Best Bespoke Manufacturing Podcasts (2024)

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S3 ep9 earned value - valuable … but not for the faint hearted especially if you’re business isn’t on their game 8:18

11h ago8:18

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Send us a Text Message. Is this ultimate project monitoring technique worth your time and efforts? Discover the answer in this episode of "Sitting in the Corner Looking Pretty," I unravel the secrets behind this project management item as to how it could change your game for the better or be impossible to implement. Whether you're igniting your man…

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S3 ep8 a program - the most iconic project tool yet the most pointless tick box technique 10:32

8h ago10:32

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Send us a Text Message. Is the standard quintessential project management technique really that essential or should you not bother. Discover the answer in this episode of "Sitting in the Corner Looking Pretty," I unravel the secrets behind this iconic project management item as to how it can be the bedrock for managing your projects and businesses …

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S3 e7 A bill of quantities - Count the benefits of using this technique on more than one hand 12:19

5d ago12:19

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Send us a Text Message. A bill of quantities has more benefits than you think and are nothing to be scared of. Find out this week how they can help you improve your project and business results either as a supplier or a user. Try it, use it, benefit from it. Many don’t! AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAK…

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S3 ep6 a cash flow - not just an important thing for the business 12:23

10d ago12:23

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Send us a Text Message. Series 3 continues with a technique that is more associated with the business but equally important to a project and can be a helpful way to manage them. Cash flows .... not just show you that you are cash positive (or negative) but also progress, issues and maybe more. On certain projects you can run them via a cash flow as…

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S3 e5 SMART - Communication that's to good to be true… but can be 16:34

25d ago16:34

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Send us a Text Message. Series 3 continues with a communication technique that will make everyone's life better. SMART or specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound. Is an extremely effective communication technique. It is simple ensuring that your requests for information and instructions meet all those criteria. In ensuring that th…

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S3 e4 value setting - Get everyone what they really want from your project 10:38

1M ago10:38

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Send us a Text Message. This new series continues with a technique that can help you make decisions better and give leaders more time back. You may not think of this as a technique but it is openly documenting those internalised thoughts that dictate how you make a decision so you don't have to make that decision. Value setting is a way of document…

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S2 e3 An Agreement - your key to unlock better control and clarity in your projects. 13:25

1M ago13:25

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Send us a Text Message. This new series continues with a technique that is obvious but not used enough. An agreement. You may not think of this as a technique becuase its so obvious, but it is a powerful technique to allow control and clarity, enabling projects to progress more efficently. An agreement is something that is documented that indicates…

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S3 ep2 work break down structure - your project magic wand 12:57

2M ago12:57

12:57

Send us a Text Message. This new series continues with a technique that is might not tell you what you want but is invaluable in knowing and finding out what is possible. A work break down structure. A work break down structure gives you answers and helps you find solution. It can give your project clarity and your business reassurance. It really c…

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Pointz: Making Biking Safer | Maggie Bachenberg, Co-Founder 47:33

2M ago47:33

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Maggie Bachenberg is the Co-Founder of Pointz, a bike safety app that offers safe navigation, route customization and 24/7 emergency roadside assistance to make people feel safer on their bikes. Maggie has been grinding away at Pointz for 4 years and was part of Techstars in 2022. Maggie shares how having shared values makes her relationship with h…

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S3 ep01 scope of works - the definitive solution for your project and businesss 11:24

2M ago11:24

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Send us a Text Message. This new series starts with a technique that is often missed and could save you frustration and costs if used in a collaborative, measurable manner that it can be. A scope of works defines what is to be done and why so that all parties get clarity and achievable direction. The series explores simples techniques that can be i…

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S2 ep25 What to ask to get things done effectively and why! 9:43

3M ago9:43

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Send us a Text Message. Do you ever find that you end up doing things yourself or the things you do to help don’t make things better! It’s not your fault but here’s a way to reduce the likelihood of these things happening on your project and in your business. Getting you even better results and outcomes. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE …

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S2 ep 24 how do you know? When you can be costing yourself in your project and business 9:03

4M ago9:03

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Send us a Text Message. This episode I talk about bias and at a high level, how it can affect your project and business and stop them being the best they can. Plus some simple ways just to check you aren’t loosing out. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. Fo…

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S2 ep23 go with the slow not the flow to be quicker 9:14

4M ago9:14

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Send us a Text Message. This week I talk about the slowest hiker on your project and in your business. What is it, How to deal with it and how the slowest hiker element can make your projects go quicker. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project a…

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S2 ep22 why does no one do things how you want 14:29

