Cast Polymer Radio
A podcast dedicated to industry news and interviews with manufacturers of cultured marble, cultured granite, and solid surface.
Episodes
On this episode, Cindy Squires and Rebekah Stacha join the show to discuss CAMX 2025, taking place in just over a week in sunny Orlando, FL (September 8-11). CAMX is the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America.
It offers a robust education program and an expansive exhibit hall with hundreds of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers. You can still register by visiting https://www.thec...
On this episode, Joseph Salzman joins the podcast to talk about his background in the industry. He founded Cultured Marble of Tucson in 2018 following his service in the US Army.
You can check out their website at https://culturedmarbleoftucson.com.
On this episode, Lisa Ryan discusses lessons on transforming workplace culture from her most recent book Gear Up for Greatness. This book presents a timely framework for business leaders grappling with workforce challenges that have become increasingly critical in our industry.
As manufacturers face persistent labor shortages, rising turnover costs, and the need to attract skilled technicians, Ryan's gratitude-based approach offers...
On this episode, Jim Custer of Corporate Business Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of systems. Jim works with small business owners to identify and fix profit leaks, helping them maximize value, improve efficiency, and free up time for what truly matters.
His company offers a broad array of services, furnishing analytical, consulting and strategic tax planning for small business owners.
This episode features an interview with Tato Corcoran, owner of Brandt Molded Marble. She shares some great lessons on the benefits of networking outside of our trade and how conversations with business leaders in other industries can lead to positive changes in your business.
This interview has been featured in the latest summer edition of Cast Polymer Connection. You can read the latest issue at https://castpolymer.com/
On this episode, Dan Neumann joins the podcast to discuss last week’s Composites Fly-In in Washington, DC. This event provided a unique setting for members of our industry to meet with Members of Congress and agency leadership and educate them on the capabilities of composite materials.
On this episode, we feature an interview with Derek DeGeest, our POLYCON 2025 keynote speaker. He'll share his thoughts about automation and advanced robotic technology in the composites industry.
Derek is the president at DeGeest Corporation, a leading resource for manufacturers looking for excellence in automation and finishing. They’ve been helping manufacturers solve problems since 1976. You can learn more about their company ...
On this episode, we'll feature an interview with Phil Jones, author of Exactly What to Say on the show to discuss the magic words for influence and impact.
Phil entered the world of business at the tender age of 14. With nothing more than a bucket and sponge, he went from single-handedly washing cars at weekends to hiring a fleet of friends working on his behalf, resulting in him earning more than his teachers by the time he was 15...
In this episode, we'll be discussing the hidden drivers of consumer choice with guest expert Nika Kabiri. She has spent 25+ years studying decision-making, with 15 of those in consumer insights.
She has taught Decision Science at the University of Washington, and her expertise in decision-making has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Time, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, MarketQuest, Gizmodo, and more.
On this episode, Jennifer Towner provides a highlight of our mid-year networking
event organized annually by the ICPA. The event provides the opportunity for ICPA members to
connect over two days, engaging in strategic discussions, exploring business solutions, and
participating in fun social activities.
On this episode, Kyle Jordan discusses the release of the new Basic Composites Manual, now available in an enhanced, interactive Digital Edition. This latest update also includes a refined logo for the Certified Composites Technician (CCT) program, reflecting the program’s refreshed content and commitment to excellence.
The new Digital Edition offers a highly engaging and user-friendly experience with interactive modules and digita...
On this episode, Kyle Jordan and Jeff Austad join the podcast to discuss the upcoming Certified Composites Technician Instructor Course on June 4-5 in Kansas City, MO at Polynt Composites Application Center.
This 2.5-day, Certified Composites Technician Instructor Course is an opportunity for current CCT certified individuals to become qualified instructors. The course will combine classroom training techniques with hands-on exerc...
On this episode, we feature an interview with Louisa Lewandowski and Kim Heinzen. They are the new owners of American Bluegrass Marble, a family-owned and operated business since 1978.
Louisa and Kim bought the business back in June of 2024 and will share what attracted them to this kind of company. American Bluegrass Marble will be featured in the upcoming issue of Cast Polymer Connection.
You can check out their website at https...
On this episode, Louisa Lewandowski and Kim Rietze Heinzen join the podcast for a interview. They are the new owners of American Bluegrass Marble, a company that has a rich tradition of making high-quality marble products since 1978.
On this episode, we’ll discuss some exciting news in the world of closed mold technology. McCLARIN Composites has begun a development partnership with ExxonMobil’s Proxxima business aimed at accelerating the growth of high-speed closed-mold composite manufacturing. For mold manufacturers in our industry, this is a huge step in the adoption of RTM processes.
On this episode, Dan Neumann of the ACMA joins us again for our final podcast of 2024. We’ll be discussing the effect of the incoming administration’s policies on composite manufacturers in the US.
Listeners who want to stay up to date with regulations and other policy concerns, and are not a member of the ACMA can join at https://acmanet.org.
This episode features an interview with Darren Suggs, co-owner of Marble Masters. Darren was this year's Royce Newsom Pioneer Award Winner, becoming the 9th recipient of this honor. He and his brother purchased their business during the summer of 1980 and have been at it ever since.
On this episode, we feature an interview with Aleasha Bahr. She is founder of the Black Sheep Sales Method™ and hosts a podcast called Sales is NOT a Dirty Word.
Aleasha has over 15 years of experience customizing sales strategies to your personality, audience, and service. Her methods empower business owners to effortlessly convert up to 80% of their leads without pressure, pitching or pretending to be someone else.
On this episode, I feature an interview with Maurice Conti. He is among the architects of cutting-edge emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, immersive reality (AR/VR/XR), advanced robotics and manufacturing, and technology for sustainability.
Maurice was also the keynote speaker at CAMX 2024 this year.
On this episode, Paul Fayad joins the podcast. He is the co-author of a new book called Shaping a Winning Team: A Leader's Guide to Hiring, Assessing and Developing the People You Need to Succeed. Companies and organizations cost themselves more than a quarter of their annual earnings with each bad hire.
They rely on failed interview processes and fallible intuition of individual managers when they bring in staff, develop training ...
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