最高の Pedro On The Road ポッドキャスト (2024)

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Want your paint to stick? Your bearing to roll? Mark Malburg on why surface metrology is important 33:43

3d ago33:43

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Send us a text It's a Manufacturing Talks first: two family members on successive episodes! Last week we had nuclear expert Dan Malburg, and this week we've got his nephew Mark Malburg to tell us all about measuring surfaces. Mark is President at Digital Metrology Solutions, and he's here to explain why a total geek-o-rama subject like surface metr…

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Rejecting Ellen DeGeneres, Part 2 32:42

9d ago32:42

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In Part Two of our Rejecting Ellen DeGeneres episode, DeGeneres reads a shocking headline in the trades, Oprah Winfrey and Laura Dern take career hits, and DeGeneres learns to just keep swimming. Tell us YOUR rejection story: Record your voice: https://speak-to.us/rejection Write to us: hello@apostrophepodcasts.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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Is it time for nuclear? Expert Dan Malburg says yes, and he's here to tell you why 30:09

10d ago30:09

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Send us a text It's pretty clear we need to change course when it comes to our energy policy. Dan Malburg, who has worked in the nuclear energy field for a good long time, and who now serves as Senior Maintenance Instructor for nuclear power plants, joined us to explain why nuclear is our answer. Here are some highlights: 3:00 - reasons nuclear is …

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Will it take an army of robots? No! She's here to tell you how to get the workforce you need 37:33

15d ago37:33

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Send us a text Here's some more excellent expert input on confronting the manufacturing workforce challenge! Jeannine Kunz, Chief Workforce Development Officer at SME (formerly the Society of Manufacturing Engineers) joined us to talk about the nature of the problem and how companies can get ahead of the game. Here are some highlights: 2:15 - SME h…

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He calls it "the silver tsunami!" Colin Dowd from Armanino on how to address the workforce challenge 30:13

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Send us a text Unless you've been hiding under a rock for a few years, you know we're facing a big problem getting the talent we need. And industry is in a particularly dire state. That's why it was so valuable to have Colin Dowd join us for Episode 131. He heads up strategy for manufacturing and distribution at Armanino, one of the 20 largest inde…

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Electrification? Pedro Robredo from ABB is here to talk all about it! 29:22

22d ago29:22

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Send us a text Episode 130 features the Senior Vice President Services - Americas Hub at ABB, Pedro Robredo, who heads up all things electrification for that technology giant. Pedro talks about new technologies to help manufacturers with electrical reliability and cost effectiveness, as well as new business models like assets as services to assist …

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Rejecting Ellen DeGeneres 30:03

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Ellen DeGeneres has 34 Emmy Awards and a Presidential Medal of Freedom to her name. Her talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, ran for nearly 20 years. But back in 1997, DeGeneres was starring in the sitcom Ellen, when she made a historic decision: to come out as gay. Making DeGeneres the first openly gay star of a television show. But what came next…

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The guys from Aprio are back for the latest update on the state of US manufacturing and the economy 29:09

24d ago29:09

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Send us a text Simeon Wallis and Adam Beckerman join us once again from their advisory and accounting firm Aprio for Episode 129 to bring us up to speed on how industry and the country stand economically. They cover all the ups and downs - interest rate changes, sentiment among their clients and in the manufacturing marketplace, the state of supply…

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Ian Peterman from Peterman Design Firm tells us all about designing for sustainability 31:15

29d ago31:15

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Send us a text Ian Peterman founded his own design firm out in Los Angeles to demonstrate his philosophy of designing products and systems for sustainability (a.k.a., The Peterman Method). He joined us for Episode 128 to tell us all about that and more. Ian is not just the CEO of Peterman Design Firm - he's also host of the Conscious Design Podcast…

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Meet The Worst Podcast 37:16