4M ago14:29

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Send us a Text Message. As a business leader and a project leader there always seems to be a conflict between what you want and what you get. Why? This episode delves into 2 factors that make a business and project different to help you understand why things might not happen as you want. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT M…

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S2 ep21 One of the most powerful tools to give you less to do 7:47

4M ago7:47

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Send us a Text Message. This week is all about giving you less to do. It’s possibly a brave step that will be hard to take but once you do you’ll see the benefits both for your projects, your business and most importantly yourself. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFI…

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S2 ep20 - helplessness, the foundation to all greatness 8:18

5M ago8:18

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Send us a Text Message. The default setting when something happens or needs to happen is helplessness. It maybe only a passing feeling or it maybe a longer term trough. The key is to recognise it and use it. Delve in a bit further in this podcast. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PR…

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Backstage with Jenn: Shooting for Prada, Moncler, Adidas, Jil Sander, Loewe 45:48

5M ago45:48

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Jennifer Tang, a fashion and portrait photographer, shares her journey from shooting random photos with friends to becoming a professional photographer. She discusses her experimentation and creative process, drawing inspiration from her rebellious nature and finding beauty in the overlooked and off-putting. Jennifer also talks about her debut exhi…

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S2 ep19 every business has its own personality - how to use it to make your projects and business slightly better 12:25

5M ago12:25

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Send us a Text Message. We all have personalities, even if it’s not that easy to always get on with. But so do a business, maybe not quite in the same way but they do. This episode’s delves into how that manifests itself and how you can use it to make better projects and results for your business. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED…

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S2 ep 18 - why you should celebrate failure for better projects and businesses 9:20

5M ago9:20

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Send us a Text Message. Failure, no one wants this but it happens. Mistakes gets made and things don’t go as planned. It’s part of being human. This week is about why it’s so important to get slightly more exceptional businesses and projects to embrace this. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAG…

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S2 ep 17 - Unwelcomeness breeds Unwelcomeness - smile 9:18

5M ago9:18

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Send us a Text Message. This week a very simple thing to make your projects and businesses better - smile! Yes simple but not something that always gets done! So make yourself welcoming and gets better results. Listen to the podcasts to find out a bit more. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGE…

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S2 ep16 empathy why is it so important not just for a better business but better projects 12:27

7M ago12:27

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Send us a Text Message. People make projects and businesses better. If we can get the best out of people we can get the best out of a project and for a business. Understanding and working with people needs empathy and understanding empathy is not always as straightforward as it may seem. This week empathy, what is it? AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED P…

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S2 ep15 let’s give negativity a good name 15:15

8M ago15:15

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Send us a Text Message. Negativity is inevitable, there are always at least 2 sides to a story, ways of doing things, unknowns, risk and fear especially in the project process. Let’s work with it and make our projects and businesses better for it. This week the podcast focuses on 2 areas where negativity can be turned into positives. AN EVEN BETTER…

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S2 esp14 - try, but how and what when you hit project paralysis 12:04

8M ago12:04

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Send us a Text Message. We all try right? But sometimes it feels like we are stuck. Especially in projects when you seem to be all going round in circles. This episodes focuses on getting out of that cycle and moving forward again. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFI…

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nurturing & guarding the fire within | patisserie luce, bespoke cakes | founder, giana wong 45:33

8M ago45:33

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After praying for a long time to become a mother, Giana was staggered when she realized she was unfulfilled. Giana looked into herself and asked, “The day I die, what would I want to see as I go through my life’s memories?” Her answer and creation is Patisserie Luce, a boutique cakery that specializes in making cakes and desserts that are refined, …

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S2 esp 13 complexity - the nightmare you never knew you had and how to solve it 14:03

8M ago14:03

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Send us a Text Message. This week complexity. It’s a nightmare that will haunt you without you knowing. Find out what it it is, where it manifests itself and how using some of the 9 rules to exceptional management of projects, you can mitigate it to make your projects and business more exceptional AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED…

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S2 esp 12 - the 9 rules to exceptional management of projects for the business and the project. Why? 9:44

8M ago9:44

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Send us a Text Message. This week a summary of the last 9 weeks of the 9 rules to exceptional management of projects for the projects and the business. An overview of why these 9 rules and why they work. This is a short informal podcast to give you was to make your management of projects exceptional for both the business and the project. AN EVEN BE…

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S2 esp 11 - rule 9 don’t do it if you don’t need to 11:54

8M ago11:54

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Send us a Text Message. The last of the 9 rules to exceptional management of projects for your business and the project is don’t do it if you don’t need to! Sounds obvious maybe but how often do you ask yourself is this making things better? This episode covers some example as, reasons and solution to maybe a controversial rule but certainly one th…

