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Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Find us at https://wqa.org. What does a Consumer Confidence Report really tell you about your community’s drinking water?Chemical engineer, longtime water treatment consultant and WQA Hall of Fame educator Peter Cartwright, MWS, explains what these reports contain, how they relate to federal drinking water standards and why they may not answer every question a consumer has about water quality.Peter also discusses regulated and emerging contaminants, including PFAS, and explains why water treatment dealers should understand the reports issued in the communities they serve. That knowledge can help professionals answer customer questions, provide useful context and build credibility without using fear as a sales tactic.Learn more about WQA education and professional certification opportunities at https://wqa.org/education.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Find us at https://wqa.org. Private well customers have different needs than homeowners served by municipal water systems—and that creates a significant opportunity for water treatment professionals.In this episode, longtime Water Quality Association member, Lifetime Membership Award recipient, and WQA instructor Paul Friot (Master Water Specialist, Certified Installer, Certified Water Treatment Representative and Certified Service Technician) shares practical guidance on private well systems, water testing, inspections, maintenance, and treatment selection. He explains why well water requires a different technical approach, discusses common homeowner misconceptions, and offers advice for dealers looking to expand into this specialized market.The conversation also explores ongoing service opportunities, the importance of proper training, and why becoming a trusted advisor—not simply an equipment supplier—can lead to stronger customer relationships and long-term business growth.
• How AI agents differ from simply using ChatGPT• Using AI to support customer service, operations, and reporting• The role of SOPs in successful AI implementation• Lessons learned from real-world AI deployment• Potential applications for water treatment dealers and manufacturers• Measuring ROI and organizational impact• How business leaders can stay current in a rapidly changing AI landscapeWhether you're just beginning to explore AI or already experimenting with it in your business, this conversation offers practical insights from a water industry leader actively putting these tools to work.
Expo in Miami Beach, FL.The conversation explores:The difference between politeness and true kindnessWhy relationships still matter in customer serviceHow kindness impacts employee retentionBalancing efficiency with meaningful customer interactionBuilding a culture that customers can actually feelDoug also shares practical stories from decades in the water treatment industry and explains why empowering employees to care for people creates lasting impact.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Find us at https://wqa.org. In this podcast, we feature highlights from the keynote session at the 2026 Water Quality Association Convention in Miami Beach.This special montage honors leadership, volunteerism, innovation, and the professionals helping shape the future of water quality. Featured segments include award recognitions, reflections on industry impact, and messages focused on service, expertise, and the importance of industry involvement.Learn more about WQA's Convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
What should you expect from the education program at this year’s WQA Convention?In this episode of the Water Quality Association Podcast, Tanya Lubner and John McCartan of the Water Quality Association walk through the key sessions and learning opportunities available to attendees.Topics include artificial intelligence, business strategy, technical training, roundtable discussions, and practical tips for building your schedule and earning continuing education credits.If you're planning to attend, this conversation will help you make the most of your time. Learn more at http://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast. Https://wqa.org. Small community water systems represent a major opportunity in water treatment—yet many professionals don’t realize they’re already part of it.In this episode, DJ Shannahan, MWS, joins Wes Bleed to explain how systems serving schools, campgrounds, and mobile home parks create pathways for recurring revenue, long-term service contracts, and expanded business relationships.The conversation covers licensing, real-world business examples, and the role of WQA in providing education, certification, and industry insight.Also included: a preview of the upcoming WQA Convention in Miami Beach, where small system opportunities will be a key focus. https://wqa.org/convention.Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/43Si0-GfCGs
Expo is coming up April 28-30, 2026 in Miami Beach. Learn more and register at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Find us at https://wqa.org. Caroline Kenney, WQA's Government Affairs Manager, and Ted Mondloch of Current Strategies join the podcast to discuss federal policy developments impacting the water treatment industry. Topics include the Healthy H2O Act, PFAS regulations, the Lead and Copper Rule, FIFRA reform efforts, and the importance of WQA’s advocacy work in Washington. This is Part One of WQA’s ongoing review of its Government Affairs Annual Report.
On The Water Quality Association Podcast, we’re joined by Richard Mest, who has stepped into a newly created role as WQA’s Strategic Affairs Officer.Richard is no stranger to the association or the industry. He’s served WQA as President, Board member, volunteer, and advocate, and his leadership spans decades of involvement at both the association and manufacturer levels, including his time with A. O. Smith. He’s also been deeply involved in government affairs, helping establish WQA’s presence in Washington, D.C., and has led nationally through roles like president of the Water Systems Council.In this conversation, we’ll talk about why he wanted to step into this new strategic role, what members can expect, including mentorship, how the association is positioned in today’s regulatory environment, and what success looks like in this new role.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast. Eric Yeggy, MWS, WQA’s Technical Affairs Director, joins the podcast for one of our most popular annual episodes: top contaminant concerns and technical priorities for the year ahead.Eric begins with a recap of WQA technical affairs work in advocacy and education, standards engagement, and member-facing research tools. He explains why overlapping or poorly validated standards create confusion for regulators and inspectors, can drive duplicate testing, and may increase costs that ultimately reach end users.He then reviews last year’s contaminant predictions—lead and PFAS remaining in the spotlight, ongoing arsenic concerns, and growing attention on disinfection byproducts, including new research into unregulated compounds. Looking ahead to 2026, Eric addresses the question many members are asking: whether EPA will drop proposed drinking water regulation for PFOA and PFOS, and why he believes that is unlikely. He also highlights key issues to watch in Lead and Copper Rule implementation (including how “disturbance” is interpreted) and flags lithium as an emerging topic worth monitoring.The episode closes with actionable steps for members: education programs, technical support requests, webinars, and WQA Convention (April, Miami Beach -- https://wqa.org/convention).
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast, the podcast from WQA, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org. In this episode of the WQA Podcast, we rewind the tape and look back at some of the highlights from 2025. We’ll hear thoughts and reflections from the Mid-Year Leadership Conference, the Consumer Insights report, the Manufacturers Survey, WQA CEO Pauli Undesser’s TedX Folsom speech, we’ll hear about the science of salt and water treatment, innovation involving a high school student, and water treatment for agriculture. Happy Holidays from WQA!Interested in becoming a member? Learn more at https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Find us at https://wqa.org.Education and professional certification take center stage in this episode, as host Wes Bleed welcomes Dr. Tanya Lubner, WQA’s Director of Professional Certification and Training, and Membership Director Danny Lysouvakon.They discuss why education is one of the most valuable benefits of WQA membership, how instructor-led classes are giving even seasoned professionals new insights, and why certification is so closely tied to credibility and confidence in front of customers.The conversation also previews a major new member benefit coming in Q1 of 2026: complimentary access for all WQA members to a menu of online courses, available on demand and eligible for CPD credit. You’ll hear examples of specific course topics, how they help both new and experienced professionals, and how education fits into WQA’s broader mission of connections, credibility, and continuous growth.Learn more at wqa.org/education and wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. https://wqa.org. What did 2025 mean for water-quality policy, and what’s next in Washington during an election year? Our guest is Ted Mondloch, Vice President at Current Strategies, WQA’s lobbying and public-affairs partner in D.C. Ted recaps a year marked by shifting regulatory priorities, the bipartisan progress of the Healthy H2O Act, and renewed optimism for advancing water-infrastructure initiatives.👉 Topics include:PFAS and lead-service-line rules under the new EPAWhy the Healthy H2O Act is gaining traction in CongressHow election-year dynamics shape what still gets donePractical ways WQA members can make their voices heard🎧 Listen, subscribe, and learn how advocacy today shapes the future of quality water for all.
In this episode of the WQA Podcast, host Wes Bleed talks with Mike Heatwole, MWS, Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic with Water-Right/A. O. Smith Corporation and a past recipient of WQA’s Regents Award. Mike shares how water treatment systems serve the agriculture industry and the unique challenges farmers face in maintaining water quality. Plus, don’t miss our WQA Tip of the Week.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode of the WQA Podcast, host Wes Bleed sits down with Greg Reyneke, Vice President of WQA and Managing Director at Red Fox Advisors, to discuss the newly released 2025 Consumer Insights Report.Discover how consumer attitudes about tap water, contaminants, and water treatment systems are evolving — and what it means for the water treatment industry moving forward.🔹 58% of households worry about tap water safety🔹 91% of current users plan to keep using water treatment systems🔹 Water treatment ownership up 35% since 2021📊 Download the full report: https://insights.wqa.orgBecome a member to get the member version of the report by going to https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. https://wqa.org. In this episode of the WQA Podcast, we’ll hear from WQA and WQRF CEO Pauli Undesser as she describes her experience as a TEDx Folsom speaker. We'll dive into her topic of “smart water” vs. “dumb water,” and why she believes collaboration across the entire water industry is more important than ever.We also talk about what’s next for WQA following the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to get the world thinking differently about the water we drink, this episode is for you.Pauli's full TedX Folsom presentation can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNNgP8pET0QLearn more about joining WQA at https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. https://wqa.org.In this episode, we’ll hear from WQA President Mike Mitchell at the recent WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference. WQA’s Associate Director of Marketing & Communications handles the interview. Mike shares insights from the Mid-Year Leadership Conference and reflects on the first half of his presidency. A key theme of his term is influence—building trust, listening first, and creating meaningful connections to shape conversations across the water treatment industry. From connecting with regional associations like the Texas and Eastern WQAs, to meeting directly with lawmakers in Washington, Mike highlights the importance of grassroots engagement and national advocacy.This episode is sponsored by Corro-Protec powered anode rods for water heaters. With a 20-year warranty, Corro-Protec eliminates sulfur smell in hot water within 24 hours and prevents tank corrosion without any maintenance. A must-have for homes with softened water. Enjoy hassle-free hot water with Corro-Protec! Visit https://corroprotec.com/wqa/ to learn more.Learn more about becoming a WQA member at https://wqa.org/membership.
💡 Where does the water treatment industry stand today? In this episode, we break down the WQA Manufacturer Confidence Report — revealing key trends, surprising insights, and the biggest challenge every manufacturer must prepare for. The latest survey reflects cautious optimism among water treatment manufacturers. We discuss what it really means, how capital expenditure trends reveal a strong push toward innovation and efficiency, and what may be the single greatest challenge facing manufacturers today.👉 Be sure to follow along for more insights at the upcoming Mid-Year Leadership Conference, where fresh data and perspectives will be shared. Learn more at https://wqa.org/mylc.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org.In this episode of the WQA Podcast, we’re talking contract law made simple with Mike Sennett, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at WQA. You’ll learn why it’s critical to understand pricing and payment terms, how contract length and renewal clauses can impact your bottom line, and why a clear return policy can prevent the biggest headaches. Practical advice every dealer can use.” Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.Learn more about becoming a WQA Member at https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org. WQA is the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry.In this episode, we’ll explore key takeaways from ACE25, the annual conference and expo of the American Water Works Association. Joining us are WQA CEO Pauli Undesser and Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy. We’ll discuss the latest on PFAS regulations, lead line replacements, and the powerful momentum behind the Water 2050 initiative. In addition, we'll discuss how WQA continues to build deeper collaboration with AWWA and why point-of-use and point-of-entry solutions are more relevant than ever to municipal treatment operators..Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.Join WQA today. Reach out to membership@wqa.org.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. WQA is the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.This episode is sponsored by Corro-Protec powered anode rods for water heaters. With a 20-year warranty, Corro-Protec eliminates sulfur smell in hot water within 24 hours and prevents tank corrosion without any maintenance. A must-have for homes with softened water. Enjoy hassle-free hot water with Corro-Protec! Visit https://corroprotec.com/wqa/ to learn more.In this episode, we’ll dive into the world of business insights with the WQA Business Operations Report. This powerful tool is transforming how water quality dealers understand and enhance their business performance. We’ll talk with Ryan Shanahan from Sharpwater Culligan and WQA’s Bryanna Poczatek, who manages the program. Compare your business with others for things like revenue and expenses, operations and sales as well as employee beneifts. Whether you're a seasoned dealer or new to the industry, this episode is packed with valuable information. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.You can watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/pWoEVenOyRs
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we talk with Jill Gasienica, WQA's External Affairs Coordinator, about the WQA Mentorship Program. We’’ hear about the program's evolution, structure, and the benefits it offers to both mentees and mentors. We also highlight the importance of networking, personal and professional development, and the reciprocal learning environment fostered by the program. Jill shares insights on how participants can get involved and the outcomes they can expect from their experience in the program. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip: The PFAS Portal.Learn about joining WQA at https://wqa.org/membership
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we feature a follow up to a presentation about innovation at the 2025 WQA Convention & Expo in Long Beach California. You’ll hear from Rory Sherman with WQA Member Company Clean Water Guys, high schooler Jaxton Gillette and WQA External Affairs Coordinator Jill Gasienica, who helped us bring this story to you. You’ll hear about the need for a new Quick Release Tool for water treatment professionals, how Rory developed a connection with Jaxton’s mother at a WQA Convention and ultimately how Rory and Jaxton co-designed the new Quick Release Tool. It's a great story!
Welcome to the WQA Podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we hear from Morton Salt's Senior Chemist Matt Mutehart, who walks us through the science of salt and water softening. Matt discusses what happens when salt “mushes” or “bridges” in a softener tank, what are the signs of potential trouble with a softener, and what changes there might be for salt in the coming years. This episode is sponsored by Corro-Protec powered anode rods for water heaters. With a 20-year warranty, Corro-Protec eliminates sulfur smell in hot water within 24 hours and prevents tank corrosion without any maintenance. A must-have for homes with softened water. Enjoy hassle-free hot water with Corro-Protec! Visit https://corroprotec.com/wqa/ to learn more.See this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U8--5wSUipw
The latest episode of the WQA Podcast features a comprehensive update on government affairs with Paige O’Malley, WQA's Government Affairs Manager. O’Malley outlines WQA’s current advocacy priorities, ranging from the federal Healthy H2O Act to major regulatory developments at the state level, including licensing, water quality initiatives, and proposed water softener restrictions. She also recaps the recent WQA Congressional Fly-in in Washington, D.C. which saw strong bipartisan interest in water quality issues.
In this episode of the WQA Podcast, we present remarks from Lifetime Member Award recipient Bob Boerner and Hall of Fame award honoree DJ Shannahan. Both men were honored at the 2025 WQA Convention & Expo in Long Beach California. You’ll hear Bob and DJ introduced by WQA 2024-25 President Judd Larned along with a brief introductory video about their journey and career in the water treatment industry. Hear how Bob’s family legacy played a pivotal role in the water treatment industry and why DJ stressed mentorship during his time as WQA’s president. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, WQA’s Associate Marketing & Communications Director Susan Keaton sits down with newly installed WQA President Mike Mitchell, Director of Engineering at Helen of Troy. You’ll hear how Mike first got involved with WQA following the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, what makes him unique among past WQA Presidents, and what he feels is the single most important factor of WQA as it continues its pursuit of quality water in the year ahead. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.This episode is sponsored by Corro-Protec powered anode rods for water heaters. With a 20-year warranty, Corro-Protec eliminates sulfur smell in hot water within 24 hours and prevents tank corrosion without any maintenance. A must-have for homes with softened water. Enjoy hassle-free hot water with Corro-Protec! Visit https://corroprotec.com/wqa/ to learn more.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast, promoting the betterment of Water Quality around the world. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode, our guest is WQA’s Susan Keaton. Hold on for an informative conversation about the important information attendees need to know and utilize to make the most of the Convention, including how to use the all-important WQA App, what’s new at this year’s event, important dates and times you’ll want to keep in mind, and why you need to register BEFORE you get to Long Beach. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip. Learn more and register for the convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. In this episode we get an in-depth look at how to treat Iron in drinking water. Our guest is Richard Mest with AO Smith. Richard will be presenting at two education sessions about Iron Contamination Insights at the WQA Convention & Expo in Long Beach California April 22-24, 2025.We’ll talk about the variables when treating iron in water, why there is no one-size-fits-all solution and we’ll preview the two sessions at the Convention. We’ll ask Richard about long term water solutions and what concerns him the most when it comes to the water treatment industry. Learn more about the Convention and register at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. In this episode, we’ll talk about the Hydropitch Challenge at the upcoming 2025 WQA Convention & Expo, with WQAs Vice President for Innovation and Technology Jonathan Adams and Karen Frost, Vice President for Economic Development & Innovation at The Water Council. We’ll discuss the purpose of the Challenge, how the participants were selected, what will take place during the live event on stage at the WQA Convention, and what attendees can take away from this educational and inspiring event. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip. Learn more about the WQA Convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
In this podcast we’ll talk about Education sessions at the WQA Convention & Expo with Dr. Tanya Lubner, WQA’s Professional Certification & Training Director, and Certified Water Specialist Jennifer Smith with Resintech Inc. We’ll discuss the many educational offerings available for attendees, including technical and business sessions. We’ll talk about which track or level to choose, and we'll have tips for maximizing your learning experience. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip. Learn more about the Convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
This episode provides an in-depth overview of the upcoming WQA convention in 2025, highlighting the new venue in Long Beach, California, and the innovative changes being implemented. Angie Silberhorn, WQA's events director, discusses the value of the convention for all levels of professionals in the water treatment industry, the vibrant new branding, and the educational content focused on innovation. The conversation also covers schedule changes, including multiple general sessions, a dealer deep dive, and a unique hydro pitch competition. Attendees are encouraged to register early for the best rates and to secure their accommodations. Learn more about convention and register at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode we feature an entertaining and informative conversation with Culligan dealer and former WQA President C.R. Hall. C.R. shares his journey from growing up in the water treatment business to expanding into the coffee industry. He discusses the challenges of scaling operations, the importance of customer satisfaction, and the lessons learned along the way. Hall emphasizes the significance of leadership, the value of education, and the joy of seeing his team grow and succeed. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip. It’s all coming up on the Water Quality Association Podcast.Plan now to attend the WQA Convention & Expo, April 22-24, 2025. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Find out more about WQA at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we feature our annual contaminant predictions podcast. We go to the expert, WQA Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy for his yearly outlook on the contaminants, trends and issues facing the water treatment industry in the coming year. We look at last year’s predictions, what’s surprised Eric so far as we reach the mid-point of the 2020s and what consumers will be paying close attention to in 2025. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.Plan to attend the WQA Convention & Expo April 22-24, 2025 in Long Beach, CA. Learn more at https://convention.wqa.org.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org. In this podcast we feature another of our interviews with legacy members of the Water Quality Association. We’re joined by John Packard, chair of Packard Culligan, past WQA president, 1999 Key Award recipient and 2003 WQA Hall of Fame honoree, along with son Derek Packard, president and CEO of Packard Culligan, a recipient of WQA’s Next Gen Award in 2023. We talk about the family business, Leadership and Employee relations, Community Engagement, Innovation, and the value of WQA. The WQA Convention is coming up April 22-24, 2025 in Long Beach, CA. Learn more at https://convention.wqa.org.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast, from WQA, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this podcast we feature highlights from a recent WQA Government Affairs Report about the 2024 elections in the United States. We look at what the upcoming changes could mean for the water treatment industry from both a regulatory and legislative standpoint. We’ll also look at how the elections affected state legislatures and issues. And we’ll look ahead to what we can expect in 2025. The update features WQA’s Government Affairs Director Jeremy Pollack, WQA’s Government Affairs Manager Paige O’Malley and Ted Mondloch with Banner Public Affairs, WQA’s government affairs consulting firm in Washington.
As we look reflect on the rich 50-year history of WQA, we wanted to feature some of the past remarks from WQA’s Chief Executive Officer Pauli Undesser at the WQA Convention & Exposition. We’ll highlight segments from 2019, 2021, 2022 and this past convention in Orlando 2024. You’ll be inspired, challenged and encouraged from Pauli’s comments. Later we’ll have our WQA Tip.Learn more at https://wqa.org.
Welcome to the WQA Podcast, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org.Our guest on the WQA Podcast is Frank DeSilva, Technical Advisor for Resintech and immediate past president of the Pacific Water Quality Association. Frank touches on some very informative topics, including his journey in water treatment, a basic understanding of Ion Exchange technology, problem solving and innovation in water treatment and what he sees as new opportunities for point-of-use and point-of-entry technology.Become at member: https://wqa.org/membership
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast, the weekly podcast from the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode we feature a conversation with WQA’s government Affairs director Jeremy Pollack as we update you on the Lead and Copper Rule improvements and their impact on drinking water systems across the country and on the water treatment industry. We discuss the lead pipe replacement efforts, the tap sampling requirements, the lower lead action level and how point of use and point of entry products factor into the new program. Later we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Welcome to the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode of the Water Quality Association podcast, WQA’s Susan Keaton speaks with WQA President Judd Larned about his role in the water treatment industry and WQA. Judd shares his experiences and highlights from his presidency, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the industry and the need for strategic planning and government advocacy. The conversation also touches on the significance of networking and the upcoming WQA Convention in 2025.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more about us at https://WQA.org.In this podcast episode. we're joined by Amanda Crangle, who chairs the WQA Membership Committee, and Monica Sanchez, WQA’s Member Relations Manager as we discuss the many benefits of membership in the Water Quality Association (WQA). We’ll cover the types of member companies, the application process, the role of the membership committee, and the importance of networking and education within the association. Our conversation highlights the value of being part of a community that supports water quality professionals around the globe.
