U.S. Podcast - Podcast World Tour

{"songs":[{"title":"&quot;Taste of the NFL - Andrew Zimmern&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Atlanta, GA</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.com/uploads/2305445/normal_5d201b62b3a34.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;&quot;"},{"title":"&quot;School of Greatness - Lewis Howes&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Orlando, FL</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.com/uploads/2305445/normal_5d58b293645f2.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;&quot;"},{"title":"&quot;Inventor of 3D Printing - Bill Masters&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Greenville, SC</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.com/uploads/2305445/normal_5d50e7b5a678c.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/us-podcast/greenville-sc-1", "cartUrl":"https://www.podcastworldtour.org/inform-inspire-impact", "more_info":"&quot;In 1984, Bill Masters filed a patent for his \u201cComputer Automated Manufacturing Process and System\u201d\r\n\r\nThe idea for 3D printing came to him one day while relaxing in his Kayak\r\n\r\nBill Masters inventor 3D printing\r\n\r\n\u201cI was sleeping on the side of the the river on my kayak looking up at the stars and I realized if you could take one star and make that your seed point, you could add stars from any direction until you had the shape you wanted,\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cSimilarly, if you shoot a spit ball down and it sticks, you can then shoot multiple down on top of it. They stick and stick and stick until eventually you can build something with them\u201d\r\n\r\nThis was in the 1970s. It took him a few years to develop the idea and save enough to afford the patent. It was the first of five patents belonging to Bill Masters that laid the foundation for the 3D printing systems used today.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately for Masters, his name didn\u2019t become well known in the world of 3D printing like Chuck Hill\u2019s did. Bill\u2019s company Perception Systems received seed funding from venture capitalist and follow-on funding, but lost control of his patents. The company was renamed BPM technology and burned through millions chasing complex software to control a simple process similar to what is the standard today. BPM eventually went out of business. Meanwhile, Bill\u2019s kayak company was booming and he has since become known as the father of modern kayaking.\r\n\r\nNow in his 60s, Masters is still an active inventor and entrepreneur, using his experiences to fuel a passion to protect young entrepreneurs in similar situations as he found himself. He also owns over 30 patents to his name and is working on such innovations as drip-free honey pumps, gun safety technologies, car safes and medical products to name only a few. He continues to work on his 3D printing technology and is in admiration of the amount it has transformed.\r\n\r\n\u201cI knew in my head and heart that 3D technology could transform the way we make things when I came up with it,\u201d Masters admits. \u201cAt that time, people in South Carolina looked at me as crazy because we had so little technology in the state. Now, South Carolina has transformed itself and crazy ideas are welcome here. I am proud to have been a part of my state\u2019s growth. Because of my state\u2019s visionary leaders and entrepreneurial culture, I was able to leap from growing up in poverty to success.\u201d\r\n\r\nConnect with Bill at: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/william-masters-0877a\/\r\n\r\nFor more about the mission of the Podcast World Tour and how you can help please visit:  https:\/\/www.podcastworldtour.org\/inform-inspire-impact&quot;"},{"title":"&quot;Podcast Engineering School - Chris Currin&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Orlando, FL</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.com/uploads/2305445/normal_5d58af86c5c74.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;&quot;"},{"title":"&quot;Podpal - Aaron P. Woods and Keith Marcel&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Orlando, FL</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.com/uploads/2305445/normal_5d58b1249beb0.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;&quot;"},{"title":"&quot;Fight to end Type One Diabetes featuring Greater Western Carolina's JDRF Chapter&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Charlotte, NC</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.com/uploads/2305445/normal_5d50969a45f6b.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/us-podcast/charlotte-nc", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;Greater Western Carolina's JDRF Chapter talking about ways to find support, community and ways to join the fight to end Type One Diabetes.