Cast Polymer Radio https://castpolymer.com The Cast Polymer Industry's Podcast Show Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:11:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://castpolymer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-aHR0cDovL2Nhc3Rwb2x5bWVyLmNvbS93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMC8wMi9Qb2RjYXN0LUxvZ28uanBn-32x32.jpeg Cast Polymer Radio https://castpolymer.com 32 32 Jonathan Taylor no Copyright 2020 Copyright 2020 podcast Cast Polymer Radio https://castpolymer.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://castpolymer.com/ TV-G cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surfaceA podcast dedicated to industry news and interviews with manufacturers of cultured marble, cultured granite, and solid surface. The Leading News and Information Podcast of the Cast Polymer Industrycastpolymerradio@gmail.comJonathan Taylor 272: How Business Owners Can Use Claude Code to Save Time and Get More Done https://castpolymer.com/272-how-business-owners-can-use-claude-code-to-save-time-and-get-more-done/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=272-how-business-owners-can-use-claude-code-to-save-time-and-get-more-done https://castpolymer.com/272-how-business-owners-can-use-claude-code-to-save-time-and-get-more-done/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:10:55 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2509 On this episode, Gus Perez of Marble-Lite joins the podcast to share how he’s using Claude Code to help run his business. Marble-Lite is our featured manufacturing member in the upcoming Summer issue of Cast Polymer Connection (coming out next week). 

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]]> On this episode, Gus Perez of Marble-Lite joins the podcast to share how he’s using Claude Code to help run his business. Marble-Lite is our featured manufacturing member in the upcoming Summer issue of Cast Polymer Connection (coming out next week). 

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]]> https://castpolymer.com/272-how-business-owners-can-use-claude-code-to-save-time-and-get-more-done/feed/ 0 full 49:51 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)noOn this episode, Gus Perez of Marble-Lite joins the podcast to share how he’s using Claude Code to help run his business. Marble-Lite is our featured manufacturing member in the upcoming Summer issue of Cast Polymer Connection (coming out next week).  The post 272: How Business Owners Can Use Claude Code to Save Time and Get More Done first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.Jonathan TaylorOn this episode, Gus Perez of Marble-Lite joins the podcast to share how he’s using Claude Code to help run his business. Marble-Lite is our featured manufacturing member in the upcoming Summer issue of Cast Polymer Connection (coming out next week).  The post 272: How Business Owners Can Use Claude Code to Save Time and Get More Done first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 271: Discussing the Composites Fly-In with Chris Hurdleston https://castpolymer.com/271-discussing-the-acma-composites-fly-in-with-chris-hurdleston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=271-discussing-the-acma-composites-fly-in-with-chris-hurdleston Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:18:15 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2499 On this episode, Chris Hurdleston joins the show to talk about the 2026 Composites Fly-In up in Washington D.C. Industry leaders had the opportunity to meet directly with Members of Congress, federal agencies, and key decision-makers who influence the policies shaping our industry’s future.

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]]> On this episode, Chris Hurdleston joins the show to talk about the 2026 Composites Fly-In up in Washington D.C.

Industry leaders had the opportunity to meet directly with Members of Congress, federal agencies, and key decision-makers who influence the policies shaping our industry’s future.

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]]> full 24:59 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)noOn this episode, Chris Hurdleston joins the show to talk about the 2026 Composites Fly-In up in Washington D.C. Industry leaders had the opportunity to meet directly with Members of Congress, federal agencies, and key decision-makers who influence the policies shaping our industry’s future. The post 271: Discussing the Composites Fly-In with Chris Hurdleston first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.Jonathan TaylorOn this episode, Chris Hurdleston joins the show to talk about the 2026 Composites Fly-In up in Washington D.C. Industry leaders had the opportunity to meet directly with Members of Congress, federal agencies, and key decision-makers who influence the policies shaping our industry’s future. The post 271: Discussing the Composites Fly-In with Chris Hurdleston first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 270: ACMA’s Certified Composites Technician Program: What’s New and What’s Next https://castpolymer.com/270-acmas-certified-composites-technician-program-whats-new-and-whats-next/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=270-acmas-certified-composites-technician-program-whats-new-and-whats-next Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:03:06 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2483 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...