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Liquid Management Solutions for Coca Cola, Unilever | Forbes 30 Under 30 | H2Ok Innovations Co-Founder & CTO David Lu 51:16

9M ago51:16

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David Lu is the Co-Founder and CTO of H2Ok Innovations, which provides efficient liquid management solutions for manufacturing clients, such as Fortune 500 companies including Unilever and Coca Cola. David has been recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 leader as an entrepreneur in cleantech, tackling the application of digital technologies in fundamen…

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S2 esp10 - rule 8 - be honest, competent and consistent 13:49

9M ago13:49

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Send us a Text Message. This week rule 8 of how to get exceptional results for your project and business. - be honest, competent and consistent. Trust is so important with dealing with people and projects are a people oriented environment. Trust lets projects flow, allows collaboration, gives momentum all important to be efficient and get the best …

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S2 esp09 - rule 7 - respect responsibility 12:27

9M ago12:27

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Send us a Text Message. This week rule 7 of the rules to exceptional management of projects for the business and the project. Respect responsibility! To make the work as efficient as it can, keep communication clear and avoid wasting time and money you need to first give responsibility but then importantly respect it. A podcast of tips, techniques,…

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S2 esp08 - rule 6 - enable and trust the right people - the 9 rules to make your management of projects better 15:03

9M ago15:03

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Send us a Text Message. This week a three sided rule. Trust, enable and get right. These three things if done well together will get you great projects and business results. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and…

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S2 esp07 - rule 5 understand - communicate effectively - the 9 rules to make your management of projects better 8:57

9M ago8:57

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Send us a Text Message. Rule 5 - understand . For better manager of projects for the project and the business. This episode explains why making sure you focus on understanding benefits your project and business in two very important ways in the world of projects. Bring success, value and elevating your projects. Sunny chases squirrels, I give you a…

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Trendy Tailors to Terrazzo Keyboards: Serial Entrepreneur Ian Fong | Brazen Studio Founder | On Solving for Your Own Problems 38:49

9M ago38:49

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After graduating from Cambridge with an engineering degree, Ian Fong went to work for two different entrepreneurs to open more than 10 cafes (and to close down several, too). After cutting his teeth learning from the bosses, Ian set out to do yet again something atypical; Ian decided to go knocking on old tailors' doors in a run-down building remin…

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S2 esp 06 - rule 4 - communicate effectively - the 9 rules to make your management of projects better 6:11

10M ago6:11

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Send us a Text Message. This week rule 4 of the 9 rules to project success for your project and your business Communicate effectively The management of projects is essentially about the management of information. But it is the communication of that information to the right places, at the right time, in the right way for the project and to the busin…

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How I started selling at Urban Outfitters | Pivoting, Persistence, Power of Networking | Perkies Founder, Rosie Mangiarotti 36:54

9M ago36:54

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Rosie is the founder of Perkies, which makes innovative undergarments for women. Perkies' first product was a sticky bra with replaceable adhesives, since the adhesive wearing off or becoming dirty is the reason why most traditional sticky bras have a short usage life. Rosie also turned the head around nipple covers and created Perkies Nips, which …

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S2 esp 05 - rule 3 - look forward - the 9 rules to make your management of projects better 12:51

10M ago12:51

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Send us a Text Message. This week rule 3 of the 9 rules to project success for your project and your business Look forward Projects move quick, or they should! If you have a backwards looking mentality then they get bogged down. Yes things don’t go to plan, unexpected things happen. As soon as you dwell you loose value. The first act has to be to l…

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Growing a Community & Building 4 Business Lines | Wazup Running Club | Co-Founder Jeff Yu 42:12

10M ago42:12

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Jeff Yu, Co-Founder of Wazup Running Club in Hong Kong, shares his tips on how he's been able to grow and maintain his community & the 4 different business lines that they've grown. Chapters (00:00:00) From One Family of a Club to Growing to Triple-Digit Members (00:06:47) Run Club Networks Leading to Job Opportunities & Diversity (00:10:17) Busine…

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S2 esp 04 - Rule 2 - every project is different - the 9 rules to make your management of projects better 12:25

10M ago12:25

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Send us a Text Message. This week rule 2 of the 9 rules to project success for your project and your business Every project is different If you don’t recognise that due to the nature of a project even the ones that seem the same aren’t then you won’t get the true value from the project for the business. Either from missed opportunities or wasted re…

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Incredible Story of Unified North & South Korean Women’s Hockey Team | Book Publishing with author Seth Berkman | Overcoming cultural barriers, a political sandstorm & sexist sports dymanics 54:21