\r\n\r\nGuest included:\r\n\r\nSally Langan\r\nAssociate Executive Director\r\n\r\nKate Stewart\r\nMarketing &amp;amp; Communications Chair, Executive Committee\r\n\r\nGay Madden\r\n\r\nLearn more at:  www.jdrf.org\/gwc\r\n\r\nHelp support the tour mission of helping deaf kids hear for life!\r\n\r\nVisit:  https:\/\/www.podcastworldtour.org\/inform-inspire-impact&quot;"},{"title":"&quot;Mobile Studio - PodBlast - Rhonda Evans and Lisa Heffler&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Charlotte, NC</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.com/uploads/2305445/normal_5d508f5b5e64a.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/us-podcast/charlotte-nc-1", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;Enjoyed our conversation with Rhonda Evans and Lisa Heffler talking about their cool PodBlast Charlotte, a 16 foot 1964 vintage Yellowstone Camper trailer converted into a mobile Podcast Studio!\r\n\r\nThe concept focuses on promoting local artists, artisans and culture.\r\n\r\nCheck them out at: \r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/podblastcharlotte\/\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Podblast-Charlotte-230892794508398\r\n\r\nHelp support the tour mission of helping deaf kids hear for life!\r\n\r\nVisit:  https:\/\/www.podcastworldtour.org\/inform-inspire-impact&quot;"},{"title":"&quot;Submarine Way - Deb Cake Fortin &amp;amp; John Gregory Vincent&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Greenville, SC</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.com/uploads/2305445/normal_5d50e3c72da4f.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/us-podcast/greenville-sc", "cartUrl":"https://www.podcastworldtour.org/inform-inspire-impact", "more_info":"&quot;Really enjoyed our conversation with Deb Cake Fortin and John Gregory Vincent co authors of the book The Submarine Way.\r\n\r\nWe learned their approach that &amp;quot;Inclusion Changes Everything!&amp;quot;\r\n\r\nLearn more at:  http:\/\/www.thesubmarineway.com\r\n\r\nFor more about the mission of the Podcast World Tour and how you can help please visit:  https:\/\/www.podcastworldtour.org\/inform-inspire-impact&quot;"},{"title":"&quot;Joe Toppe - Journalist, Adjunct Instructor and Media Relations Professional&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Greenville, SC</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.com/uploads/2305445/normal_5d50e8cd969c5.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/us-podcast/greenville-sc-2", "cartUrl":"https://www.podcastworldtour.org/inform-inspire-impact", "more_info":"&quot;Big thank you to Joe for stepping up as our &amp;quot;City Tour Ambassador&amp;quot; for Greenville and for all the introductions that made our visit in Greenville very productive and an awesome time!  Thanks again Joe!\r\n\r\nJoe Toppe\r\nJournalist, Adjunct Instructor and Media Relations Professional\r\n\r\nProven communications professional in automotive and aerospace manufacturing and a variety of other business sectors with extensive experience in modern PR, media relations and journalism. Thorough understanding of the AP style format with an editorial and writing background and more than 1,000 published hard news articles and features covering such companies as Boeing, BMW, GE, Michelin and Clemson University. Detailed understanding of all forms of photography including news, architectural, and event. Established relationships with national and local journalists. Real-world working experience in social media management including the use of Twitter, WordPress, Youtube, and LinkedIn. Experience in SEO and metrics improvement using Google AdWords, keywords, and Google Analytics. \r\n\r\nConnect with Joe via: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joe-toppe-86028a8\r\n\r\nLearn more about the mission of the Podcast World Tour and how you can help please visit:  https:\/\/www.podcastworldtour.org\/inform-inspire-impact&quot;"},{"title":"&quot;13 Stripes Brewery - Kenworth Reeves, Jr.&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Greenville, SC</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.com/uploads/2305445/normal_5d50ebb48ce55.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/us-podcast/greenville-sc-3", "cartUrl":"https://www.podcastworldtour.org/inform-inspire-impact", "more_info":"&quot;Kenworth Reeves, Jr.\r\nFounder of TKG Ventures, Cofounder of 13 Stripes Brewery, Managing Partner of Park &amp;amp; Home\r\n\r\nI've built businesses all my life. It began when I was 10 years old selling comic books on my aunt's front porch. And my desire to build companies has been growing ever since. \r\n\r\nIn my 20s I joined my the family construction business and over the next ten years (on and off) helped grow it into a successful seven figure business. Throughout this time, I launched my first true venture, WPI Entertainment - an Orlando-based entertainment company focused on building brands by curating unique parties and events, creating our own events and festivals, as well as highly selective artist management and talent booking. \r\n\r\nIn 2009, I deep dived into the non-profit space working with international organizations like World Hope, Feeding Children Everywhere, Premier Foundation, Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking, and others to handle marketing and development.