Best Hard To Abate Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 5. S 2 - Raising Fees - Why is it so hard? 34:38

1h ago34:38

34:38

Welcome to our exploration of a topic that many tax professionals and licensed practitioners often grapple with: raising fees. Despite the ever-present dynamics of inflation and market forces, numerous professionals find it incredibly challenging to increase their rates. In this episode, we'll dive into several key reasons behind this hesitation an…

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Improving the Usage of AFR Through Machine Learning 25:33

1h ago25:33

25:33

In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Tang Yun, Vice President of Huaxin Cement Co., Ltd. and WCA Member, about the latest developments at its Kunming Chongde Plant which received this year's WCA Innovation Award for its contribution to the efficiency of cement plants and new practices from which other companies can learn.…

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Retainers and Shock and Awe - Improve your collections and Impress those Prospects 9:06

5h ago9:06

9:06

Collecting retainers has been one of the best things that I ever did. I collected a 50 percent retainer on tax preparation. I would do at least a 50 percent retainer on collections cases. If you want to know more and how to handle this in your tax practice, this episode is for you.By Dan Henn, CPA, CTR™

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Offer-in-Compromise Doubt as to Liability vs Audit Reconsideration 11:02

2d ago11:02

11:02

By Dan Henn, CPA, CTR™

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Time Hogs - Time to slaughter this evil in your life 9:22

22d ago9:22

9:22

By Dan Henn, CPA, CTR™

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Hey Tax Pro! Win Back Your Time by Building Fences 7:49

16d ago7:49

7:49

Ever gone to the office worked a whole day and on your way home you are thinking, "What the Heck did I do today?". You feel that you have nothing to show for it. You answered two to three "Got a minute" phone calls, returned all of the email that came in within 5 minutes of it showing up and even met with a few clients that were not previously sche…

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The Future of Cement 26:59

3M ago26:59

26:59

In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Matthias Mersmann, CTO of KHD Humboldt Wedag, and WCA Member, about the latest developments in cement technology and how the industry is addressing the challenges of climate change.By World Cement Association

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Developments in CCUS and SCMs 28:39

4M ago28:39

28:39

In the latest episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Fouad Kammoun, Director Sales – Near East, Middle East and Central Asia of Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG, about his experience in the cement industry and the organisation's latest projects in developing carbon capture technology.By World Cement Association

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Is Seratech’s CCU Technology a Practical Way of Using a Cement Plant’s Emissions? 17:56

4M ago17:56

17:56

In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Sam Draper, CEO of Seratech, about Seratech’s technology, business model and whether the technology can be scaled to a size interesting to a cement plant.By World Cement Association

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Innovation On Product And Business Model 25:00

6M ago25:00

25:00

In our first podcast of 2024, Ian Riley talks to Thomas Atkinson, Head of International Affairs at Hoffmann Green Cement, about the award winning clinker free technology developed by Hoffmann and their approach to promoting their products directly with developers.By World Cement Association

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Could Modular Waste Heat Recovery Plants Have an Application in the Cement Industry? 22:47

8M ago22:47

22:47

In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to both Dr. Andreas Sichert, CEO & Co-founder, and Markus Lintl, Head of Industry & New Business at Orcan Energy AG, about modular WHR and possible application in the cement industry including in decarbonising logistics and the supply chain.By World Cement Association

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Increasing The Supply and Quality of SCMs 26:28

8M ago26:28

26:28

In the latest episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Carbon Upcycling Technologies founder and CEO, Apoorv Sinha, about the challenges of running and growing a start up and the use of Carbon Upcycling’s technology to expand the availability as well as the cementitious properties of SCMs.By World Cement Association

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Improving Safety With Automation Solutions 26:17

8M ago26:17

26:17

In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley speaks to Siegfried Andraess, Global Industry Manager Building Materials & Glass of SICK AG and WCA Member, about the influence of process automation on the cement industry, the role of real-time data monitoring, and the opportunity to use automation solutions to improve safety performance.…

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Climate Change Impact and Adaptation 28:11

11M ago28:11

28:11

In the latest episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley speaks to Tom Mitchell, Executive Director of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), on the potential of the Loss and Damage Fund, the pressures that climate-vulnerable developing countries face, and the innovative approaches we can take to combat climate change.…

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New Cementitious Materials And Cross Country Cooperation. An example From Northern Europe 19:08

12M ago19:08

19:08

In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Mirjam-Kim Rääbis, Product Developer at UP Catalyst, and Dr. Inger Lise Alsvik, Scientific Researcher at Saferock, about their organisation's most recent collaboration to start developing carbon negative concrete, the challenges of being a start-up, and the opportunities and advantages of working with national i…

