Phocas: Recent Episodes
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The inPhocas podcast showcases people from the data analytics company’s circle of friends. All guests have helped the business or been part of the data journey at some point in the last 20 years. The podcast is a forum to have a chat with people who listeners might not have the chance to meet but are most likely interested in what they have to say. It’s a way to share ideas, celebrate success, understand hard work, consider data and to learn some new fun facts.
Since its formation in 1956, Profast has built its firm foundations to become one of the major construction industry suppliers in Ireland by providing a comprehensive range of products and services from fixings to high specification structural fasteners.
Having faced and emerged from one of the most challenging periods ever experienced in the construction industry, we welcome Head of Sales at Profast, Stephen Clarke, as our latest inPhocas podcast guest.
Stephen shares how he is 'Connecting the future, one nut and bolt at a time' by leveraging his background in engineering, and international business experience, to build back better after the challenges faced by Profast during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Listeners can enjoy insights ranging from advice for sales success, tips to positive thinking, and the power of continual professional development. Plus, discover how Stephen and his team have used data to inform and redesign how they deliver support and service to their customers.
Harvey’s company Caprice supplies thousands of products to the biggest names in retail in Australia and New Zealand and is our inPhocas podcast guest.
Harvey takes listeners on a wonderful tour of the Caprice story, once a local manufacturer of fabric, now a major supplier of bedding, fashion accessories, shoes and licensed children’s wear across Australia and New Zealand. All products are designed in house and made offshore. Harvey took over the business from his father-law who established it in 1959. Harvey credits relationships, being willing to adapt and the use of data to manage Caprice’s diverse inventory portfolio as the reasons for the company’s longevity and success.
We don’t talk enough about the reality of data and what getting it right means to organizations. Many people start companies or enter jobs without enough information and find out about data complications and problems as they experience them.
Nick Seaman does the important work of making sense of huge amounts of data at Midwich, a global AV company.
"In a data-driven world get to know your data. It's easy to just see massive tables with millions of rows and 10s of columns. Get to know it, meander about it. Learn what it shows you learn the pitfalls and learn how you might want to manipulate it before beginning the process." - Nick Seaman, Business Administration Manager, Midwich.
This is useful listening for any person interested in making continuous improvements across a business using data.
To learn more about Midwich, visit http://www.midwich.com
The question is: how can we care in the workplace and succeed? Listen to the podcast and find out how a wholesale supply business builds a world-class culture that retains customers and employees.
'Of all the places I have been, I have never met a person who did not want to be cared for. We have a great opportunity to have a positive impact on people everywhere.' - Kip Miller, President & CEO, Eastern
We all have a need to interact with people, be loved, cared for.
As a business – let’s show people we care. Life is not about selling pipes and valves – it's about giving back.
To learn more about Eastern, visit http://www.easternfirst.com
International Women’s Day is important because it’s a time to reflect and celebrate growing diversity across business, science and leadership. The theme for 2021 is #choosetochallenge so we are very excited to be joined by Dr Michelle Deaker, who has spent a lifetime challenging the status quo as a PhD, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, Phocas board member, mother of 2 and frisbee champion.
Michelle shares how experiences have helped her grow and mature. Her science training allows her to think critically, analyze data and inform her decision-making. She is relationship-driven, a good networker and never been willing to believe there is a glass ceiling, she just pushes through. We think she represents women in business well with her own identity and charm.
Enjoy the episode!
Visit phocassoftware.com to learn more.