your Business to the Top of the Google Rankings in 2023
January 31, 2023 23:05 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBThis 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... The post 165: How to Boost Your Business to the Top of the Google Rankings in 2023 first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
164: How to Create “Mafia Offers”: Interview with Dr. Lisa Lang – Part 2
January 24, 2023 14:30 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBThis 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. The post 164: How to Create “Mafia Offers”: Interview with Dr. Lisa Lang – Part 2 first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
163: How to Create “Mafia Offers” Your Prospects and Customers Can’t Refuse – Part 1
January 24, 2023 14:20 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBOn 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... The post 163: How to Create “Mafia Offers” Your Prospects and Customers Can’t Refuse – Part 1 first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
162: How to Use AI in Your Email Marketing Campaigns
January 16, 2023 20:04 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBOn this episode, Ajay Goel joins me to discuss how AI can be used to help create email marketing campaigns. Ajay is the founder of GMass, an established and innovative solution that seamlessly integrates into GMail, creating mass email, mail merge, and follow-up email services possible within the world’s most popular email service. Ajay has been... The post 162: How to Use AI in Your Email Marketing Campaigns first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
161: Discussing Cold Weather Curing Issues and Multi-Component Peroxides with Dennis Fink of AKPA
January 09, 2023 13:26 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBOn 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... The post 161: Discussing Cold Weather Curing Issues and Multi-Component Peroxides with Dennis Fink of AKPA first appeared on Cast ...
160: How ChatGPT Can Skyrocket Your Company’s Digital Marketing Success
December 23, 2022 14:53 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBOn this episode, Sean McCool joins me to show how to use ChatGPT, a new AI platform to improve your content marketing, email marketing campaigns, and advertising. This new AI software is really amazing and we’ll be walking through some examples of how to use it in your own business. To sign up for a... The post 160: How ChatGPT Can Skyrocket Your Company’s Digital Marketing Success first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.
159: Interview with Tato Corcoran of Brandt Molded Marble
December 14, 2022 17:58 - 36 minutes - 51 MBThis 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...
158: How to Use Behavioral Science to Improve Your Sales and Marketing
December 05, 2022 13:49 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBOn 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.
157: How This Entrepreneur Couple Built America’s 9th Fastest Growing Manufacturing Company
November 23, 2022 20:08 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week I welcome Jen and Chris Hudak founders of Escapod on the podcast. This couple started a business out of a garage back in 2016 and now have over 70 employees on staff. Their company was just listed as America’s 9th fastest growing manufacturing company in the recent Inc. 5000 list. On this episode, you’ll...
156: Mindsets, Skills, and Behaviors for Being a Successful People-Centric Leader
November 18, 2022 16:56 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBThis week Steven Howard joins me on the podcast show. Steven is an award-winning author of 22 leadership, business, and motivational books. We’ll be discussing a couple of his latest books. His most recent book is Humony Leadership: Mindsets, Skills, and Behaviors for Being a Successful People-Centric Leader. Humony is a created word comprising human, humanity, and harmony...
155: A New Technological Innovation for Composite Lighting and other Interviews from CAMX 22
November 07, 2022 21:31 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBOn this episode, I feature an interview I did at CAMX that highlights an innovative approach that allies composites, fiber optics, and electricity safely. With the marriage of Guardtex’s high-tech textile lighting solution Kanvaslight and Structural Composites‘ groundbreaking resin CoCure, LamLight was born. With LamLight, lighting can be integrated into any composite structure, bringing the...
154: Improving Quality Control Issues with Proper Measurement Tools, Techniques, and Planning – Interview Andrew Pokelwaldt
October 31, 2022 19:16 - 38 minutes - 53.8 MBThis week Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me on the podcast again this month to tackle some common problems in your manufacturing process that can lead to quality issues.
153: Live Interview at CAMX with Marcos Vidal of ACS Int & Dorfner
October 24, 2022 17:20 - 20 minutes - 29 MBLast 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...
152: How Industrial Technology Is Creating a Better, Faster, Stronger America – Interview with Author Nick Santhanam
October 08, 2022 15:18 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week I welcome Nick Santhanam to the show. Nick is the CEO of Fernweh Group, and the co-author of a brand new book The Titanium Economy coming out October 25th in bookstores and available for pre-order on Amazon. While Silicon Valley titans dominate the headlines nowadays, many of the fastest-growing, most profitable companies in the US are firms...
151: 11 Simple Tools to Grow Your Business – Interview with Kevin Donlin
October 03, 2022 17:23 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBThis 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,...
150: Interview with Todd Werstler at POLYCON 22 – Part 2
September 21, 2022 12:35 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBOn this episode, Todd Werstler joins me at Polycon to discuss his presentation on day one of “Selling Labor and Product Diversification”.
Episode 149: Interview With Zach Sinz of Stoner Molding Solution @ POLYCON 2022 – Part 1
September 20, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBThis episode features a couple of interviews from Day 1 at POLYCON 2022 hosted by Tower Industries. For the first interview, Zach Sinz of Stoner Molding Solutions joined me to talk about the benefits of water-based mold releases.
Episode 148: Discussing the PolyTech Training Schedule for POLYCON22 with Larry Branan
September 12, 2022 18:22 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBThis 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.
Episode 147: How This Former NFL Player Transformed A Business By Being Remarkable
August 31, 2022 15:23 - 36 minutes - 51.1 MBOn this episode, I share an inspirational entrepreneur story from an interview I did a few years ago. At the time, this interview was geared toward my Composites Weekly podcast audience highlighting a startup company that had designed some new carbon fiber framed backpacks. The company is KUIU, an outdoor performance hunting gear manufacturer started...