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]]> 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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]]> full 17:37 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)noOn 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... The post 270: ACMA’s Certified Composites Technician Program: What’s New and What’s Next first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.Jonathan TaylorOn 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... The post 270: ACMA’s Certified Composites Technician Program: What’s New and What’s Next first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 269: Discussing the Strait of Hormuz Conflict and Supply Chain Disruptions with Dawn Hersey, PhD. https://castpolymer.com/discussing-the-strait-of-hormuz-conflict-and-supply-chain-disruptions-with-dawn-hersey-phd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=discussing-the-strait-of-hormuz-conflict-and-supply-chain-disruptions-with-dawn-hersey-phd Sat, 23 May 2026 13:35:18 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2343 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...

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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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]]> full 25:22 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)noThe 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... The post 269: Discussing the Strait of Hormuz Conflict and Supply Chain Disruptions with Dawn Hersey, PhD. first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.Jonathan TaylorThe 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... The post 269: Discussing the Strait of Hormuz Conflict and Supply Chain Disruptions with Dawn Hersey, PhD. first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 268: 3D Printing Boundaries – What Additive Manufacturing Can and Can’t Do https://castpolymer.com/3d-printing-boundaries-what-additive-manufacturing-can-and-cant-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3d-printing-boundaries-what-additive-manufacturing-can-and-cant-do Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:27:33 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2333 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, 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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]]> full 39:07 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)noOn 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. The post 268: 3D Printing Boundaries – What Additive Manufacturing Can and Can’t Do first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.Jonathan TaylorOn 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. The post 268: 3D Printing Boundaries – What Additive Manufacturing Can and Can’t Do first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 267: What to Post on Social Media When You’re Trying to Grow a Real Brand https://castpolymer.com/267-what-to-post-on-social-media-when-youre-trying-to-grow-a-real-brand/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=267-what-to-post-on-social-media-when-youre-trying-to-grow-a-real-brand Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:53:44 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2328 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...

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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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]]> full 30:34 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)noOn 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... The post 267: What to Post on Social Media When You’re Trying to Grow a Real Brand first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.Jonathan TaylorOn 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... The post 267: What to Post on Social Media When You’re Trying to Grow a Real Brand first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 266: Interview with Jerry Pilman and Louis Gibson of Artistic Marble https://castpolymer.com/266-interview-with-jerry-pilman-and-louis-gibson-of-artistic-marble/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=266-interview-with-jerry-pilman-and-louis-gibson-of-artistic-marble Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:56:19 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2323 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...

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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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]]> full 37:38 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)noOn 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... The post 266: Interview with Jerry Pilman and Louis Gibson of Artistic Marble first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.Jonathan TaylorOn 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... The post 266: Interview with Jerry Pilman and Louis Gibson of Artistic Marble first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 265: How to Tell a Story in an Email…Without Telling a Story https://castpolymer.com/265-how-to-tell-a-story-in-an-email-without-telling-a-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=265-how-to-tell-a-story-in-an-email-without-telling-a-story Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:07:25 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2316 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...

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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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]]> full 1:00:09 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)noOn 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... The post 265: How to Tell a Story in an Email…Without Telling a Story first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.Jonathan TaylorOn 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... The post 265: How to Tell a Story in an Email…Without Telling a Story first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 264: What’s Happening in 2026? Discussing ICPA Events This Year with Jennifer Towner https://castpolymer.com/264-whats-happening-in-2026-discussing-icpa-events-for-2026-with-jennifer-towner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=264-whats-happening-in-2026-discussing-icpa-events-for-2026-with-jennifer-towner Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:32:31 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2301 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, 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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]]> full 23:55 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)noOn 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. The post 264: What’s Happening in 2026? Discussing ICPA Events This Year with Jennifer Towner first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.Jonathan TaylorOn 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. The post 264: What’s Happening in 2026? Discussing ICPA Events This Year with Jennifer Towner first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 263: Trade Show ROI Strategies: How to Turn Booth Traffic into Business https://castpolymer.com/263-trade-show-roi-strategies-how-to-turn-booth-traffic-into-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=263-trade-show-roi-strategies-how-to-turn-booth-traffic-into-business Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:13:21 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2294 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...

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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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]]> full 27:07 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)noOn 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... The post 263: Trade Show ROI Strategies: How to Turn Booth Traffic into Business first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.Jonathan TaylorOn 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... The post 263: Trade Show ROI Strategies: How to Turn Booth Traffic into Business first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface