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Small Business Trends Radio features interviews and open discussions with today's small business experts on a variety of topics. Guests include a mix of influential individuals who speak on issues of the day important to the small business market; and business owners who speak from a \"been there, done that\" point of view, offering insider tips and advice.Small Business Trends Radio is broadcast LIVE every Tuesday from 1:30 PM until 2PM EST.
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The Business Trendsetter Podcast

Adam Hartung, Manny Teran, Spark Partners

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Ready to create lasting and sustainable business growth? Join our weekly show with hosts Adam Hartung & Manny Teran of Spark Partners. Combined they have created over $3 Billion in customer value and leverage Adam’s deep domain expertise on Disruptive Innovation to teach business leaders how to transform their businesses. Do you want your business to be a market leader or a market laggard? Discover business trends and learn how to leverage them to create lasting business success and become a ...
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Welcome to The Chemical Show™, where chemicals mean business. If you're looking for insights from business leaders of mid-market to Fortune 50 companies, this is the place to be. Featuring interviews with industry executives, you’ll hear about the key trends impacting chemicals and plastics today: growth, sustainability, innovation, business transformation, digitalization, supply chain, talent, strategic marketing, customer experience and much more. Episodes are published every Tuesday. Host ...
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PKF Mueller's monthly accounting, business advisory, and finance podcast for business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Join us as we discuss a broad range of timely accounting topics related to audits, taxes, business consulting, industry news, legislative changes and other hot button subjects and business advisory. Our goal is to provide business decision makers with the key insights to be up-to-date and equipped with the knowledge of ever-changing accounting updates and practic ...
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Our podcast aims to discuss tips and strategies that small business owners can use to maximize their digital footprint and help bring in more visitors to their businesses. We will touch on a variety of marketing, branding and even web design ideas that will help give direction towards maximizing your digital marketing and branding efforts. Visit https://sharptackmedia.com for more small business tips and techniques.
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Not so amazingly, we now know that people no longer stay at their jobs as long as they once did. Few stick around 10 years, and most leave a job every 4. Likewise, we know that warmer oceans have led to warmer gulfs, so hurricanes are more frequent and stronger – as are other bad weather events like floods and tornadoes. Despite knowing this is tru…
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Dive into the dynamic world of leadership within the chemical industry with this special episode featuring insights from The Chemical Summit. Victoria Meyer, host of The Chemical Show, shares five transformative leadership lessons from Day 1 of the Summit, with highlights from speakers like Leon DeBruyn of Lummus Technology, Bonnie Tully COO of Evo…
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23andMe came on the scene as Time magazines “Invention of the Year” in 2008. The silicon valley DNA testing company went public with a $6B valuation in 2021. Now it’s worth $150M and sinking fast as the Board has resigned and the company appears directionless. What went wrong? MOL Group in Hungary thought of itself as an oil & gas developer and ret…
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Learn more about the transformative power of compliance and data in today’s business landscape with guest Tom Fox, President of the Compliance Podcast Network. Host Victoria Meyer delves into the evolution of compliance functions, highlighting how they have shifted from being a gold standard to a crucial component of everyday business operations. T…
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Recent headlines could have easily persuaded you that the long term trend to sustainable energy was being upended. Yes, coal generation is closing, and nuclear plants are being reopened. Yes, the demand for electricity is expanding faster than ever due to the growth of AI. But headlines don’t try to explain trends, and the trend to sustainable ener…
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Discover the unique complexities of maritime and chemical shipping with Sean Riley, President, and COO of Veson Nautical. Sean and host Victoria Meyer delve into the nuances of regulatory compliance, risk management, and data integration, essential elements driving competitive advantage in today's maritime logistics sector. The discussion covers ho…
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The “Mandela Effect” is a term describing large numbers of people believing something is true, when in fact it is not true. The term originated from large numbers of people believing Mandela was dead almost 30 years before he died. There are lots of examples, such as most people think they can buy “Jiffy” peanut butter when the real name is Jif. Or…
