In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, we welcome back Brian Weber, our first repeat guest and the Chief Operating Officer of Polo Custom Products. Inspired by the Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast, we have a casual and fun discussion over some Busch Light, where Brian shares intriguing manufacturing stories and notable achievements. We delve into…

In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, I am thrilled to welcome Monica Pyles, a Customer Success Manager at Polo. Monica shares her incredible journey from a traumatic childhood and seven and a half years of incarceration to securing employment and thriving in a corporate role at Polo. We dive into the challenges she faced during reintegration, h…

In today’s episode of 'Inspiring Innovation', we delve into the crucial topic of cost savings and reduction techniques in the manufacturing sector. Our special guest, Rod Holter, brings his extensive background in aviation, quality engineering, and his transition into private equity, to the table, now flourishing as a franchise owner of Schooley Mi…

In this enlightening episode of Inspiring Innovation, I had the pleasure of hosting Greg Brown, the seasoned Plant Manager of Polo Custom Products in Louisville, Mississippi. Greg's extensive background in manufacturing, paired with a disciplined leadership style honed in the military, has significantly contributed to the Louisville facility's succ…

In this engaging episode of Inspiring Innovation, we have the privilege of speaking with Command Sergeant Major Stephen Blake, a distinguished veteran of the United States Army and a champion of leadership, project management, and manufacturing in the military sector. Blake shares his invaluable journey, detailing his rise through the ranks to beco…

It’s time to dive into important aspects of custom manufacturing in the context of legal contracts and agreements. To cover this adequately, we are joined by Chris Proskey, a partner at BrownWinick Law Firm who specializes in patent, trademark and intellectual property. We will cover the importance of defining who owns the intellectual property dur…

In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, Sean Frost talks with Carla DeShaw, a leading figure in product development and innovation. They delve into product development strategies for product engineers and technology advancements in manufacturing. Carla shares insights regarding various manufacturing processes including RF sealing, Impulse sealing,…

It’s a dangerous digital world out there, with many threats facing all businesses. In this episode, host Sean Frost is joined by Rob Ward, Polo's VP of IT, who shares his experiences in the company, on his past projects and the role IT plays in the manufacturing industry. He also provides insights into cybersecurity threats, discussing how bad acto…

Exploring Manufacturing Trends in the Defense Industry: A Conversation with Ron Houle The episode of 'Inspiring Innovation' features Ron Huell, the founder and president of Pivot Step Consultants, who shares his extensive experience and insights about the defense industry, procurement process and innovative changes in the sector. Ron discusses his …

Things are changing rapidly around hiring and retention of team members in a manufacturing environment. And so I had to get my dad, Al Frost, (he’s an HR professional) on the show to walk through ways to be effective in developing and maintaining a strong workforce. On this episode we discuss: Al’s 15 minutes of fame at the Home Depot The current h…

Polo Custom Products CEO Kent Lammers joins the show. He shares with host Sean Frost how he views the building of culture and innovation at Polo and how critical those pieces are to success in manufacturing. On this episode we discuss: Kent’s Polo journey A balance of technology and finance The keys to a successful acquisition or divesting The secr…

Host Sean Frost shares some of the experiences he’s seen at Polo Custom Products how the team comes together to deliver on its promises to customers. In doing so, we review some of the conversations we’ve been having with manufacturing experts who operate behind the scenes. On this episode we discuss: Seeing the team come together The criticality o…

Five years ago if you started discussing supply chain to someone their eyes would instantly glaze over. But in today’s post-COVID world, everyone is struggling to keep up and it’s one of the most challenging aspects of running a successful manufacturing business. Host Sean Frost speaks with Jennifer Fennell, Director of Supply Chain at Polo Custom …

Polo Director of Quality, Dawn Silver, joins Sean Frost to talk about how regulations and requirements drive activity across the manufacturing. Silver has been with Polo for nine years and has a degree in biology and a master's in science. Before Polo, she worked at a contract sterilization company in the greater Chicago land area and fulfilled mul…

Whenever someone offers you the opportunity for a plant tour, you can always learn something. And in the case of Polo Chief Operating Officer Brian Weber, it led him down an entirely different career path. On this episode we discuss: The tour that led to a job offer Working on and racing motorcycles Learning about the variety of manufacturing proce…

As a leader in the sales organization at Polo Custom Products, Lyn Lemke has had a front row seat as ideas and designs have turned into products. She shares what it’s like to be a part of that process with host Sean Frost. On this episode we discuss: Transitioning from retail into manufacturing Differences between industrial and medical product mar…

