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Jun 22, 2021 • 25min

12. How NUCO Logistics Pivoted During The Pandemic With Noushin Shamsili

NUCO Logistics is an international logistics, freight forwarding, and NVOCC company. Victoria Meyer's guest today is its CEO Noushin Shamsili to discuss how NUCO Logistics pivoted during the pandemic. On the one hand, the demand during COVID has increased tremendously. On the other, many steamship lines canceled their sailings to make sure that they would reduce their losses. What Noushin did was to pull strings through all contacts throughout the world to form a plan B. Learn more about what this is and stay updated with the happenings around marine logistics and more by tuning in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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Jun 15, 2021 • 22min

11. Conversations On The Propylene And Olefin Market With John Stekla

The petrochemical industry has been impacted by current events, causing massive swings in the market. This includes the already volatile Propylene and Olefin market. Victoria Meyer is joined by the Director of PERIN Resources, John Stekla. John is an accomplished senior sales and marketing executive with broad international and domestic experience in petrochemicals, lubricant and fuel additives, and performance chemicals. They talk about the current market trends in the Propylene and Olefin market and how it has been impacted by the COVID pandemic. They also talk about petrochemical investments in the US, and the opportunities and challenges the industry is facing. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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Jun 8, 2021 • 35min

10. Everything You Need To Know About The Surfactants Industry, Green Chemistry And P2 Science With Neil Burns

In some form or another, people interact with chemicals and compounds on a daily basis, just like surfactants which can be found in detergents, emulsifiers or dispersants. Neil Burns joins Victoria Meyer to explain more about it. Neil is the CEO of P2 Science Inc., a manufacturing company that focuses on cosmetics and personal care, fragrances and aroma chemicals. Neil tells Victoria that prior to the innovation they did in P2 Science Inc., the individual customers were the most fundamental and it is what they focused on early on. He also shares the correlation between chemicals and where green chemistry stands in the whole process.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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Jun 1, 2021 • 34min

9. An Inside Look Into The Chemical Distribution Space With Ronald Zmich

Chemical distribution is a wholly unique space within the chemical industry as a whole. Ronald Zmich has been working in this space for over 25 years. He is the Vice President of CASE at Palmer Holland, which is a specialty chemical and ingredient distributor of raw materials based in Cleveland, Ohio. Join your host, Victoria Meyer and her guest, Ronald Zmich as they talk about all things chemical distribution. Learn how the chemical industry was affected by COVID-19, how eCommerce is changing things, and how big of a role environmental sustainability plays in the chemical industry.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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May 25, 2021 • 26min

8. Putting Together The Perfect Team For Relaunching A Company With John Foley

Relaunching a company is not an easy task. It comes with a lot of struggle and burden to whoever gets appointed to lead the charge. John Foley proved himself up for the challenge when he found himself thrust into leadership in the newly formed Verdant Specialty Solutions. Verdant is a specialty chemical company that got formed by the acquisition of a private equity firm, OpenGate Capital from Solvay S.A. Victoria Meyer brings John in to the show to talk about the acquisition and what it’s like to relaunch a business in the chemical industry. Learn a thing or two about change leadership as John talks about the burdens and the strategies he used to launch Verdant.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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May 18, 2021 • 35min

7. Doing Chemical Business In China And Asia With Dan McLeod

A lot has changed in these recent years for the chemical industry when doing business in China and Asia due to the changing regulations and globalization. Now that China continues to become more and more self-sufficient, chemical companies are called to embrace adaptability and versatility in the future. Joining Victoria Meyer is Dan McLeod of East West Associates to explore the industry's current status in the Chinese setting. He looks at the topic from various perspectives, from the alarming environmental regulations that cause shutdowns and relocations, the many adjustments in logistics, to the country's call for more local business leadership. Dan also talks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the chemical industry in China, exploring the many opportunities western companies can still find there after a challenging time.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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May 11, 2021 • 24min

6. Business Leadership In Transformative Times: Discussions With Laura Schwinn

Change and transformations are a fact of life. It’s how you deal with change that sets you apart from the crowd. Victoria Meyer is joined by Laura Schwinn, President of the Specialty Catalysts division at W.R Grace, Co., to talk about transformations and business leadership in contemporary times. Laura discusses customer engagement, listening to customers, and knowing when to get out of the way of employees so they can get things done. She also talks about inspiring innovation and the challenges of being the only woman on a board full of men.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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May 4, 2021 • 26min

5. Building An E-commerce Solution For The Chemical Industry With Jay Bhatia

The chemical industry underwent a rude awakening in the post-pandemic world. Having an e-commerce solution to meet the customers’ needs is no longer “nice to have”; it’s a must-have! But selling chemicals online is not as simple as selling books or frying pans on Amazon because chemicals require specific regulations, storage, and transportation. How do you get around this dilemma? Today’s guest is Jay Bhatia, founder and CEO of Agilis Chemicals Inc., a highly successful e-commerce platform for the chemical industry. Jay discusses with Victoria Meyer how you can conform your digital channels to reflect existing trade patterns in the chemical industry. Tune in and learn how!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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Apr 27, 2021 • 27min

4. How To Handle Business Transformation With Joey Gullion, COO At SI Group

In order to survive and cope with the current trends, business transformation is a must. Unless it undergoes such a significant yet challenging episode, it can continuously improve and not die out. Victoria Meyer talks with Joey Gullion, COO at SI Group, to share their story of profound transformation that pushed them to their limits. He talks about how they struggled with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Texas winter storm, their move from a major distributor to a producer-supplier model, and their approach to the trend of digitalization. Joey also touches the three most important pillars that impact business transformation, as well as the legacy he wants to establish for both himself and their company as a whole.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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Apr 20, 2021 • 36min

3. How Technology Changed Executive Recruiting In The Chemical Space With Patrick Ropella

From running newspaper ads to clicking LinkedIn profiles, Patrick Ropella has witnessed first-hand how much executive recruiting in the chemical industry has changed over time. Patrick is the chairman of the Ropella Group, whose mission is to grow great companies by sourcing, recruiting, and training top talents. Patrick discusses with Victoria Meyer how recruiting is a relationship business. Modern tools like Monster and LinkedIn only help quicken the process, but in the end, it's about establishing personal connections with transformational leaders. Patrick also dives into challenges the chemical industries face at present, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of talent. If you want to learn more about recruiting and training, then this episode is for you!  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/

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