30d ago37:16

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This week, we’re excited to share a brand-new podcast we think you'll enjoy. From our friends over at Canadaland, meet The Worst Podcast. Hosted by award-winning filmmaker (and noted curmudgeon) Alan Zweig, The Worst Podcast is Canadaland’s first celebrity interview pod. Zweig finds typical celebrity interviews surface-level and predictable, so he …

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Gloria Kee from Model N talks all things semiconductors! 26:45

1M ago26:45

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Send us a text Semiconductor manufacturing is its own little special corner in the vast manufacturing edifice. It was definitely informative to hear from Gloria Kee, VP of product management at Model N, part of Vista Equity Partners and a revenue optimization and compliance advisory firm serving pharmaceutical, medtech, and high-tech innovators. Sh…

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Mark Peters from Butterball Farms on second chance hiring and running a business right 35:24

1M ago35:24

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Send us a text Mark is one of the manufacturing executives our host interviewed for his recent Forbes article on hiring the formerly incarcerated. Mark's company, specialty butter producer Butterball Farms in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been doing second chance hiring for almost three decades now, and Mark had lots of lessons to share about that. H…

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Recruiter Taylor Evans talks about using professional recruiting methods for skilled trades workers 38:23

1M ago38:23

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Send us a text It should come as no surprise that manufacturers are struggling to get the workers they need, especially when it comes to skilled trades. Taylor Evans, President of Rust Belt Recruiting in Cleveland, Ohio, is right in the thick of things. He's now using the methods recruiters have previously reserved for the professional classes to g…

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Anthony Constantino of Sticker Mule on making stickers and standing up to trash media outrage 35:40

1M ago35:40

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Send us a text There are two distinct stories in this episode featuring the CEO of Sticker Mule. The first one is about how Anthony and his business partners built a successful business making and selling stickers (and now a whole lot more!) It's a great tale of launching an Internet business on a wing and prayer, and lots of hard work. The second …

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Rejecting A Wrinkle In Time 32:21

1M ago32:21

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A Wrinkle In Time has sold 16 million copies worldwide. Time Magazine named it one of the 100 best fantasy books ever written, and the 1962 bestseller is still in print today. But when established author Madeleine L’Engle first pitched the novel to publishers, she was told it was too…strange. 10 years of rejection. 30 rejection letters from editors…

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Lester Young gives us his personal experiences with second chance hiring 39:14

2M ago39:14

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Send us a text There are a lot of stories out there about the companies that have blessedly tackled the desperate need for a pathway back to gainful employment and a meaningful career for those who've served time in prison. But you don't hear too many stories from the other side, from the people who have successfully made the transition back from t…

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Mikhail Taver educates us about investing in industrial AI 24:50

2M ago24:50

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Send us a text You may have heard a bit about AI, am I right? But have you heard about how to whether a specific AI business is a good economic opportunity? Mikhail Taver is here to help. He founded his own investment company, Taver Capital Partners, that was focused on AI back before the big hype took off, and he joined us to talk about how he tel…

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John Bowman tells all the amazing stories from his career in advertising! 42:27

2M ago42:27

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Send us a text We don't often delve into the world of advertising here, but how can you succeed as a manufacturer without it? Fortunately for Episode 121 we connected with one of the best ever, Adman Emeritus John Bowman from Admeritus. John's now mostly retired, but he regaled us with absolutely fascinating stories from his career working with gre…

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Green cement that's economically competitive? Ryan Gilliam from Fortera says yes! 29:35

2M ago29:35

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Send us a text Too many emissions reduction-driven or otherwise environmentally friendly new methods of manufacturing simply cost too much and require too much new equipment and plant disruption, so they rarely fly without big dollops of government pork. That's why it was such a great time chatting with Ryan Gilliam for Episode 120. His company, Fo…

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Rejecting Still Alice 32:57

2M ago32:57

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Still Alice the book, sold 1M copies worldwide – a national bestseller. Still Alice the movie, sold $45M worth of tickets at the box office – and won an Academy Award. But back when neuroscientist Lisa Genova first penned the novel, it was rejected by 100 book agents. She was told no one would read a book about Alzheimer’s Disease, that the subject…

