Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment

This week, Charli and Bethany discuss the different types of virtual learning.

Then Charli interviews Deveshoan (Dev) Michael, Sales and Service Manager NZ & Pacific Islands for John Crane.

Dev's Bio:

I started my interest in engineering as a teenager working on cars and motorcycles. This led me to university where I did a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and graduated with honours. My engineering career started as an intern for a small fire pump manufacturer in NZ called Pumpset Technology. While with the company I was able to prove myself and take on various responsibilities that eventually led me to have a permanent position as a Sales and Mechanical engineer coordinating the full project cycle from initial stakeholder meetings, designing, procurement, production and delivery. After 4 year with Pumpset I was ready for a new chapter and new challenges. The mechanical seal industry intrigued me and a timely opportunity as an Application and Design engineer with Eagleburgmann came along. I did a short run there where I work on a range of applications and learnt a tremendous amount. About a year later, I was approached with an exciting opportunity as the Sales and Service Manager for John Crane New Zealand. I took up the challenge and have not looked back since. 

Dev's Information:

• https://www.johncrane.com/about/press/news/2018/john-crane-completes-acquisition-of-seebach-gmbh
  https://www.johncrane.com/products/seal-face-technology-solutions/diamond-seal-face-technology
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/deveshoanmichael/
• www.johncrane.com
  
  

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter. 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week.
• Empowering Women 2020 On-Demand Registration
• https://empoweringpumps.com/industry-person-of-the-week-stephanie-slocum-engineers/ 
• http://www.pumptraining.com/cyberlearning/index.php?utm_source=EmpoweringPumps
• https://empoweringpumps.com/how-pump-companies-prepare-for-natural-disasters/ 

Connect with us:
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https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

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This week, Charli and Bethany discuss tips on how to be social.

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Then Charli interviews Gary Patterson, the Municipal Market Manager for DSI/Dynamatic.

Gary Patterson holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where he pursued the Power Option, specializing in rotating equipment and electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution.

He began his career with a manufacturer of large motors, assigned as a factory application engineer, specializing in the firm’s line of eddy current variable speed drives, and their emerging variable frequency drive technology.  He served later as a field sales engineer in Chicago, and eventually assumed regional responsibility.

He has worked in field sales as a region manager for a variable frequency drive manufacturer, and has also been employed as a sales engineer with a manufacturer’s representative firm, responsible for a large variety of electrical and mechanical equipment. 

Gary's Information:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-patterson-68a772a7/
• www.dynamatic.com
• Facebook | Twitter |  LinkedIn

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Empowering Pumps Meet Up: https://empowering-brands.com/2020/08/27/join-us/
• Empowering Women Meet Up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-in-industry-video-chat-and-happy-hour
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 On-Demand Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-ondemand
• Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/industry-person-of-the-week-megan-whitesell-project-engineer/ 
• https://empoweringpumps.com/sulzer-keeping-the-power-plants-online/
• https://campaign.abb.com/choose-the-right-coupling?utm_source=EmpoweringPumps

Connect with us:
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https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

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In this special bonus episode of the podcast, Charli interviews Katie Mehnert, Founder and CEO of ALLY by Pink Petro™.

Katie's Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiemehnert/
• https://www.pinkpetro.com/
• https://www.gofundme.com/f/hurricane-laura-eft-relief-fund
• http://www.katiemehnert.com/book/
• https://www.katiemehnert.com/

Katie's Bio:

The  modern architect of culture change in energy, Katie Mehnert is the Founder and CEO of ALLY by Pink Petro™, the global community and career resource aimed at disrupting the gender gap in energy. And in 2017, she launched Experience Energy℠ the only global careers platform aimed at delivering the energy transition.

Katie has held global leadership roles with BP and Shell in safety and environment during periods of financial crisis, spills, divestment and globalization. Katie’s early career included consulting withDuke Energy, Entergy and Enron. Her corporate path drove her to entrepreneurship to help energy companies prepare for the looming talent shortage and workforce diversity needs to address energy poverty and climate change.

In 2019, she testified before Congress on the clean energy workforce of the future. She’s published in Scientific American, Forbes, The Hill, CNBC, CNN, and other international outlets. She is also the founder of Lean In Energy, a global non profit solely devoted to mentoring in the energy sector. Katie is a four-time World Major marathoner having completed London, Chicago, New York and Berlin. Her husband is an associate general counsel with Baker Hughes. They live with their 9-year-old daughter in Houston’s Energy Corridor. Her book on overcoming fear and progressing with purpose, Grow with the Flow was published in May 2020.

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 On-Demand Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-ondemand

Connect with us:
https://twitter.com/empoweringpumps
https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

Connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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This week, Charli and Bethany discuss why useful content should be at the core of your marketing strategy.

Then Charli interviews Rob Kalwarowsky, Leader, Reliability Engineer & Host of Rob’s Reliability Project.

