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Er du interessert i prosjekt og ledelse i bygg-, anlegg- og eiendomsbransjen? Jobber du med prosjekt eller har lyst å lære mer om prosjekt? Synes du vi mangler, eller kan bli bedre på, erfaringsoverføring i bransjen? Vil du bli inspirert, og vil du være med å utvikle bransjen? Alexander Strand i T-2 Prosjekt har lang erfaring fra alle sider av byggebransjen og er lidenskapelig opptatt av hvordan god prosjektledelse og godt samspill mellom aktørene kan skape gode prosjekter. Gjennom Prosjekte ...
Ranked in the top 1% of ALL podcasts, the Proof to Product podcast is your trusted resource for sustainable business growth - especially if you make and sell physical products! Join Katie Hunt, each week as she shares strategies & solutions to enhance your sales & marketing so that you’re building a business that supports your best life. If you’ve ever asked yourself can I make money selling physical products? Am I ready to sell my products wholesale to stores like Target, Anthropologie, Nor ...
We set out to talk with physical and occupational therapists, along with other healthcare providers about the state of healthcare, hot button topics, and treatment options in different healthcare segments.
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282 | From Corporate Product Designer to Intentional Business Owner with Amy Frazer, Keller Design Co
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If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you know that one of my mantras is that slow, steady growth is how strong businesses are built. Well, they are also built with intentionality, connectivity, and care, which today's guest is a wonderful example of. Amy Frazer is an author, illustrator and the founder of Keller Design Co, where sh…
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34. META - Refleksjoner i annen. Med Sindre Mæland, WSP Norge
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Prosjekteffekt META er våre refleksjoner om de foregående episodene i Prosjekteffekt. Gjesten Sindre Mæland er til daglig leder av Bygg and eiendom i WSP Bergen, mens verten Alexander Strand er til daglig leder i T-2 Prosjekt Vest i Bergen. Sindre og Alexander liker å reflektere og diskutere både prosjektfaget, bransjen, og en del andre ting. I til…
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281 | 5 Myths about selling wholesale with Katie Hunt
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Selling wholesale can be a valuable and lucrative strategy for businesses of all sizes, but there are a few myths about the process that can discourage some entrepreneurs from exploring whether wholesale is a good fit for them or prevent some brands from pushing further into wholesale and expanding the revenue stream. Listen in to hear 5 myths abou…
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280 | Selling wholesale to Nordstrom, Anthropologie & REI with Lana Effron, Lana's Shop
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Don’t you love hearing other people’s business journeys? I sure do. Today I’m joined by Lana Effron of Lana’s Shop. Lana is a Paper Camp alum and a member of our Proof to Product Advisory Board. Today you’ll hear why and how Lana made the jump from working as graphic designer at Vogue Magazine and Gap to opening her own design studio that now sells…
Wotcha saveloy? Were going to get a bit Piccadilly today aren't as we delve into the wondrous world of cockney, the people and the slang, so hold on your Alan Wickers for the Harry Lime of your fork and knife. Translation: Cockney history fun.By The Gallimaufry
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279 | Shopify Apps & Strategies with Erin Alexander, Product Powerhouse
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Fun fact: Approximately 75% of our Proof to Product community sells their products through a Shopify site. One of the most commonly asked questions that comes up during Paper Camp is “What Shopify apps can I use to enhance the sales experience?” Today’s guest is Erin Alexander from Product Powerhouse and she’s sharing her favorite Shopify Apps, inc…
Our labs program is getting a major upgrade for 2023 with more accountability, incredible trainings, in-person meetups, and a wider range of support from our coaches, community leaders and your peers! Today's episode is actually a presentation that I recently shared with our LABS members, notifying them about all the incredible things that they can…
The proof to product podcast team and I are practicing what we preach and the podcast is taking a winter break! We will be back with a new podcast episode on Tuesday, January 3, and we have some incredible things lined up for you! Coming up in January, you'll be hearing from Erin Alexander of Product Powerhouse, Lana Effron of Lana's Shop, and Amy …