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Anna Frounfelker is the Woman of Steel! 27:06

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Send us a text We don't talk about the steel industry near enough around here. Yet it's the fundamental form of manufacturing, a precursor to so much other production! So it was a true pleasure to be joined for Episode 119 by Anna Frounfelker. She's cut her teeth in the industry with several different companies over her nearly ten years of experien…

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We need smarter energy policies - and our favorite scientist Mark Mills is on the job! 44:34

2M ago44:34

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Send us a text Polymath Mark Mills joins us again for a rousing discussion of what's ailing America when it comes to ensuring affordable and reliable energy. Mark is putting the finishing touches on his new outfit - he's now the Executive Director of the National Center for Energy Analytics. He joined us for Episode 118 to tell us about their first…

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Rejecting Yennier Cano 33:42

2M ago33:42

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Cuban pitcher Yennier Cano was told he’d never make the Cuban National Series. Then when he tried to leave Cuba to play in the Majors, his government banned him from playing baseball. When he finally made it to America, Cano floundered in obscurity in the minors. Today he’s one of the best relievers in Major League Baseball. Hope you’ll join us. Te…

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Are software vulnerabilities costing your factory big dollars? He's here to help! 31:46

2M ago31:46

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Send us a text Adam Gluck was a founding engineer on Uber's engineering strategy team, where got an early education in development and operations (DevOps). He quickly learned how industrial coding errors and cybersecurity breaches are increasingly a very costly Achilles heel for manufacturers. He founded Copia Automation to help tackle the problem,…

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They use 3D printing to make more environmentally friendly (and extremely cool!) furniture 35:29

3M ago35:29

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Send us a text Model No. produces high-end light fixtures and furniture with a new end in mind: elevating the experience while eliminating the waste. They collaborate with architects and designers along with industry partners to use regenerative and biodegradable materials. It was a treat to have Phillip Raub, CEO of Model No., and Rahul Kasat, VP …

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Rejecting Sir Harold Ridley (Inventor of Modern Cataract Surgery) 35:29

3M ago35:29

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Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide – 50% of the world’s blindness is a result of cataracts. For 200 years, treatment of the condition involved removing the lens of the eye and substituting the function of that lens with a pair of thick glasses. But in 1949, Dr. Harold Ridley had another idea. What if he replaced the natural lens…

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Jim Vinoski on why pork-driven plant construction spending doesn't make a manufacturing boom 12:06

3M ago12:06

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Send us a text There have been countless breathless reports about the ongoing "boom" in American manufacturing. After all, look at the countless billions of dollars being spent to build plants! Good times are back! Except they aren't. Actual manufacturing activity is down, and has been in contraction mode for a long time. Tune in and learn from you…

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How are maintenance fundamentals the foundation of good business? He's here to tell us 32:11

3M ago32:11

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Send us a text It was fascinating speaking with Nick Haase, who co-founded MaintainX to bring modern tech solutions to manufacturing maintenance. You'd think that's a pretty niche application, and yet almost every central element of his platform he brought up also proved to be a fundamental good business practice. Here are the highlights: 2:40 - th…

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Listener Rejection Stories 20:03

3M ago20:03

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Each week on this podcast, we tell the stories of famous names who overcame debilitating career rejection. We’ve talked through the careers of actors, artists, authors, athletes and even an astronaut. But rejection affects us all. So this season, we wanted to hear from you. We put out a call for your rejection stories. You sent us voicemails, email…

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Running a family business? Workforce development? Cycling? Matt Guse says check, check, and check! 34:27

3M ago34:27

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Send us a text Matt Guse started in machining as a teenager and eventually took over the machine shop his dad founded. Along the way he became a fierce advocate for his team members and for new ways to develop the workforce of the future. Oh, and a committed bicyclist just like your host, so be ready for some serious bike talk toward the end. Here …

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Want to reduce absenteeism? She says to make it easier for your workers to communicate! 29:59