Welcome to the WQA Podcast, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org.As we mark the 50th anniversary of WQA, we are featuring some of our more popular and important podcasts over the years. This one is from 2021 and the grand opening of WQA’s new International Headquarters and Laboratory in Lisle, Illinois, outside Chicago. We feature so remarks from two former WQA Executive Directors -- Doug Oberhamer and Pete Censky. If you’re new to the industry, this will give you an excellent background for how we got to where we are today. We begin with Doug, as he talked about the reasons behind establishing a permanent headquarters more than 40 years ago. And then, we’ll hear from Pete, as he reflected on the continued growth and credibility of the water treatment industry in the many years since that time.
As we mark the 50th anniversary of WQA, we are featuring some of our more popular podcasts over the years. This one was from 2023, and a fantastic conversation with Gary Beutler, also known as "Gary the Water Guy." He owns the Water Store in Midland, Ontario, Canada. Gary has his own YouTube Channel and he produces videos on a weekly basis to teach, inform and help consumers understand water quality and water treatment solutions.Learn how he got started with video, the kinds of topics he talks about, and how his exposure on YouTube has led to even greater publicity. Later we’ll have our WQA tip.
Welcome to the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org.Emerging contaminants are a critical focus of the Water Quality Association and the Water Quality Research Foundation. In this episode we feature a segment from a recent WQRF webinar about emerging contaminants, chemicals or materials that may harm human health and could find their way into drinking water. The featured presenter is Richard Mest, president of Master Water Conditioning Corp. and a member of WQA’s Hall of Fame. You’ll hear Richard define emerging contaminants, the risk they pose to the public, and how water treatment professionals should approach their job of offering point of use and point of entry treatment solutions.
Welcome to the WQA Podcast, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry.It’s back to school for many of us with kids, but it’s also back to school for water treatment professionals looking to up their game when it comes to offering customers water treatment solutions. The Water Quality Association (WQA) offers training courses and programs for professionals in the water treatment industry. The goal is to better the water quality improvement industry by ensuring that dealers and members are well-educated, well-trained, and certified. We’re joined by John McCartan, Training & Program Manager at WQA and Paul Friot, with getwateranswers.com. Together, they explain the ABC’s of WQA’s live instructor-led training, and how the courses can lead to your professional certification. We also feature a segment from a recent online class to give you a taste of what you’ll learn.Later, we’ll have our WQA tip.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast, the weekly podcast from WQA, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org.As we mark WQA’s 50th anniversary, we feature one of our memorable podcasts from the past several years. We go back to July of 2020 and our conversation with Dr. Jill Williamson of NASA as we had an interesting conversation about water filtration on the International Space Station high above the Earth. Dr. Williamson explains how all of the water is captured and filtered and re-used by the astronauts aboard the international space station. This was an audio-only podcast back then, no video version is available.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we focus on volunteerism and mentoring within WQA and the water treatment industry. Our guest is Becky Tallon, who leads the water treatment technology team at A.O. Smith’s Corporate Technology Center. She successfully managed the launch of the company’s water treatment products in North America and helped shepherd three newly acquired water treatment companies into A.O. Smith’s family of businesses. We discuss the mentorship programs at WQA and what it’s like to volunteer on task forces, committees and advisory councils, as well as the many benefits these opportunities offer WQA members who want to advance their career in the water treatment industry.Take advantage of the Mid-Year Leadership conference September 17-19, 2024 near Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Learn more at https://wqa.org/mylc.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org.As we mark WQA’s 50th anniversary, we feature one of our memorable podcasts from the past several years. We go back to October of 2018 and our conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician who helped bring to light the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan. We talk with Dr. Mona, as she likes to be called, about how she was able to detect the elevated lead levels in the blood of children in Flint, leading her to conclude that the public drinking water was the problem. She talks about the book she wrote about her research and where she’s focusing her efforts after Flint. This was an audio-only podcast back then, so no video available.You’re invited to connect, inspire and elevate at the 2024 Mid-Year Leadership Conference, Sept 17-19 at a convenient Midwest location near Chicago’s O’Hare airport. Don’t miss out on this collaborative, strategic conference for the water treatment industry. It won’t be the same without you. Learn more and register at https://wqa.org/mylc.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast from WQA, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we feature Part 2 of our look at growing your water treatment business through recurring revenue. Iin Part 1, we talked with Mike McGowan in Mankato, Minnesota. In this podcast, we have a great conversation with Joe Huemann, of Huemann Water Conditioning in Johnsburg, Illinois. Joe is longtime member of WQA. During our conversation, Joe explains his revenue breakdown, how he develops consistent revenue month after month, and how one idea for a unique weekend revenue generator came from his networking at a WQA event many years ago. Plus we’ll have our WQA tip.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we'll take a look at growing your water treatment business through recurring revenue.Our featured guest is Mike McGowan, owner of McGowan Water Conditioning in Mankato, Minnesota. Mike is a third generation water treatment dealer, active in both WQA and the Minnesota Water Quality Association for many years. Mike breaks down his revenue into four main buckets, explains how he cultivates each one and how he has identified ways to generate consistent revenue on a recurring basis month after month.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we take a look at marketing, AI, the water treatment dealer business and building a solid workplace culture. Our guest is Bryan Trilli, a former water treatment dealer who now helps dealers grow their business through his company optimized-marketing. He also runs an AI training company and has written a new book called Soulless Intelligence, How AI proves we need God. We’ll discuss how AI applies to both marketing and running a water treatment business, how love factors into your workplace culture, and where he sees the next opportunities in the marketplace.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we take a look at the latest version of the WQRF Contaminant Occurrence Map which tracks literally millions of data points across the United States. Our guest is Callie Matheny, Foundation Operations Director for the Water Quality Research Foundation, who explains the latest changes and new features, the goal behind the update and ideas for how you can best utilize the map with clients and customers.
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we’re continuing our series on the history of the water treatment industry, as we mark WQA’s 50-year anniversary as a trade association. We are joined by Ned Jones, past WQA and WQRF President and Chairman of Gordon Brothers Water in Ohio, and his son Ted Jones, Vice President of North American Dealer Sales at Kinetico, Incorporated. They talk about their family’s multi-generational legacy, how Ted was able to take his experience at Gordon Brothers to Kinetico and what they both see as the challenges and opportunities for the water treatment industry.
In this episode of the Water Quality Association Podcast, we take a look at the new Manufacturer/Supplier confidence report, as we talk with long time water industry member Sean Caughron, former manufacturer and now a business coach. We’ll discuss the numbers from the survey, what they say about the level of confidence our members have in the industry, the economy overall and what that means for new capital investments, hiring, and product development. We’ll also get Sean’s unique perspective and reaction to the numbers.Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the new EPA rule on PFAS. We’ll head to Washington to talk with WQA Government Affairs Director Jeremy Pollack who fills us in on the details of what the rule means for the water treatment industry and when it takes effect. Later, we’ll talk with WQA Toxicology Director Kristin Kerstens and WQA Laboratory & Facilities Director Zac Gleason, to learn more about PFAS, what tools and products we have to reduce PFAS in drinking water, and how manufacturers can prepare to have their new products tested certified for PFAS removal.Learn more at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we focus on the significance of history within the water treatment industry, as we mark WQA’s 50-year anniversary as a trade association. We're joined by DJ Shannahan, past president of WQA, along with his father Duke Shannahan.We talk about their family’s multi-generational legacy, how they evolved the company over the past 34 years, what’s been the secret sauce to their success and where they see the industry headed.Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org
Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast. In this episode, we look back at the WQA Congressional Fly-in, two days of meetings and visits with Congressional staff on Capitol Hill. It’s a unique opportunity for WQA members to promote point-of-entry and point-of-use water treatment solutions while also serving as a resource for members of Congress. Josh Greene, Corporate Vice President – Government, Regulatory, and Industry Affairs for AO Smith, was among the participants and will give us his perspective on how things went during the Fly-in.Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org. Visit our consumer website https://betterwatertoday.org.
Welcome to the WQA Radio Podcast. In this episode, we feature Part Two of a popular session at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando. It was entitled, "THE FUTURE FLOW: EXPLORING AI OPPORTUNITIES IN MARKETING." The presentation looked at the promise as well as the pitfalls of AI. First up is Dale Filhaber, president of the Dataman Group, and later we’ll hear the Q&A, led by WQA Vice president of Innovation and Technology Jonathan Adams. Joining Dale on the panel are Sue Gleason, the marketing director at Charger Water, and Cody Sweet, Digital Strategist and Optimizer at Lamplight Digital Media.Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org.
Welcome to WQA Radio - the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry.You can find our podcast on most podcast apps. We also feature our podcasts on YouTube. Go to https://youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos to both see and hear our show. We'd love for you to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any upcoming shows. That's the magic of podcasting. Also, consider leaving us a rating or review. Thanks.In this episode, we'll feature a segment from one of the more popular education sessions at the 2024 WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando. It was entitled, "THE FUTURE FLOW: EXPLORING AI OPPORTUNITIES IN MARKETING."We'll hear two presenters -- Sue Gleason, the marketing director at Charger Water, and Cody Sweet, Digital Strategist and Optimizer at Lamplight Digital Media.Learn more about the benefits of joining WQA at https://wqa.org.
This is the WQA podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. https://wqa.orgAlso, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos.In this episode, we feature highlights from the Keynote Session at the WQA Convention & Exposition. We’ll hear from WQA Chief Operating Officer Tom Bruursema, who kicked off the Keynote Session, followed by Amanda Moore, CWS, the 2023-24 WQA President, and finally, we’ll hear from Bret Tangley, MWS, president of the Water Quality Research Foundation.
Welcome to the WQA podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. https://wqa.org.In this episode, we feature the remarks from WQA CEO Pauli Undesser, on stage at the Keynote Session at the WQA Convention & Exposition. Pauli talks about the Convention theme of "Catalyst" and what that means for members, her optimism for the industry in the year ahead, WQA’s advocacy on behalf of members and the WQA strategic plan.
Welcome to the WQA Podcast, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we feature the remarks from WQA leadership award recipients at the keynote session of the WQA Convention & Exposition. We’ll hear from Darci Meyers, the daughter of Peter Meyers, from Resintech, who was honored, posthumously, with the Lifetime Membership Award. Next, we’ll hear from Kurt Gruett, a Certified Water Specialist from AO Smith, also a Lifetime Membership Award recipient, and then on to Hall of Fame Award winner Buzz Goldstein, Master Water Specialist with Charger Water Treatment Products, LLC.
Welcome to the WQA podcast, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we feature an informative conversation with Judd Larned, president of Culligan north America, and the new president of the Water Quality Association. Judd joined us at WQA Central, at the WQA Convention & Exposition. We talked about his remarks at the Keynote Session, his outlook for WQA as he assumes the role of president, and his take on the economy and the water treatment industry.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we feature a very informative conversation with WQA’s Chief Legal Officer Mike Sennett about the WQA Antitrust policy. We define what antitrust means, how it applies to associations like WQA, why it’s an important benefit of being a WQA member and the practical impact of the policy as it pertains to meetings and even informal conversations.
In this episode, we feature remarks and comments from our 2024 Leadership award winners who received their awards at the 2024 WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando. As you’ll hear, these awards mean a great deal to the honorees, and speak to their level of commitment to the water treatment industry.
Welcome to the WQA Podcast, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we feature a conversation with the Florida Water Quality Association Leadership -- FWQA President Jeff Sadonis with All American Purification, Vice President Cindy Schieber and Executive Director Suzanne Trueblood. We talk about top water issues in Florida, the FWQA convention in June, and the value of the WQA Convention coming up in Orlando, March 5-7, 2024.Learn more about the WQA Convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
In this episode, we feature WQA members Jennifer Smith, MWS, of Resintech and Jami West of C-Tech Water Solutions along with Haley Fioretti and Monica Sanchez from WQA as we discuss how to get the most from the WQA Convention & Exposition, March 5-7, 2024, in Orlando. We’ll talk about planning ahead, the WQA App which you can download, pre-convention programing and how to take advantage of the many networking opportunities available. And we’ll have our WQA Tip. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. Learn more at https://wqa.org.If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate. Also, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to https://youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos.In this episode, we’re joined by Candice Wentling, MWS, Director at Certified Action, known to many in the water treatment space for her sales and management consulting. She talks about why we need a business boot camp, the focus on HR and Leadership during the day-long session and why you need to attend. And we’ll have our WQA Tip.Learn more about the WQA Convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. Learn more at https://wqa.org.If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate. Also, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos.In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Andrew Whelton from Purdue University talking about the impact of wildfires on drinking water, a presentation he’ll be giving at the upcoming WQA Convention & Exposition March 5-7th in Orlando. We'll also hear from Callie Matheny, the Foundation Relations Manager at the Water Quality Research Foundation. She’ll give us an overview of the WQRF Symposium taking place one day before the Convention opens. We’ll also talk with Dr. Tanya Lubner, PhD, the WQA Director of Training and Professional Certification about the great education sessions offered at the Convention.Learn more and register at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Smith, CWS, from Resintech, who chairs the technical education task force and John McCartan, training and program manager at WQA. They’ll discuss the technical education sessions available at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando, March 5-7, 2024. Learn about the different tracks offered, how you can begin now to see which sessions are right for you, and how you can earn Continuing Professional Development credit. And we’ll have our WQA Tip.Learn more about convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world.If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate. Also, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos.In this episode, we’re joined by John Frehse, Senior Managing Director at Ankura Consulting, a global Human Resources advisory firm, and featured speaker at this year’s WQA Business Boot Camp.John gives us a sneak peek into his presentation at the WQA Business Boot Camp. We’ll talk about HR trends, the state of the workforce, the difference between salaried and hourly workers, and how the changing trends impact water treatment dealers. And we’ll have our WQA Tip. Learn more about convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we’re joined by WQA Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy as we look back at which contaminants got the most attention in 2023 – whether there were any surprises – what top contaminants will be making the news in 2024, what regulatory issues should we be aware of, how will we be addressing these topics at the WQA Convention & Exposition coming up March 5-7, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.Learn more about convention and register at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to the WQA Podcast. If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate. Also, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos.In this episode, we’re joined by WQA CEO Pauli Undesser. We’ll look back at some of the highlights of 2023 and then look ahead to 2024, and what’s in store for manufacturers and dealers in the water treatment industry. We’ll talk about WQA’s 50-year anniversary, WQA's Strategic plan and what we can expect at the WQA Convention & Exposition in March. Learn more about the convention at https://wqa.org/conveniton.
In this episode of WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, we’re joined by two instructors in the Instructor-led training program at WQA.Paul Friot, MWS, CWR, CI, CST and Cliff Fasnacht, MWS, explain the program, what’s involved in the online interactive sessions, the benefits of the program for the employer as well as the employee, and how you can get started – plus, we’ll hear from Professional Certification and Training Director, Dr. Tanya Lubner. ….all coming up on WQA Radio.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we are looking back in what we call Rewind 2023. This is part two. We’ll hear from WQA Chief Operating Officer Tom Bruursema from the stage of the Keynote Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition. Tom talks about the 2023 Consumer Opinion Study. Next, we feature a portion of our conversation about the Code of Ethics with WQA’s Chief Legal Counsel Mike Sennett. Then, we have WQA Chief Executive Officer Pauli Undesser’s testimony in Washington about the Healthy H20 Act.Finally we include part of an interview with Gary Beutler, CWS, CI, also known as Gary the Water Guy. He owns The Water Store in Midland, Ontario, Canada. He's become somewhat of a celebrity on YouTube.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. WQA is the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.in this episode, we are looking back in what we call Rewind 2023. We’ll hear excerpts from the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas. We'll hear from outgoing president Jim Stern, incoming president Amanda Moore, Hall of Famer Don McGhee, WQA CEO Pauli Undesser and Keynote speaker Mae Stevens.Learn more about the 2024 Convention at https: wqa.org/convention. And learn more about becoming a member at https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we feature part of a session from the 2021 WQA Convention & Exposition entitled Ethics in Action – Navigating the Gray areas. We’ll hear insights from Jonathan Lewis, partner with Lowenstein and Sandler. Lewis was part of a panel discussion, and he describes the main reason things go south in a customer relationship, how those problems might result in a lawsuit or investigation, and what to do to avoid them. Later, we’ll have our motivational minute and WQA Tip. Learn more about membership at https://wqa.org/membership. Join us in Orlando for the 2024 WQA Convention & Exposition. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we’ll be joined by Toni Schindler, co-owner of Aquatek Water Conditioning in Ohio, as we talk about the value of WQA membership, why the WQA Knowledge Base is such a valuable tool, why she and her husband believe in WQA membership and why she’s looking forward to the education sessions at the upcoming WQA Convention in Orlando in March. Later, we’ll have our motivational minute and WQA Tip.Learn more about convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. Learn more at https://wqa.org.This is episode #348. If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate. Also, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to https://youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos.In this episode we feature a portion of a WQRF webinar entitled the WQRF Toolbox talk. In the upcoming segment, the presenter is Jennifer Smith, a Certified Water Specialist, who recently took a new job with Resintech. She is a trainer and consultant for the Water Treatment industry and has been a strong advocate for using research from the Water Quality Research Foundation during staff and client meetings. She’ll focus on the benefits of softened water, primarily looking at the impact of softened water on laundry soap. Later, we’ll have our motivational minute and WQA Tip.Learn more about Convention at https://convention.wqa.org.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org.Our guests are David Davies, CWS, President of Aqua General, Inc. and WQA Government Affairs Manager Jordan Kari. We discuss how WQA and its members in Texas were able to work together to change the City of Houston’s specialty plumbing code which contained a provision mandating a double-check valve assembly for all water softeners to protect against cross-connection. It was an unnecessary provision which ended up costing consumers. WQA member Bog Ruhstorfer was also heavily involved, but was unable to join us for the podcast.Learn more about the WQA Convention & Exposition at https://wqa.org/convention.
This is WQA Radio, a podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. I’m your host…Wes Bleed. If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate. Also, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos.We’re publishing this on November 15, 2023. It’s Member Appreciation Month at WQA. Thanks to all our members who promote better water quality. In this episode, we’ll be joined by WQA’s Associate Director for Business Development, Kyle Whalen, from Amsterdam. He and WQA Vice President of Global Services, Kelli Fleischmann were in Amsterdam for the big Aquatech show. We’ll get Kyle’s take on the size and scope of the show, the big issues being discussed, and we’ll hear about the WQA Pavilion, featuring many WQA members. Later, we’ll have our motivational minute and WQA Tip. Learn more about the 2024 WQA Convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.It’s Member Appreciation Month at WQA. Thanks to all our members who promote better water quality. And, in this episode, we’ll offer highlights of our recent Volunteer Summit, where we heard from our various committee and advisory council chairs. They outlined committee goals, accomplishments and a look ahead to what’s in store for 2024.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.It's Member Appreciation Month at WQA, and in this episode, we're joined by longtime WQA Member Joe Huemann. We’ll hear about his challenges and insights as a water treatment professional, why he values WQA’s Professional Certification and Training, and one innovative idea you may want to borrow for your business.Interested in becoming a member? Go to https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we're joined by WQA Events Director Angie Silberhorn for a preview of next year’s WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando, March 5-7, 2024. We’ll talk about the state of the convention industry, how to register, why booking your hotel room through WQA is so important, and why you’ll want to register early. Later, we’ll have our motivational minute and WQA Tip. Learn more about convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. Learn more at https://wqa.org.This is episode #341. If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. In this episode, we're joined by Frank DeSilva, Technical Advisor at Resintech, and the new president of the Pacific Water Quality Association. We talk about the success of the latest PWQA Convention, the challenges facing member companies out west, and his goals for reaching out to like-minded organizations over the coming year.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. Learn more at https://wqa.org.If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate. Also, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos.Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X. And in this episode, I’m joined by WQA Professional Certification & Training Director Tanya Lubner, Phd as we talk with Master Water Specialist Luke Timmons with Penguin Water. We discuss how he decided to move from Certified Water Specialist to MWS, what the process was like, and why he is so excited to promote WQA’s Professional Certification program. Later, we’ll have our motivational minute and WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Https://wqa.org. You can now find our podcasts on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos.And in this episode, we’re going feature part of a session at the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference. It was a demonstration of how to and how not to deal ethically with potential customers, and how to accurately and fairly represent products, treatments and services. You’ll hear from moderator Justin Brazelton of Culligan of Ann Arbor/Detroit; DJ Shannahan with Sharp Water Culligan, Sabrina Hebert with Foundation Finance and Bob Maisner with Paragon Water. Later, we’ll have our motivational minute and WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org and on social media.In this episode, we feature a highlight from the WQA Mid-Year Leadership 2023 in Lake Tahoe. Patrick Keaney, CEO of Subeca, an Internet of Things startup, talked about change, disruption and how we all can all be more innovative. After his remarks, he joined WQA’s CEO Pauli Undesser for a time of Q&A. Later we'll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. Find us at https://wqa.org.If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate. You can also find this interview on our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos.In this episode, we'll focus on international trade shows in the water treatment industry, specifically WQA’s partner, Aquatech. We’ll talk with Annette Bos, Director of Aquatech Global for RAI Amsterdam, and also with the Exhibition Director for Aquatech Amsterdam, Martijn de Weerd. They’ll discuss the comeback international shows are making following the pandemic, what’s in store for Aquatech Amsterdam in 2023 and the value these shows bring to the industry, including WQA’s pavilion. Later, we’ll have our Motivational Minute and WQA tip. Any questions, reach out to wbleed@wqa.org.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and residential water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we’re going to focus on new research on PFAS from the Water Quality Research Foundation, WQRF. Dr. Madjid Mohseni joins us to talk about his research into whether a PFAS surrogate can be identified to gauge the effectiveness of water treatment products against the thousands of PFAS compounds that exist in the environment. He’ll get into the goals of the project, the technologies, and what it can mean for the long-term disposal of PFAS.
