Powder Coater Podcast

In this podcast episode, the hosts and guests explore the complexities of the powder coating industry. Nathan and Kevin Biller discuss the technicalities of powder formulations and the impact of new regulations on small businesses. They delve into the differences between TGIC and TGIC-free powders, emphasizing the importance of understanding end-use requirements. The conversation also covers the challenges of sourcing custom powders and the industry's response to the pandemic, with a shift towards smaller custom order minimums. The episode highlights the consolidation of companies, the need for reliable suppliers, and the lengths some go to maintain control over their powder coating processes. 

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Powdcast-Ask Joe Powder

Chemquest

Kevin’s Linkedin

Nathan’s Linkedin

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In this episode of the Powder Coater Podcast, host Kim Scott is joined by Jason Schwer and Blaine Scheideman from Gema, a leading powder coating gun manufacturer. They discuss their roles as territory managers, the daily challenges of providing support on the road, and Gema's success factors, including R&D and customer feedback. The episode also covers the industry's workforce shortage and the need for more training programs. Scott Coates's development of replacement gun tips is highlighted, addressing parts availability issues. Technical aspects of powder coating settings are explained, and the potential for wood coatings is briefly touched upon. The episode concludes with a discussion on Gema's product offerings and the importance of industry collaboration.

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Gema Corp

Linkedin Jason

Linkedin Blaine

Gema’s Jeff Hale Featured Article

In this episode of the RossKote Powder Coater Podcast, Kim Scott interviews Shelby Ashley, the founder of Optimize Financial Solutions. They discuss the importance of financial literacy for small business owners, particularly in the manufacturing and powder coating industry. Shelby emphasizes the need for understanding financial statements, managing cash flow, and the dangers of excessive debt. They also touch on the significance of budgeting, with Shelby advising on its necessity for tracking performance and catching issues early. The conversation covers the impact of expenses on profitability, the benefits of strategic pricing, and the importance of hiring a team that challenges the owner. Shelby also highlights the common oversight of tax planning and offers a free financial assessment for business owners. They conclude with the idea of comparing profit and loss statements across the industry to understand optimal margins, regardless of company size. Shelby is available for consultation through LinkedIn, and the episode encourages listeners to charge enough, make money, and sleep well at night.

Featured Guest Links

Shelby Ashley LinkedIn

https://www.optimizedfinancialsolutions.com/

In this brief episode of the Powder Coater podcast, host Kim returns after a hiatus, sharing her personal challenges including the loss of her hometown, Lahaina, and the death of a friend's wife. She apologizes for the break, assures the value of upcoming "lost episodes," and announces future plans, including a live panel and attending Powder Coating Week. Kim thanks her audience for their support and looks forward to engaging with them in 2024 to enhance their powder coating skills.

In this episode of the Powder Coater Podcast, host Kim Scott talks with Jeff Halonen from Steelhead Technologies about the critical role of digitizing and automating business processes in the powder coating industry. They discuss the benefits of a structured workflow, data-driven decision-making, and the importance of a closed-loop system for pricing and job analysis. Jeff shares insights on the necessity of understanding cost structures and the impact of data on business operations and customer interactions. The conversation also covers the challenges of scaling a business, the potential for growth in the industry, and the importance of investing in scalable systems early on. Jeff emphasizes the value of technology in driving efficiency and growth, while Kim reflects on the emotional aspects of business management and the benefits of objective data. They conclude by highlighting Steelhead Technologies' focus on solving business problems and supporting industry growth.

Featured Guest Links

Steelhead Technologies: Manufacturing Process Management 

Jeff Halonen LinkedIn

Bonus: Lahaina Fires Update 2

Covering the details of what's happening on Maui & how you can help Maui Powder Works help others during this difficult time. Let's show Maui how strong the powder coating community really is! Please donate to our fundraiser! I went LIVE TODAY with my special guest Rich King from Rags2Riches Powder Coating. We discussed the aftermath of what's been going on Maui since the fires of Lahaina.

Please donate to our go fund me.

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Bonus: Prayers for Powder Coaters

After a 4 month hiatus on the podcast we are back giving you updates as to why we took a break. Honestly it's been a struggle to keep up on the daily but you will hear all about that…. in just a few minutes. This is a short cast but I want to thank all those that have reached out to me and asked how we’ve been and hey ‘where are you guys? I see your fb posts and It sounds like you all are doing well… growing your businesses , building new shops and buying new equipment but sometimes unexpected things happen, like to some of the guests on past shows as you will find out. Today we ask for some special prayers & thought & help if you can to a fellow coater who I interviewed earlier this week. Let's get ready to level up your powder coater game!

https://gofund.me/a097b591

Going LIVE with AVP | Palmers Powders | & Rags to Riches Powder Coating

Episode 60: Meta, Insta & Chat GDP Bibbity Bobbity Boo

Our next guest has been our go-to source for anything & everything social media since we began podcasting almost 3 yrs ago…I am happy to have Danielle Miller of Miller Media Management back after a move to Florida but with her heart still with us in Maui. Real world experienced marketers like her can charge bookoo bucks to clients for the inside secrets she reveals to us for free. Speaking of which…are you ready to pay Meta to play?

Trailer: Episode 60