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Sustainability is a key trend influencing all industries. Yet, can Profitability and Sustainability Coexist??? In this episode of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer discusses the significant trend of sustainability in the chemical industry. She elaborates on the different facets of sustainability including clean air, water usage reduction, circ…
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A decade ago Microsoft was well on its way to irrelevancy. Forbes mag christened Ballmer was the worst CEO in America. The Board fired him, and today his replacement has led Microsoft to pre-eminence in tech, atop the AI heap. His lessons for how to turn around a behemoth are relevant for organizations large and small. This podcast explains how Nad…
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Explore the dynamic landscape of the chemical industry as host Victoria Meyer delves into six key trends that will shape 2024 and 2025. From ever-changing supply chain dynamics and shifting customer engagement mechanisms to the impacts of global economics and geopolitics, Victoria provides an insightful analysis of the factors driving the industry …
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Spark Partners has been coaching clients for almost 30 years on how to achieve long-term success. But despite the research, the books, the Forbes (and other) articles and interviews, people are still getting things wrong. The failure cases of 30 years ago are forgotten (Multgraphics, Kodak, Xerox) while new cases – with identical patterns to the ol…
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Ep 179 Show Notes Geopolitical shifts, economic challenges, and sustainability goals are reshaping the global chemical industry. John Richardson, senior consultant at ICIS, joins host Victoria Meyer to delve into the market's uncertainties and logistical issues affecting Europe, the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the potential of deve…
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Intel is looking more like Kodak, Hostess Baking, ToysRUs and GE every day. People wonder “How can a company that is so successful, so innovative screw up its business so badly?” There really is a pattern to what these companies did wrong, which you can avoid. Listen to this podcast, using the Intel case study to explain how leaders fall into the b…
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Ep 178 Show Notes - How Collaboration, Customers, and Community Contribute to Sustainability Uncover the impactful stories behind the winners of American Chemistry Council’s 2024 Sustainability Leadership Awards, as host Victoria Meyer dives into projects from Celanese, PPG, and DuPont. Kevin Norfleet from Celanese shares insights on their Carbon C…
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Discover how necessity is driving sustainable innovation in the chemical industry with host Victoria Meyer and guests Robert Dishman of Cyclx and Matt Adams of EFC Gases & Advanced Materials, winners of American Chemistry Council’s 2024 Sustainability Leadership Awards. Learn about Cyclyx’s pioneering partnership with industry giants like ExxonMobi…
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Explore the intersection of digital innovation and chemical distribution with host Victoria Meyer and Austin Nichols, CEO of ChemPoint, on The Chemical Show. Austin shares his insights on the critical role of digital solutions in scaling business operations. Victoria and Austin discuss the difference between ChemPoint's supplier-centric model and U…
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Shockingly, YouTube is now the #1 streaming service on televisions – bigger than Netflix – and bigger than broadcast TV. For 17 straight months YouTube has been the winner, with ad sales growing at double digit rates and exceeding $50B/year. This podcast tells the phenomenal story of how Google kept tinkering with the platform until it figured out …
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Exploring the crucial role of resilience in both personal and professional contexts, host Victoria Meyer delves into how businesses and individuals can adapt, recover, and ultimately thrive amid unexpected challenges. Victoria breaks down the concept of resilience, distinguishing it from business continuity planning and emphasizing its emotional an…
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Intel was once the leader in semiconductors by a huge margin. They were half of the “wintel” platform that was the PC business for over 20 years. But now, Intel is on hard times. Sales are down over 30%, profits are down (losses in semiconductors), and plans are to lay off 15K employees while discontinuing the dividend. This podcast delves into wha…
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Most people focus on operating their business better, faster, cheaper. They look for efficiencies in doing what they’ve done. But that is NOT the road to long-term success. That’s just making sure you have an effective Value Delivery System. Success requires knowing your customers’ needs, and then understanding the value you can provide by fulfilli…
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Discover how hiring for character and training for skills can cultivate a thriving company culture with Kris Maynard, executive chairman of Essential Ingredients. Kris joins host Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show this week to share insights on the importance of long-term sustainability, reflecting on his company’s journey from humble beginnings t…
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Sharing valuable insights on strategic partnerships, Rob van der Meij, a partner at Capricorn Partners joins host Victoria Meyer for the final installment of this series, citing successful collaborations like Econic’s partnership with Unilever and Monument Chemical, and the significance of balanced, non-competing alliances. Gain a deeper understand…