\r\n\r\nIn 2012, I cofounded a company called cleanTEK, a national commercial flooring maintenance and surface solution company with a niche in preventative maintenance. The company was highly focused in working with regional and national commercial property management companies and also in the hospitality space. We were very profitable but due to some internal situations, we recently decided to close the company. \r\n\r\nIn 2013, I launched TKG Ventures, a real estate investment company focused on responsibly acquiring and redeveloping properties in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties, SC.\r\n\r\nIn 2013, I also began working on a side project that would eventually be called 13 Stripes Brewery. After four years, I'm proud to announce we are now open. We're located in the historic Taylors Mill Community in Taylors, SC. \r\n\r\nAlong the way, I've published a successful blog as well as launched several other projects. Sometimes I show up in publications like Greenville Journal, Orlando Weekly, Cornerstone Magazine, Asheville Citizen, Black Box, and others. \r\n\r\nI love my wife, my five children and my golden retriever more than any of the above.\r\n\r\nConnect with Kenworth via:  https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kenworth-reeves-jr-2092b01a\/\r\n\r\nLearn more about the mission of the Podcast World Tour and how you can help please visit:  https:\/\/www.podcastworldtour.org\/inform-inspire-impact&quot;"},{"title":"&quot;Acclaim Aerospace - Jason Premo CEO&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Greenville, SC</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.com/uploads/2305445/normal_5d50ec4b399bf.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/us-podcast/greenville-sc-4", "cartUrl":"https://www.podcastworldtour.org/inform-inspire-impact", "more_info":"&quot;Jason Premo\r\nCEO Acclaim Aerospace | Advanced Manufacturing | Aviation - Defense - Space | Lean-Six Sigma Master | STEM Advocate\r\n\r\n15+ year veteran aerospace supplier to Boeing, Lockheed, Gulfstream, GE Aviation, NASA and more. Achieved successive Gold, Silver and Elite level quality and delivery awards. Multiple M&amp;amp;A transactions including recent success in &amp;lt;90 days and 452% sales revenue increase in first 200 days post acquisition. Champion of Lean processes and organization talent development. \r\n\r\nJason\u2019s diverse career has encompassed a wide variety of roles ranging from design engineering to CEO to serial entrepreneur, within industries including aerospace, automotive, consumer packaged goods, defense, energy, engineering, industrial automation and software; within corporate environments consisting of new startups to mid-market firms to Fortune 500 global organizations and international work experience in 14 countries. \r\n\r\nJason is also an active angel investor with multiple groups and syndicates, personally investing and often serving on advisory boards of high tech start-ups.\r\n\r\nJason was appointed by Governor Nikki Haley as a Board member for the South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence. He has served on the boards of Greenville Technical College, SC Broadband, SC Aerospace Industry Council, SC Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), SC BioTech Industry Association, and AidJoy nonprofit organization. Jason is also an Aspen Fellow and Liberty Fellow with the Aspen Global Leadership Institute (AGLN).\r\n\r\nJason received a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a certified Lean Manufacturing-Kaizen Facilitator, Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and ISO 9000 \/ AS 9100 Auditor. He has also served as a senior examiner for the prestigious Presidential Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA). \r\n\r\nConnect with Jason via: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jasonpremo\/\r\n\r\nLearn more about the mission of the Podcast World Tour and how you can help please visit:  https:\/\/www.podcastworldtour.org\/inform-inspire-impact&quot;"},{"title":"&quot;29th Taste of Alpharetta&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Alpharetta, GA</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.com/uploads/2305445/normal_5d11d6dc5a25b.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/us-podcast/alpharetta-ga", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;29th Annual Taste of Alpharetta on Georgia Podcast.\r\nVisit:  https:\/\/www.alpharettachamber.com&quot;"}]}