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Harnessing Direct Solar to Fuel Low-Carbon Cement Kilns 22:28

1y ago22:28

22:28

In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Dr. Gianluca Ambrosetti, CEO and Founder of Synhelion, about the challenges and opportunities of bringing solar fuels to market and the pioneering technology behind the development of solar clinker.By World Cement Association

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Could Carbon Nanotubes Create A New Concrete? 25:33

1y ago25:33

25:33

In the latest episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley speaks to Hari Harikumar, VP & GM Advanced Carbon & Membranes of CHASM Advanced Materials and WCA Member about the development of the world's largest nanotube reactor and the potential application of nanotubes to cement and concrete.By World Cement Association

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Changes in European Market Requirements 22:14

1y ago22:14

22:14

In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Fabien Charbonnel, CEO of WCA Corporate Member - Cem'In'Eu, about the changing requirements of his customers, the impact of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the development of low carbon cement.By World Cement Association

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Can AI Make Better Concrete? 25:36

1+ y ago25:36

25:36

In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Alex Hall, CEO of Concrete.ai and WCA Member, about his experiences in the concrete industry, the importance of artificial intelligence in optimising concrete performance, and the potential to reduce costs and carbon emissions.By World Cement Association

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Biogenic Fuels And Other Trends In Alternative Fuels 23:40

1+ y ago23:40

23:40

In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Dirk Lechtenberg, Managing Director & Founder of WCA Member MVW Lechtenberg and Partner about the trend towards biogenic fuels and emerging technologies in AFR.By World Cement Association

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Business Strategy, Climate Action And Employee Mobilisation - International Women's Day 2023 Special Episode 31:43

1+ y ago31:43

31:43

In this special International Women's Day episode of the Clinker Factor podcast, Ian Riley speaks to Madhumita Basu, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer of Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd, about her experiences, Nuvoco's sustainability strategy, the importance of gender diversity and the opening of its first all-women plant.…

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The Top 3 Decarbonisation Opportunities Up To 2030 18:27

1+ y ago18:27

18:27

In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to David Boyd, CCO of Carbon Re and WCA Member, about their recent whitepaper “Three technologies to reduce climate change” as well as their development of the world's first AI-powered platform for decarbonising energy-intensive industries like cement. The whitepaper can be found at: https://carbonre.com/resources/…

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Meet the Innovators Who Are Developing New Ways to Make Cement 31:45

1+ y ago31:45

31:45

In our first podcast of 2023, Gurinder Nagra (Founder of Furno Materials) and Greg Houchins (Founder of Chement), join Ian Riley to discuss their ideas, the challenges of commercialising new cement technologies, and the advantages of working with the Breakthrough Energy Fellows.By World Cement Association

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Material Evolution: Novel Geopolymers and Machine Learning 22:21

1+ y ago22:21

22:21

In this episode, Ian Riley talks to Liz Gilligan, Founder of Material Evolution, about building a business based on currently unused sources of cementitious materials, the challenges of launching new products and Material Evolution’s journey as a tech start-up.By World Cement Association

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Ep.6 Referral Marketing, Client Onboarding, and IRS Penalty Abatement 1:28:27

2y ago1:28:27

1:28:27

Receiving penalties from the IRS? Let’s use what the Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) says about penalties to our advantage. In this episode, Dan shares how to start building professional relationships that lead to client referrals, why you should develop a system for onboarding new clients, and some helpful tips for handling penalty abatement request…

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Ep.5 Lead Magnets, Billing Management, and How to Properly Respond to a CP2000 IRS Notice 1:07:10

2y ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Are you struggling to get new clients? Implementing lead magnets into your marketing plan could be your solution! In this episode, Dan breaks down the different types of lead magnets, how to decide which is best for you, along with multiple real-world examples proving their effectiveness. Dan also shares tips to manage your billings and increase yo…

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Decarbonising Cement in the MENA Region: Conceptualising a Common Roadmap to Net Zero 20:00

2y ago20:00

20:00

In this special Clinker Factor bonus episode, Ian Riley, WCA CEO and Amr Nader, CEO of A³&Co talk to Manon Burbidge, WCA, on the specificities of what's needed to decarbonise the cement industry in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, the first steps of a roadmap towards net zero that require minimum investment, and also WCA's annual confere…

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Ep.4 Business Systems, Client Relationships, and the Power of the Paper Newsletter 41:11