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Lots of people somewhat glaze over when told they need to be more involved in AI. The tendency can be to think of AI as requiring very hard core, high end, difficult technology skills that take years of education and application. It’s easy to think that most of us are simply incompetent when it comes to AI, and it’s a challenge beyond most of us. T…
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Wondering how venture capital firms support the clean tech startup ecosystem? Explore the intricacies of sustainable investing and leadership dynamics in the chemical industry with Rob van der Meij, a partner at Capricorn Partners in part 1 of this 2 part series. Host Victoria Meyer delves into Rob's expertise on ESG and impact investing, the vital…
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Behavioral economics is revolutionizing the business world with Melina Palmer, CEO of The Brainy Business, and Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show®. Melina delves into the importance of social proof in influencing consumer decisions, showcasing how psychological principles can dramatically shape pricing strategies. Highlighting examples from luxury…
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Do you ever wonder how a business as successful as Kodak could invent digital photography, and then completely lose it and all relevancy? Or how Blockbuster could dominate home video sales, and end up bankrupt? It happens because leaders don’t move early enough to understand customers, and don’t move quickly enough to react to customer needs. This …
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Every small and midsized business leader tells me they know their customer. They are sure that’s why they succeed. But, unfortunately, most don’t know the vast majority of their customers very well, and they are surprised when business turns south on them. They try to raise prices, or cut costs, and they are surprised that customers leave. Or they …
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Discover why methanol has become the number one alternative fuel for ships ordered in 2023 and how the race for environmentally improved methanol is shaping the future of the chemical industry. Eric Bober, Senior VP at NexantECA, joins host Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show® to dive into the evolution of green chemicals, the urgent demand for sus…
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As business leaders we tend to focus on what we control. But what we don’t control is infinitely larger than what we do control. We can’t control the world, so the smartest thing to do is focus more on the world, so we can adapt and adjust we do control toward greater success. Geopolitics is about as far away from what we can control as possible; e…
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Wondering how a unicorn startup in the chemical industry is changing the business of chemicals? Join host Victoria Meyer as she speaks with Gaurab Chakrabarti, co-founder and CEO of Solugen, to explore innovative approaches that challenge the traditional paradigms of bigger, more efficient assets. Their conversation delves into alternative solution…
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Everyone sees trends, but most of us are so locked into our current situation that we don’t recognize how to use those trends for better outcomes. We are so stuck doing what we’ve done that we feel little room is available to doing something new. But the good news is that new tools – most of which are free – can help enormously with this overcoming…
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How essential are strong business relationships and how can geopolitical tensions shape chemical industry business strategies? Host Victoria Meyer sits down with Franklin Fisher, founder and CEO of South Carolina Chemical, and a seasoned expert in international sourcing, contract manufacturing, and supply chain management this week on The Chemical …
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Unbeknownst to most people, 3D printing is a $20B business growing at 25%/year. While most people haven’t used a 3D printer, or even thought about it, it’s really a lot like ChatGPT. It’s a new technology on the scene that took 35 years to develop – and opens the door to enormous innovation, better business practices, lower costs, exciting new prod…
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Ep 167 Show Notes - Carbon Capture and Sustainability with Kevin Norfleet of Celanese Get an insider's view of sustainability in the chemical industry with Kevin Norfleet, Global Sustainability Director at Celanese, as he joins Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show®. Kevin shares his journey from chemical engineering to spearheading sustainability ef…
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We at Spark Partners are constantly asked how to know when to invest in a trend. We’re asked how to tell a trend from a fad, and how to know that investing in a trend will pay out. This podcast answers those questions by looking at case examples like Amazon, Apple, Tesla and even making predictions about Nvidia and the future of AI. The key to iden…
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Ep 166 Show Notes Explore the pivotal role data and AI are playing in transforming safety and sustainability at DuPont with Daryl Roberts, Chief Engineering and Operations Officer. At ACC's Responsible Care® and Sustainability Conference, Daryl shares his journey in the chemical industry, fueled by a family heritage of engineering, and his career p…
