Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment

Charli is joined by Robert Merritt this week on the pod. 
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Charli is joined on the podcast this week by Alex Cairns
Alex is the Founder & CEO of multi-award-winning, integrated B2B agency Move Marketing based in Manchester (UK) and Chicago (USA). Over the course of 25 years, he has developed an eight-step framework (the “8 moves of B2B”) to ensure success in B2B marketing planning and strategy execution. These methodologies have been rigorously developed over the course of more than 200 marketing audit and planning processes for small and medium-sized manufacturers, typically with annual revenues of $10 million - $50 million. Move now uses this world class strategic planning framework to drive thought leadership positions and increase demand and profits for its global client base.

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Charli is joined by Christopher Spiteri this week to talk about his journey with EBARA and the upcoming AHR Expo

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And we're back, Happy New Year from The Empowering Industry Podcast team! Charli is kicking off the new year with some exciting life updates for anyone who hasn't heard yet. And she is joined by Heather Ripley and they have a truly impactful conversation about telling your story. 
Heather Ripley is passionate about helping business owners in the skilled trades embrace the power of public relations to grow. Over her career, she’s helped hundreds of contractors boost their visibility and reputation.
Heather cares deeply about the people in the home service industry who keep our great nation running. She believes that these men and women are heroes who make sure that their customers’ homes are safe, comfortable, and healthy every day.
She has worked with hundreds of contractors during her career. Previously managing PR and marketing for Clockwork Home Services’ three brands, she earned the company top-tier media exposure, including an appearance on “The Celebrity Apprentice” in 2009.
It was through her work with Clockwork and her work with various public relations agencies that inspired her to open Ripley PR in her hometown of Maryville, Tennessee, in May of 2013. Ripley PR is a global public relations agency specializing in skilled trades, B2B, manufacturing and franchising.
The company helps these businesses with their internal and external communications by garnering them earned media in various news outlets and in national trade publications. In addition, Ripley PR has helped businesses with crisis management, award and speaking submissions, and has ghostwritten communications from CEOs to other company thought leaders.
Since opening Ripley PR, she has represented dozens of B2B tech and manufacturers, including BDR, CEO Warrior, Bradford White, Modine, ServiceTitan and XOi Technologies.
Ripley PR has been listed by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top Franchise PR Agency for seven consecutive years and was recently named as one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Public Relations Agencies for 2024. 
Heather Ripley was recently named a 2024 PRNews Top Women honoree in the business entrepreneur category.
She is also the author of “NEXT LEVEL NOW: PR Secrets to Drive Explosive Growth for your Home Service Business,” which is now available on all audiobook platforms. For additional information, visit www.ripleypr.com.

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John Bennett joins Charli to talk about a lifetime in WorldWide Electric. 

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