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The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business

Looking to lead, grow, and stay ahead in the trillion-dollar global chemical industry? The Chemical Show - the #1 business podcast for the chemical industry - is your go-to resource for leadership insights, business strategies, and real-world lessons from the executives shaping the future of chemicals. Grow your knowledge, your network, and your impact. Each week, you"ll hear from executives from across the industry - from Fortune 50 to midsize to startups. You’ll hear how they"re tacking today"s

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44:37

China's Aging Demographics and the Future of the...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/06/13

"People didn't think about the demographics enough. They didn't think about the role of real estate and debt. And they built capacity on the assumption of, say, 6% or 7% consistent growth, which we are unlikely to experience in the future." – John Richardson, Senior Consultant, ICISIn this episode of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer and guest John Richardson of ICIS discuss China's aging demographic and the future of the chemical industry. They delve into China's projections for

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Why You're a Last-Choice Supplier and What to Do...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/06/08

'Customers are always going to say, oh, the reason that we don't do business with you is your price. That’s BS. Price is not the reason. It’s a good excuse. It’s your job to find the real reason."A question that has come up recently: “Why are we the last choice for a specific customer? They call us when they’re in crisis and we help them out. Then, nothing. How do we move to being a first-choice or regular supplier?”In this episode of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer explores

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16:28

How Personal Storytelling Creates Business Value -...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/06/06

“There's a huge opportunity for B2B companies to enter podcasting. People get personally connected to you and your brand, and its a great opportunity for storytelling.”On this episode of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer celebrates the podcast's 100th episode. And, in a role-reversal, is the interviewee instead of the interviewer.Today’s guest interviewer is Madeline Meyer, a summer intern at Progressio Global and computer science major at Texas State University. They discuss

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27:42

Using AI to Accelerate Product Innovations &...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/05/30

AI is a tool. It's obviously a very powerful tool... And so I think there is value in having some kind of framework for helping evaluate these things and looking at allowing people to make wise choices." - Ethan MirskyIn this episode of The Chemical Show, we explore how NobleAI is revolutionizing the chemical industry by using science-based AI. As we learned, traditional AI approaches didn't work for this problem, so Noble's team focused on incorporating scientific laws, design constraints,

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16:55

The ABCs of Being Customer-Centric: Boosting Your...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/05/23

On this episode of The Chemical Show, Victoria Meyer takes us through the world of business transformation and the key factors that lead to success. With a staggering 70% of transformations failing to meet their objectives, Victoria believes that a clear vision and a customer-centric approach are critical. She breaks down different lenses, including the "easy to do business with" lens, and how feedback from stakeholders should be considered. Furthermore, Victoria Meyer emphasizes the

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27:26

Bringing Insights to the Chemical Industry with...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/05/16

“There are great entry points to talk about, to educate, to talk about where stuff is coming from and where it goes. That's what I'm really trying to do in the Column.” - Darius Mortazavi. Darius is the founder of The Column, an email newsletter that provides context and commentary on events in the industry at large—it’s an endeavor that he hopes will unite different sectors of the industry, and foster an online community. In this episode, Victoria and Darius talk about some invaluable

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28:26

Increasing Demand of Biotechnology in Cleaning with...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/05/09

In recent years, the demand for biotechnology in cleaning has been on the rise due to its effectiveness in providing eco-friendly and sustainable solutions to the cleaning industry. Biotechnology involves the use of biological agents or living organisms to create useful products and services, and in cleaning, it has shown significant potential in improving the efficiency and safety of cleaning processes. Victoria Meyer chats with Rashda Khan, Sr. Director of Product Innovation for Barentz,

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33:44

Surfing Economic Chaos with Karl Maier - Ep. 95

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/05/02

Adaptability is crucial in navigating today's unpredictable global economy, which can experience economic chaos through market volatility, political instability, natural disasters, or unexpected pandemics. In this week's episode, Karl Maier, author of Surfing Economic Chaos, shares his expertise on seizing opportunities amidst such chaos. With over 25 years of experience in managing and advising lower middle-market companies, Karl offers profit improvement workshops and CEO peer advisory

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60:37

Partnering for Plastics Circularity - LIVE from AFPM...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/04/25

Partnering for plastics circularity refers to the collaborative efforts of stakeholders across the plastics value chain to create a more sustainable and circular approach to plastic production, consumption, and disposal. With increasing concerns about plastic pollution and its impact on the environment, there is a growing need for companies, governments, and individuals to work together toward a circular economy that promotes the reuse, recycling, and responsible disposal of plastics. In

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31:39

Creating a Robust Employee Value Proposition at...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/04/18

An Employee Value Proposition is essentially the set of benefits and rewards that a company offers to its employees in exchange for their skills, knowledge, and experience. It's the total package of what an employee gets out of working for a particular company. So with that, in this week’s podcast episode, The Chemical Show welcomes Jaycie Bradshaw as the quest, who is Human Resources Director at Palmer Holland, Inc. Palmer Holland is an Employee-Owned organization in this Specialty

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19:50

Reflections from AFPM International Petrochemical...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/04/11

In the last week of March, Victoria Meyer attended the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers or AFPM International Petrochemical Conference, which was held in San Antonio. So in this week's episode, she will share her insights and reflections from that conference. There were thousands of attendees and people were there for meetings with business partners, suppliers, customers, and many other activities going on at that event. Topics discussed this week: The chemical industry is in

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37:01

Innovating for a Sustainable Future with Michael J....