Later, we’ll have our Motivational Minute and WQA tip. You can also view the podcast on YouTube on the WQA YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos.
In this episode, we’re going to highlight for you the new WQA PFAS Portal for water treatment professionals. We’ll talk with our Technical Affairs team – Director Eric Yeggy, and Technical Affairs Manager Bryanna Poczatek. You’ll hear about the resources we offer to better understand PFAS, including a downloadable dealers guide, a leave-behind for customers, and a guide for how to talk to homeowners about PFAS. Later, we’ll have our Motivational Minute and WQA tip. You can watch the full interview on our YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/F4Y1ydqweE4.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we’re going to talk with Greg Reyneke, Master Water Specialist and managing director at Red Fox Advisors and director at Crusader Water. We’ll get his take on the economy, what it means for the water treatment industry, where he’s putting his focus these days, and his thoughts about the value of the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference. Learn more at wqa.org/mylc.
Later, we’ll have our Motivational Minute and WQA tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org and on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and X.
In this episode, we’re joined by Judd Larned, president of Culligan Water North America and the Vice President of WQA. We’ll talk about his perspective on the water treatment industry, the economy, consumer demand, and the value of working together as an industry at the Mid-Year Leadership Conference.
Learn more at https://wqa.org/mylc. Later, we’ll have our Motivational Minute and WQA tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, our guest is the keynote luncheon speaker at this year’s Mid-Year Leadership Conference. Patrick Keaney, CEO of Subeca, an internet technology firm in the water space. For the last three years, he was world-wide head of water for Amazon Web Services (AWS).
We’ll talk about innovation and disruption as he previews his talk, “Thinking outside the meter box.” You will hear some very interesting ideas and predictions.
Learn more about the Mid-Year Leadership Conference at mylc.wqa.org.
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In this episode, we’re going to offer Part Two of our discussion about the 2023 Consumer Opinion Study, which tracks consumer awareness and understanding of water quality issues and treatment solutions.
We’ll take you back to the WQA Convention in Las Vegas for a panel discussion with panelists Shannon Murphy, Vice President for Development and Compliance at Aquamor, LLC; Doug Ramer, MWS, CWR, President of Martin Water Conditioning; and Neil White, Sales Director for North America with Watts Water Technology. WQA Chief Executive Officer Pauli Undesser, MWS, is the moderator.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry.
In this episode, we talk with member Keith Johnson, Vice President of Product Management with Eco Water, about the work of the WQA Cross-Correlation task force and its new tool to help members forecast trends in the water treatment industry.
Keith has chaired the cross correlation task force which has been hard at work looking at various economic data and models to create the new forecasting tool. It’s going to be unveiled at the upcoming Mid-Year Leadership Conference. Learn more at https://mylc.wqa.org.
Later, we'll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.
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This is episode #329. If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate.
In this episode, we feature the testimony from Pauli Undesser, WQA’s CEO, before the Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. She was there to talk about water issues and specifically how point of use and point of entry products can offer needed solutions right away, and to urge passage of the Healthy H2O Act. After the testimony, we caught up with Pauli after she returned from Washington to get her reaction and insights.
Later we’ll have our motivational minute and WQA tip.
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This is episode #328. If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate.
In this episode, we feature a conversation with WQA Quality Director Tambra Thomas whose focus is on quality. She’ll talk about the four key pillars of quality, how quality should be part of any organization and why quality is the string that holds everything together.
Later we’ll have our motivational minute and WQA tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we feature a conversation with WQA Chief Legal Officer Mike Sennett about the WQA code of Ethics which WQA members pledge to uphold as a condition for joining the association. Mike explains why the code of ethics is so vital for WQA and for the industry, and how you can learn more about what it means for you and your business.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality since 1974. Find us at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we feature a portion of a recent WQA/WQRF webinar -- "PFAS and Forecasting the Regulatory Landscape." WQA Government Affairs Director Jeremy Pollack summarized the comments WQA has submitted to the federal environmental protection agency on its first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS chemicals.
Those comments highlight the capabilities of third-party certified POU and POE drinking water treatment systems for addressing PFAS in drinking water.
Later in the show, we’ll have our motivational minute and WQA tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we feature a portion of the session on the 2023 Consumer Opinion Study at the WQA Convention in Las Vegas. It’s a panel discussion kicked off by an overview from WQA Chief Executive Office Pauli Undesser with panelists Shannon Murphy, Vice President for Development and Compliance at Aquamor, LLC; Doug Ramer, President of Martin Water Conditioning; and Neil White, Sales Director for North America with Watts Water Technology.
Get the Consumer Opinion Study by going to https://wqa.org/cos
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we talk with Rebecca Kriss, a PhD candidate at Virginia Tech University, who’s studying copper in drinking water and what water treatment can be used to treat the problem. She talks about the health effects of copper and why copper tends to be more of a problem in newer homes. See if you know why.
Plus, we'll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.
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In this episode, we feature a conversation with longtime WQA member Mike Heatwole, Master Water Specialist with A. O. Smith and Water Right.
Mike talks about how membership and professional certification opened doors for his career, what membership means to an individual business owner and the value of the Mid-Year Leadership Conference, which is coming up in September.
Later, we'll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.
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In this episode, we feature a segment from one of our main education sessions at the 2023 WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas. It was called More than a sale: Ethics and PFAS.
The discussion was moderated by Candice Wentling, Director of Certified Action, and featured Greg Reyneke, with Crusader Water and Red Fox Advisors and a member of the WQA Board of Governors, along with WQA Technical affairs Director Eric Yeggy. All three are Master Water Specialists.
Later we’ll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.
Plan ahead for the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference, September 19-21 in Lake Tahoe, CA. Learn more at https://mylc.wqa.org.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. https://wqa.org.If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate.In this episode, we feature a series of interviews from the Convention floor at the 2023 WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas. We call it Convention Voices, because we hear from a variety of attendees. We kick things off with Kyle Corcoran, exhibit manager of the Convention. We wrap up with Susan Keaton and Julia Zhu with WQA. Later we’ll have our Motivational Minute and WQA
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry.In this episode, we feature a fantastic conversation with Gary Beutler, also known as Gary the Water Guy. He owns the Water Store in Midland, Ontario, Canada. Gary not only has his own YouTube Channel but he produces videos on a weekly basis to teach, inform and help consumers understand water quality and water treatment solutions.Later we’ll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.Learn more about becoming a WQA member at wqa.org/membership. Join the growing water treatment community.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we feature a portion of Mae Stevens' remarks as Keynote Speaker at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas in April. Mae is Senior Vice President of Banner Public Affairs, WQA’s new Government Affairs firm in Washington, D.C. She talks about public policy and funding for water treatment in Washington and why she believes the water treatment industry is poised for new opportunities in the future. We’ll also feature the first overview of the new WQA Consumer Opinion Study with WQA Associate Executive Director Tom Bruursema.Plus we'll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.Interested in WQA Membership? Go to wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry.This week's episode features WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser, speaking at the Keynote Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas. And, welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world.In this episode, we feature a portion of Pauli Undesser’s presentation at the Keynote Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas last month. Pauli touches on key moments in the history of WQA and WQRF, the key factors that have united and moved both organizations and how WQA is uniquely positioned to help the industry achieve success in the years ahead. Later we’ll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip. Now, on to the WQA Leadership Awards on WQA Radio.Learn how to join WQA at membership@wqa.org.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org. This podcast is brought to you by Brio Water Technology, the leading provider of advanced residential, commercial, and industrial water filtration solutions. In this episode, we feature newly installed WQA President Amanda Moore. We talked with Amanda on the show floor of the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas last month. Hear her reflections on taking over as president 25 years after her father served as president of WQA, on being just the second woman to hold the post of president, and the water treatment industry’s role in finding solutions to PFAS. You can hear the excitement in her voice. Later, we'll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we feature remarks from our Leadership Awards at the WQA Convention & Exposition, April 18-20, 2023, in Las Vegas. We’ll take you to the stage of the Keynote Session where WQA President Jim Stern announced the awards. And we’ll hear remarks from Lifetime Member Award winners Mark Felton and Daina Grace. Mark is a Master Water Specialist who has operated his family’s Culligan franchises in Northern and Central California for 40 years. Daina is a third-generation Executive Director of the Texas Water Quality Association. Finally, we’ll hear from our latest inductee into the WQA Hall of Fame, former WQA President Don McGhee. Don is a Master Water Specialist and President of Hydro Systems, Inc., a 45-year-old water treatment equipment company in Harlingen, Texas. Later we’ll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. Learn more at https://wqa.org.This is episode #315, and this podcast is sponsored by Pentair, your source for pro-grade water treatment components from brands including Fleck, Autotrol, Pentek, and Structural. Learn more at https://Pentair.com/components.If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate.We’re publishing this on April 19th, 2023. Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. And in this episode, we’re joined by Amanda Crangle, owner of Lamplight Digital Media and Scott Schiesser, Sales & Marketing Director with Culligan Ultrapure. They were part of a webinar on sales and marketing tips for the water treatment industry, and we’re sharing a portion of the discussion in this podcast. Later we’ll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.
In this week’s episode of WQA Radio, we’re joined by WQA Training and Program manager John McCartan along with Peter Cartwright, a member of the WQA Hall of Fame and chair of the Technical Education Task Force. They tee up Convention Education – the sessions you’ll want to consider at this year’s WQA Convention and Exposition coming up next week in Las Vegas. This is a special replay of an earlier podcast because it had such valuable information for attendees planning their time at Convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice in the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry.In this week’s WQA Radio podcast, we feature three past presidents of the Water Quality Association – Bob Maisner, Vice President for Sales & Marketing for Paragaon, Chris Wilker, Executive Vice President for the Canature Water Group and DJ Shannahan, President of Sharpwater. Each has a unique perspective on the industry overall and where they see things headed during this decade. They also talk about why they’re looking forward to attending this year’s WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas later this month. Learn more at https://convention.wqa.org.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. Learn more at https://wqa.org.This podcast is sponsored by Hydrotech, a leader in residential and commercial water softening, filtration, drinking and problem water systems. Learn more at https://hydrotechwater.com. If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate.We’re publishing this on March 29th, 2023. Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. And in this episode, we’re joined by Robert Bilott, environmental attorney and the keynote speaker at the upcoming WQRF-WQA PFAS Symposium in Las Vegas. Bilott talks about his decades-long battle against against DuPont that exposed the worst case of corporate coverup and environmental contamination in modern history. He’ll give us a preview of his keynote address entitled Why We are Here: PFAS, DuPont and the Future of Clean Drinking Water. Plus we’ll have our WQA Motivational Minute and WQA Tip. Learn more and register at https://convention.wqa.org.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we’re joined by WQA Business Boot Camp presenter Dustin Martin, the controller at Martin Water Conditioning, who will be giving us a preview of his presentation and workshop at Boot Camp. Dustin talks about key financial statements any dealer should track, along with such important data points as inventory levels, time on the road, and marketing, along with how to filter through your data and apply that to your goals using a six-step process. Plus we’ll have our WQA Motivational Minute and WQA Tip. Learn more about the WQA Convention and Boot Camp at https://convention.wqa.org.Become a member today. Go to https://wqa.org/membership.Thanks for listening!
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org.This week, we talk with Kyle Whalen, associate director of business development at WQA and Abigail Cain, certification operations manager at WQA. They’ll explain what’s involved in WQA's Gold Seal product certification program, how manufacturers can benefit from Gold Seal, and how WQA’s business is expanding internationally. Plus we’ll have our WQA Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.This podcast is sponsored by Primo Water, America’s favorite water and filtration solutions provider – making it easier to enjoy quality water at home, at work and on-the-go. Learn more at water.com.Learn more about WQA's Convention & Exposition, April 18-20, 2023 in Las Vegas at https://convention.wqa.org.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association. Find us at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we’re joined by Mae Stevens, Senior Vice President, Banner Public Affairs, WQA’s new government affairs firm in Washington. Mae will present a state of the union for the water industry at the Keynote Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition April 18, 2023 in Las Vegas. She’ll talk about the recent infrastructure bill, how this is a unique moment in Washington for the water industry, and what the political landscape looks like in the next few years.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we’re joined by Candice Wentling, director of Certified Action, one of the WQA members who’s been putting together the topics and speakers for this year’s business boot camp coming up on April 17th, in Las Vegas, one day before the WQA Convention & Exposition. Candice explains this year’s focus and how this exclusive, intensive, personal training will help you Seize the Momentum with new marketing and financial tools. Learn more at https://wqa.org/bootcamp.For more information on the Convention, go to https://convention.wqa.org.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world.This is episode #307. If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate.in this episode, we’re joined by Callie Matheny, operations manager for the Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF), who tells us all about the first-ever WQRF-WQA PFAS Symposium, the topics that will be covered in the day-long event, and the special keynote speaker you won’t want to miss. Plus we’ll have our WQA Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Find out more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we’re joined by Margaret Martens, executive director of the Water Systems Council, which works on behalf of well drillers and others in the water well industry. Margaret talks about their programs and policy initiatives as well as common points of interest with the water treatment industry.Plan now to join us at the WQA Convention & Exposition April 18-20, 2023 in Las Vegas. Learn more and register at https://convention.wqa.org.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association. Our guest this week is Amanda Crangle, founder of Lamplight Digital Media, one of this year’s WQA Business Boot Camp speakers. Amanda talks about the importance of a digital marketing strategy, how marketing needs to continue to change over time, and some key takeaways you’ll leave with after attending the WQA Business Boot Camp. Find out more about boot camp at https://wqa.org/bootcamp.Learn more about the WQA Convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. In this episode, we’re joined by WQA Training and Program manager John McCartan along with Peter Cartwright, a member of the WQA Hall of Fame and Chair of the Technical Education Task Force. They tee up Convention Education – all of the sessions you’ll want to consider at this year’s WQA Convention and Exposition coming up April 18-20 in Las Vegas. They look at sessions such as PFAS testing and treatment, well disinfection, grey water reuse and rainwater harvesting. Also, there's a special track for those new to water treatment.Learn more about Convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
In this episode, we’re joined by WQA Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy for his annual contaminant predictions show. Eric looks back at the challenges the industry faced in 2022 and offers his forecast for what will likely be the top issues we will face and how the point-of-use and point-of-entry providers can respond.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry.Our featured guest is Kim Redden from Pentair and chair of a new Ethics Communications Task Force at WQA. This is episode #302. If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate.We’re publishing this on January 18th, 2023. Hope the year is off to a great start for you. Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. In this episode, Kim Redden, formerly of WQA and WQRF and now with Pentair, joins us to talk Ethics. She chairs the new Ethics Communications Task Force at WQA designed to help members understand the value and role of the WQA Code of Ethics, and why it’s such an important part of being a member of WQA. Plus we’ll have our WQA Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.Join us in Las Vegas at the WQA Convention & Exposition April 18-20, 2023. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world.If you’re a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate.We’re publishing this on January 11th, 2023. Happy New Year from WQA. Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. And in this episode, Katie Johns, managing editor of WQP magazine takes us through the results of their State of the Industry survey, the top challenges for 2022 and the outlook for 2023 on such issues as supply and demand, filtration equipment and new technology. Plus we’ll have our WQA Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.Plan now to attend the WQA Convention & Exposition, April 18-20, 2023, in Las Vegas. https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, industrial and commercial water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode, Susan Keaton from WQA talks with WQA President Jim Stern about the past year in the water treatment industry, the outlook for the year ahead and why he feels the WQA Convention in April offers unique advantages for attendees as we meet in Las Vegas April 18-20, 2023. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we’re featuring part three of Rewind 2022. We’ll take you back to shows featuring Mike Herman, CEO of Culligan Ultrapure in Owatonna, Minnesota. Mike talked about boosting your business; Doug Ramer, MWS and president of Martin Water Conditioning. Doug talks about his role on the WQA Board of Governors, how he’s preparing now for a possible recession; and finally a segment from the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando featuring WQA General Counsel Mike Sennett on the Value of WQA Ethics.Plan now to attend the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas, April 18-20, 2023. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we’re featuring part two of Rewind 2022. We’ll take you back to shows featuring Pacific Water Quality Association President Russ Harrison, Master Water Specialist and Key Account Manager at Kinetico; Norma Leep, president of SoCal Water Solutions in Imperial, California, and finally, we’ll hear an interview with Tom McGrath of Hankscraft Runxin on the floor of the WQA Convention and Exposition in Orlando.Join us at the 2023 WQA Convention & Exposition, April 18-20, 2023 in Las Vegas. Learn more at wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we’re featuring part one of Rewind 2022. We’ll take you back to the 2022 WQA Convention & Exposition in April in Orlando. We’ll hear then-president Toby Thomas introduce Lifetime Award recipient Steve Ver Strat followed by Hall of Fame recipient Richard Mest. Next, we’ll hear a segment from WQA President Jim Stern’s remarks at the Opening General Session, and later, a portion of what WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser had to say to attendees.Join us at the 2023 Convention in Las Vegas, April 18-20, 2023. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. https://wqa.org.In this episode, we feature a conversation with Adrian Cavlan, owner of Quality Water in Aptos, California. Adrian explains what prompted him to sign up for WQA’s instructor-led training, the advantages he has experienced working alongside others, the difference it has made in his grasp of technical issues and how he sees the the overall value of WQA’s training and professional certification program.Join us for the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas April 18-20, 2023. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. https://wqa.org.
Our guest in this episode is Anthony Karas, owner of Austin, Houston and San Antonio Water Solutions, one of the members we're featuring during Member Appreciation Month at WQA. Learn more at https://wqa.org/membership.
We'll hear Anthony's story, how he got into the water treatment business and how he expanded to multiple locations, we'll talk about his involvement in the WQA Mentorship program, and how he's dealing with the challenges of hiring new staff.
Join us for the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas April 18-20, 2023. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Find out more at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we feature a segment from a recent webinar during Member Appreciation Month. David Oppedahl, Senior Business Economist and policy advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, talks about the general conditions of the U.S. economy, economic trends, employment, inflation and the housing market. We’ll join the Q&A section of the webinar.
Learn more about the WQA Convention & Exposition, April 18-20 in Las Vegas at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.
In this episode we’re joined by WQA Vice President Amanda Moore with Atlantic Filter, in Florida. Amanda discusses member benefits, how you and your team can get more engaged in WQA and the challenges she sees as she prepares to take the gavel at the Opening General Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition in April.
More on convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org. November is Member Appreciation Month, where we say Thank You to our WQA member companies serving the residential, industrial and commercial water treatment industry.
In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Smith, as we again focus on WQA members who are helping move the industry forward. Jennifer is the new President of Moti-Vitality, a hiring, training, and consulting firm serving the water treatment industry. She talks about her involvement in WQA’s mentorship program, the Women in Industry advisory council, and the benefits of exhibiting and speaking at the WQA Convention & Exposition in April.
Learn more about Convention at https://wqa.org/convention
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. This week, we're joined by Thomas Horgan of Crystal IS, who helps us kick off Member Appreciation Month.
We discuss how his company joined WQA, what he’s learning from his involvement in two WQA Committees, and why he’s looking forward to once again exhibiting at the WQA Convention & Exposition in April.
Learn more about convention at https://wqa.org/convention
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we feature a WQA Government Affairs Update with WQA Government Affairs Director Jeremy Pollack. We’ll talk more about plans for the DC Fly-in next year in Washington, about the Healthy H2O Act, which should continue to get more attention in Washington in the coming year, WQA’s advocacy efforts at the state level, and how you can learn more about how government affairs is benefitting WQA member companies.
Later we'll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.
Now's the time to become a WQA Member. Learn more at https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry.
In this episode, we feature a segment from a recent WQA Essentials webinar: Appreciation in the Workplace, presented by the RISE Advisory Council. Julie Hayla, cirector of Human Resources at Packard Culligan Water, has a number of ideas and suggestions for creating a great company culture through workplace appreciation.
