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...

On 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.

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...

This 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...

In 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...

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.

On 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...

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...

On 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...

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.  And for the 2nd interview, I welcome Kendal Cavalieri, who owns...