4M ago29:59

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Send us a text Calling off work is the easiest thing to do, right? Maybe not, and maybe that breakdown in communications is costing you a lot more than you think. Sheila Stafford, co-founder and CEO of TeamSense, joined us for Episode 112 to explain how her company's platform to facilitate offtime call-ins for your team members can actually reduce …

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Rejecting Pedro Pascal (Encore) 35:26

4M ago35:26

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This week it's our mid-season break, and that means an encore presentation of one of our most-loved episodes: Rejecting Pedro Pascal. Pedro Pascal is the man of the moment. In 2020 he was named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Entertainers of the Year, and in 2023 he became one of the highest-paid actors on television. But only 10 years ago, Pascal wa…

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Manufacturing digitalization? Heck yes - these guys are here to tell us why and how! 31:05

4M ago31:05

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Send us a text Alex Krüger is the co-founder and CEO of United Manufacturing Hub (UMH), our subject company, and Frank Thelen is co-founder and CEO of Freigeist, a venture capital fund that's backing them. They joined us for Episode 111 to explain all about why digitalization is now a must for manufacturing companies, and how you can best go about …

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Rejecting Canva 36:22

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Online graphic design platform Canva is worth $26 billion. 85% of Fortune 500 companies utilize Canva, and its users span 190 countries. But when Australian entrepreneur Melanie Perkins pitched Canva to investors, she got the following feedback: “Your headquarters are too far from Silicon Valley.” “You didn’t go to Harvard, Stanford or MIT.” “Your …

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Wanna hear about the totally cool Giant Magellan Telescope? 43:20

4M ago43:20

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Send us a text Bruce Bigelow joins us for Episode 110 to share the latest and greatest in one of the biggest coming pieces of science technology ever. The Giant Magellan telescope, which is being constructed in Chile, will open up vistas of our universe we couldn't even have dreamed about a few years ago. This instrument features some extraordinary…

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Episode 13- Maximizing Performance: Insights from Affiliate Marketing Expert Jamil Ali 19:16

5M ago19:16

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In this episode, Joel Williams is joined by Jamil Ali, the Head of Affiliates at Kinesso, to explore the multifaceted world of affiliate marketing. Jamil shares his unique career journey and offers deep insights into the industry, discussing best practices, emerging trends, and effective strategies for eCommerce brands. Highlights: Jamil's Career J…

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Short Stories: Rejecting Melissa McCarthy & Jennifer Aniston 42:28

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Over the past five years – and 85 episodes – we’ve come across so many rejection stories that aren’t long enough to fill an entire episode. But that doesn’t mean they're any less filled with insight. Join us this week for a special “Short Stories” podcast – the inspiring pint-sized rejection stories of Melissa McCarthy and Jennifer Aniston. Before …

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Episode 12: Unlocking the Potential of Partnership Marketing with Helen Southgate 18:40

5M ago18:40

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In this episode of The Payback Pod, we dive into the world of partnership marketing with Helen Southgate, Chief Strategy Officer at Acceleration Partners. With over two decades of experience in digital marketing, Helen shares her wealth of knowledge on how brands can leverage affiliate marketing and user-generated content (UGC) to drive success in …

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How to grow a fifth-generation family company? Diversify! 33:36

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Send us a text Multiple generations of ownership of a family business make for a great story - but they also historically make for increasing difficulties in making the business work. Matthew Nix. President and CEO of Nix Companies, took the industrial company that his ancestors originally started as a blacksmith shop over 120 years ago and with th…

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Episode 11- Adapting to Change: Chloë Thomas on eCommerce Success 23:49

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In this episode, host Joel Williams is joined by the remarkable Chloë Thomas, a globally recognized eCommerce marketing problem solver. Chloë is the author of several bestselling books, a keynote speaker, and the host of both the award-winning eCommerce MasterPlan Podcast and the Keep Optimising Podcast. She's currently the Editor in Chief at eComm…

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Tommy's Express does manufacturing too? Yep - he's here to tell us why... 30:15