2y ago41:11

41:11

Stop losing clients! Stay top-of-mind and build a better client relationship with a paper newsletter. Join Dan in this information packed episode to learn how to incorporate a paper newsletter into your marketing plan. You’ll also learn when it’s appropriate to use a Power of Attorney and why you need to implement systems into your practice. Key Ta…

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Ep.3 Busting Myths Around Reasonable Compensation with Paul Hamann 48:35

2y ago48:35

48:35

Would you like to prevent paying a preparer penalty? Paul Hamann of RCReports will tell you how. In this episode, Dan and Paul discuss exactly what reasonable compensation is and why it’s important for every tax professional and business owner to understand. They examine some real cases involving reasonable compensation issues and how the tools and…

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Ep.2 Why you need to add IRS Collections Representation to your Tax Practice TODAY with Jassen Bowman 1:04:27

2y ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Wanting to grow your tax practice and make more money? Then this show is for you. Our first guest on the show, Jassen Bowman, will share why you should add IRS Collections representation to your practice and how to do so with confidence. Join Dan and Jassen as they take a deep dive into developing a recession proof tax practice. They discuss how yo…

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Ep.1 Book Marketing, Tips for Collecting from Clients, and Pt 1 of Handling an IRS Collections Case 1:02:35

2y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Welcome to the first episode of the IRS Whisperer podcast! In this episode, Dan discusses why you should consider writing a book to expand your marketing strategy and some great tips on how to get started. He also shares some important things to consider when collecting payments from clients before wrapping up with an introduction to handling IRS c…

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Welcome to the IRS Whisperer Podcast 1:18

2y ago1:18

1:18

Hey fellow tax professional, are you ready to become the superhero your clients need all while achieving financial freedom in your tax practice? Join Dan Henn, CPA, CTR™, CTC, and co-founder of the Tax Resolution Academy® with nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, through invaluable interviews with industry experts and informative discussi…

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Integrating Climate Risks and Opportunities into Decision Making: The Latest on ESG Investing Trends and Impacts on the Cement Industry 19:20

2y ago19:20

19:20

In this episode, Ian Riley talks to David McNeil of Sustainable Fitch on the latest news and trends in the world of ESG investing, and the impacts these will have on the global cement and concrete industry. They cover carbon offsets, carbon markets, the expectations of ESG investors and dependence on thermal coal.…

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The Role of Concrete in Cooling the World's Cities 27:57

2+ y ago27:57

27:57

Greg Kats and Vivian Loftness of the Smart Surfaces Coalition join Ian Riley to discuss the role of concrete in the palette of smart surfaces that planners have available to reduce the risks of climate-induced heat waves and flooding in the world's cities.By World Cement Association

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Breaking the Bias in the Concrete Industry - International Women's Day 2022 Special Episode 33:44

2+ y ago33:44

33:44

In this special International Women's Day episode of the Clinker Factor podcast, Ian Riley talks to three women who are breaking the bias in the concrete industry - Nicole Campbell (Yorkton Concrete/Concrete Saskatchewan), Chen Yu (China Concrete Products Association) and Alana Guzzetta (US Concrete) - about their work, their experiences and their …

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"It's Not One Size Fits All!" - The Latest In Low Carbon Concretes from Ozinga 23:19

2+ y ago23:19

23:19

Ryan Cialdella of Ozinga talks to Ian Riley all things low carbon concrete - from prices, using new products for projects, interest in blended products, supply chain cooperation, and challenges present and future for the industry.By World Cement Association

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COP26: Reflections and Lessons for the Cement and Concrete Industry 21:01

2+ y ago21:01

21:01

Ian Riley and Manon Burbidge reflect on their time at COP26, discussing the outcomes of the conference, and what the cement and concrete industry can learn, including setting targets to 2030, adaptation and resilience, finance, climate justice and the need for deep collaboration.By World Cement Association

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"Collaboration is Key" - Everything You Should Know About Low Carbon Concrete 32:18

2+ y ago32:18

32:18

In this episode, Ian talks to Herb Burton of US Concrete, on everything low carbon concrete, including appetite for the product, need for investment, standardisation, the role of the cement sector and transparency.By World Cement Association

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Opportunities to Improve Cement Production Efficiency and Lower Emissions Using AI 23:02

3y ago23:02

23:02

Ian Riley talks to Liran Akavia, COO of Seebo, about how AI can improve efficiency and lower carbon emissions in the cement industry. The discussion takes us from what process-based AI is, the benefits it can have for the industry's decarbonisation efforts, how to implement it and what producers could gain in terms of better quality, better profita…