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33. Hvordan kan vi alle samarbeide bedre for å skape god byutvikling? Med Tarje Iversen Wanvik, Plan- og bygningsetaten i Bergen kommune
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I denne episoden snakker Alexander med Tarje Iversen Wanvik som tiltrådte som direktør for plan- og bygningsetaten i Bergen kommune i januar 2022. Hva skal til for å utvikle byen på en god og bærekraftig måte? Hvordan kan plan- og bygningsetaten involveres tidligere i et samspill med utbyggere og prosjektutviklere? Vi er blitt mindre kreative i byu…
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277 | Maximizing online sales on Amazon and Shopify with Grace Hayden | Shopify Simplified
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For those just starting out on their commerce journey, selecting a sales platform can sometimes be intimidating. Do they go with something like Amazon or Etsy where there is a built in audience, or should they build on Shopify where they then have to drive traffic to their site? Today’s guest is Grace Hayden, an e-commerce CEO and expert who has bu…
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276 | Attracting customers, collaborations & partnerships with Kathy Cano-Murillo, Crafty Chica
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Are you casting a big enough vision for your brand and are you considering all of the different ways to attract new customers and diversify your revenue streams as an artist? Today's guest dreamed big from the start—she modeled her business off of creative women such as JLo and Oprah, and she wants us to consider doing the same. On today's episode,…
Life for women in the 19th century was hard, really hard. As a married woman you basically didn't exist, everything that was yours, was actually your husbands, even your kids. Then along came Caroline Norton, a strong minded, intelligent author who challenged the laws of her day after suffering at them first hand. Hear her story and how she helped …
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275 | How to Improve Your Customer Journey with Jordan Kentris, A Good Day
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Are your marketing & sales efforts focused on customer acquisition or customer retention? This quarter inside of Proof to Product LABS, we’ve been focused on sales strategies with an eye towards customer retention. Meaning, how do we get our existing customers to buy more frequently and in higher volume; and how do we get them to refer their friend…
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32. Hvordan er ledelse av prosjektering og prosjekter på et mindre arkitektkontor? Med Siri Sandbeck Walther og Ida Angel Weum fra Frost arkitekter.
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I denne episoden snakker Alexander med Ida og Siri fra Frost arkitekter. De er begge arkitekter og har sammen startet et arkitektkontor i Oslo der de har 5 ansatte i tillegg til seg selv. Frost arkitekter jobber med både små prosjekter som eneboliger og hytter der de tar en overordnet rolle for ledelse av hele prosjektet, men jobber også med noen s…
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274 | Focusing on SEO led to over 600% growth in website visitors with Ashley Jankowski | The Typeset Co
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When we allocate our time, money, energy and effort in specific areas of our business, we are guaranteed to see growth. For 2022, Ashley Jankowski of the Typeset Co chose to invest in and focus their marketing efforts on SEO and the results have paid off. They’ve seen over 600% more visitors to their website and their email subscribers have grown. …
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273 | How she found her overseas manufacturing partners with Ashley Jankowski, The Typeset Co
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Manufacturing partners aren’t simple or easy to find, but it becomes even more complex when you’re trying to manufacture complex products that are best created overseas. In this episode, Ashley Jankowski joins us to share how she shifted from a branding agency into a product-based business, along with the journey to exploring manufacturers overseas…
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272 | Creating an entirely new product category with Kristina Schlegel, Make Bake
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Do you have a product idea that has never existed before? If so, you may be wondering what it takes to bring an entirely new product to market or how to find suppliers and manufacturers. How do you market and sell something that no one has ever heard about? Kristina Schlegel of Make Bake faced these questions and concerns when she created edible st…
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31. Hvorfor bør Staten gi bygg- og anleggsbransjen et spark bak? Med Simen Bakken fra D Plan Prosjekt