5M ago30:15

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Send us a text Who knew the fast-growing car wash smash hit company Tommy's Express is also into manufacturing? When you learn why, it makes perfect sense. Ed Ouellette, the company's National Franchise Development Manager, joined us for Episode 108 to explain how so many of the cool and user-friendly features you see at Tommy's are there because t…

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Rejecting Bessie Coleman (The First Black Woman Pilot) 38:01

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Hi – Sidney here. You may not recognize the name Bessie Coleman, so you may be wondering whether or not to tune into this episode. But, I highly encourage you to give it a listen. It’s a story our team – from our director Callie to our engineer Geoff – all declared one of their favourites of the entire series. Because it’s a story about the ripple …

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Episode 10-The E-Commerce Playbook: Expert Tips from Pedro Ramos 18:06

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In this episode of the Payback Pod, Joel Williams, Chief Commercial Officer at ChaChing, dives deep into the world of e-commerce with Pedro Ramos, a highly skilled and experienced marketing professional boasting 15 years in performance media and e-commerce. Pedro's extensive portfolio includes collaborations with industry giants such as Microsoft, …

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Clare Epstein from Vector Solutions talks about the latest and greatest in keeping your workers safe 24:14

5M ago24:14

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Send us a text It should be job one for everyone, but especially for manufacturers, to ensure the people who work for us go home every night in at least as good condition as they were in when they showed up for the job. Among other offeringss, Vector Solutions focuses on providing training that helps make that happen every single day. Clare Epstein…

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Episode 9-Mastering Global Expansion and eCommerce Innovation with ChaChing Advisor Barry Cupples 23:39

5M ago23:39

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In this episode, Joel Williams sits down with Barry Cupples, a seasoned entrepreneur and board advisor at ChaChing. Barry's impressive background includes a global board role at Omnicom, the world's largest media and marketing company, and 25 years of experience as CEO managing various regions. Now, he channels his expertise into startup funding an…

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Lori Waiser and Brian Hollowaty of Los Angeles Brands tell their manufacturing success story 34:04

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Send us a text Nothing like throwing yourself a challenge! Los Angeles Brands has its production of skin care and beauty products right there in the LA area, just to make things interesting. Then they launch their products against some of the biggest, best-known, and best-funded brands there are! Lori Waiser and Brad Hollowaty joined us to tell us …

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Rejecting The Sopranos 45:15

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The Sopranos is widely considered the greatest television show of all time. Just ask TV Guide, The Writer’s Guild of America and Rolling Stone. But before revolutionizing the one-hour drama and ushering in what’s become known as the second Golden Age of Television, the idea for The Sopranos was rejected. By every major network. At nearly 50 years o…

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Episode 8: From Journalism to Digital Commerce: Tash Courtenay-Smith's Journey 21:24

6M ago21:24

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In this episode of the Payback Pod, host Joel Williams engages in a captivating conversation with Tash Courtenay-Smith, a renowned entrepreneur, journalist, broadcaster, and best-selling author. Tash is the founder and executive producer of DTC Live, Biz Kids, Tash Talks, and The Notting Hill Company. She also serves as an investor, CEW board membe…

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Paul H. Tice tells us about his dire warnings about ESG and global finance from his recent book 46:00

6M ago46:00

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Send us a text This is the most important episode we've done so far. That's because, if we don't heed the call to action from author Paul Tice in his book, *The Race to Zero: How ESG Investing Will Crater the Global Financial System,* our economy and our way of life are doomed. He joined us for Episode 105 to tell us why. According to Tice, ESG - s…

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Episode 7: Lucy Toone: Unveiling E-Commerce Gems with Tomm Jewellery 22:40

6M ago22:40

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In this episode, host Joel Williams chats with Lucy Toone, the Founder of Tomm Jewellery. Lucy shares how she entered the world of e-commerce and established Tomm Jewellery. A key highlight of the conversation is Lucy's insights into the importance of understanding your customer base thoroughly to enhance sales strategies. She explores various aven…

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