Hey guys, join me as I drive to my next appointment. This episode I talk about why I love being alone signing agent. The beauty of being an entrepreneur, and the mindset needed for this current economy! Complete Notary Mentorship This Monthly Mentorship Program Will Help You Diversify Your Income Stream. Be Confident. Scale Fast The Loan Signing Sy…

Four years ago I got a call from a brand new Notary, based out of Florida. She was very shy, neverous, afraid that her accent was too strong, and now.......SHE'S A SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!! Listen in as we talk about that first phone call, and all the steps in between, that have taken her from 4 part time jobs, to the founder and owner of THE CLOSING SIGNI…

Hey guys, terrified of making mistakes? Are you afraid that you're not good enough to do your first signing yet? Listening to this episode as I discuss a recent mistake I made, how I fixed it, and what I had to do to make it right! Nobody's perfect, we all make mistakes, listen in as I am on my way to correct a mistake from a recent signing! Also, …

Need some new marketing ideas? Want to hear from one of the best marketers in the Loan Signing System world? Tune in to this episode with San Diego's Loan Signing System ambassador Bill Zuniga, as we talk everything marketing! Make sure to see the links below to get more ideas as to how to grow your notary business! Check out the Complete Notary Me…

Announcement!!!!!!! The first Inland Empire Loan Signing System Notary meet up, with "Me" the new LSS ambassador Brian Schooley! All the details in the pod! Take a listen! Tickets below https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inland-empire-loan-signing-system-notary-meet-up-tickets-429935076387?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discover…

Hey y'all, staying positive in this current market takes work! Listening in as I interview some of the most positive Loan Signing Agents out there, David and Cathy Vidal!! We discuss their history and how they got into the loan signing world, some of their tricks and tips to get into escrow offices, and how they stay so positive! Listen in, and be …

Hey ya'll, so if you made it or didnt make it to the 2022 LSS Six Figure Summer Camp it was epic. It was an amazing time to get together as a family of Signing Agents. There was so many amazing speakers, and so many great people to connect with, As soon as I got in the car to drive home, I flipped on the microphone and let er rip. Listen in as I wa…

Have you ever wondered what other people do for marketing? Have you ever wondered what a marketing day looks like for others? Join me as I spend all day traveling from client to client, giving you a play-by-play update on my marketing extravaganza! The Loan Signing System Gain the knowledge of how to build a successful notary public signing agent b…

Hey y'all, struggling with your marketing? Looking for new ideas? While I was on a signing in Palm Springs the other day, I stumbled on a pretty good marketing hack. Listen in to this episode for a fresh new idea that you may have never thought about before. Its not always about a bringing in food related to the holiday, or a gift bag that is so cl…

Does being an entrepreneur stress you out? Do you have anxiety about where and when your next signing will come? If you do, you're not alone! This episode I sat down with Abraham Zamora, from The Notary Business Podcast, and we talked about our experiences learning to deal with the realities of owning your own business, and balancing out the anxiet…

Have you ever had a day that started out one way, then quickly went a completely different direction. One of the greatest parts of being an entrepreneur, is learning how to pivot in the moment, and figure out a way to service all of your clients! Listen in as I walk through the process of my day, how I scheduled it out, and how it ended up being a …

IS IT A STRUGGLE FOR YOU TO BALANCE ALL OF THE THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO EACH WEEK? YOUR JOB, YOUR KIDS, MARKETING, SIGNINGS? IT IS A BIG DEAL, AND VERY HARD TO DO. This weeks episode is taken from Renee DENTMAN's podcast, Notary Gem's! Join us as we talk about how we balance our life, or Notary career, being an entrepreneur, and just about every thing…

OH MY GOSH!!! If there was one dream guest, one guest I'd love to have on the show, one person who has inspired me more than any other......, it would be Mark Wills from The Loan Signing System! 4 plus years ago I took his course, and it has changed the trajectory of my life. Since taking his course, I have become my own boss, made the most money I…

Oh man, sometimes this job is easy, sometimes its fun, and every once in a while......its down right crazy!!!! Listen in this episdoe as I tell the story of my worst signing. I think you'll agree...... Notary Gadget NotaryGadget is a super easy accounting software for notaries and signing agents. It makes just abou The Loan Signing System Gain the …

Hey ya'll, thanks for joining me and choosing to spend your time with me. This week I jump into the story of my most meaningful signing. Maybe you have a signing that sticks out to you for some reason or another. Myabe you helped a first time buyer, or an elderly person. Hopfully this story will encourage you to keep pressing forward in your LSA bu…