You’ll learn the three types of recognition, how often do you offer appreciation, and how to get into the habit of letting your employees know that you are paying attention to them.
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In this podcast, we feature a series of interviews about the Water Quality Research Foundation's (WQRF) Next Wave Campaign, which is raising funds for new water treatment research.
We'll talk with WQRF President Richard Mest, Culligan President and WQA Treasurer Judd Larned, Kinetico's North America Marketing Director Beth Allison, Sam Karge, president of North America Water Treatment for A.O. Smith and past WQA President DJ Shannahan, president of Sharp Water Culligan.
They discuss the value of new research for the industry, the opportunities for more of our members to get involved in the Next Wave campaign at any level, and how ultimately the campaign will help drive public awareness of the value of water treatment products and provide more people with quality water.
Plus, our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip. Learn more about the WQA Convention here: https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association (WQA). Find out more at https://wqa.org.
In this week’s WQA Radio podcast, we talk with WQA Member Kenny Gibson on the front lines of the response to Hurricane Ian.
Kenny describes his experience when the storm roared ashore, the impact it’s had on his employees and family, how his team is responding to customer needs and lessons learned from the storm. Plus, some ideas on how we can help.
Later we have our Motivational Minute and our WQA Tip.
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In this episode, we feature a conversation with WQA President Jim Stern. We talk about the cancellation of the Mid-Year Leadership Conference and the quick pivot to WQA Engage 2022 online, the top concerns and challenges he hears from members, and his thoughts about next year’s WQA Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas April 18-20th, 2023. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Later, we’ll have our Motivational Minute, and our WQA Tip.
In this episode of WQA Radio, we feature a portion of a recent WQRF webinar – Protecting Public Health through Predictive Modeling.
You’ll hear Dr. Carleigh Samson, project manager and water process engineer with Corona Environmental Consulting. The focus of the study is looking ahead to see which drinking water contaminants will be of greatest concern over the next 5-10 years and what role point of use and point of entry water treatment products can play.
Later, we’ll have our Motivational Minute, and our WQA Tip.
Learn more about the Water Quality Association at https://wqa.org. Why not join the growing community of water treatment professionals.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org.
Our featured guest in this episode is Kyle Corcoran with Corcoran Expositions, our partner for the WQA Convention & Exposition, which takes place in Las Vegas April 18-20th, 2023.
We talk with Kyle about the latest trends in trade shows as we emerge from the pandemic, how WQA has been able to thrive when it comes to live events and what’s planned for 2023 as we meet at the new Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
Learn more about the convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we’ll feature a portion of a recent WQA Essentials webinar on marketing tips and ideas to help you generate more leads and drive more sales.
We’ll hear from Amanda Crangle, Founder of Lamplight Digital Media in Colorado; Scott Schiesser, Sales & Marketing Director at Culligan Ultrapure in Minnesota; and Ashleigh Womack, Director of National Sales & Marketing at AquaOx Water Filters in South Carolina. You’ll find some great ideas for developing leads from current customers, making effective use of video and working with an agency.
See the entire webinar at https://wqa.org/webinars (click on "past webinars").
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we’ll get an update on Professional Certification from WQA and, specifically, the Instructor-led training program and the new rebate program that WQA offers. You'll hear why the attendees like it, why the instructors are enjoying it, and why business owners are seeing the value of getting their team members trained and certified. WQA Professional Certification & Training Director Tanya Lubner, PhD., is our special guest.
Our featured guest in this week’s WQA Radio podcast is Mike Herman, CEO of Culligan Ultrapure in Owatonna, Minnesota. Mike talks about boosting your business, from dealing with current business challenges for a multi-location dealership to his latest efforts to focus on company values, to the new WQA Business Operations Report. He feels it provides exceptional value to WQA dealer members.
Mike is also excited to attend this year's WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference in Lake Tahoe, California September 13-15, 2022. Learn more at https://wqa.org/mylc.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we’ll feature a portion of an education session at the 2022 WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando last April.
We’ll hear from Dami Martins, Civil Engineer, and Clayton Anderson, Mechanical Engineer, at the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, as they discuss water treatment and reuse challenges in a variety of settings.
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings builds and operate American embassies and consulates as well as housing and support facilities worldwide.
Later we'll have our Motivational Minute and our WQA Tip. Learn more about our WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference at https://wqa.org/mylc.
In this episode, we’ll feature a segment from a recent WQA Essentials webinar that provided a look into different communication styles and their impact on the job.
The discussion is led by Kelley Mudgett, Human Resources Director, North America, at Culligan International. The panelists are: Claudia Milliron, Market Research Manager, Kinetico Incorporated; Mike Mitchell, Director of Advanced Technology, PUR; Rachel Cook, Director of Human Resources, Eco Water; and Irma Bishop, MWS, General Manager, Hall's Culligan.
Later, we'll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.
Learn more about the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference at https://wqa.org/mylc.
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Our featured guest is Marcia Silva, Ph.D. and Associate Scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, from a segment of a recent Water Quality Research Foundation webinar that provided an overview of the WQRF Emerging Contaminants Consumer Study.
This independent study was performed by researchers from the University of Wisconsin system in June 2021 to gauge the American public's knowledge of emerging contaminants in drinking water and their interest in and willingness to use in-home water treatment. Marcia walks us through how the survey was conducted and the main results.
Later, we'll have our Motivational Minute, and our WQA Tip.
Register for the upcoming WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference, Sept. 13-15, 2022 in Lake Tahoe, California, at https://wqa.org/mylc.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association with host Wes Bleed. Learn more at https://wqa.org.
This week's special guest is Amanda Moore, vice president at Atlantic Filter Corporation in West Palm Beach, Florida, and vice president of WQA. We discuss how she grew up in the water treatment industry, moving into management at Atlantic Filter, her work with the Florida WQA, and now her role on the WQA Board of Governors.
She also shares why this year’s Mid-Year Leadership Conference is so helpful to members. “You’re guaranteed to walk out of there with relationships that you never could have created in another space and even on a convention floor,” said Moore on the podcast. “You’re likely to walk out, and I know that I have, with one if not a half dozen mentors in this industry.”
Later, we’ll have our Motivational Minute, and our WQA Tip.
Learn more about the Mid-Year Leadership Conference at https://wqa.org/mylc.
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This week's guest is Russ Harrison, Master Water Specialist and Key Account Manager at Kinetico, and president of the Pacific Water Quality Association.
We talk with Russ about his experiences in the water treatment industry and at Kinetico, the challenges and opportunities he sees in the next 6-12 months, and why he's excited to be attending his first WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference September 13-15th in Lake Tahoe, California.
Later, we'll have a Motivational Minute and our WQA Tip.
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In this week's episode, we hear a portion of one of the main education sessions at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando in April 2022 regarding the WQA Business Operations Report, an online interactive business tool for WQA dealer members in the U.S. to analyze the success of their business and compare their performance to the industry.
Former WQA President DJ Shannahan serves as moderator, along with panelists Amanda Crangle, founder of Lamplight Digital Media, and Candice Wentling, Master Water Specialist and director of Certified Action. They’ll talk about the value of the report and how to use it to position your company for future success.
Learn more at https://wqa.org/bizops.
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Our guest is Doug Ramer, MWS and president of Martin Water Conditioning. Doug talks about his company, his role on the WQA Board of Governors, how he’s preparing now for a possible recession, and his strong belief in why the Mid-Year Leadership Conference is such an important event for the water treatment industry, and allows attendees to be a voice to share their ideas and help move the industry forward. https://mylc.wqa.org.
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Our featured guest is Sean Caughron, president of the Chester Paul Company in Moorpark, California. Sean talks about his company, his role in the water treatment industry, his involvement in WQA over the past 20-plus years and why he’s looking forward to the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference coming up in September in Lake Tahoe, California. Learn more at https://wqa.org/mylc.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association (WQA). Learn more at https://wqa.org and at our consumer site, https://betterwatertoday.org.
Our featured guest is Julia Zhu, WQA’s Asia-Pacific operations manager. WQA's Susan Keaton talks with Julia about demand for water treatment products in the wake of the pandemic, Julia's role in representing WQA in China, and Asia overall, her background in the industry, and where she sees new opportunities in the international marketplace.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association. Learn more about us at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we feature a conversation with Norma Leep, president of SoCal Water Solutions in Imperial, California. Norma talks about how she participated in a government grant program to supply water treatment equipment to disadvantaged areas.
Norma recently rejoined as a WQA member, inspired to do so while listening to WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser at the Opening General Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando 2022.
She also talks about signing up for professional certification.
Later we'll have our WQA tip.
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In this week’s WQA Radio podcast, we feature more of our interviews on the exposition floor at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando in April. You’ll hear from Tom McGrath of Hankscraft Runxin, LLC. In addition, we’ll feature a conversation with Annette Bos with Aquatech Global Events.
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In this episode, we feature a portion of a presentation on ethics at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando in April 2022. WQA General Counsel Mike Sennett outlines the value of ethics in the water treatment industry and why the WQA Code of Ethics is so important.
As Mike explains during the podcast, "It protects consumers, it protects competition and most importantly, it protects the industry."
Later, we'll have our Motivational Minute and our WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we feature a portion of a recent class in WQA’s instructor-led installer training with Dr. Tanya Lubner, WQA's Professional Certification & Training Director.
Tanya talks about sources of water, the hydrologic cycle and how that affects the type of water treatment that might be required. Go to https://wqa.org/installertraining for more information. Also, get more information about WQA’s new rebate program to help cover the cost of your training.
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In this episode, we feature a portion of a recent WQA Government Affairs webinar on Supply Chain disruption which we held during the recent WQA Congressional Fly-in. We’ll hear from Bill Donohue, President, Executive Director of GENEDGE Alliance, an organization that helps to solve the operational and business challenges facing Virginia companies. You can watch the entire webinar by going to wqa.org/webinars. Bill references various slides in the presentation, but don’t worry, you’ll have a good sense of the information he presents.
Later, we’ll have a Motivational Minute and our WQA Tip.
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In this episode, we feature a discussion with Josh Greene of A.O. Smith along with WQA Government Affairs Director Jeremy Pollack and Kathleen Burbidge, WQA’s Associate Director for External Affairs. They talk about the Healthy H20 Act, the next steps for moving the legislation along in Congress, and how the program ill benefit WQA Members. WQA’s Susan Keaton joins Wes Bleed for our discussion.
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In this week’s episode of WQA Radio, we feature Mike Gottlieb, founder of Resintech, in a WQA Radio interview from the floor of the WQA Convention & Exposition. Mike talks about the early days back in the mid-1980s when he got the idea for the company, how it’s grown over the past several decades, and how they decided to open their new facility in New Jersey.
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In this episode, we feature another presentation from the Opening General Session of our recent WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando. We’ll hear from WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser, who outlined 3 key ways in which attendees could have an impact in their businesses and overall for the water treatment industry.
Later, we’ll have a Motivational Minute and our WQA Tip
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We’re publishing this on April 20th, 2022. Find us at https://WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. And in this episode, we feature presentations at the Opening General Session of our recent WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando. We’ll hear from Honorary Member award recipient, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Lifetime Member award winner Steve Ver Strat and finally, Richard Mest, the Hall of Fame inductee for 2022. The leadership awards are always a highlight of our convention.
Later, we’ll have a Motivational Minute and our WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find out more about us at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we feature our conversation with newly installed WQA President Jim Stern that took place during a Facebook Live stream interview from WQA Central on the exposition floor of the WQA Convention in Orlando.
We include excerpts of Jim’s acceptance speech during the Opening General Session and then get his perspective on the new WQA Strategic plan, his impressions of the Convention and his thoughts about the coming year as president.
Later, we’ll have a Motivational Minute and our WQA Tip
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In this episode, we talk with WQA Dealer members Sam Barron and Mike McGowan. Mike, with McGowan Water Conditioning in Mankato, Minnesota, is on the WQA Board of Directors. Sam, with Maher Water in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is active in WQA. They will discuss their experience with TV and Radio advertising for their water treatment business, how they decided which medium was best for them, and some of the lessons learned when it comes to running ads in their local market.
Interested in learning about membership? Go to https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we will hear from David Cwiertny, PhD, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa. Dr. Cwiertny spoke during a recent WQA Essentials Webinar which looked at risks to schools and childcare centers posed by lead in drinking water.
Dr. Cwiertny focused on recent revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule which will mandate testing in schools and childcare centers starting in 2024. You’ll learn why these changes present new opportunities for point-of-use water treatment solutions.
We’ll feature excerpts from the webinar.
Will you join us in Orlando for the WQA Convention & Exposition, April 6-8, 2022? Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
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In this episode, we talk with Heather Duve, the associate director of Membership and lead organizer of the WQA Business Boot Camp, along with WQA Member Bob Boerner of Culligan Southwest, one of the presenters at this year’s Boot Camp. Learn more at https://wqa.org/bootcamp.
We’ll get an overview of this year’s boot camp topics, why it’s such a valuable business workshop for dealers, and you’ll hear about a special offer for WQA listeners.
Later, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org.
This week we feature a conversation with Derek Packard, Vice President of Packard Culligan and a member of WQA’s next generation of up-and-coming water treatment professionals. We’ll discuss the value of WQA membership, the value of the upcoming Convention and his outlook on the water treatment industry overall in the coming year.
Learn more about WQA's Convention & Exposition in Orlando April 6-8, 2022 at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. This podcast is sponsored by A. O. Smith North America Water Treatment. Built on family values that provide better water everywhere, while making solutions reliable, innovative, and friendly. Visit the AO SMITH TEAM at Booth 837 at the WQA Convention & Exposition April 6-8, 2022 in Orlando.
In this episode, we'll help you get the most out of the WQA Convention. We will talk with Nicole Reisdorfer, Senior Manager of Marketing, QCS Purchasing Cooperative; Kurt Gruett, Director of Operations for Water Right, a division of AO Smith North American Water Treatment; and Ted Jones, Vice President – North American Dealer Sales at Kinetico Incorporated.
You’ll hear reflections, tips for navigating the exposition floor and why they believe convention is such an important factor for them as leaders in the water treatment industry.
Later, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Learn more about the WQA Convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA, a podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry.
In this episode, we will talk with John McCartan, WQA’s Training and Program Manager and Peter Cartwright of Cartwright consulting and WQA Hall of Fame member – we’ll discuss the education tracks and topics at the upcoming WQA Convention & Exposition, set for April 6-8, 2022 in Orlando, FL.
We'll look at how education plays such a vital role in preparing the industry for the technical challenges with water, and get a preview of Peter’s Reverse Osmosis sizing workshop that will be offered one day before Convention begins.
Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
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In this episode, we will talk with Chris Wilker, former WQA President with the Canature Water Group, and Candice Wentling of Certified Action to get an overview of the blockbuster sessions that will be presented the first morning of the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando, March 6-8, 2022.
Ethics, inflation, Business Operations and a Dealer Section combine for a meeting that will offer powerful takeaways to dealers and other attendees as well.
Learn more and register at https://wqa.org/convention.
Become a WQA Member and your convention registration is free! Go to https://wqa.org/membership to learn more about joining our growing water treatment community.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
This is episode #254. If you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button on your podcast app so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And, please leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts. Thanks!
We’re publishing this on February 16, 2022. You can always find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Plan to join us for the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando April 6-8th. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
In this episode, we will talk with Tom McGrath, Vice President of Sales at Hankscraft Runxin, LLC about the value of exhibiting at the WQA Convention & Exposition, how his company became a global manufacturer as a result of Convention, and his advice for first time exhibitors at the show.
Later, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
If you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And, please leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts. Thanks!
We’re publishing this on February 9, 2022. You can always find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Plan to join us for the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando April 6-8th. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
In this episode, we will feature another conversation with our members about marketing. We recently discussed radio advertising, and in this episode, we talk television advertising. We’ll talk with Sam Baron of Maher Water in Wisconsin about why he’s sold on TV, the type of ads he uses, and why he feels the ads really make an impact with customers.
Learn more about becoming a WQA member at https://wqa.org/membership.
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In this episode, we will feature a portion of a recent WQA webinar entitled How to Rise, a conversation with Water Quality Industry veterans. We’ll hear from Dennis Rupert, owner of Rupert's Culligan Water Conditioning, and Doug Anderson, Senior Director, Global Engineering and R&D at Culligan International.
They talk about what’s ahead for the industry, how younger water treatment professionals can have an impact, and how they view their purpose.
R.J. Easton, Director of Marketing and Business Development for Culligan of Wheeling, leads the discussion.
If you want to see the entire webinar, go to https://WQA.org/webinars and click the tab to view past webinars. You’ll see many other webinars that you can take advantage of, as well. These webinars are another great member benefit of WQA. Go to https://wqa.org/membership to learn more and join.
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In this episode, we will talk radio advertising with water treatment dealer Mike McGowan of McGowan Water Conditioning in Mankato, Minnesota. Mike is a member of the WQA Board of Directors.
You’ll hear how Mike works with both radio stations and a marketing agency to develop his advertising mix, how he often voices his own commercials to personalize the message, and one of the ways he knows radio ads work.
We’ll talk about TV advertising in a future episode.
Later, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Remember to register for the WQA Convention & Exposition at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio. This week, WQA Radio marks episode 250. Our weekly podcast is now in its sixth year.
This week’s program features a segment from our recent WQA Essentials webinar in which we provided a Government Affairs Update with our new Government Affairs Director Jeremy Pollack, Nick Plebani from Gephardt Government Affairs in Washington, and Josh Greene from A.O. Smith, who provided the latest on WQA’s Clean Water for All initiative in Washington.
In this episode, we will hear from Dr. Tanya Lubner, WQA Director of Professional Certification & Training. She'll discuss the new instructor-led training program at WQA, what’s behind the change, what’s involved in the online instruction, and how it will benefit those who enroll in the program.
In this episode, we will hear from WQA Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy with his predictions for top contaminants and water treatment issues for 2022.
Eric looks back at his predictions for 2021 – what he got right, and what he got wrong…and then offers his forecast or 2022.
It’s always one of our most popular podcasts of the year.
Later, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Learn more about the WQA Convention & Exposition at https://wqa.org/convention.
In this episode, we will hear from WQA Lab Director Zac Gleason about all the new features of the WQA Lab, which opened in 2021.
Then we’ll hear a portion of our interview with Joe Doss, president of the International Bottled Water Association.
Finally, we’ll hear a portion of the Keynote address at the WQA Convention & Exposition from speaker Simon T. Bailey.
Later, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
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Welcome to WQA Radio. This episode features a look back at highlights from 2021.
We will hear from our four major award recipients at the Opening General Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition this past July. In this order – we’ll hear Richard Mest, accepting the 2020 Lifetime Member award, Joe Huemann receiving the 2021 Lifetime Member Award, Peter Cartwright with the 2020 Hall of Fame award and we’ll end with Mike Mecca, receiving the 2021 Hall of Fame Award at the Opening General Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition.
WQA President Toby Thomas announced the winners on stage in Las Vegas. Later, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Learn more about the WQA Convention & Exposition at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button on your podcast app so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. Also, head over to apple podcasts and leave us a rating and review. Thanks, so much.
Our guest is Julia Cronin of WQA’s Gold Seal Product Certification team talking about WQA’s Standard 60 product certification program.
In this episode, we will hear from Julia Cronin, account representative for WQA, about Standard 60 which is for drinking water treatment chemicals. We’ll hear what kinds of chemicals, what the standard does, and how the Gold Seal program offers a way to get a variety of products tested and certified.
https://wqa.org/60.
Learn more about the WQA Convention & Exposition at https://wqa.org/convention.
Talk soon!
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This is episode #244 – if you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. Also, if you would do us a favor, and go over to apple podcasts and leave us a rating and review. Thanks, so much.
We’re publishing this on December 8th, 2021. Happy Holidays to you and your family from WQA Radio.
In this episode, we’ll talk with Water Quality Products Magazine managing editor Lauren Del Ciello, about WQP's State of the Industry survey the magazine conducts each year at this time.
What was the biggest concern in 2021? What were some of the trends that they’ve seen, and what new product readers were adding to their business model over the past year.
Interested in learning more about WQA membership? Go to https://membership and join today!
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This is episode #243 – if you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. Also, if you would do us a favor, and go over to apple podcasts and leave us a rating and review. Thanks, so much.
We’re publishing this on December 1st, 2021. Happy Holidays to you and your family from WQA Radio.
In this episode, we’ll talk with Mike Mormino, VP Sales & Marketing for ENPRESS LLC, and Chair of the WQA Research Task Force about the new WQRF Emerging Contaminants consumer study. We're also joined by Kayla Heriaud, Research Project Leader for WQRF.
We'll discuss how the research was conducted, what was the focus of the survey and what contaminants consumers were most aware of, plus what’s the timetable for seeing the final report.
Interested in joining WQA? Learn more at https://wqa.org/membership.