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/04/04

The chemical industry plays a crucial role in modern society. The ability to leverage innovation, the ability to meet a customer's needs, the ability to go ahead and leverage at a global scale, and the capabilities to meet the world's needs are all very prominent today and vital to industrial gases and chemicals. In this podcast episode, Victoria Meyer speaks with Michael J. Graff, Chairman and CEO of American Air Liquide Holdings and EVP of the Air Liquide Group. Mike shares leadership,

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32:23

How CEPSA Uses Customer Insights Drive Transformation...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/03/28

Sustainability and innovation are transforming the chemical industry. Central to that transformation is leveraging customer and consumer insights, to ensure that new, innovative products are meeting customer needs.In this week’s podcast episode, I speak with Juliana Pantalena, who is the Marketing Head of Surfactants for CEPSA Química based in Madrid. She's brings a global perspective, having working in Brazil, US and Spain. And, a keen focus on customer experience and driving value in

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21:38

Finding New Applications for Bio-Based Chemicals with...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/03/21

The increasing awareness of environmental issues and the need for sustainable development has led to a growing interest in bio-based chemicals. Finding new applications for these chemicals is becoming increasingly important as we seek to replace traditional petroleum-based products with more environmentally friendly alternatives.In this podcast episode, we have the opportunity of speaking with Anton Zhloba, who's an Application Technology Center Leader with Jungbunzlauer. His focus is

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52:54

Building an Inclusive Culture with Dr. Lauran Star -...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/03/07

An inclusive culture is one that celebrates and embraces the uniqueness and differences of everyone. There is evidence that companies or organizations with an inclusive culture tend to have people who are highly motivated, engaged, and productive at whatever they do. Listen to this week’s podcast episode as Victoria Meyer and Dr. Lauran Star, who is known for transforming leadership and organizational culture, talk about building an inclusive culture and what benefits it can give to all

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41:23

In Daily Pursuit of Excellence with Sam Smolik - Ep. 87

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/02/28

Excellence is a quality that is highly valued and sought after in both personal and professional settings. As a company owner, being excellent can lead to increased customer satisfaction, improved employee morale and productivity, and ultimately, increased profits. For individuals, striving for excellence can lead to personal growth and development, as well as increased satisfaction and fulfillment in life.At its core, excellence is about doing your best in everything you do, whether it's

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16:16

Five Key Themes for Cleaning Industry in 2023 from...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/02/21

In early February, I attended the ever-popular American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Conference. This week, I am sharing with you all some insights that I’ve learned from that conference. There are valuable insights coming from companies across the cleaning value chain. It's everything from ingredient suppliers, surfactants, enzymes, and fragrances to formulators and industrial consumer product companies. Topics discussed this week: Sustainability is a topic in every industry

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Commercializing Bio-Based Chemistry for Energy with...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/02/14

The energy sector is a category of companies that are responsible for extracting, refining, or supplying consumable fuels, like coal, oil, and gas. These companies are involved in the production and sale of energy and that includes fuel extraction, manufacturing, refining, and distribution. So in the upcoming years, with the continuous advancement of technology, we will see massive progression in engineering and innovation that will bring us inventions we can use, which are more sustainable

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35:41

Lighting the Path to Decarbonization with Trevor Best...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/02/07

Sustainability and carbon reduction are key focus areas of the chemical industry. Many countries and companies have Net Zero targets to support a more sustainable future, including decarbonization. Innovation is critical. One of the key innovators in decarbonization is Syzygy Plasmonics and its co-founder Trevor Best.In this episode, Victoria Meyer speaks with Trevor Best, CEO of Syzygy Plasmonics about the importance of decarbonization and the innovations that Syzygy is bringing to

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Digital Transformation in Chemicals with Christophe...

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business ·

2023/01/31

Digital transformation is the process of integrating digital technology into all aspects or areas of your company or organization. In this episode, Victoria Meyer has a conversation with two experts in digital transformation. Christophe Cabarry is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of SpecialChem, who also brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic digital marketing in chemicals and materials. The second guest is Jay Bhatia, who is the Founder and CEO of Agilis Commerce, a

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