Episode 146: Gratitude Strategies to Create a Workplace Culture That ROCKS! – Interview with Lisa Ryan
August 22, 2022 18:37 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBThis week, I welcome Lisa Ryan back to the show to share some takeaways from her brand new book Thank You Very Much. Lisa will be the keynote speaker at POLYCON22 and attendees will receive a free signed copy. Because of Lisa’s experience in a variety of industries including executive recruiting, healthcare, industrial sales, and welding, she relates easily to attendees at...
Episode 145: How to Build an Award Winning Company that Runs Without You
August 16, 2022 15:45 - 44 minutes - 61 MBMany entrepreneurs hope to grow a business that will one day run without them. This was the theme of Michael Gerber’s classic book the E-Myth. Too often, business owners get trapped working inside the business on all of the technical details rather than working on the outside of the business. As Gerber famously said, “Technicians suffering...
Episode 144: Making the Best Decisions on Material Substitutions During Supply Shortages
August 08, 2022 20:36 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBThis week, Andrew Pokelwaldt, the director of certifications & training with the ACMA joins me to discuss what buyers at every company need to know when making the best decisions on material substitutions – whether it be resins, initiators, or gelcoats. POLYCON 2022 is right around the corner. This 3-day convention will be PACKED FULL...
Episode 143: Mobile Advertising Strategies for Small Businesses
July 25, 2022 17:18 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBOn this episode, Amanda Read of Read Mobile Marketing joins me on the show to discuss mobile advertising strategies that small businesses can use to create better engagement and drive more sales.
Episode 142: How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth – Interview with Stu Heinecke
July 18, 2022 21:29 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBThis week on the podcast show I feature a recent interview with Stu Heineck, bestselling author of How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth. Stu is a Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist and has authored other bestselling books including one of my favorites How to Get a Meeting with Anyone. ...
Episode 141: Interview with Megan Multanen, Founder of Women in the Composites Industry
July 11, 2022 19:04 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBThis 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...
Episode 141: Interview with Megan Multanen, Founder Women in the Composites Industry
July 11, 2022 19:04 - 32.2 MBThis 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...
Episode 140: Discussing the Latest Innovative Product Design from Brooks Molds
June 28, 2022 03:36 - 32 minutes - 45.5 MBThis week Bobby and Tim Brooks join me on the podcast to discuss one of their newest product designs. This product is a new tile mold that they have been working on developing for months. You can see a video of it below. Brooks Molds has been a family-owned and operated business since 1999. From...
Episode 139: Improving Quality Production & Employee Development – Discussing the Benefits of CCT Training Programs with Andrew Pokelwaldt
June 20, 2022 10:56 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me on the show to discuss the Composites Certification Training programs that are offered to help improve quality production and boost employee development at every level of an organization. The ACMA’s standardized composite process training with CCT Certifications are designed for technicians, engineers, quality, safety, and technical sales personnel. Nine certification specialties...
Episode 138: Interview with Dennis Fink with Akpa Chemical
June 14, 2022 12:46 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBThis week I welcome Dennis Fink of Akpa Chemical to the show. Dennis is a veteran with over 40 years in the polymer industry. He is the president of Resin Research & Recovery and a consultant for Akpa Chemical. AKPA Chemical was established in 1997 and specializes in the production of Organic Peroxides, Initiators, Accelerators,...
Episode 137: How Harley-Davidson Transformed a Tarnished Image Into An Iconic Brand
June 06, 2022 17:32 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBThis week I welcome Robert Grede on the podcast. Robert is the author of the book Rebuilding the Brand: How Harley-Davidson Became King of the Road. In the early 1980s, Harley-Davidson was on the verge of bankruptcy. In the public’s opinion, the quality was substandard. Harleys leaked oil and were often broken down. Today, Harley-Davidson is...
Episode 136: From Police Officers to Business Owners – Interview with Daniel Claxton and Pete Pete Ritchie of Blue Ridge Marble
June 01, 2022 15:55 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBThis week I welcome Daniel Claxton and Pete Ritchie of Blue Ridge Marble on the show to share their story as a recent business startup, and new ICPA member. We’re super excited to have them as a part of our association.
Episode 135: Discussing The Buzz & Polycon with Chris Hurdleston and A Great Story on the Rebuilding of Harley Davidson
May 23, 2022 20:03 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBThis week Chris Hurdleston of ACS joins me on the show to discuss some takeaways from last month’s networking event for ICPA members in Atlanta and some of the feedback he received. We’ll also discuss Polycon which is coming up right around the corner. You can get registered at https://polyconevent.com/polycon-2021-registration. Plus, I reference a great book...
Episode 134: Discussing ACMA CCT Certification & Training Content for Cast Polymer/ Composites Manufactures
May 12, 2022 16:01 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me again on the show to discuss the ACMA’s CCT Certification and Training Content resource center that is available to members and non-members. This Education Hub is a great destination for composites resources for CCT training & testing, recorded webinars, conference proceedings, ANSI standards, regulatory information, customized manufacturing training, and...
Episode 133: Discussing “The Buzz” Plus Selling With Stories
May 03, 2022 21:11 - 12 minutes - 17 MBOn this short episode, I spend a few minutes sharing my thoughts on “the Buzz” in Atlanta this past weekend. We had a great turnout and the breakout roundtable discussions were well done. Thanks to all who participated and made this weekend event possible. I’ll also share some thoughts on a great new book I’ve...