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This podcast explains why so many of us make poor business decisions. Quite simply, we tend to look backward rather than forward. We think the future will look like the past, when that is mostly unlikely. We let biases built up over time, and perceptions of today (which are often wrong) drive decisions - instead of data and trends. Good leaders hir…
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For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), intellectual property (IP) can be a hidden goldmine. But how do you capture that value when selling your company? Custom software applications can be a strategic answer. Many SMBs have unique processes or algorithms that give them a competitive edge. Building a custom app allows you to encode these proc…
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Ep 165 Show Notes - Achieving Success in Chemicals: Sustainability and Leadership with Bonnie Tully of Evonik Bonnie Tully, North American President of Evonik, joins host Victoria Meyer to tackle Responsible Care®, the ambitious strides in sustainability, and the transformative shifts in industry culture. Bonnie shares compelling insights and actio…
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Lots of talk about AI, but many small and mid-size businesses still aren’t applying AI. This podcast is a short primer on what’s happening in AI and how to get started. You can do it wrong, and we explain how easy it is to use the wrong data sets. And you can apply it wrong, attempting problems that require adaptability between data sets. Or you ca…
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Discover how BASF, a global frontrunner in the chemical industry, is transforming its commitment to sustainability into innovative practices and leadership. Michael Heinz, CEO of BASF North America joins host Victoria Meyer to discuss the significance of Responsible Care and how BASF is spearheading sustainability efforts globally. Michael highligh…
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In the future electricity will be free. How’s that for a forecast? Adam made over 200 forecasts for Forbes mag, and when he stopped writing all 200 were proven accurate. This podcast explains how to do good scenario planning using the electric utility industry as an example. Demand is going up. But supply is challenged by the technology transition …
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Chris Jahn, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, discusses what propels the chemical industry forward amid global challenges. From regulatory challenges to sustainability initiatives and the characteristics that define impactful leadership, this episode of The Chemical Show spans several pressing topics that are top-of-mind for ever…
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In this episode, Manny engages in conversation with Tanner Herbert and Rebecca Crane, both principals of the Signature Group, a longstanding full-service residential real estate company supporting buyers and sellers in Southern Arizona's fast-paced market. Beyond traditional services, their company also engages in wholesale transactions and fix-and…
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Discover how the worlds of beauty and chemicals merge to drive innovation in the cosmetics and personal care industry from NYSCC Suppliers Day in New York City. Victoria Meyer takes you behind the scenes of this event, accompanied by industry experts Bob Jacobs from Hydrosome Labs, Jack Drawdy from SCT, Petia Tatarska from Innova BM, Dennis Abbedut…
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Most people think of strategic planning as a periodic exercise, typically done annually (or every 3 years) and reviewed possibly quarterly (or semi-annually.) It’s almost an activity that is undertaken “just because” but which has minimal impact on daily decision making. But successful innovators do strategic planning very differently. They don’t e…
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"If you want your target audience to remember your message the next day, tell a story. " As you're heading to industry events over the next couple week's: NYSCC Suppliers' Day, American Coatings Show, NPE The Plastics Show, consider the power of storytelling. Exploring the essential elements of business storytelling, host Victoria Meyer demonstrate…
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For years Adam has been a fan of Tesla. Tesla innovated the EV market, overcoming multiple obstacles that traditional auto execs felt were unsolvable. And Tesla’s founder proved to be an innovator of cars, as well as business models. For over a decade Tesla had limited competition, and it grew very quickly. Times have changed. This podcast explains…
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Today, we're joined by Jeanne Cummings, a turnaround CEO with a specialty in guiding founder-led companies towards manifesting their visions. She delves into her unique approach, an 'inside out engagement,' which begins with grasping the founder's vision and extends through conversations with employees and customers. This process offers invaluable …
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In today's challenging business landscape, especially within the volatile chemical industry, resilience is key. Host Victoria Meyer outlines three vital strategies in navigating chemical market uncertainty this week on The Chemical Show: commercial discipline, customer centricity, and market diversification. Victoria emphasizes the importance of co…
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