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I denne episoden snakker Alexander om digitalisering i bygg- og anleggsbransjen, sammen med en prosjektleder som engasjerer seg sterkt på dette feltet; Simen Bakken fra D-plan prosjekt. Simen er aktuell som prosjektleder for Ocean Space Centre i Trondheim, på vegne av Statsbygg. Han har også skrevet et interessant innlegg i DN med tittel: “Staten b…
Come discover the birth of Great Britain and learn about the 1707 Act of Union between Scotland and England, which the Scottish totally, honestly, wanted... and launched one of the biggest empires the world has ever seen.By The Gallimaufry
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271 | Reducing Overwhelm with Hiring & Delegating with Katie Hunt
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Are the tasks and projects that you have going on in your business leaving you feeling overwhelmed? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to reduce that overwhelm by deciding where to focus your time and energy, and identify areas where we can delegate responsibilities within our business. If you’ve been nervous to hire or delegate in your business, …
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270 | Opening a Retail Store Front with Lisa DiVito, Tiramisu Paperie
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Is a retail store an avenue you’ve been wanting to explore in your product-based business? Lisa DiVito of Tiramisu Paperie joins us today to share her own experience in opening a retail store as an additional revenue stream to her already successful wholesale business. Listen in as she shares what she’s learned through the process and shares advice…
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30. Prosjekteffekt META: Refleksjoner om refleksjonene i E27, E28 og E29. Med Sindre Mæland, WSP Norge
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269 | Over 150 Retail Markets in 3 Years with Danella Ruth McKinnon, McKinnon Collective
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It’s not often that we hear from product makers and businesses that are selling 100% retail here on the podcast, but at McKinnon Collective, Danella Ruth McKinnon and her husband have done over 150 retail markets since 2019 and their experience in this space comes with so much value! In today’s episode, Danella is sharing why they don’t sell wholes…
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268 | Why I'm not a fan of assorted products with Katie Hunt
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If you’re looking to develop a strong product line for your business, I highly encourage you to stay away from assorted products. While some brands can make them work well, I highly despise them. In today’s episode, I’m sharing exactly why assorted products can hurt your business and why you should consider discontinuing any assorted products in yo…
The wonderful succulent world of fruit awaits. We've been scoffing it for centuries, but how did the fruit we all come to know and admire from afar on our kitchen tables (or tv's in some cases...) get there in the first place. So prepare to go bananas and enjoy an appealing bunch of juicy facts.By The Gallimaufry
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267 | How she grew her email list to over 10,000 subscribers in a year with Shea Bailey-Burkett, Planned & Proper
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Are you building a 90-day marketing roadmap that provides results in your business? In today’s episode, LABS community leader and alum, Shea Bailey-Burkett of Planned and Proper joins us to share how her 90-day roadmap helped grow her email list to over 10,000 subscribers in one year! Listen in as Shea shares how she built and implemented her 90-da…
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29. Lean, kontinuerlig forbedring og effektive prosjekter. Med Hans Thomas Holm, Statsbygg
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I denne episoden snakker Alexander med Hans Thomas Holm som er Senior prosjektleder i Statsbygg og prosjektsjef på Livsvitenskapsbygget. Vi får høre om en innholdsrik LEAN-karriere i byggebransjen fra UiO Domus Medica til Kunsthøgskolen i Bergen til UiO Livsvitenskap. Hans Thomas er en ettertraktet foredragsholder innen Lean både i innland og utlan…
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266 | How to Communicate Price Increases to Your Customers with Katie Hunt
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If you haven’t raised your prices in the last 6-12 months, it’s time for you to audit your product costs and pricing to see exactly what your profit margins are. It’s likely that costs have risen and your profit margins aren’t as high as they used to be. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few approaches you can take to communicate your price changes…
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265 | 8 Tips to Prepare for Black Friday Sales with Mei Pak, Creative Hive Co.