Our guest in this week’s episode of WQA Radio is Christine Vuocolo, office manager and co-owner (along with husband Mark) of MVP Plumbing in Pennsylvania.
We talk with Christine about MVP plumbing, her unique business background, how water treatment became part of their business and how that led to becoming a member of the Water Quality Association.
Now's the perfect time to join WQA. Go to https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to WQA Radio. We’re publishing this on November 17, 2021 during Member Appreciation Month at WQA. If you’re not a member, now’s the perfect time to join. Go to https://wqa.org/membership to learn more and join the growing water treatment community.
In this episode, we’ll talk with Denise Urbans with Shedd Water and Urbans Aqua, Bret Tangley, President and CEO of Sterling Water, Inc. and Doug Haring, with Clack Corporation -- three veteran WQA Members, all in the WQA Hall of Fame. They’ll discuss how they’re wrapping up 2021, look ahead to the challenges for 2022 and what they’re planning to change in the coming months.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world. Find us at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we’ll talk with Ariane Paris about her company, why the focus on ethics, what she values in being a member of WQA, and how’s she’s dealing with a rapidly growing company.
We’re publishing this on November 10, 2021 during Member Appreciation Month at WQA. If you’re not a member, now’s the perfect time to join. Go to https://wqa.org/membership.
Learn more about Professional Certification at https://wqa.org/profcert.
Welcome to WQA Radio where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world. Find us at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we caught up with WQA Executive Director for Member & Public Engagement Tom Bruursema at the WQA Booth at the Aquatech Show in Amsterdam. The Aquatech Show is held every two years in Amsterdam. WQA hosts a Pavilion for member companies at the Aquatech shows in Amsterdam, China and Mexico. Learn more at https://www.wqa.org/programs-services/events/international.
November is Member Appreciation Month at WQA. Learn more and join at https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
Find us at https://WQA.org and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This is episode #238 – if you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. Also, if you would do us a favor, and go over to apple podcasts and leave us a rating and review, we would appreciate it. Thanks, so much.
In this episode, WQA’s Susan Keaton will chat with "Data Dale" Filhaber with the marketing firm Dataman Group Direct about her work in the water treatment industry and will get her thoughts about how members can use the findings from the WQA Consumer Survey in their own marketing initiatives.
Learn more about WQA membership at https://wqa.org/membership. The WQA Convention & Exposition takes place April 6-8, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
This week, we feature a portion of Doug Ramer’s presentation at Mid-Year entitled Making Employees Proud Promoters. Doug is president of Martin Water Kinetico, and a member of the WQA Board of Governors. It was a great talk about engaging employees, developing a positive company culture, and creating a place where people will go to bat for each other.
If you're not a member of WQA, please check out all of the benefits of membership at https://wqa.org/membership. Thank you!
Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
In this episode, we feature some very important remarks from former WQA Executive Director Doug Oberhamer and another former WQA Executive Director, Pete Censky. They spoke at the Grand Opening ceremonies outside the new WQA headquarters in September. And, if you’re new to the industry, this will give you an excellent background in how we got to where we are today.
We begin with Doug, as he reminds us of the reasons behind establishing a permanent headquarters nearly 40 years ago. And then, we’ll hear from Pete, as he reflected on the continued growth and credibility of the water treatment industry in the many years since.
Later we'll have our WQA tip.
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We’re publishing this on October 6, 2021. In this episode, we feature comments from trained and certified water professionals who have gone through WQA’s Training and Education and obtained their Certification, as a Certified or Master Water Specialist of Certified Installer.
We will hear first from Kelly Thompson in his remarks at the Mid-Year Leadership Conference. Then we’ll hear from Jonathan Shaffer, Greg Reyneke, Jason Chapman, Ned Van Allan, and then once again from Kelly Thompson as he wraps up his presentation.
Learn more about WQA’s professional certification program and get started today at https://wqa.org/profcert. Also, WQA members get significant savings on education and training. It’s well worth the price of joining WQA. Join today at https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
Find us at https://WQA.org and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This is episode #234. if you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. Also, if you would do us a favor, and go over to apple podcasts and leave us a rating and review. That will help us reach more listeners.
We’re publishing this on September 29, 2021. In this episode, Candice Wentling of Certified Action and Amanda Crangle with Lamplight Digital Media dive into the new Business Operations Report, designed to give Dealers valuable insights into the way they run their business.
They’ll discuss ways to compare your sales, wages, benefits and marketing efforts with others in the industry and how this new report can help set you apart from the competition. Later, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
The entire presentation from Candice and Amanda was made to attendees of the Mid-Year Leadership Conference held in Oak Brook, Illinois in September. If you’d like more information about the Business Operations Report, go to https://wqa.org/bizops.
The Business Operations Report is a free benefit to WQA members. To learn more about becoming a member, go to WQA.org/Membership.
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Our featured guest is former WQA President Steve Ver Strat, with his outlook on the water treatment industry, as he heads into retirement. We’re publishing this on September 22, 2021.
In this episode, WQA’s Susan Keaton sits down with Steve, who recently announced his retirement from Amway Corporation. Steve talks about his highlights within the water treatment industry, and at WQA where he served as president as we headed into the COVID-19 pandemic. Steve also reflects on the decisions that led to the relocation of the WQA headquarters and lab.
Welcome to WQA Radio. In this episode, we'll hear from the speakers at the grand opening of the new WQA International Headquarters and Laboratory in Lisle, Illinois.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry.
In this episode, we’ll hear from Greg Reyneke, managing director at Red Fox Advisors, and Mike Mitchell, director of advanced technology, home and health care at Helen of Troy, about the WQA Consumer Opinion Study. Both are members of the WQA Board of Governors. They both took part in a panel discussion at the WQA Convention & Exposition about the study and its importance to WQA members. Learn more about the study at https://wqa.org/cos.
The WQA Call for Speakers for the 2022 Convention is underway. Go to https://wqa.org/convention.
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Welcome to WQA Radio, a podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry.
Our guest is WQA Member Randy Eddinger, Master Water Specialist and president of suburban water technology in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania. Randy chats with WQA's Susan Keaton about the benefits of presenting an education session at the WQA Convention & Exposition.
They’ll cover how Randy got into the water treatment business, how he got training and certification from WQA and eventually felt a desire to give back to the industry by offering to teach one of the sessions at Convention.
The WQA Call for Speakers for the 2022 Convention is underway. Go to https://wqa.org/convention.
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Welcome to WQA Radio, a podcast of the Water Quality Association.
We’re publishing this on August 25, 2021. This episode is sponsored by Water-Right Group, which proudly offers a complete line of water treatment systems paired with impressive resources designed to grow your business. Learn more at https://water-rightgroup.com/dealer.
In this episode, we will present remarks from WQA President Toby Thomas at the Opening General Session at Convention. Toby talks about where we are as an association, where WQA is headed as we emerge from the pandemic, and how WQA can be positioned for a broader, more public stage.
Later, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
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Welcome to WQA Radio, a podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we feature a portion of the keynote speech at the WQA Convention & Convention in Las Vegas from Simon. T. Bailey. Simon encouraged WQA members and attendees to be the spark in their organization and to develop a love of the customer as their key to future success. Later, we'll have our WQA Tip.
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Welcome to WQA Radio.
We’re publishing this on August 11, 2021. This podcast is sponsored by Aqua Finance. When other lenders strikeout, Aqua Finance can hit it out of the park for and your customers. Learn more at: https://aquafinance.com
In this episode, we will hear from WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser in her remarks at the Opening General Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas last month. Pauli underscores the theme of the convention, Imagine, and offers her reflections since the last in-person convention in 2019, including the challenges of moving to the new WQA headquarters and Laboratory during the pandemic.
Later, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Learn more about joining WQA at https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to WQA Radio. Thanks for listening. Be sure to hit the subscribe button on your podcast app so you never miss a show. We’re publishing this on August 4, 2021. This podcast is sponsored by Aqua Finance. When other lenders strikeout, Aqua Finance can hit it out of the park for you and your customers. Learn more at: aquafinance.com
In this episode, we will hear from our four major award recipients at the Opening General Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition held in Las Vegas in July, 2021.
In this order – we’ll hear Richard Mest, accepting the 2020 Lifetime Member award, Joe Huemann receiving the 2021 Lifetime Member Award, Peter Cartwright with the 2020 Hall of Fame award and we’ll end with Mike Mecca, receiving the 2021 Hall of Fame Award.
Convention & Exposition. WQA President Toby Thomas announces the winners.
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In this episode we hear from from Anita Kantak of Applied Research, West Inc. about the 2021 WQA Consumer Opinion Study, what she we can learn about public attitudes toward the quality of the water supply, the level of confidence in household water, the impact of the pandemic on water, and where there is opportunity for water treatment professionals to do more to educate consumers. She made her comments during a recent WQA webinar.
The Consumer Opinion Study will be a topic at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas July 28-30. Learn more and register at https://wqa.org/convention.
Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip. And a special Convention offer you won’t want to miss.
Our guest is Justin Mest with Master Water Conditioning. Justin discusses TDS Creep for RO treatment devices. It’s a topic at the upcoming WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas July 28-30, 2021. Register at https://wqa.org/convention.
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In this episode, we will hear from Justin about TDS Creep, how to deal with it, and what you need to know when sizing an RO system. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip, plus a special offer for WQA Radio listeners.
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In this episode, we will hear excerpts from a recent WQA Essentials Webinar -- "Let the Science Do the Talking: How to Grow Your Business With WQRF Research Results."
The webinar focused on the use of WQRF Research when helping customers. Specifically, we’ll hear about the use of the Boil Water Notice Study. We’ll hear from WQRF Foundation Relations and Research Manager Kim Redden, Dale Filhaber, President and Listologist at Dataman Group Direct, and Jennifer Smith, from Moti-Vitality. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
And we have a special offer at the end. You won't want to miss it.
Join us at the WQA Convention & Exposition July 28-30 in Las Vegas. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Our featured guest is Shannon Murphy with Aquamor LLC in southern California. Murphy will be a presenter on day one of the WQA Convention & Exposition, discussing WQA's Clean Water for All program.
The WQA Convention & Exposition takes place in Las Vegas July 28-30. Learn more and register at https://WQA.org/convention.
Shannon explains the Clean Water for All program, how it is being developed into legislation in Washington, and how it all ties together with WQA’s Professional Certification program.
And, welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world. Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
This is episode #222 – if you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. Also, if you would do us a favor, and go over to apple podcasts and leave us a rating and review. That will help us reach more listeners. Thanks!
Our featured guest is Jeff Kortes with Human Asset Management, one of the featured speakers at this year’s WQA Business Boot Camp, taking place July 27th in Las Vegas.
Jeff’s presentation is Recruit to Win: Winning the War for Talent. Jeff talks about what it takes to find new employees in a tight labor market, building a comprehensive recruiting strategy, and how to come up with creative ideas to find the right people to help grow your business.
Learn more and register at wqa.org/bootcamp.
Thanks for joining us on WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world. Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Learn more about becoming a member at wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This is episode #220 – if you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting.
And if you’ve been listening for a while, do us a favor and go over to Apple podcasts and leave us a rating. That’s how you can help us reach more members of our industry.
Our featured guest is Kyle Corcoran, the WQA Exhibit Manager for the WQA Convention & Exposition, coming up July 28-30th in Las Vegas.
In this episode, we will talk with Kyle about the trade show, both virtual and in person, what to expect when you get on the trade show floor, and how there is still time to book booth space at the Convention, but space is limited.
Register at https://wqa.org/convention
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
Our guest in this week’s podcast is Doug Ramer of Martin Water & Conditioning, and of the featured speakers at the WQA Business Boot Camp, taking place July 27th in Las Vegas, one day before the WQA Convention & Exposition. https://wqa.org/bootcamp.
Doug talks about onboarding for success -- how to promote vision for a culture of professionalism in our companies and reduce the "Hire-Train-Leave" phenomenon so prevalent in business today.
Join us at Convention. July 28-30th in Las Vegas. Learn more and register: https://wqa.org/convention.
Our featured guest is Mariyana Spyropoulos, a member of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's Board of Commissioners since 2010.
Mariyana recently served as Chairperson for the 3rd International Water and Waste Management Conference and Expo. She talks about the role of the MWRD and its connection to drinking water in the greater Chicago area.
Also joining us on the podcast is WQA's Global Government Affairs Director David Loveday.
Join us at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas, July 28-30. Learn more and register at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This is episode #217 – if you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And if you’ve been listening for a while, do us a favor and go over to apple podcasts and leave us a rating. That’s how you can help us grow our audience.
Our guest is Candice Wentling from Certified Action. She is one of the speakers at the WQA Business Boot Camp on July 27 in Las Vegas. Learn more at https://wqa.org/bootcamp.
Candice explains what Boot Camp is, the topics to be covered and what attendees can take away and put into practice when they return to the office.
Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip. Register for Boot Camp as you register for the WQA Convention & Exposition. Learn more about Convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This is episode #216. If you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting.
And, if you’ve been listening for a while, do us a favor and go over to apple podcasts and leave us a rating. That’s how you can help us grow our audience.
Our featured guest is Simon T. Bailey, the keynote speaker at the upcoming WQA Convention & Exposition during the Opening General Session in Las Vegas. Simon discusses how he’s managed to adjust during the pandemic, his message to WQA Convention attendees, including the power of adaptive resilience, and how customer love is a mindset you’ll want to practice in the coming year.
Join us at the Convention July 28-30 in Las Vegas. Learn more and register at https://wqa.org.convention. Join WQA and your registration is free. Learn more at https://wqa.org/membership.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This is episode #215. If you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button on your podcast app so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And, if you’ve been listening for a while, do us a favor and go over to Apple podcasts and leave us a rating. That’s how you can help us grow our audience.
Our guest is Marianne Metzger, executive director of the Eastern Water Quality Association. She joins us to talk about the challenges members face coming out of the pandemic.
Learn the latest going on at the Eastern Water Quality Association, their upcoming education and training program which will be held in person, and why she looks forward to the WQA Convention in July. (Go to https://wqa.org/convention to learn more and register).
Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world.
Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting. And if you’ve been listening for a while, do us a favor and go over to apple podcasts and leave us a rating. That’s how you can help us grow our audience.
Our featured guest is Paul Hurlbut, president of Professional Water Systems, a WQA member company in Ridgefield, Connecticut, talking about the new WQA Business Operations Benchmarking report. Learn more at wqa.org/bizops.
Paul explains why it was developed for dealers, how dealers can get signed up, and why it will become such a valuable tool for dealers across the country.
Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip. Join us at the WQA Convention in Las Vegas July 28-30. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention?utm_source=wqaradio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=learn
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world. Find us at https://wqa.org and on social media.
In this episode, we will feature portions of the WQA virtual annual meeting which saw the transition to a new president, Toby Thomas, President and CEO of Kinetico. Toby has served on the WQA Board of Directors for nine years, including four on the Board of Governors. First, we’ll hear from outgoing president DJ Shannahan as he wraps up his year of service, followed by Toby, and finally, we’ll hear from WQA executive Director Pauli Undesser.
Later, we'll have our WQA Tip. Plan now to attend the WQA Convention July 28-30 in Las Vegas. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry. Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. This is episode #212 – if you’re a first-time listener, glad you are here. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting.
We’re publishing this on April 21, 2021. In this episode, we talk with Samantha Barnes, Project Leader on the WQA Product Certification team who heads up the Sustainability Certification program. We discuss the Sustainability Certification program, the mission behind the certification, how it affects profitability and why it is easier to obtain that you might think.
Plus, our WQA Tip. Join us at the WQA Convention in Las Vegas July 28-30, 2021. Go to https://wqa.org/convention for more info and to register.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry. Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you’re a first-time listener, we are glad you are here. Be sure to hit that subscribe button on your podcast app so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting.
We’re publishing this on April 14, 2021. In this episode, we talk with Candice Wentling from Certified Action and Chair of the CWS Challenge task force which is reaching out to all certified professionals for input into updating the Certified Water Specialist certification. A survey will be sent out in the next few weeks.
Learn more about how WQA is advancing certification to meet the challenges of the future.
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry.
Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you’re a first-time listener, glad you are here. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting.
In this episode, we feature the Chairs of the three WQA Section meetings taking place as part of our Volunteer Summit in April. Find out more at WQA.org/summit.
We’ll talk with Bill Jeffries about the Commercial-Industrial section meeting taking place on Wednesday, April 14th. We’ll also talk with Doug Ramer, who chairs the Dealer Section about their meeting on Wednesday, April 21st. And we’ll wrap things up with a conversation with Sam Karge about the Manufacturer-Supplier section about their section meeting on Tuesday, April 20th.
Each section is open to all WQA Members, so plan to join us for these important meetings. And if you’re not yet a member, this would be a good time to join. Go to wqa.org/membership.
Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, news and insights about the water treatment industry. Find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This is episode #209 – if you’re a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting.
We’re publishing this on March 31, 2021. In this episode, we talk with Peter Cartwright, longtime WQA member and educator about WQA's upcoming RO Sizing Workshops, what will be covered during the sessions, why you’ll want to attend starting April 8th, and some of the key takeaways you can expect from these interactive problem-solving sessions. Go to wqa.org/rosizingworkshop to learn more and register.
Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip: Registration is open for the 2021 WQA Convention & Exposition. Go to wqa.org/convention to learn more and to register. We'll be meeting in Las Vegas July 28-30th for top education, industry experts and new technology. Check out our COVID guidance.
Welcome to WQA Radio, a podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry.
Our guest in this episode is WQA Meeting Services Manager Stephanie Salvatierra-Minor, who will talk about the upcoming WQA Convention in Las Vegas in July. Registration opens March 31st at wqa.org/convention.
If you’re a first-time listener, thank you for joining us. We are glad you are here. Be sure to hit that subscribe button on your podcast app (or player) so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting.
We’re publishing this on March 24, 2021. In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Salvatierra-Minor about the Convention, about the COVID safety protocols that will be in place for attendees, about the new and expanded trade show floor and how you can participate virtually if that’s the best option for you.
Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, news and insights about the water treatment industry.
Find us at https://WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This is episode #207 – if you’re a first-time listener, glad you are here. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting.
We’re publishing this on March 17, 2021. In this episode, we talk with Kim Redden about the 2020 Grant program, one of several research projects in the pipeline at the Water Quality Research Foundation.
She explains the reasoning behind the new website which will be the main focus of the project, the type of information it will offer and how that information will be conveyed. It’s due for completion by the end of 2021.
Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip: how to find that next employee.
Our featured guest is WQA Lab Director Zac Gleason, discussing the new WQA Laboratory and its increased capacity for testing and product certification. Welcome to WQA Radio, news and insights about the water treatment industry.
Find us at https://WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you’re a first-time listener, we're glad you are here. Be sure to hit that subscribe button on your podcast app so you never miss a show. That’s the magic of podcasting.
We’re publishing this on March 10, 2021. In this episode, we talk with Zac Gleason about the new WQA Laboratory, its expanded space and capacity, its Lean efficiencies and cutting-edge technology. Also, how you can get a firsthand look at the new lab in the not too distant future.
In this episode, we talk with Joe Doss, president of the International Bottled Water Association.
Joe discusses how his members responded to the COVID pandemic as well as his industry’s legislative priorities for 2021. We’ll also talk about the public's concerns about plastic bottles, and the battle against anti-bottled water efforts at both the state and federal level.
Learn more about WQA and become a member at wqa.org/membership.
Our featured guest is Daina Grace, executive director of the Texas Water Quality Association (TWQA). Grace talks about the severe weather in Texas which resulted in widespread power and water disruptions.
“One of my members lost power at his facility, so they used Facebook (Messenger) to communicate with customers,” Grace said. Another member kept service techs on call 24/7 until their facility could reopen, she said. Another passed out bottled water to hospitals and residents in areas with boil water alerts.
WQA issued a news release to all Texas media to notify them of the resources about boil water notices available from WQA and the Water Quality Research Foundation.
Our featured guest is WQA Global Government Affairs Director David Loveday. In this episode, David talks about President Biden’s picks to head the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Agriculture, how those selections might affect PFAS regulations and groundwater concerns, plus how the DC Fly-in will change this year because of COVID-19.
All of that and our WQA Tip -- save the date for the WQA Annual meeting.
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In this episode, we talk with WQA's Training and Program Coordinator John McCartan about the new webinar series begin offered every other month for those enrolled in WQA’s Modular Education Program, the MEP. John explains the format, the content that he’ll be covering for MEP users, and how the webinars will help you or your team get through the MEP so that you can earn your professional certification. Learn more at https://wqa.org/mepuser.
Plus, we’ll have this month’s Business Insight.
Our special guest is WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser, who is entering year 5 in her role at WQA. We’ll get her reflections on 2020, thoughts about how WQA is poised to help members in 2021, and two key dates you’ll want to make sure are on your calendar.
Plus, we'll have our WQA tip.
Our guest is WQA Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy talking about the top trends and predictions he has for the water treatment industry in 2021. Concerns about Lead, PFAS and many other issues will again top the agenda. This is always a top-rated show each year.
