On this episode, Kyle Jordan joins the show to share some updates on the ACMA’s Certified Composites Technician programs. Kyle is Director of Certifications with the ACMA. He’ll be discussing some of the new digital training options launched over the last couple of months, including those for CCT recertification. 

You can learn more about these CCT training programs by visiting https://acmanet.org/education/certified-composites-technician-program. 

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through global supply chains—particularly across petrochemicals, resins, and other composite manufacturing materials.

Joining the podcast this week is Dawn Hersey, Ph.D., a combat veteran and subject matter expert in resilience, stability, and conflict. She owns Ferndon Consulting, an Intelligence firm. Her expertise is in international conflict, geopolitical dynamics, and predictive analytics. She works with manufacturers regarding supply chain considerations. 

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On this episode, Marty Johnson, VP of Product and Technical Fellow at 3D Systems, joins the show to take a clear-eyed look at additive manufacturing materials—what they can do, what they can’t, and what engineers should realistically expect when composites and filled materials enter the 3D-printing conversation.

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On this episode, we feature a previous interview with Derek Hill, VP of Syn-Mar Products, Inc. In this interview, Derek shares how he’s built a meaningful social media presence for their family-owned business using a smartphone, a $6-per-month editing app, and about an hour a day.

This is a simple, consistent strategy that any of our cast polymer manufacturing members can implement to gain more visibility on social media platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Snapchat Spotlight.

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On this episode, we’ll play an interview with Jerry Pilman and Louis Gibson, the owners of Artistic Marble in Huntsville, Alabama. These two, along with their partner BJ purchased the company over a year ago, and with it inherited more than just manufacturing equipment and a customer list. They gained a team with decades of combined experience and a legacy dating back to 1992, when founder Kenneth Lane first established the company.

Their story was featured in the latest issue of Cast Polymer Connection. 

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On this episode, copywriter Bill Mueller joins the podcast again to talk about “24 Ways to Tell a Story in an Email Without Telling a Story”. Bill has been writing story-based emails and email sequences since 2005. His emails have sold millions in digital and physical products, coaching programs, and more in just about every market. 

His approach over the years has been simple: People love stories; therefore, use stories to communicate and sell. 

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On this episode, Jennifer Towner joins the show to discuss “The Buzz” and other events taking place in 2026. We’ll also be discussing the new Live Grout Free website designed by SpredX.

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On this episode, Daniel Murphy, founder of Alcove Media, joins the podcast. His company helps companies turn trade shows from expensive branding exercises into measurable revenue engines. Daniel works closely with technology companies that invest heavily in expos but struggle to connect booth traffic to real sales outcomes.

Daniel breaks down why most trade shows fail to deliver ROI, how a lack of strategy quietly bleeds marketing budgets, and what it takes to generate qualified leads, engagement, and follow-through that converts.

You can learn more by visiting https://tradeshowsecrets.com. 

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On this episode, designer Elizabeth Lord-Levitt joins the show to share some of the biggest kitchen and bath design trends of 2026. 

Elizabeth has an extensive background in the remodeling industry, as the lead designer for a highly regarded Design-Build firm in Denver, and will be moderating a panel at KBIS in February. 

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Artificial Intelligence is changing how online content is discovered and presented through AI-powered search. On this episode, copywriter Scott McKelvey joins us to talk about creating content that shows up in AI-generated answers, summaries, and overviews.

You can learn more about Scott and read some of his work by visiting https://www.scottmckelvey.com.

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