Yo-yo yo, what’s going down! OK, guys, so here it is!!!! On this weeks episode I will tell you about the coolest Signing that I ever did, the coolest place I ever went the coolest person I ever met! It will no doubt be mind blowing where this job will take you, and the people that you meet! Tune in, and keep your eyes out for the next two episodes,…

You guys, oh my gosh! I am so Super stoked to bring you this interview with Bjorkman the creator and mastermind behind, Notary Gadget! If you don’t know what that is, it is one of the most intuitive software‘s out there in the industry, specifically designed and tailored for Notary Loan Signing Agent. Join us on this podcast as we discuss the featu…

A day in the life of a LSA can take many different turns. Have you had your day go side ways. Listen in as I talk about how my signing got canceled when I was half way there, and how I pivoted. As entrepreneurs we perform a service, which is to notarize docs, but its also to quickly morph into a salesman. When you are out, dont neglect to call on n…

Are you tired of hearing all the critics out there? No matter what you do, what you say, people are alwasy trying to tear you down in your pursuit of becoming an entrepreneur! Or..... maybe your the critic...in your own head, about you! Join me this week as I talk about a conversation I overheard where one person was so excited about their new busi…

Hey ya'll back with a kind of end of the year recap. In this episode I talk about some of my wins, and equally importantly, some of my losses. Now I know is not to popular in this world and culture to talk about losses, especially in your business......but if you've been doing this for any time, you know. It isn't always peachy! Join me as we talk …

Hey yall, join me this episode as I interview Renea Dentman the owner of Mrs. Notary Consultant! Her buisness help takes the average notary and turn you into the business man or woman that you've always wanted to be. The dirty secrete that all entrepreneurs don't want to talk about is........we don't always know everything we need to when it comes …

Hey guys, ever strugle to stay positive out there in LSA land. I believe as an entrepreneur it can be a lonley road. Join me this week as I've been looking into the idea of building up my confidence in who I am. I put together a list of 5 ways to get your self off the bleachers and into the game. Download this episode ASAP and lets get to work!!!! …

Guys, what up!!! Today was a killer great day, I had three sigings and was all over So Cal making it happen!! Tune in and join me live from the road, as I talk about logistics, my different clients I interacted with, and all the thoughts and feelings of a full time LSA!!

Hey yall, this episode is live from the road. I was between two signings and just wanted to check in, say Hi, and talk loan singing agent talk!!!! We talk about coffee, my wins from this week, and always being prepared. I give a notary hack about scheduling your own appointments, and how this can lead to more money in your pocket. Also I talk about…

Guys, guys, GUYSSSSSSSSS! I just got some statastics from my podcasting host, saying the show has been downloaded TEN THOUSAND TIMES!!!! OMGGG!!! Thats crazy! Anyways, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOUUUUUU!!! In this episode I give an update on the direction ive been heading with my signing biz, my 6 months of being social media free, how thats effe…

Hey ya'll, its been a minute. but just wanted to jump back in the game and get a new episode out. This time I recap my last few months, how covid has affeted my business, and give some tips on how to get new business, and keep the biz you have.By Brian Schooley

Hey guys, this weeks episode is actually "LIVE FROM THE ROAD"!! I set up my mobile recording studio in my vehicle and recorded this podcast live from Hwy 62! I'm somewhere outside of 29 Palms in Southern California, just after completing two signings! This week I talk about some fun stories from the road as well as give a few tips about interacting…

Hey guys, Happy New Year! 2020 here we come. Let's get this year started with our long awaited first interview episode, with the one and only, Kimberly Sennett!!!By Brian Schooley

Hey y'all, this episode I am going back a little to re-tell my story of how I got involved in the LSA business. My beginnings, how I got going, and some of the things I did to get where I am today. Also, I give a few tips on things every LSA should have, and also an encouraging word at the end about achieving goals, and dreams. So listen in, thanks…

Hey ya'll, listen in as I give a small recap of the Mini-Conference that Mark Wills from the Loan Signing System put on last weekend, with our good friend Kim Sennett, who runs the Southern California Notary Public and Loan Signing Meetup & Success Network. Also I give you a few of my take-a-ways!! Join us, and as always, please like and subscribe …

Hey guys, welcome to the second episode of That Loan Signing Dude Podcast with Brian Schooley. This episode we talk a little about taking our business to the next level, by creating real friendships with other professionals, that will organically bring you more business. And not just more business, but the kind that you really want. The way I look …

Welcome to "That Loan Signing Dude Podcast" My name is Brian Schooley, I am a LSA in Southern California, and this is my podcast for a niche group of entrepreneurs who are starting, growing and ultimately perfect their craft of becoming the best LSA out there. Through this podcast we will discuss common issues, problems, and everyday senerios that …