In this episode of WQA Radio, WQA’s Susan Keaton talks with WQA President DJ Shannahan about the year that was, in 2020, the impact of COVID-19, how the industry weathered the pandemic, how WQA was able to provide valuable resources, and how the industry is positioned heading into this new year.
Later, we’ll have our first Business Insights feature of the year.
In this episode we feature some of the best of our 2020 podcasts. We’ll hear from WQA Hall of Fame award recipient Peter Cartwright, WQA President DJ Shannahan, WQA Mid-Year Leadership speaker Kendall C. Wright, National Groundwater Association President Merritt Partridge, WQRF researcher Dr. Emily Kumpel, and NASA scientist Dr. Jill Williamson, talking about water filtration at the International Space Station.
As we wrap up the year, we say thanks to WQA’s Kathleen Burbidge for contributing her frequent Regulatory Updates during the year.
Whether you’ve been listening for years or you’ve just discovered our podcast, thanks for being part of our podcast community in 2020. We hope we’ve added some insight or encouragement along the way.
Thanks for your participation in the water treatment industry. You’re the reason WQA exists. If you’re not yet a member, you really need to join us. This is the perfect time to take advantage of all of WQA’s member benefits as we begin a new year. Go to https://wqa.org/membership
Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Lauren Del Ciello, Managing Editor of Water Quality Products Magazine.
Lauren discusses WQP’s annual water treatment industry survey, how it differed from the survey of readers the magazine published last spring when the COVID-19 pandemic was just beginning, how budgets are being affected, and a shift among readers toward more digital technologies.
Later, we’ll have our WQA tip. blog.wqa.org.
Our guest is Gary Hatch, of Hatch Global Consulting Services and the Chair of the Research Task Force for the Contaminant Occurrence Map project for the Water Quality Research Foundation.
Gary discusses how the task force helped to guide the research for the Contaminant Occurrence map, which you can find at wqrf.org/map. Gary has some great insights into how to use the map and how the map will evolve over time.
Later, we'll have our WQA Tip -- how you can still benefit from WQA Member Appreciation Month.
Our guest is Tanya Lubner, PhD and WQA’s Director of Professional Certification & Training.
In this episode, we’ll replay the most recent WQA Coffee Break, where Tanya discusses the impact of ethics training, the credibility of following ethical practices, understanding the role of WQA’s Code of Ethics, and how you can use the Ethics training with your team.
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Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Ted Jones, Vice President, North American Dealer Sales, Kinetico Incorporated. Ted discusses his role with Kinetico, his family history in the water treatment industry, his passion for the value of WQA and his outlook for 2021 amid the continuing pandemic.
Plus we'll have our WQA Tip.
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Our guest is longtime WQA member and past WQA president John Packard. We talk with John about his company's response to the pandemic, how he changed his communication strategy with his 32 Culligan dealerships and all of his employees as a result of the crisis, and how he views the value of WQA Membership.
Later, we’ll have our WQA tip.
Our guest is Frank DeSilva, National Sales Manager of Resin Tech. He also chairs the WQA Federal Government Affairs Committee.
In this episode, we talk with Frank about the new Resin Tech manufacturing facility in New Jersey, how he makes ion exchange a more interesting topic for conversations and sales presentations, and one of the positives he sees coming out of the pandemic.
Later, we’ll have our WQA tip.
In this episode, we’ll hear a portion of the remarks Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Michigan) made during the joint federal and state and regional government affairs committee meeting at the Mid-Year Leadership Conference. Congressman Kildee begins his presentation with the latest on PFAS and his efforts to find bipartisan solutions to the problem. He also talks about federal infrastructure spending.
Later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge and our WQA tip.
In this episode we feature Kendall C. Wright, one of the speakers at the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference. His topic was: Breaking Inclusion Barriers. You'll hear a portion of his comments which provided valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of a leader in a diverse and changing marketplace.
Later, we'll have a new feature: WQA Business Insight.
Our guest is Greg Reyneke, a member of the WQA Board of Directors and President of the Pacific Water Quality Association.
In this episode, we talk with Greg as he was in the middle of the PWQA annual convention – a virtual show because of the pandemic. We hear about the convention, and then move the conversation into what’s likely ahead for the coming year.
Later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge and our WQA tip.
Our guest is Merritt Partridge, president of the National Groundwater Association. Merritt discusses his efforts to keep the focus on groundwater when discussing future legislation and funding in Washington. He also shares the reasoning behind the decision to make Groundwater Week in December a totally virtual event, and offers his thoughts about how WQA and NGWA can help each other in the cause of better water. We’ll also get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge and our WQA tip.
WQA's Global Regulatory & Government Affairs Manager Kathleen Burbidge provides highlights of the September bills list, which tracks water-related legislation across the United States.
In this episode, we will give you another taste of the Mid-Year Leadership conference, as we share WQA President DJ Shannahan’s opening remarks to attendees. DJ talked about the COVID-19 crisis, the challenges members faced in the early days of the crisis, and the value WQA provided and continues to offer members of WQA.
In this episode we feature remarks from Curtis Dubay, senior economist in the Economic Policy Division at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Curtis was a featured speaker at the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference in September.
He reveals a wealth of data and analysis, and explains what the uphill climb looks like as the economy struggles to recover.
In this episode, we hear from Amanda Moore, a member of the WQA Board of Governors, former WQA President Sam Karge, and WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser, as they talk about managing through the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.
They took part in a recent WQA Essentials Webinar, and we’ll hear a portion of that discussion during this episode of WQA Radio.
Later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge and our WQA tip -- why now is the time to join WQA.
Our featured guest is Richard Mest, president of the Water Quality Research foundation. In this episode, Richard talks about COVID-19, his new role at WQRF and the contaminant occurrence map, one of the big highlights at the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference.
Later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge and our WQA tip.
Our guest is Tanya Lubner, PhD and WQA’s Professional Certification & Training Director. She spoke about the Find a Provider and Find a Water Treatment Professional Search function on the WQA website, a great tool for promoting and growing your water treatment business.
Tanya chatted with Wes Bleed during our August Coffee Break, on Facebook Live, about how to get ahead with WQA’s Professional Certification and training.
Plus, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge and our WQA tip.
Register for the Mid-Year Leadership Conference at wqa.org/mylc.
In this episode, we hear from WQA President DJ Shannahan. He talks about COVID-19, his new LEAD initiative to encourage more engagement among members, and the new WQA bench marking reports he believes can have a great impact for the industry. Plus we'll have a WQA Tip.
In this episode, we replay a portion of a WQA Essentials Webinar about new research which is finding surprising differences in the water quality from different taps within the same home.
WQA Professional Certification & Training Director Tanya Lubner talks with Dr. Andrew Whelton, an associate professor of civil, environmental, and ecological engineering at Purdue University. They talk about the findings, the cause of these water quality variations, and the implications for the Point-of-Use and Point-of-Entry drinking water treatment industry.
Our guest is WQA member Kelly Thompson, president of Moti-Vitality, talking about the impact of COVID-19 on the water treatment industry.
Kelly shares his thoughts about the changes in business, customer service, training and how he’s adapted his business model, all in response to the Coronavirus. Later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge and our WQA tip.
We want to make sure you are planning to join us for the 2020 WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference. It’s coming up September 16 & 17 with a Welcome Reception on September 15th.
Learn more and register at wqa.org/mylc.
Our guest is Dr. Emily Kumpel with the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She discusses the new WQRF Sustainability Comparison study, which compares Point of Use and Point of Entry water treatment with centralized treatment in small community water systems across the United States.
We talk with Dr. Kumpel about the WQRF study, which contaminants she will track when it comes to the effectiveness of POU and POE, and what the long term benefits will be. And later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge. Plus, we’ll have our WQA tip.
A reminder: Plan now to join us for the 2020 WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference. It’s coming up September 16 & 17 with a Welcome Reception on September 15th. Learn more and register at wqa.org/mylc.
This week’s podcast takes a look at the impact of COVID-19 on the water treatment industry in Florida. Members Amanda Moore (of the WQA Board of Governors) and Kenny Gibson provide their unique perspectives for how the coronavirus has affected business, how they continue to manage through the crisis, and what the new normal will look like.
Plus they'll talk about why they're looking forward to the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference Sept. 16-17, happening online. Learn more at wqa.org/mylc.
In this episode, we feature a segment of a WQA Essentials Webinar designed to help you understand and reach out to your newspaper, TV and radio stations so that you can become a valued news resource and promote your business. WQA's Wes Bleed and Susan Keaton offer helpful tips. Later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge. Plus, we'll have our WQA tip. Watch or listen to the entire webinar at wqa.org/webinars.
Our featured guests are Julie Stange and Justin Kutney from Pentair, a WQA member and WQA Convention Diamond sponsor. They'll discuss what the company has been learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also their product lines and what’s new at the company. Later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge and our WQA tip.
Our guest is Dr. Jill Williamson of NASA talking about filtering water on the International Space Station high above the Earth.
Dr. Williamson explains how all of the water is captured and filtered and re-used by the astronauts aboard the international space station. Later, we’ll come back to Earth for a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge. And, we'll have our WQA tip.
In this episode, we feature WQA's Business Development Manager Kyle Whalen and WQA's country manager in India Vaneet Gupta. Kyle shares his insights into the manufacturing and global outlook for water treatment products. Vaneet talks about what he sees for water treatment in India. Plus, we'll have our WQA tip.
In this episode of WQA Radio, we feature a portion of our recent webinar, “Economy, Markets and Opportunities in a Dynamic World." Brian Roche from Merrill Lynch, who provides investment advice to WQA, and John Rosellini from PGIM Investments discussed the Coronavirus and its impact on the current market.
You can see the full webinar at https://WQA.org/webinars. Reach out to Brian with any questions at Brian.R.Roche@ml.com.
In this episode we feature Dave Ross, the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, speaking at the WQA DC Fly-in in March.
Dave has more than 20 years of experience working on water issues in both state government and the private sector. He talks about the Water Reuse Action Plan, PFAS and the Lead and Copper Rule.
Get involved in next year's DC Fly-in; go to https://wqa.org/flyin.
This podcast features remarks from Peter Cartwright and Richard Mest, speaking about their awards at the recent annual meeting of the Water Quality Association. Cartwright was honored with the WQA Hall of Fame Award and Mest received the Lifetime Member award.
Peter provides design engineering services in all areas of water and wastewater treatment through his firm Cartwright Consulting. Richard is President of Master Water Conditioning Corporation, a manufacturer of water treatment products, services and technical support for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
We'll also have a Regulatory Update and our WQA Tip.
In this episode we feature Greg Reyneke, managing director of Red Fox Advisors in remarks he gave at a recent WQA Commercial-Industrial Section meeting.
Greg talks to colleagues about responding to the COVID-19 crisis, some of the biggest challenges members face right now, and how now is the time to take the time to train. We’ll also have a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge, and our WQA tip.
In this episode we feature WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser in remarks she offered at the WQA Virtual Annual Meeting in April 2020, talking about Vision 2020.
The WQA annual meeting was held online in the wake of the cancellation of the WQA Convention & Exposition. Pauli talks about getting clear about your vision, even in these days of COVID-19. We’ll also have a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge and our WQA tip.
In this episode, we hear from Eric Yeggy, WQA Technical Affairs director, talking about sanitation best practices for water treatment products.
Eric spoke to the WQA Dealer Section in April, as he answered questions and concerns about disinfection procedures in light of the COVID-19 crisis. We’ll also have a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge, and I’ll have our WQA tip.
In this episode we feature remarks from Doug Ramer, HR Director at Martin Water Conditioning in Myerstown, Pennsylvania. Doug spoke to the WQA Dealer Section in April about the need to reassure customers and staff during the COVID-19 crisis. He talked about communicating more frequently, and, perhaps differently. And, when it comes to employees, Doug says bad news is better than no news.
And we'll have our WQA Tip.
In this episode, we’ll hear from two WQA members, Data Dale Filhaber with Dataman Group, and Amanda Crangle with Lamplight Digital Media and get their perspectives on how to communicate and market during the coronavirus crisis. Plus, we'll have our WQA tip.
For more information about Dale: https://www.datamangroup.com/ For more information about Amanda: https://lamplightdigitalmedia.com/
In this episode, we hear from former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt, president of the Gephardt Group in Washington, in remarks he gave during the Live Virtual Education at the Water Quality Association.
Leader Gephardt gives an overview of how COVID-19 is affecting policy and politics in Washington, and how difficult it is to predict which bills will get passed and which candidates will likely win in November.
Plus, we'll have our WQA tip.
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Mike Baird, president and owner of Aquamor in Temecula, California, talking about the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on his manufacturing business.
Mike talks about his company’s response to the coronavirus, a unique opportunity that developed for his team, and his thoughts as we look ahead to eventually a return to normal. Plus, we’ll have a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge, and our WQA tip.
Our guest is DJ Shannahan, the new president of the Water Quality Association, as he begins his new term.
We spent some time chatting with DJ after the WQA Virtual Annual Meeting on April 2, 2020. We discuss his top priorities as WQA president, the role that mentoring has played in his life, and the excitement he feels about what’s ahead in the coming year.
Plus, we’ll have a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge, and our WQA tip.
In this episode, we feature remarks Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Wheeler made to the WQA Virtual Annual Meeting held April 2, 2020. In a message that he recorded for our virtual annual meeting, Administrator Wheeler talks about the importance of the water industry during the COVID-19 crisis. And, he highlights some of the other initiatives his office is undertaking.
Our guest is David Loveday, WQA’s Global Government Affairs Director, who discusses how WQA and its members are responding to the coronavirus or COVID-19 crisis.
David talks about the whirlwind of activity his department and others at WQA have been involved with in response to the recent shelter-in-place restrictions across the country.
On this week’s episode of WQA Radio, we’ll talk with WQA Global Government Affairs Manager Kathleen Burbidge who provides highlights from a recent conference call held by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Administration about the Coronavirus and its impact on business.
Later we’ll hear from WQA Marketing & Communications Coordinator Susan Keaton about the Frequently Asked questions we address about the Convention and how WQA is preparing alternate online options.
Our guest is Dr. Marcia Silva, Associate Scientist and Director of the Water Technology Accelerator which partners with the Water Equipment and Policy Center, or WEP, in Milwaukee.
In this episode, Dr. Silva explains how the WEP takes on new research projects, the timeline for those projects, and how WQA as a member has a voice in which projects get funded.
Learn more at http://www.wepiucrc.com/
Our guest in this week’s episode of WQA Radio is Mike Sennett, the WQA General Counsel. Mike walks us through the revised WQA Code of Ethics and why it matters.
Mike explains the change to the code of ethics, what’s behind the change, how it affects both manufacturers and dealers, and how it can also help consumers, as well.
Our guest is Doug Anderson with Culligan International, and he discusses the WQRF Research Advisory committee, which he chairs.
In this episode, Doug explains the process of looking for new and innovative research projects for the Water Quality Research Foundation. And, he says they’re looking for new companies to get involved.
Our guest is Jeff Kortes, of Human Asset Management, LLC, one of the speakers at the upcoming WQA Business Boot Camp. His topic is winning the war for talent.
In this episode, Jeff talks about developing a strategy for recruiting the talent you need to run a successful business. He is one of three speakers at the WQA Business Boot Camp which takes place March 31st in Orlando, one day before the opening of the WQA Convention & Exposition.
Register for Boot Camp when you register for convention at https://wqa.org/convention.
In this episode, Susan Keaton of WQA talks with WQA members Cindy Gresham and Ashley Green about the Women in Industry (WIN) mentoring program, what they discussed, how often they talked and what they both took away from the program. There will be more about the WIN Advisory Council at the upcoming WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando April 1-3. Register at wqa.org/convention.
Our guest is Candice Wentling, MWS, of Certified Action and a speaker at the WQA Business Boot Camp in Orlando on March 31st, one day before the WQA Convention & Exposition.
We talk with Candice about leadership and why she is so passionate about helping business owners in the water treatment industry learn the leadership skills they need to help their people excel at their jobs. Candice knows the industry and she knows what leaders need to succeed in 2020.
Register for the WQA Convention and Boot Camp at https://wqa.org/convention
We talk with Simon T. Bailey, the Keynote Speaker for the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando, coming up April 1-3, 2020. Register at https://wqa.org/convention.
Bailey discusses his background as an entrepreneur and the key take-aways he hopes to provide for convention attendees at the Opening General Session at the WQA Convention. He talks about how you can be the spark in your business and how to ignite sustainable transformation in others. Simon is the author of 10 books, most recently, Be the Spark, Five Platinum Service Principles for Creating Customers for Life.
Our guest is Doug Ramer of Martin Water Conditioning of Myerstown, PA, and a member of the WQA Board of Directors. Doug is one of the presenters at this year’s WQA Business Boot Camp, and talks about the importance of onboarding, and how that translates into a better, more productive and engaged work force.
Go to wqa.org/bootcamp for more information. You can register when you register for the WQA Convention in Orlando taking place April 1-3. Find out more at wqa.org/convention.
Our guest is WQA Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy. In this episode, we’ll talk with Eric about the top contaminants he’s put on the front burner for WQA members in 2020.
We’ll also see how WQA is poised to deal with these concerns and to keep members educated and informed. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Our guest is WQA President Steve Ver Strat as he looks ahead at the new year and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the water treatment industry. In this episode, Susan Keaton from WQA talks with Steve to get his 2020 outlook, and it is an upbeat forecast.
We’ll also look ahead to the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando April 1-3. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
In this episode we will feature highlights from several of our top podcasts on WQA Radio during 2019. The segments will include WQA’s Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement award winners at the 2019 Convention in Las Vegas, Convention Keynote speaker Marilyn Sherman, WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference Keynote speaker Dean Heyl and WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser discussing the revised WQA Code of Ethics.
Our guest is Dr. Kelly Reynolds, talking about the Household Point of Use Pathogen study funded by the Water Quality Research Foundation, WQRF.
In this episode, Dr. Reynolds summarizes and then answers questions about her POU Pathogen study during a recent “In the Know” WQRF webinar. The results of the study indicated that household water treatment filters can be used for large volume monitoring of drinking water quality at the point-of-use, but that retention of introduced pathogens on the tested filter is low and may still underestimate risk.
Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Our guest is WQA International Operations Manager Sam DeLaender. We caught up with Sam at the Aquatech Amsterdam show. We talked about his background in water, his role with WQA in Europe, his take on regulations and his work with other international trade associations. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
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Our guest is DJ Shannahan, Vice President of the Water Quality Association. DJ joins us to talk about the value of WQA and, specifically, WQA Convention, when it comes to running a successful water treatment business.
The WQA Convention take place in Orlando April 1-3, 2020. DJ offers his thoughts about its importance for the water treatment industry, and discusses his keys to running a successful dealer business. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Our guest is Kristin Licko, WQA’s Toxicology Manager. In this episode you’ll hear from Kristin about the changes to lead evaluation for product certification– one dealing with material safety and one coming down the road dealing with performance criteria. If you manufacture a product that contains lead or reduces lead in drinking water, this is definitely for you. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Our guest is Scott Batiste, CEO of Puronics, and he'll talk about what he sees as important industry challenges in 2020 and beyond.
Puronics, a point-of-use and point-of-entry water treatment manufacturer, sponsored the Industry Update Luncheon at the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference. Among other things, you'll hear how Scott deals with the challenge of finding new talent in this tight labor market.
Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Our guest is Mike Heatwole, Sales Manager at May Supply Co. in Harrisonburg, Va., talking with us bout a creative local charity the company started called Waters of Hope.
Mike describes how his staff started its own community service project, bringing together supplies, contractors and donations from the community to install water treatment systems in the homes of children with cancer. Children undergoing cancer treatment have compromised immune systems and need the extra insurance of a POU/POE system to stay at home with their families.
Mike says that once the company started one project, it snow-balled, and the community really pitched in to help in a variety of unexpected ways. Susan Keaton caught up with Mike at the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference in San Antonio in September.
Plus, we’ll get a Regulatory Update from Kathleen Fultz and our WQA Tip.
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Our guest is Amanda Crangle, whose company Lamplight Digital Media is a full-service digital agency helping local water treatment companies with their digital marketing. Lamplight is a WQA Industry Partner.
She’ll talk about online marketing, digital ads, and the ongoing need to experiment with your digital content.
Plus, we’ll get a Regulatory Update from Kathleen Fultz, and we'll have our WQA Tip.
Our guest is Tanya Lubner, PhD and the WQA Professional Certification and Training Director.
In this episode you’ll hear the conversation Tanya and WQA Marketing & Communication Director Wes Bleed had during our recent WQA Coffee Break on Facebook, where they offered helpful tips and ideas for utilizing WQA's Modular Education program.
We'll also hear from WQA Training and Program Coordinator John McCartan about how you can use the MEP for tremendous on-boarding efforts with new hires.
Check out WQA's Facebook page to see a video replay of the "Coffee Break."
