Powder Coater Podcast

Episode 33: Get Grounded with John Cole

Grounding properly can solve many of the problems in coating. In fact, it’s the difference between being a master of tasks or being a servant to a taskmaster. How will you ever know

Episode 32: How to Rack'em to Stack'em

Denny Young is no fool. Under this casual demeanor is a deep analytical thinker. He’s always ready to pounce on

Episode 31: Hey Dude What Size is Your Nozzle?

Getting into powder coating takes money. But should you budget more for your sandblasting equipment than you think? How important is CFM in relation to nozzle size? Before you go comparing yourself to the next guy, Jeff Taylor, our resident blasting expert is back. In his 3rd podcast with us, we’re looking for the sweet spot to achieving the perfect air and cover the dangers of beryllium exposure.

Episode 30: How To Lift Your Processes & People For Success

Miss Sandie is smart. After her extensive education & wide world experience in coatings, she can tell you it's all about processes & people. That the secret sauce to crafting the well-run manufacturing business is not just

Episode 29: Why is powder coating so hard to learn?

Why is powder coating so hard to learn? What does the future of powder coating look like? Maybe this man knows. We explore this through his humble beginnings and the broader industry. I sit down with Joey Golliver from Powder X who can tell you it's problematic.

Episode 28: Harnessing the Power of Content-Followers, Fans, Leads & Sales

Today I sit down with Reno King, Owner of Armour Koatings, YouTuber & one of the creators of one of the fastest-growing most active groups on FB, Powder Koating Kings. When does he find time to make & produce all that content? One thing is for sure, Reno doesn't like to disappoint. His army training & give first attitude has allowed him to rise faster than most.

Listen in as we cover how to harness the power of content from followers, fans & friends to generate buzz for your biz.

Episode 27: How to be socially responsible with powder?

Powder coating is growing and as it does you know there will be someone or some agency out there in your business... With powder being less hazardous than wet paint, the industry has skirted around the issue of what to do with the unused or unwanted powder for now. Our next guests know they're close to a perfect solution that's affordable and easy to use.    Growing in popularity with industrial coaters this product will continue to have a greater impact on the industry than it does today. That's why they are on a mission to let others know that Saving the World One Bag at a Time is a trend that will continue far into the future. Will custom coaters be part of that trend? We examine how the industry handles powder waste now and ask: could your company be more socially responsible?  

Episode 26: How To Make Workflow Equal Cashflow

The man behind All Valley Powder Coating in Phoenix AZ is all about the numbers. We'll find out how he turned struggle into triumph to get triple return on company growth with some head-turning strategies. He says the key to success lies in knowing your labor rate.

Episode 25: Pitfalls & Puns in Powder Coating with Jimmie Oh! Malley

In this episode, we talk to everyone's favorite coater & facebooker Jimmy O'Malley...he shares the pitfalls & puns of powder coating from nightmare jobs to equipment fails, & troublesome customers. Jimmy's sunshine smile & jovial approach reminds us that we all share the same experience of success & failures in the coating biz.

Our light-hearted meandering takes a break from the usual podcast format with plenty of shout-outs, laughs, & discussions on a wide variety of topics including the potential to build a tribe community on the Powder Coating Near Me Directory.

Episode 24: Come On Chris! Can You Really Powder Coat Wood?

We’ve all heard about powder coating on alternative substrates but seriously can you really?! Today’s guest certainly thinks so. But this is no sales pitch. We drill down… what it will take to launch a new innovation & scale the 150 billion paint coatings market.