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Carbon8 Systems - Helping the Cement Industry Become Carbon Negative Using CO2 and Cement Bypass Dust 24:36

3y ago24:36

24:36

In this episode, Ian talks to Dr Paula Carey, a Founding Director of Carbon8 Systems, the owner of a technology which uses mineralisation and carbonation to treat industrial residues such as cement bypass dust, using CO2 captured directly from flue gas, to produce a lightweight aggregate product. Ian and Paula discuss the science behind this proces…

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Technology & Decarbonisation Part 4: The Future of Cement Technologies 28:51

3y ago28:51

28:51

In the fourth and final episode of our Technology and Decarbonisation mini-series with KHD, Ian Riley and Matthias Mersmann discuss the future of the cement industry, and the technologies that will help us reach net-zero. CCUS, circular economy, intensifying cooperation, oxyfuels and increasing efficiency all feature on this exciting road to decarb…

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Interviewing the Interviewers - The Cement Industry from the Perspective of Trade Media 42:48

3y ago42:48

42:48

In this episode, Ian Riley turns the tables on Thomas Armstrong (ICR), Peter Edwards (Global Cement) and David Bizley (World Cement) covering an array of topics from the holistic viewpoint afforded to editors of cement trade magazines. This fascinating episode discusses the effects of COVID-19 on the cement and media industries, the future of confe…

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Updates from the Korean Cement Industry 24:43

3y ago24:43

24:43

Join Ian Riley in this latest Clinker Factor podcast as he speaks to Chang-Ki Lee, Vice President of the Korea Cement Association. Key topics of discussion include the country's issues with overcapacity, the Korean industry's progress towards decarbonisation, and the price and demand for cement.By World Cement Association

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Resilience in the Saudi Cement Industry: COVID-19, Digital Transformation and Climate Change 27:56

3y ago27:56

27:56

Amr Nadr, former VP for Strategy, Sustainability, and Risk at Yanbu Cement, Saudi Arabia, joins Ian in this episode to discuss cement sustainability in Saudi Arabia, the impacts of COVID on the cement industry, the importance of resilience, and Yanbu's new digitalisation transition programme.By World Cement Association

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Decarbonising Cement Now: Oyak Cement on Building a New LC3 Plant 26:17

3+ y ago26:17

26:17

In this podcast, Ian talks to Berkan Fidan, Performance and Process Director at Oyak Cement, about the company's new LC3 plant in Ivory Coast. They discuss the benefits of LC3, the project's logistics, how it was affected by the COVID pandemic, and the potential of using calcined clay for the reduction of the cement industry's CO2 emissions.…

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The Global Cement Industry: A Historical Introduction 23:29

3+ y ago23:29

23:29

Rainer Nobis, a mining engineer, worked for thirty-five years in a globally active company in the cement industry. The desire to trace the history of the origins of cement and concrete for people who are interested in the two building materials prompted him to write this comprehensive book. More details on how to purchase Rainer's book can be found…

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A Global Perspective on Gender Equality in the Cement Industry (International Women's Day Special) 26:27

3+ y ago26:27

26:27

In this International Women's Day special of the Clinker Factor podcast, Ian Riley talks to women from four WCA member companies about their careers in the industry, their perspectives on the sector's high level of gender imbalance, and offering a global perspective on what can be done to address this issue. Featuring: Manon Burbidge (Communication…

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Technology & Decarbonisation Part 3: Alternative Fuels 34:43

3+ y ago34:43

34:43

In Part 3 of our Technology and Decarbonisation mini-series with KHD, Matthias and Ian take a deep-dive into the technology behind using alternative fuels in the cement industry, including how to categorise alternative fuels, issues with NOx and contaminants, biogenetic materials and industry 4.0.By World Cement Association

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Technology & Decarbonisation Part 2: Grinding and Milling 35:54

3+ y ago35:54

35:54

In Part 2 of our Technology and Decarbonisation mini-series with KHD, Matthias and Ian explore the development of more energy efficient grinding technologies and the increasing importance of tightly controlled particle size distribution in achieving improved cement performance and lower emissions.By World Cement Association

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Driving the Rapid Adoption of CO2 Reduction Innovations: Lessons from Tech Company Business Models 32:12

3+ y ago32:12

32:12

Rob Niven, CEO of Canadian company "CarbonCure" joins Ian Riley in this podcast to discuss what start-ups in the cement and concrete industries can learn from technology company business models to drive the rapid uptake and scale-up of CO2 reduction innovations. They also discuss the possibility of carbon removal through concrete, as well as the po…

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