Our guests are Dr. Chad Seidel, and Dr. Carleigh Samson from Corona Environmental Consulting, talking about the Water Quality Research Foundation’s Contaminant Occurrence Study.
We talk with them about the types of contaminants they are studying, where the data is coming from, what they’ll do with the data and the impact of the research on the water treatment industry.
Plus we'll have the WQA Tip.
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In this episode we feature a portion of a panel discussion during our Industry Update Luncheon at the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
You'll hear from Dr. Tanya Lubner, WQA's Professional Certification & Training Director; Kelli Fleischmann, the WQA Product Certification Director; Eric Yeggy, WQA’s Technical Affairs director; and David Loveday, the WQA Global Government Affairs director. The discussion was moderated by WQA Associate Executive Director for Member & Public Engagement Tom Bruursema.
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In this episode of WQA Radio, our guest is Dr. Marc Verhougstraete with the University of Arizona and co-author of the Cost-Benefit study of point-of-use water treatment devices funded by the Water Quality Research Foundation.
He talks about how they calculated the lifetime economic loss to the city of Flint, Michigan from lead in drinking water, and how he sees the impact of the study in the months and years to come.
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Our guest is the U.S. Department of Labor’s Director of the Office of Public Engagement. Dean Heyl was the keynote speaker at the 2019 WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference.
Director Heyl joined us on WQA Radio to talk about the challenges of the U.S. workforce, WQA’s involvement in the pledge to America’s workers, and how WQA is poised to help train the workforce of the future. Don’t miss the WQA tip.
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Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Steve Ver Strat, the WQA President, talking about the 2019 Mid-Year Leadership which wrapped up this week in San Antonio, Texas.
In this episode we talk with Steve about the success of the Mid-Year Leadership Conference, some of the new features of this year’s event, and also how the first six months as president of WQA have been going for him.
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Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Heather Duve, WQA’s Member and Development manager, talking about sponsorship opportunities at the 2020 WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando coming up April 1st through the 3rd of 2020.
Heather has all the details about the variety of sponsorship opportunities at Convention, from signs to print ads to the WQA App, and why you need to be thinking about it now and making your plans.
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Our guest is Bob Boerner with Culligan of San Antonio and a longtime WQA member. Bob shares his perspective on the value of the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference which will take place in San Antonio September 9-11th. We also talk with Bob about his family’s unique history in the water treatment industry and the challenges he and others in Texas are facing when it comes to water quality and treatment.
Our guest is Margaret Martens, executive director of the Water Systems Council which is focused on household wells and small well water systems. We talk with Margaret about the challenges facing her members and the issues that are important to both of our organizations. Plus we’ll have a regulatory update and our WQA Tip: Time to register for the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference (wqa.org/mylc).
Our guest is Dr. George Zhou with Purdue University. Dr. Zhou talks about the Water Quality Research Foundation's 2018 Grant Study looking at the removal of emerging contaminants in point-of-use systems. (https://WQRF.org)
Dr. Zhou believes the study will benefit consumers as well as the water treatment industry. Plus, we’ll have a Regulatory Update and our WQA tip.
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Our guest is Tim Miles of Tim Miles & Co., concluding speaker at the 2019 WQA Business Boot Camp, talking about casting a vision for your business for one year from now.
We feature an edited segment from Tim’s presentation at Boot Camp as he encouraged the attendees to grapple with some tough questions concerning where they are today and where they want to be in one year; and the impact it might have on their business, their families and their communities. Plan now to attend the 2020 Business Boot Camp in Orlando, March 31, 2020.
Plus, we’ll have a Professional Certification Update with Daniel LeBlanc and our WQA tip.
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Our guest is Zac Gleason, the Lab Director at the Water Quality Association talking about how the lab can assist companies with research and development.
We talk with Zac about the WQA Lab, the Gold Seal product certification program and moving beyond certification to R&D and other testing benefits.
Plus, we’ll get a Professional Certification Update and our WQA tip.
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Our guest is Shannon Murphy, the president of the Pacific Water Quality Association. We talk with Shannon about top legislative issues out west, the value of WQRF research and why he’ll be attending the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference in San Antonio.
Plus, we'll get a Regulatory Update from Kathleen Fultz and our WQA Tip.
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Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Kyle Corcoran, exhibit manager of Corcoran Expositions which handles exhibitors at the WQA Convention & Exposition. He talks about the success of the 2019 WQA Convention in Las Vegas and the strong interest in booth space for next year’s convention in Orlando.
Plus we'll have a regulatory update about PFAS from Kathleen Fultz along with our WQA Tip.
In this episode we'll hear a portion of a recent WQA Webinar on Getting Local Media Coverage for Your Business. Susan Keaton and Wes Bleed from the WQA Marketing & Communications Department present the information as part of the WQA Essentials webinar series.
They provide valuable tips on how to connect with your local newspaper, television or radio station and what they’re looking for when it comes to news.
Plus we'll have a regulatory update and our WQA Tip.
Our guest is DJ Shannahan, Vice President of the Water Quality Association.
In this episode we’ll talk with DJ and get his thoughts about the WQA Convention in Las Vegas, what he was surprised to see at Convention, year two of the WQA Business Boot Camp, and the Mid-Year Leadership Conference.
We'll also have a Regulatory Update from Kathleen Fultz and our WQA tip.
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Our guest is Debra Zabloudil, president and CEO of the Learning Studio and one of the featured speakers at the WQA Business Boot Camp in Las Vegas this past April.
We'll hear a portion of Debra's presentation at Boot Camp about effective leadership, the difference between managing and leading, and how essential they are to keeping good employees.
We'll also have a Regulatory Update from Kathleen Fultz and our WQA tip.
Kurt Rickhoff, Owner of Rickhoff & Associates and one of the featured speakers at the WQA Business Boot Camp in Las Vegas in April, 2019.
In this episode we’ll hear a portion of Kurt Rickhoff’s presentation at Boot Camp, as he talks about the value of financial statements and why it’s important to challenge your accountant to provide the information you need to grow your business.
Plus, we’ll get a regulatory update and our WQA tip.
Our guest is Mary Lynn Fayoumi, President and CEO of HR Source, one of the featured speakers at the WQA Business Boot Camp in Las Vegas in April.
We’ll hear a portion of Mary Lynn’s presentation at Boot Camp, and she makes it clear, that the ease of looking for a job means that if you, as a dealer or water treatment executive, show up for work in a bad mood or you don’t thank your team for their hard work the day before, they just might be heading over to LinkedIn to see who’s hiring. It can happen that fast.
Plus, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Fultz and our WQA tip.
This episode features highlights from our Consumer Opinion Study presentations at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas.
We'll hear from Tom Bruursema, WQA's Associate Executive Director for Member and Public Engagement for an overview of the study, followed by a dealer's perspective from DJ Shannahan of Sharp Water Culligan and a manufacturer's perspective from former WQA President Sam Kargee of A.O. Smith.
We'll also get a Regulatory Update from Kathleen Fultz and our WQA tip.
In this episode we feature the acceptance speeches of our two Hall of Fame inductees and our Lifetime Award recipient at the 2019 WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas.
We'll hear from Hall of Fame recipient Doug Haring, Regional Sales Manager for Clack Corporation, Vincent Kent, president of Abendroth Water Conditioning, and Doug Oberhamer, who served as WQA's executive director for 16 years.
We'll also have a Regulatory Update from Kathleen Fultz and our WQA Tip.
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Our guest is the Honorable Richard Gephardt, former House Majority leader and head of the Gephardt Group, WQA’s lobbyist in Washington.
He was honored at the WQA Convention & Exposition with WQA’s Honorary Member award.
We talk with Leader Gephardt about his work for the association, the mood in Washington, and what he thinks is possible when it comes to policy affecting the Water Treatment Industry.
Plus, we'll get a Regulatory Update from Kathleen Fultz and our WQA Tip. https://blog.wqa.org.
Our guest is Pauli Undesser, executive director of the Water Quality Association, talking about the changes in the WQA Code of ethics which will take effect in 2020.
In this episode we talk with Pauli to get her thoughts about the 2019 WQA Convention in Las Vegas, plus some good ways to take advantage of the momentum you may be feeling coming out of the convention.
We also have a Regulatory Update from Kathleen Fultz and our WQA tip.
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Our guests include Steve Ver Strat, the new president of the Water Quality Association, speaking to us on the trade show floor at WQA Central at the WQA Convention in Las Vegas.
We also have our conversation with Convention keynote speaker Marilyn Sherman, who talked about Front Row Leadership. Both Steve and Marilyn initially spoke with us during a Facebook Live stream on the WQA Facebook page.
Our guest is Andrea McCullion with Foundation Finance, one of the sponsors of this year’s WQA business Boot Camp, taking place April 26th, 2019, one day after the WQA Convention in Las Vegas. Learn more and register at WQA.org/convention.
We talk about how Foundation Finance helps WQA members when it comes to financing options for customers. Find them at foundationfinance.com. We’ll also hear from one of last year’s Boot Camp attendees and why he’s coming back for this year’s Boot Camp.
Plus, we’ll check in with Susan Keaton at the WQA Convention Desk for what to Know Before You Go to the WQA Convention.
Our other sponsor for the WQA Boot Camp is the Chester Paul Company, a family-owned water purification company invested in service and quality for 70 years. Chester Paul is based in Glendale, California. You can find them at chesterpaul.com.
Susan Keaton and Wes Bleed discuss the new WQA Convention app which is now live and which you can download to your mobile device ahead of the upcoming WQA Convention & Exposition April 23 – 25th in Las Vegas. Learn more and register at wqa.org/convention.
We will step through all of the features of the new Convention app, and explain how you can get a head start deciding which education sessions to attend and which exhibitors to see on the trade show floor.
Later we’ll check in with Daniel LeBlanc from our Professional Certification and Training department to learn how to get professional development credit when you attend some of the education sessions at Convention.
Our guest is Kurt Rickhoff, owner of Rickhoff & Associates and one of the speakers at the upcoming WQA Business Boot Camp, taking place April 26th in Las Vegas, one day after the WQA Convention & Exposition. Learn more at wqa.org/convention.
In this episode we’ll hear from Kurt about what small business owners need to know when it comes to profit and loss statements, and how to have both a profit AND money in the bank.
Later we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Fultz, and will check in with Susan Keaton at the WQA Convention Desk.
Our guests are Tracy Knight with Fresh Water Systems in South Carolina and Chip Howes of Aqua Serve in Colorado , talking about the value of WQA's Professional Certification program and how certification can be used to promote your business.
They joined us for a recent WQA Essentials Webinar, and you can hear the entire webinar at wqa.org/webinars.
Later we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Fultz, and check in with Susan Keaton at the WQA Convention Desk
Welcome to WQA Radio podcast #113. Our guest is Tim Miles, one of the speakers at this year’s WQA Business Boot Camp taking place April 26th in Las Vegas, one day after the WQA Convention & Exposition. Learn more at wqa.org/bootcamp.
In this episode, we’ll hear from Tim about his role as the wrap-up speaker for the full day of presentations at Boot Camp, and we’ll hear why he’s calling his presentation, "You’re Weird, You’re Welcome."
Later, we’ll check in with Susan Keaton at the WQA Convention Desk, for more about the WQA Convention, April 23-25th in Las Vegas. Learn more and register at wqa.org/convention.
Our guest is Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee, honored by WQA as one of its 2019 Champion award recipients for his work battling PFAS.
We’ll hear a portion of the remarks Congressman Kildee gave at the Water Resources Congressional Summit in Washington last week. WQA co-hosted the event along with the Irrigation Association and the National Groundwater Association. It was part of the WQA DC Fly-in.
Afterward, we spoke with Congressman Kildee about PFAS.
We’ll also have a new feature as we check in with Susan Keaton at the WQA Convention Desk. Register at wqa.org/convention.
Our guest in episode 111 of WQA Radio is Mary Lynn Fayoumi, president and CEO of HR Source (hrsource.org) and one of the speakers at the upcoming WQA Business Boot Camp. Learn more at wqa.org/bootcamp.
In this episode we’ll hear from Mary Lynn about the changing nature of Human Resources and what every small business owner needs to know to attract and retain a quality work force.
WQA Radio offers news and insights about residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment. Find us at wqa.org.
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Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Marianne Metzger, executive director of the Eastern Water Quality Association, talking about consumer awareness of water quality issues and how EWQA members are positioned to provide the right treatment solutions.
Marianne talks about her background in the industry, the makeup of the EWQA and some of the challenges they face, plus her interest in the upcoming WQA Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas April 23-25th. (Register at wqa.org/convention).
This podcast features Global Government Affairs Director David Loveday, talking about the latest PFAS update from the federal Environmental Protection Agency, and how WQA plans to respond at the upcoming DC Fly-in next month.
Later, we talk with Professional Certification and Training Director Tanya Lubner about her upcoming WQA Essentials webinar entitled, Talk it Up, Using Professional Certification to Promote Your Business. She also has a preview of the top education tracks and sessions at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas, coming up April 23-25th. Register at wqa.org/convention.
We talked to both David and Tanya in a Facebook Live stream earlier this week.
In this episode of WQA Radio, we have Part 2 of our conversation with Marilyn Sherman, the keynote speaker for the Opening General Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas, coming up April 23-25th. Register at wqa.org/convention. If you missed Part 1, please listen to Podcast #107.
Marilyn talks about how her theme of Front Row Leadership applies to the water treatment industry. She speaks at the Opening General Session Wednesday morning April 24th.
Our apologies that some of the audio is not very clear. Fortunately, you can hear Marilyn quite well.
Later we’ll have a regulatory update from Kathleen Fultz and our WQA Tip.
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In this episode of WQA Radio, we'll talk with Marilyn Sherman, the keynote speaker for the Opening General Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas, coming up April 23-25th. Register at wqa.org/convention.
In part one of our conversation, Marilyn explains her theme of Front Row Leadership which she'll bring to attendees when she speaks during the Opening General Session Wednesday morning April 24th.
Our apologies that some of the audio is not very clear. Fortunately, you can hear Marilyn quite well.
Later we’ll have a regulatory update from Kathleen Fultz and our WQA Tip.
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Our guest in this episode is Juan Dominguez, owner of Hidroagua in Guadalajara, Mexico. (http://www.hidroagua.com.mx. Juan runs one of the leading water treatment companies in Mexico, with a strong presence in Latin America. We’ll talk about challenges he tries to address. In this version, Juan gives his responses in Spanish.
Later, I’ll have our WQA tip: Why now is the time to register for the 2019 WQA Convention & Exposition: wqa.org/convention
Our guest in this episode is Juan Dominguez, owner of Hidroagua in Guadalajara, Mexico. (http://www.hidroagua.com.mx). Juan runs one of the leading water treatment companies in Mexico, with a strong presence in Latin America. We’ll talk about challenges he tries to address. We also have a Spanish version with Juan. That’s Podcast #106a.
Later, I’ll have our WQA tip: Why now is the time to register for the 2019 WQA Convention & Exposition: wqa.org/convention
Our featured guest is Training and Program Coordinator John McCartan in WQA’s Professional Certification Department about the Modular Education Program at WQA.
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In this episode, we’ll hear from John McCartan as he discusses WQA’s MEP and Professional Certification and why now is the right time to become a certified water treatment professional. Later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Fultz, and we'll have our WQA tip: How to get an advantage in your business in 2019.
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Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is WQA’s Global Government Affairs Director David Loveday. We'll discuss the political changes in Washington as we begin 2019, plus the latest on PFAS, tariffs, lead in drinking water and the upcoming WQA DC Fly-In.
Later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Fultz, and our WQA tip: Taking your business to the next level in 2019.
WQA Radio provides weekly news and insights about residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment. Find us at WQA.org, and on Facebook, Linked In, Twitter and Instagram.Past episodes are at blog.wqa.org.
Register for the WQA Convention & Exposition, April 23-25, 2019 in Las Vegas at wqa.org/convention.
Welcome to another episode of WQA Radio, News and insights about residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment from the Water Quality Association (wqa.org).
Our guest in this episode is Eric Yeggy, WQA’s Technical Affairs director, discussing his top three challenges for the water treatment industry in 2019. We’ll hear from Eric as he gazes into his crystal ball, looking at the contaminants and the regulations we might see in the coming year. We’ll also discuss how the water treatment industry is positioned to address those challenges.
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In this episode of WQA Radio, we feature highlights from our 2018 podcast interviews. First up is Phil Fralix, with the Florida Water Quality Association, talking about treating water for coffee. We spoke with him after his presentation, Treating Water for Coffee at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Denver last March.
Next, we’ll hear part of my interview with Chip Howes, Master Water Specialist with the Colorado Water Quality Association, following his presentation at the WQA Convention about Treating Water for Brewing Beer.
Register for the 2019 Convention at wqa.org/convention.
Our guest in this episode is Jeff Hill with the Robert B. Hill Company in Minneapolis, with a portion of his webinar on how to size media tanks to ensure optimum performance. It was originally presented as part of the WQA Essentials webinar series in August.
Jeff is joined by Susan Keaton of the WQA Marketing & Communications department as he talks about the math and science of flow, pressure, and volume – and how they affect the water treatment equipment you install.
We'll also have a regulatory update along with information about advance pricing for the WQA Convention (wqa.org/convention).
In this episode of WQA Radio we’ll hear highlights from our 2018 podcasts. First up, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician who helped bring to light the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan. Later, we'll play back our interview with John Packard, former WQA President and Hall of Fame inductee. We caught up with John at the WQA Business Boot Camp in Denver at the WQA Convention last March. Register for the 2019 WQA Convention in Las Vegas by going to wqa.org/convention.
Our guest is Becky Tallon, Director of Water Treatment Technologies at A. O. Smith’s Corporate Technology Center in Milwaukee.
Becky has served on several committees at WQA: Water Sciences (immediate past Chair), the Women in Industry Advisory Council, the Product Certification Advisory Council, and many task forces including the WQRF Grant Task Force.
We'll talk with Becky about the 2018 Grant Program and what research we can expect to learn more about in the coming years. "The Board did approve funding for researchers from Purdue University for a two-year project on emerging contaminant removal with both carbon and RO technologies," she said.
We'll also have a regulatory update from Kathleen Fultz, and our WQA Tip: How to spend those unused 2018 budget dollars. blog.wqa.org.
Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Kelly Johnson, member of the WQA Board of Directors and Board of Governors, with his assessment of the water treatment business. We’ll hear from Kelly about his three business lines in Oklahoma and Kansas, and get his perspective on water treatment issues as a member of the Board of Governors. Be sure to register for the 2019 WQA Convention & Exposition (April 23-25, 2019 in Las Vegas) at wqa.org/convention.
Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Tom Bruursema, WQA’s new Associate Executive Director for Member and Public Engagement. We’ll hear from Tom about his extensive background in the water treatment industry, his upbeat outlook and his transition into his new role here at WQA. Remember, you can subscribe to our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sound Cloud and Stitcher. blog.wqa.org.
In this episode of WQA Radio, we'll talk with Chris Wilker, WQA President. We cover a lot of ground, discussing how the year is going and his outlook on the year ahead for the water treatment industry. We'll also discuss the upcoming upcoming WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas in April. Plus, we'll get an update from the WQA Professional Certification department.
Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Denise Urbans, former WQA President and Chair of the new Women in Industry Advisory Council. She joined us to talk about the latest efforts to see more women involved in the water treatment industry.
In this episode I’ll be joined by Susan Keaton from the WQA Marketing and Communications department as we talk with Denise Urbans about the challenges and opportunities of the new Women in Industry Advisory Council.
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Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Tanya Lubner, PhD and WQA’s Professional Certification and Training director talking about Applied Water Chemistry. You'll hear a portion of Dr. Lubner’s presentation at one of our WQA Essentials Webinars offered earlier in the year. She covers classification of contaminants, how they’re treated and their impact on water quality. blog.wqa.org. wqa.org/profcert.
Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Kelly Thompson of Moti-Vitality. Thompson is the vice chair of the Professional Certification committee for WQA. He joins us to talk about why he’s such a fan of the Modular Education Program and to share his experience as a mentor, one of the requirements of the program. Learn more at wqa.org/mep.
Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is WQA Vice President Steve Ver Strat. We'll hear Steve's remarks from his presentation at the Mid-Year Leadership Conference Industry Update. Steve talks about the marketplace and why he believes the industry is positioned for continued growth, especially in China and India. blog.wqa.org.
In this podcast, WQA Marketing & Communications Director Wes Bleed and Susan Keaton from the Marketing & Communications team talk about content marketing and how to use WQA Resources as content to market your water treatment business. You’ll be hearing part of a WQA Essentials Webinar that Wes and Susan presented in May of 2018. To watch the entire webinar go to wqa.org/webinars.
Our guest in this episode is Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician who helped bring to light the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan. We talk with Dr. Mona, as she likes to be called, about how she was able to detect the elevated lead levels in the blood of children in Flint, leading her to conclude that the public drinking water was the problem. She talks about her new book and where she’s focusing her efforts three years after Flint. wqa.org.