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Have you started preparing your business for the holidays? In today’s episode, we’re sharing a portion of Mei Pak’s holiday sales training that she shared with our LABS community. In this training, Mei shares 8 tips to prepare for Black Friday, how she structures her ladder sales strategy, and plans out her marketing leading up to the sales. Today’…
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Cherie Katt & Nina Olson - Sex Therapy, Sexual Health & Education, and the link between Sex Therapy and Healthcare
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For more information on Cherie Katt or to contact her, visit her website cheriekatt.com, call (414) 909-1558, or email counseling@cheriekatt.com. Facebook - Psychology Today To find more information on Nina Olson, visit freedompt.com.By Freedom Physical Therapy Services
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264 | Looking Back at 10 Years in Business with Nikki Tyler, Little Lovelies Studio
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There’s a quote that reads something along the lines of “Remember that once you dreamed of being where you are now.” Business growth and success looks a little different for everyone depending on where you are in your life and the goals you have for your business—but a past version of yourself has likely dreamt of being exactly where you are. It’s …
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28. Hvordan tok K2-prosjektet HVL til nye høyder? Med Knut Erik Kismul, PL, Høgskulen på Vestlandet
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I denne episoden snakker Alexander med Knut Erik Kismul som er Seniorrådgiver og Prosjektleder i avdeling for arealforvaltning, drift og utvikling ved Høgskulen på Vestlandet. De snakker både om konseptet og om prosjektet for nybygget "K2" ved HVL i Bergen som ble ferdigstilt i 2020. Da K2 var innflyttingsklar våren 2020, var det bare et fåtall stu…
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263 | Preparing Your Product Business for a Recession with Katie Hunt
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As if business owners hadn’t had enough of pivoting over the last two and a half years through the pandemic, now we are in the midst of a recession. Small businesses everywhere are worried about how to prepare and thrive during this time. As someone who has personally worked through three recessions now, I'm sharing my thoughts about what you can d…
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Lord North: The PM who Lost America
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When we think of great Prime Ministers, Lord North is probably close to the bottom of the list. A corpulent and charismatic figure, he led the British Government during the war of American Independence, a staggering defeat that finally knocked him out of office after 12 years in power (and after attempting to resign several times before he finally …
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262 | Creating a Marketing Strategy Based on Your Personality Type with Brit Kolo, Marketing Personalities
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Have you considered building a marketing strategy based on your personality type? If you’ve found that you don’t enjoy the marketing you’re doing in your business, you’re struggling to manage it, or you don’t think it is working for you, it could be that it does not fit your personality! Brit Kolo of Marketing Personalities has taken the 16 Myers-B…
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261 | Selling to a National Retail Chain with Krishna Chavda, NANU Studio
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Have you dreamt about your products being on the shelves of big box stores? In today’s episode, Krishna Chavda of NANU Studio joins us to share her story of developing her brand, exploring wholesale, and landing her first purchase order from a big box store while exhibiting at New York Now. You can view full show notes and more at prooftoproduct.co…
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260 | 3 Ways to Outsource Sales with Katie Hunt
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Is selling and managing your wholesale outreach not something your enjoy or are even good at? You have options to outsource sales in your wholesale business. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through three types of sales reps that you can hire, the differences between them, and what you should expect in working with each one. You can view full sh…
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259 | Launching Wholesale & Exhibiting at SF now with Christine Herrin, Everyday Explorers Co.