Rob Kalwarowsky started Rob’s Reliability Project in 2018 and currently produces content to spread the importance of reliability, courageous leadership & mental health in the industrial community. Rob has spent almost 10 years as a reliability engineer & asset manager within mining, oil and gas pipelines, and consulting industries. He specializes in condition monitoring, failure prediction, spare parts optimization, asset management and people-centric leadership. Prior to that, Rob graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Management.

Rob's Information:

• robsreliability.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kalwarowsky/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/robsreliabilityproject
• Leadership Course: https://mentalgym.mykajabi.com/theleadershiplaunchpadprojectinvitation
• Subscribe to Rob's Reliability Project podcast on your favorite podcast platform, Follow Rob's Reliability Project on LinkedIn and sign up for my newsletter at http://robsreliability.com/email-list

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 On-Demand Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-ondemand
• Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/industry-person-of-the-week-cliff-williams/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/event/frost-sullivan-and-top-marketing-leaders-discusss-how-to-create-a-game-plan-for-2021/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/iwaki-what-is-the-life-cycle-cost-on-a-critical-pump/

Connect with us:
https://twitter.com/empoweringpumps
https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

Connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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In this bonus episode, Charli interviews Tim Neeves, director of the documentary 'Brave Blue World'.

In addition to directing 'Brave Blue World', Tim is a Director and Cameraman and founder of Prospect Arts, an award-winning production company. Familiar with both non-profit sector and corporate work, Tim’s feature project credits include: ”The Next Olympic Hopeful" (dir) for the United States Olympic Committee, NBC (2018); “Opioids: The Final Fix” (co-dir. with Norman Stone, Spring 2019): and 58 (dir. 2011), his first full-length doc, which explored ways to end global poverty and was released at The White House. He brings a wealth of experience, a stellar team and an audacious belief in film’s power to move and motivate hearts and minds.

FROM THE SPACE STATION TO SINGAPORE TO YOUR LOCAL UTILITY

'Brave Blue World' documentary will paint an optimistic picture of how humanity is adopting new technologies and innovations to re-think how we manage water.

The story will follow Paul O’Callaghan, water industry expert and CEO, BlueTech Research, as he visits sites around the world that are employing novel ways of tackling existing water problems.

This documentary will challenge some of your commonly held assumptions and change how you think about water. We will take you on a journey that explores an alternative water future, look at how we got to where we are today and then challenge some of the most commonly held assumptions about water:

• Is water a global issue?
• Is water a scarce resource?
• Is water essential for human life?

https://www.braveblue.world/

The film will be available for viewing for everyone that registers for WEFTEC CONNECT this year: http://bit.ly/WEFTECConnect_EIP

Tim's Links:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
http://prospectarts.com/projects/the-final-fix/

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 On-Demand Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-ondemand

Connect with us:
https://twitter.com/empoweringpumps
https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

Connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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This week, Charli and Bethany discuss tips for virtually networking.

Then Charli interviews Cindy Wallis-Lage. Cindy is President of Black & Veatch’s water business, leading the company’s efforts to address water infrastructure needs around the world. A global champion for the world’s water resources, she advocates understanding water’s true value and promoting its resilience so that communities may achieve their social, economic and environmental sustainability goals. 
Wallis-Lage has been involved in more than 100 projects worldwide, helping public and private entities successfully, develop, enhance and manage their water, wastewater and stormwater facilities and infrastructure.She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Water Alliance and on the Leadership Council for Water For People.

• www.bv.com
• https://www.bv.com/reports
• https://twitter.com/cwl_bvwater
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-wallis-lage-540181b/

Links:

• Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate a Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 On-Demand Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-ondemand
• EP Meet Up: https://empowering-brands.com/2020/08/12/join-us/
• EW Meet Up:  https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-in-industry-virtual-meet-up-and-video-chat-9
• https://empoweringpumps.com/industry-person-of-the-week-sydney-weiss-water-quality-scientist/
• https://empowering-brands.com/2020/08/21/why-you-should-attend-virtual-networking-events/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/sulzer-cpe-ansi-pump-granted-nsf-drinking-water-certificate/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/white-papers/ksb-wastewater-pump-station-design-part3/
• https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/podcast/episode/20a66548/empowering-women-podcast-s2-cindy-wallis-lage-president-of-water-business-line

Connect:
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https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]
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This week, Charli and Bethany discuss getting back to the basics of social media and tips for success including our top 5 tips for creating quality social media content.

Then Charli interviews Ben Keiser, Applied Flow Technology's Technical Sales Consultant.

