Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Podcast - Interviews & Insights by TRSA
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Who exactly are the thought leaders in the $18-billion-plus linen, uniform and facility services industry? This podcast aims to shine a light on this industry’s more than 200,000 employees through thought-provoking interviews with industry insiders and business experts on issues critical to your company and workforce. Most Americans might not realize it, but they benefit at least once per week from the cleanliness and safety of laundered, reusable linens, uniforms, towels, mats and other products provided to businesses, retailers, manufacturers, healthcare facilities, restaurants and hotels.
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Oct 21, 2018 • 53min
Episode 7 - Equipment Innovations, Plant Design and Renovations
A focused discussion on equipment innovations, plant design and renovations featuring Bob Corfield, CEO, Laundry Design Group; Ed Kwasnick, director of business development at ARCO/Murray; Chip Malboeuf, president at Turnkey Industrial Engineering Services; and Gerard O’Neill, president and CEO at American Laundry Systems. The discussion was moderated by Dan Farnsworth, vice president of sales and marketing at Leonard Automatics. This episode was recorded live at TRSA’s Production Summit & Plant Tours in Philadelphia. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes today!
Oct 7, 2018 • 1h 4min
Episode 6 - Rising through the Ranks: Leadership Summit CEO Panel
Join industry heavyweights Scott Farmer, CEO of Cintas, Juha Laurio of the Lindstrom Group, Tom Watts from Prudential Overall Supply, Steven Sintros at UniFirst, and Alsco's Jim Kearns for an insightful discussion on leadership. They share their personal journeys to the top, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and clear objectives in scaling businesses. The conversation highlights cultivating a strong company culture, retaining talent, and rethinking competition in a changing market, ensuring that organizations thrive.
Sep 23, 2018 • 24min
Episode 5 - Guiding Change with Former AmeriPride CEO
The former CEO of AmeriPride Services Inc., Bill Evans, shares his thoughts on leading change in your organization. The speech was recorded live at TRSA's Executive Management Institute (EMI). Evans will also be a featured speaker on the Legends of the Industry Panel at TRSA's upcoming Annual Conference in Napa, CA. Learn more about TRSA at trsa.org
Sep 10, 2018 • 23min
Episode 4 - The Future of Technology with Vivek Wadhwa
Vivek Wadhwa, a technology and innovation author and expert, academic and futurist, joins us to discuss the technologies that will shape the laundry of the future and how to prepare for those potential disruptions so that your business is primed for success. Wadhwa also will share his insights with TRSA members at the 105th Annual Conference and Exchange.
Aug 17, 2018 • 47min
Episode 3 - David Varner: Military Veteran Transitions to the Laundry Industry
David Varner is the chief strategy and development officer at TRSA operator member company Superior Linen Service. Before joining the Superior Linen Service staff, Varner served for 21 years in the U.S. Navy, including a stint on the Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels. With many companies in the linen, uniform and facility services industry interested in hiring veterans, Varner talked about his military background and how it helped him transition successfully to a career in the laundry industry.
Aug 17, 2018 • 20min
Episode 2 - Innovation and Leadership with Entrepreneur Josh Linkner
A tech entrepreneur, venture capitalist and New York Times best-selling author, not to mention a talented jazz guitarist, Josh Linkner joined the podcast to share how laundry companies can use innovation to their advantage, as well as his experience serving as a mentor to up-and-coming tech entrepreneurs. Linkner recently gave a keynote address titled “Harnessing Innovation: Turning Raw Ideas into Powerful Results” at TRSA’s inaugural Leadership Summit in Chicago.
Aug 17, 2018 • 3min
Episode 1 - Introduction to the Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Podcast from TRSA
Here’s a preview of what’s coming up on the Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Podcast from TRSA. We’ll talk with industry leaders on the latest issues of importance to your business, as well as go in-depth with thought leaders from outside of the industry to get their perspective on topics affecting the broader business community. Subscribe now.