The issue is PFOA or PFCs. Our guest is WQA’s Global Government Affairs Director David Loveday. Find us at WQA.org, and on Facebook, Linked In, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe on apple podcasts, Google Play and Stitcher.
In this episode we talk with David Loveday about PFCs and how WQA is helping to shape the dialogue in Washington. We’ll also get a preview of the WQA DC Fly-In, but we’ll begin with the latest on tariffs.
Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Eric Yeggy, WQA Technical Affairs Director, who spoke at the recent Virtual Mid-Year Leadership Conference Industry Update. Eric covered the growing concerns about PFOA in our Industry Update Program that we offered online to all WQA members after Hurricane Florence forced WQA to cancel our on site Mid-Year Leadership Conference in Hilton Head, South Carolina. See the full Industry Update program at go.wqa.org/mylc.
In this episode we feature Chris Wilker’s remarks in our WQA Industry Update program that was offered online to all WQA members after Hurricane Florence forced WQA to cancel its Mid-Year Leadership Conference in Hilton Head, South Carolina. You can watch the video replay of the Industry Update program by going to go.wqa.org/mylc.
In this podcast we talk with Jeff Hellenbrand of Hellenbrand, Inc., a family-owned water treatment business based in Wisconsin and a member of WQA.
We talked with Jeff at the WQA Convention in March, talking about his company, the Convention, technology and what he sees for the industry down the road. We’ll also get a regulatory update from Kathleen Fultz. And, later, this week’s WQA Tip.
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In this episode of WQA Radio, we talk with Marissa Scott with Puronics, the sponsor for the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference Industry Update Luncheon. We wanted to give you a chance to get to know more about the sponsor of this year’s Industry Update Luncheon at the Mid-Year Leadership Conference in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina September 12-14, 2018 at Hilton Head Island, SC. Learn more and register at go.wqa.org/mylc.
This is a unique podcast in that we speak with three committee chairs at the Water Quality Association. They are leaders within their respective businesses and carry great influence throughout the industry. We'll talk with Mark Campbell of DS Services who chairs the Communications Committee, Ted Jones of Kinetico who chairs the Events Committee and Alex Duffine of the Duff Company who chairs the Membership Committee. All of them will be leading their committees at the upcoming WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference September 12-14th in Hilton Head Island, SC. Learn more at go.wqa.org/mylc.
Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Andrew Fenwick, a water treatment consultant and member of WQA. Andrew talks about the growing concerns about PFCs and the importance of the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference which takes place Sept. 12-14, 2018 in Hilton Head Island, SC(learn more and register at go.wqa.org/mylc).
Our guest is Pauli Undesser, Executive Director of the Water Quality Association. She talks about the impact of tariffs on water treatment products and how they're affecting WQA members and the public.
Welcome to another episode of WQA Radio, news and insights about residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment. Find us at WQA.org, and on Facebook, Linked In, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe on apple podcasts, Google Play and Stitcher.
We’ll talk with Pauli about tariffs, counterfeit products, what’s new at WQA and we'll look ahead to the Mid-Year Leadership Conference coming up Sept. 12-14th in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Find out more at go.wqa.org/mylc.
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Our guest is Greg Reyneke, Managing Director of Red Fox Advisers and a member of the WQA board of directors, talking about WQA’s Professional Certification and Training in a presentation from the 2017 Mid-Year Leadership Conference.
We’ll hear Greg’s presentation during the WQA Industry Update Luncheon from the 2017 WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference. It’s a great example of the kind of information and inspiration that you get at the Leadership Conference, and another reason that you should plan to join us this year in Hilton Head, South Carolina for the 2018 Mid-Year Leadership Conference. Visit go.wqa.org/mylc for more information and to register.
Our guest is Steve Ver Strat, Vice President of the WQA Board of Directors. We'll talk with Steve about his position as the Regulatory Policy Advisor for Amway, his thoughts on the environmental challenges for water treatment products and WQA’s impact on international business opportunities for members.
Our guest is Pacific Water Quality Association Executive Director Ron Ruef. Ron spoke to us during the WQA Convention & Exposition in Denver. He talks about legislative issues affecting PWQA, what’s in store at the PWQA Convention in October, and what’s on the minds of PWQA members these days. blog.wqa.org.
blog.wqa.org - WQA's Meeting Services Director LyNae Schleyer joins us to talk about the upcoming WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference (MYLC) in Hilton Head Island, SC - September 12-14, 2018. Plan now to attend. Visit go.wqa.org/mylc for more information and to register. Do it today!
Membership Director Jacqueline Price Osafo joins us to talk about the new membership model at WQA along with a host of other member benefits, including Business Boot Camp, WQA Essentials Webinars and the upcoming Mid-Year Leadership Conference. blog.wqa.org.
Our guest is Chip Howes, Master Water Specialist and president of the Colorado Water Quality Association. We did the interview at the WQA Convention in Denver following his presentation about Treating Water for Beer Brewing. We talked with Chip about what should be filtered out and what should be left in the water used to brew beer. blog.wqa.org.
Our guest is Kim Redden, the new Foundation Relations and Research Manager for the Water Quality Research Foundation, talking about the various projects underway at WQRF. We talked with Kim about her new role, how the research projects and RFPs are moving along, and we look ahead to the upcoming WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference where you’ll have an opportunity to donate to WQRF. blog.wqa.org
Kelli Fleischmann, WQA’s new Product Certification Director, discusses the recent WQA Product Certification Forum. We also talked with Kelli about her team’s new value proposition, and the seven pillars that serve as the foundation for product certification at WQA. blog.wqa.org.
Our guest is DJ Shannahan, member of the WQA Board of Governors, talking about the value of Business Boot Camp which he attended at the WQA Convention in Denver, and what the program might someday become. He also talks about the value of WQA membership and his role on the BOG. wqa.org/blog.
Our guest is WQA Government Affairs Director David Loveday, talking about the International Trade Administration, a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Loveday attended the recent Aquatech show in Shanghai, participating in a meeting to discuss how the International Trade Administration can help WQA members conduct business in China and elsewhere around the world. We also discuss the recent EPA summit on PFCs and what’s ahead when it comes to regulating those contaminants. https://wqa.org/blog.
Our guest is Randy Pollack, lobbyist for the Pacific Water Quality Association and WQA out in California, talking about "Prop 65" and the changes to that law coming up in August. Pollack explains the changes to the new warnings that Proposition 65 will requires on products sold in California. http://wqa.org/blog.
Our guest is Christina Devine, researcher at Virginia Tech University, talking about the WQRF anti-scaling benchmarking study and the potential impact it could have for consumers when it comes to buying water treatment products. We talked with Christina at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Denver. She was there to accept this year’s Honorary Member award on behalf of Dr. Marc Edwards. http://wqa.org/blog
WQA's Information Technology Manager Jonathan Adams joins us to talk about GDPR, the new data protection law in the European Union. We'll look at what it means in the United States, how it might affect WQA members and what you need to know to be ready. wqa.org/blog
WQA's new President Chris Wilker joins us to discuss his vision for the coming year, his plans to see WQA add new members, and his passion for the committees made up of the many volunteers who serve WQA and the water treatment industry. Plus we'll have a regulatory update from Kathleen Fultz and our WQA tip.
Our guests are Florida Water Quality Association Vice President Amanda Wakem Moore and President Kenny Gibson. We’ll hear about plans for their upcoming FWQA Convention as well as how things are going in Florida following Hurricane Irma last fall. Plus, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Fultz, and we'll have our WQA Tip.
In this episode of WQA Radio, we'll hear highlights from the Opening General Session at the 2018 WQA Convention & Exposition in Denver. The first speaker is Bob Maisner, the outgoing 2017-2018 WQA President, followed by WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser and then Chris Wilker, the newly installed 2018-2019 WQA President. We'll also hear from Tanya Lubner, PhD., WQA's Professional Certification & Training Director, about the Call for Speakers/Presentations for the 2019 WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas.
Our guest in this episode of WQA Radio is Phil Fralix, Master Water Specialist, who gave the presentation, "Treating Water for Coffee" at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Denver in March.
We’ll talk with Phil about how specific water quality characteristics affect the taste of coffee and coffee brewing equipment. So, pour yourself a cup of hot coffee, and join us.
This week on WQA radio, our guest is former WQA President John Packard, who was among the presenters at the WQA Business Operations Boot Camp last month in Denver. John talks about how impressed he was with Boot Camp and the challenges he sees for the water treatment industry.
We’ll talk with business performance coach Kate Culligan about her presentation at the WQA Business Operations Boot Camp, what she hopes the participants walk away with after the full day of exciting business planning, goal-setting and success presentations. Other speakers include Tim Miles, Michael Thompson, John and Derek Packard, and Denise Urbans. Register at wqa.org/bootcamp.
http://wqa.org/blog - The Honorable Richard Gephardt joins us to talk about his upcoming presentation at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Denver (March 26-29 -- register at wqa/org/convention), plus we'll include a portion of his remarks to the WQA members who took part in the recent WQA DC Fly-In in Washington.
This week on WQA Radio our guest is Daina Grace, the Executive Director of the Texas Water Quality Association (TWQA). Daina will discuss how Texas and her members are doing following Hurricane Harvey last year. She’ll also talk about why she’s looking forward to attending the WQA Convention in Denver March 26-29th (register at wqa.org/convention).
This week on WQA Radio our guest is David LaFrance, the CEO of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). David will be among the featured speakers at the Opening General Session at the WQA Convention.
https://wqa.org/blog - Our guest in this podcast is Michael Thompson who heads up Applied Management Group out of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. We’ll discuss what attendees at the Business Operations Boot Camp in Denver (March 25, 2018) can expect to learn about growing their business and understanding what is truly unique about running a business in the water treatment industry. Learn more at wqa.org/bootcamp.
https://wqa.org/blog - WQA President Bob Maisner joins us on WQA Radio to talk about the upcoming WQA Convention & Exposition in Denver March 26-29th. Register at wqa.org/convention. Bob highlights key features, education sessions and what to look for on the trade show floor.
https://wqa.org/blog - WQA's interim Product Certification Director and Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy joins us to talk about 3 current research projects underway at WQA and WQRF.
https://wqa.org/bootcamp: Business Operations Boot Camp Speaker Tim Miles joins us to preview his presentation at the full day workshop taking place in Denver on March 25th. Register today when you register for the WQA Convention & Exposition at wqa.org/bootcamp.
https://wqa.org/blog - WQA's Professional Certification & Training Director Tanya Lubner, PhD. joins us to talk about the various education tracks at the upcoming WQA Convention & Exposition in Denver, March 26-29, 2018. Register at wqa.org/convention. Also, register for a special one-day Business Operations Boot Camp (March 25th in Denver) at wqa.org/bootcamp.
https://wqa.org/blog - WQA members Doug Haring and Mike McGowan talk about the upcoming WQA Business Operations Boot Camp, taking place March 25th, in Denver. It's a full day intensive seminar on strategic planning, cutting overhead, coaching employees and succession planning. Go to wqa.org/bootcamp to learn more and register.
http://wqa.org/blog - WQA interim Product Certification Director Eric Yeggy joins us to give us his top 3 water treatment issues for 2018. Also, we'll discuss how those issues and other challenges will be addressed at the upcoming WQA Convention & Exposition in Denver, March 26-29, 2018. Listen now.
https://wqa.org/blog - WQA President Bob Maisner joins us to talk about what lies ahead for the water treatment industry in 2018.
http://wqa.org/convention - WQA Professional Certification & Training Director Tanya Lubner has an exciting rundown of the education sessions that will be offered at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Denver, March 26-29, 2018. Included is the new WQA Business Operations Boot Camp on March 25. Learn more at WQA.org/bootcamp. Seating is limited.
http://wqa.org/blog - Our guest on this week’s podcast is WQA Member Howard Conner, recently recognized for 40 years of continuous Professional Certification through WQA. Howard talks about the value of certification and the changes he’s seen over the past four decades in the water treatment industry.
wqa.org/blog -- Our guest in this week’s WQA Radio podcast is Greg Reyneke, Managing Director of Red Fox Advisors in Portland Oregon. Red Fox is a diverse wholesale distribution, outsourcing and consulting group. He chairs the WQA Professional Certification Committee.
"The WQA Education program is one of the most important things in our industry right now because it allows professionals to become true professionals," said Reyeke during the podcast. "It's one thing to say that you're good. It's another to go out, learn, do and prove that you're good. And that's what the Modular Education Program (MEP) does."
Reyneke also talked about the challenges facing the industry. He says one of the challenges is a lack of awareness.
http://wqa.org/blog -- Our guest in this week's podcast is WQA Government Affairs Director David Loveday.
Loveday discusses his recent meeting in Washington to deal with counterfeit products such as refrigerator water filters. David attended the 2017 IPR Center Symposium, "Solving the E-commerce Puzzle," at the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center).
https://wqa.org/blog - WQA President Bob Maisner joins us on this week’s podcast to talk about the recent Aquatech show in Amsterdam and to thank WQA members during Member Appreciation Month.
http://wqa.org/blog - Our guest is Frank A. Brigano, Ph.D., Vice President, Research & Development for Marmon Water, Inc. Frank discusses the new WQRF Scale Prevention Benchmarking study.
The research study, led by Virginia Tech Professor Marc Edwards, aims to create a repeatable protocol to examine chemical and physical technologies that prevent scale build-up on heating elements, pipes and fittings. "We think we have a world class scientist working on this project to help us to develop sound, scientific methods to evaluate the technologies," said Brigano.
Plus, we'll have a Regulatory update, and we'll hear from the WQA Professional Certification and Education Department about a new video proctoring option for certification exams. Subscribe to WQA Radio on Google Play, iTunes and Stitcher.
wqa.org/blog -- Our guest is WQA Product Certification Director Brian Geegan. He talks about some of the big issues involving product certification, and has a recap of the Aquatech show in Amsterdam.
wqa.org/blog - WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser joins us to discuss her first year leading WQA and some of the new items planned for the 2018 WQA Convention & Exposition in March.
wqa.org/blog - Our guest is Professor Kelly Reynolds of the University of Arizona. She discusses her new research on behalf of the Water Quality Research Foundation.
wqa.org/blog - Our guest is Shannon Murphy of TST Water in Temecula, California. Shannon spoke at the Pacific Water Quality Association Convention about "Final Barrier" technology.
http://wqa.org/blog - Our guest is Shannon Murphy of TST Water in Temecula, California. Shannon spoke at the Pacific Water Quality Association Convention about "Final Barrier" technology.
http://wqa.org/blog -- Our guest is Kelly Thompson of Moti-Vitality in Michigan, a company that offers Management & Sales Solutions for the Water Treatment Industry.
http://wqa.org/blog -- Our guest is Kelly Thompson of Moti-Vitality in Michigan, a company that offers Management & Sales Solutions for the Water Treatment Industry.
Consulting engineer Peter Cartwright joins us to talk about his perspective on the water treatment industry, and what new concerns he sees for water quality.
wqa.org -- University of Arizona professor Kelly Reynolds talks about her study into the impact of a water softener ban in the Santa Clarita area in California.
http://wqa.org -- University of Arizona professor Kelly Reynolds talks about her study into the impact of a water softener ban in the Santa Clarita area in California.
https://blog.wqa.org - Our guest is Florida Water Quality Association President Kenny Gibson, discussing water quality issues in Florida following Hurricane Irma. Plus we'll have important information about SBA loans available to small businesses affected by the big storm. #wqaradio
https://blog.wqa.org - Our guest is Florida Water Quality Association President Kenny Gibson, discussing water quality issues in Florida following Hurricane Irma. Plus we'll have important information about SBA loans available to small businesses affected by the big storm. #wqaradio
Former WQA President Don McGhee joins us from Texas to talk about the aftermath and impact of Hurricane Harvey. response.wqa.org.
Former WQA President Don McGhee joins us from Texas to talk about the aftermath and impact of Hurricane Harvey. https://response.wqa.org.
WQA's Government Affairs Director David Loveday joins us to talk about the impact of Hurricane Harvey on water quality and how WQA is responding to the crisis.
WQA's Government Affairs Director David Loveday joins us to talk about the impact of Hurricane Harvey on water quality and how WQA is responding to the crisis.
WQA's Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy offers several important points about drinking water for consumers who have been affected by a hurricane and extreme flooding.
Tyler Stenseng, the new President of the Texas Water Quality Association, talks about water challenges in Texas and his new role at TWQA.
Tyler Stenseng, the new President of the Texas Water Quality Association, talks about water challenges in Texas and his new role at TWQA.
http://wqa.org/blog - PWQA President John Miller talks with us about his role with the Pacific Water Quality Association and his job as national sales manager for Vertex Water Products.
http://wqa.org/blog - PWQA President John Miller talks with us about his role with the Pacific Water Quality Association and his job as national sales manager for Vertex Water Products.
wqa.org - WQA Board member Larry Gottlieb talks about his career in the water treatment industry and his new role as a member of the WQA Board of Directors. twitter.com/wqaorg
http://wqa.org - WQA Board member Larry Gottlieb talks about his career in the water treatment industry and his new role as a member of the WQA Board of Directors. http://twitter.com/wqaorg
In this podcast, WQA President Bob Maisner discusses his new role, the recent door-to-door scams around the country and upcoming WQA events. wqa.org/blog @wqaorg
WQA Product Certification Director Tom Spoden talks about the WQA Gold Seal Product Certification program.
A promotional cut for Podcast #30 -- WQA Product Certification Director Tom Spoden talks about the WQA Gold Seal Product Certification program.
WQA Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy discusses what you need to know about algae blooms and what impact they might have on drinking water.
Homeowners concerned about the quality of their drinking water can take advantage of their community's Consumer Confidence Report. The report offers important information into the water they receive from their public water system.
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In this podcast, Wes Bleed and David Loveday of WQA provide insights into how WQA members can generate their own media coverage.
Our guest in this podcast is Kerry Stackpole, the new Executive Director of Plumbing Manufacturers International.
WQA's Business Development Director Brian Geegan talks about his latest trip to China for the Aquatech show.
Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF)Development Director Kari Pantol discusses the latest research and how WQA members can benefit.
WQA Membership & Development Director Jacqueline Price Osafo talks about the value of Membership and WQA's new Business Excellence program.
WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser spoke at the WQA Convention & Exposition in March. Hear highlights of her remarks.
WQA Government Affairs Director David Loveday talks about goverment affairs and legislative issues affecting the water treatment industry.
WQA's Product Certification Director Tom Spoden is this week's featured guest, discussing the latest changes to Amazon.com's refrigerator filter policy. He also talks about what's new with the Gold Seal program at WQA.
WQA member Sam Baron joins Wes Bleed to talk about the WQA podcasts along with the challenges he faces in the water treatment industry.
WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser discusses the new restrictions from Amazon.com for refrigerator filters.
This WQA Radio podcast features an interview with WQA member Mike Mecca from Performance Water in California. We spoke on the floor of the WQA Convention in Orlando.
The discussion: The Connected Home. It's the convergence of the internet and water treatment products.
In this podcast, we'll get an overview of the education sessions at the upcoming WQA Convention & Exposition, March 28-31 in Orlando. It's "Prime Time" to be in the water treatment industry.
Former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt talks about the mood in Washington and what WQA members can expect to see when it comes to water issues and regulations in the coming year.
WQA's Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy talks about what's in store at WQA's Convention in Orlando as well as hot topics he's tracking.
Former WQA President Richard Mest drops by the WQA International headquarters to talk water and new research in this latest edition of the WQA podcast.
WQA Business Development Director Brian Geegan talks about the water treatment industry, with a closer look at the international marketplace.
WQA Associate Executive Director Scott Parker talks with host Wes Bleed about his new role at the Association, what he's observed since joining WQA and his outlook for the year ahead.
WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser talks with host Wes Bleed about her new role and her top priorities for the coming year.
In this podcast, WQA Board President Don McGhee talks about WQA's response to the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
WQA Events Director Nancy Henkel talks with WQA Radio Host Wes Bleed about this year's WQA Convention & Exposition taking place in Orlando from March 28th - 31st.
Water Quality Research Foundation President Ned Jones talks about new research initiatives, including a new research grant to be awarded in 2017 to further the betterment of water quality.
http://wqa.org - WQA's Professional Certification Director Tanya Lubner joins Wes Bleed for an important discussion on the value of Professional Certification.
In this podcast, Wes Bleed talks with WQA's Product Certification Director Tom Spoden about his background in the water industry and why WQA's Gold Seal Product Certification process is so important.
WQA Radio is a weekly podcast with updates on the water treatment industry. Learn more at http://wqa.org. In this podcast, host Wes Bleed talks with WQA Government Affairs Director David Loveday.
http://wqa.org - The Water Quality Association is the leading voice of the water treatment industry. In this podcast, Wes Bleed talks with WQA President Don McGhee about his background in the industry and how he became president of the association
Http://wqa.org - In this edition of WQA Radio, Wes Bleed talks with WQA Board President Don McGhee about the association and some of the issues the association is addressing when it comes to improving drinking water quality.