10M ago54:21

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Seth Berkman is the author of A Team of Their Own, a December Stephen Curry Book Club Pick & One of ESPN’s 25 Can’t Miss Books of 2019. Seth captures the complex humanity of the South Korean women’s ice hockey team; a story about overcoming a political sandstorm, of sparring against sexist dynamics in sports, and despite it all, keep on keeping on.…

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S2 esp 03 - Rule 1 'the project is for the business' - the 9 rules to make your management of projects better. 12:33

10M ago12:33

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Send us a Text Message. There are many ways out there to manage projects well. They all work, in the right circumstance. But are not aimed at making them work for the business or getting the best results in any circumstance. CS projects comes at projects from a slightly different way. One that recognises that a method is a difficult restrctive thin…

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HOW I BECAME A MODEL for Adidas, L'Oreal, Brookstone | Karlly Feng, Model and YouTuber @ BICOASTAL MGMT | How to Start Modeling & Sign with an Agency 31:08

10M ago31:08

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How do you get started with modeling? What does it take to shoot with Adidas, L’Oreal and Brookstone? Karlly Feng shares her experience signing with BICOASTAL MGMT and how she balances Modeling with YouTube and her 9-5 as a Product Manager at Microsoft. Chapters (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:23) How to Practice Taking Photos (00:05:00) Do You Need a Port…

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S2 esp 02 - How to make your management of projects better, it’s simple! 9:02

11M ago9:02

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Send us a Text Message. This week is again focusing on a massive subject, how to make your management of projects better!! Obviously I can't give you the definitive answer to your business, but the best way to approach it and how to achieve it. So have a listen and begin your journey, elevate your management of projects through focused incremental …

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Sustainable Sunglasses Made of Paper, worn by Red Bull, United Airlines | Founder & CEO, James Chu | Supplier Relationships, Sustainability, Design, Engineering & Manufacturing 46:10

10M ago46:10

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James Chu is the founder of Paper Shades, which makes sunglasses made of recycled paper, and whose corporate clients include Red Bull and United Airlines. James goes deep into how his extremely varied design & engineering work set the stage for the tough problem solving Paper Shades has demanded, and advice on how to build excellent relationships w…

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Keep the Power Flow Uninterrupted with the Sturdy Armoured Cables 4:09

11M ago4:09

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In a world where connectivity is king and reliability is paramount, a technological marvel silently stands as the guardian of seamless communication and uninterrupted power flow. Enter armoured cables – the unsung heroes of modern infrastructure, transcending the ordinary and promising a future forged in resilience. This blog embarks on an odyssey …

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A Detailed Know-how of ACSR Conductor Size Chart 4:15

11M ago4:15

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ACSR (Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced) is a widely used type of overhead electrical conductor for power transmission and distribution. It’s known for its strength, durability, and efficiency in carrying electricity over long distances. To facilitate the selection of the appropriate ACSR conductor for specific applications, engineers and techni…

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A List of Top 10 Cable Manufacturers in India 4:10

11M ago4:10

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The cable manufacturing industry in India has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by the rapid expansion of infrastructure, urbanization, and technological advancements. As demand for power, telecommunications, and data transmission continues to rise, the role of cable manufacturers becomes crucial. In this blog, we’ll explore the …

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S2 esp 01 - How to manage a project beware the tricky middle blurghhhh 13:56

11M ago13:56

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Send us a Text Message. This week we tackle the simple subject of how to manage a project in around 10 mins. Of course its not a complete guide but its focuses on the complexities of the tricky middle process of turning an idea into something real. Its an over view of the full project lifecycle management and making sure every stage of a project is…

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Making Real & NFT Handbags | Baggy London Founder & CEO, Claire Zhong | Bag Manufacturing, Crypto & Web3 Fashion Boutique 58:45

11M ago58:45

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Baggy makes real ruffle handbags & NFT bags. Unintuitive lessons from Claire Zhong: That impatience can be a virtue. That what resonates with people wins — and that’s not always correlated with how much time you've put into it. That maximalist designs can be worn by minimalists and grungy people. That you can make a business out of a product that’s…

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Making Plant Milk Dispensers | Uproot Co-Founder & CEO, Kevin Eve | Alternative Milks, Oatmilk, Soymilk, Peamilk 1:01:37

11M ago1:01:37

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Uproot makes plant milk dispensers for cafeterias, primarily for universities. Kevin shares his 5-year journey creating Uproot, from throwing away 8,000 gallons of plant milk once (due to the manufacturer's mistake) to finally experiencing exponential growth. Timestamps (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:20) Origins (00:16:35) First Customers (00:19:06) Gap i…

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Summer season 1:23

12M ago1:23

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Send us a Text Message. Sitting in the corner takes a break - it’s time to evolve! For season 2 AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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