Ben is the technical education face of AFT, and can be found teaching many of AFT's technical seminars and webinars as well as leading Lunch & Learn presentations. Ben is also a consistent editorial contributor for a variety of publications where he enhances engineer’s knowledge of how to properly utilize – and benefit from - flow analysis software. Prior to joining AFT, Ben worked as a contract engineer for Eaton Corporation and WellbornYX Corporation. He holds a Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering (2009) from Colorado School of Mines. Ben’s favorite client training is the classes he holds with NASA, because just being at NASA is amazing. In his spare time, he spends time with his lovely wife (Marsha) and enjoys archery.       

Ben's Information:

• www.aft.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-g-keiser-1987b819/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQXlDVIbO64NvVRd1YodJ5A

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 On-Demand Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-ondemand
• Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/industry-person-of-the-week-kelli-lee-water-district/
• https://empowering-brands.com/2019/08/18/5-tips-for-creating-quality-social-posts/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/navigating-the-recovery-with-the-hydraulic-institute-and-valve-manufacturers-association-virtual-workshop/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/event/ask-me-anything-live-chat-with-larry-bachus-the-pump-guy-on-august-20th-at-noon-cst/

Connect with us:
https://twitter.com/empoweringpumps
https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

Connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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This week, Charli and Bethany discuss lessons learned from organizing and hosting a virtual event, and then Charli interviews Chris Skintges from Crane Pumps & Systems.

Chris Skintges has over 18 years’ sales experience in the pump industry where he firmly believes successful business partnerships entail understanding a customer’s problems first and then providing viable solutions.  Chris has been with Crane Pumps & Systems for over four years where he is currently in the role as a Market Manager.  Chris was previously the Southeast Regional Municipal Sales Manager where he grew and developed sales across all Municipal Markets. He brings additional experience in the pump industry working in other roles as an Environmental Engineer for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Chris’ knowledge of pumps and the environmental regulatory issues around public water systems and waste water systems makes him a valuable asset to both his customers and his sales channel. 

Chris's Information:

• [email protected]
• Phone Number: 937-214-9905
• https://www.cranepumps.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/CranePumps/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/crane-pumps-&-systemss/
• https://twitter.com/CranePumps
• https://www.instagram.com/cranepumps/

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 LIVE email sign up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/subscribe
• Empowering Women 2020 On-Demand Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-ondemand
• Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/industry-person-of-the-week-sarah-wohlfahrt/
• Magnation Story: https://bit.ly/3ibwcgp 
• https://empoweringpumps.com/white-papers/fluid-sealing-association-how-to-prevent-galvanic-corrosion-of-valve-stems/

Connect with us:
https://twitter.com/empoweringpumps
https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

Connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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This week, Charli and Bethany recorded the podcast together in Houston after a successful virtual #EmpoweringWomen2020 event.

Then Charli interviewed Emily Soloby, the Founder and CEO of Juno Jones Shoes.

Emily Soloby is the Founder and CEO of Juno Jones Shoes, making stylish steel toe boots for women. She is a former lawyer, and the co-owner of AAA School of Trucking, a school and transportation safety training firm. Emily is also the founder of the Hazard Girls (Women in Nontraditional Fields) community, and the host of the Hazard Girls show a new weekly podcast in partnership with Jacket Media.

You can find it on any major podcast network or go to the website junojones.com.

Emily gave us a 25% off promo code for our listeners who purchase shoes from junojones.com: EWP25

Get in touch with Emily: Website – Instagram – Facebook – Twitter – Linkedin – Email

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 LIVE email sign up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/subscribe
• Empowering Women 2020 Awards Ceremony (watch on our Facebook page)
• Empowering Women 2019 Awards Ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psovZjzL3cE&list=PLvcQzdsqY7IfTOai97SEoKpdYCCm9dgAP&index=6&t=1641s

Connect with us:
https://twitter.com/empoweringpumps
https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

Connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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This week, Charli and Bethany discuss tips to create a lead-generating website as outlined in the Empowering Brands article written by Cieana Detloff.

https://empowering-brands.com/2019/07/16/make-your-website-work-for-you6-tips-to-create-a-lead-generating-website/

Then Charli interviews Mike Lassas, President of Proco Products, Inc.

Mike was born and raised in Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota receiving a degree in Sales & Marketing in 1986. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1987 – 1991. Mike joined Proco Products in October 1994 as an Inside Sales/Customer Service Representative and was then promoted to Assistant Marketing /Advertising Manager in May 2000. Another promotion came in June of 2002 when he was promoted to Regional Sales Manager. Mike became a Proco Shareholder on January 1, 2008 and at that time was appointed as Vice President, Administration. Then he became the President of the company in May 2019.

Mike's Information:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lassas-ba160513/
• https://www.procoproducts.com/

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 LIVE email sign up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/subscribe
• Empowering Women 2020 Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-live
• Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/industry-person-of-the-week-adriana-montano-chemical-engineer/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/cfturbo-ansys-hydraulic-pump-design-cfd-simulation-cryogenic-rocket-turbopump-webinar/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/event/2020-virtual-market-outlook-workshop/

Connect with us:
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https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

Connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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