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How do you know you’re ready to exhibit at a trade show and begin selling wholesale? Christine Herrin of Everyday Explorers Co joins us today to give an inside look at how and why she decided to launch to the wholesale market and exhibit at her first trade show this year. Listen in as she shares how selling direct to consumer and wholesale are diff…
Ancient, pointy, symmetrically impressive, no this is not Keith Richards, but the Pyramids. Engineering marvels from one of the oldest and greatest nations to exist. Find out how, why and who built this majestic tombs in the episode, but honestly the short version is, if you want something built to last and built right, call an Ancient Egyptian.…
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258 | Scaling to 500 Wholesale Accounts with Brittany O'Brien, Brittany Paige
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Deciding to sell wholesale is the first step to scaling your business, but what are the next steps to being successful in it? Brittany O’Brien of Brittany Paige joins us to share the top three contributors to her wholesale success, how she overcame her fear of rejection, and a few tips she has for brands just getting started in wholesale. Plus, she…
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Sarah Matheson - On Being a Food-Allergy Mom, Founding and Growing Hungry Harry's, and Creating Inclusion Through Great Tasting Allergy-Friendly Food
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Find Hungry Harry's Products Near You with the Store Locator or Order Online Check out Hungry Harry's on all their social media accounts: Facebook - Twitter- Pinterest - Instagram - Youtube Find Sarah on LinkedInBy Freedom Physical Therapy Services
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257 | Enhance Your Etsy Sales with Lauren Keplinger
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Have you found success in selling your products on Etsy? Despite the changes that Etsy has made over the last few years, the search engine is full of value for small businesses to take advantage of in growing their brand. In this episode, Lauren Keplinger joins us to share how you can enhance your Etsy sales through your product listing, keywords, …
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256 | 4 ways to measure trade show success excluding sales with Katie Hunt
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If you’ve ever attended a trade show and felt disappointed in your sales, I have good news for you! The success of your trade show should not be solely measured by the volume of sales you get while you’re there. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 ways to measure your success at a trade show that don’t rely on your sales. Trade shows offer you the op…
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255 | Your Emotions Make Your Business Stronger with Kiwi Schloffel, Your Gal Kiwi
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Being an entrepreneur is an emotional journey, oftentimes leading you to burnout. Kiwi Schloffel of Your Gal Kiwi joins me to talk about the many challenges that entrepreneurs face as they start and grow their businesses. Throughout this episode, Kiwi and I share personal stories to remind our entrepreneurial friends that you're not alone and that …
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Dr. Katarina Meister, ND - The Benefits of Natural Medicine and How a Naturopathic Doctor Fits Into Your Healthcare
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Find more about Dr. Katarina Meister here. Find more information Setup online appointments Find a Naturopathic Doctor. Learn more about specific naturopathic medicine topics in more detail on Dr. Meister's Podcast: Naturopathic Times Instagram Twitter Facebook For more information or if you need to contact us for more information, please reach out …
Is it "fantastic?" A truly 21st century invention, although actually, plastics go back centuries and most modern plastics were actually discovered in the 19th century...however it certainly embodies the sprit of capitalist consumerism. From our soda bottles, to our clothes, plastic is everywhere, and has made our society possible. Find out the fasc…
The Proof to Product podcast team and I are practicing what we preach and are taking the next two weeks off to bask in the summer sunshine! We'll be back with a new episode on July 12 and we have some incredible things lined up for you. Here's what you have to look forward to when we return: Kiwi Schloffel of Your Gal Kiwi and I talk about the emot…
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27. Hvordan bidra til det grønne skiftet ved å fjerne sløsing? Med Inger Kristin Ulveseth, Brødrene Ulveseth
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I denne episoden snakker Alexander med Inger Kristin Ulveseth som er daglig leder i entreprenørfirmaet Brødrene Ulveseth i Bergen. De snakker om det grønne skiftet i bransjen vår, eller bærekraftig prosjektgjennomføring, og hvordan vi kan bidra ved å fjerne sløsingen som finnes i prosjektutviklingen og prosjekteringen. Inger Kristin er en engasjert…
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254 | Identifying & Overcoming Burnout with Valerie Hamaker, Generation Xhausted
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When burnout hits us on our entrepreneurship journey, it’s not only hard to see it coming, but is hard to manage and deal with it as well. In today’s episode, Valerie Hamaker joins us to share how you can identify the signs of burnout and if it’s happening due to underlying issues. Valerie Hamaker is a relationship and trauma therapist, who runs a …
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253 | Manufacturing Overseas with Emily Chiang, Emii Creations
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Have you weighed the pros and cons of sending your manufacturing overseas? While recently on the trade show floor, Emily Chiang of Emii Creations joined me for a quick conversation about her experiences with trade shows, but ended up diving into a rich conversation about manufacturing overseas. Listen in as her business model has evolved over the l…
