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Dawn Gagye joins Charli on the Pod this week to talk AI Most founders do not need more ideas. They need better structure around the growth already happening in the business. Dawn Gagye is a Fractional CMO, strategic advisor, keynote speaker, and WSI certified AI consultant. Dawn helps CEOs and founders of growing U.S. businesses build stronger marketing systems and adopt AI in practical ways that support the business instead of distracting from it. The companies she works with usually are not starting from scratch. They already have momentum, a team, and real revenue. But as the business grows, things get harder to hold together. Marketing feels disconnected. Reporting is inconsistent. Teams are busy, but not always aligned. And AI keeps showing up as something important, even though no one has time to sort through the noise. That is where Dawn comes in. Dawn helps leaders simplify growth by creating stronger structure behind the scenes: clearer strategy, better marketing systems, improved accountability, and practical AI adoption that saves time and reduces friction. Dawn believes AI should make a business more effective, not more complicated. The goal is not to add another layer of tools. The goal is to help leaders and teams work smarter, make better decisions, and create more leverage across the organization. With 25+ years in strategy, Dawn helps businesses turn complexity into clarity and growth into something more sustainable. Based in Birmingham, Alabama and serving clients coast to coast. Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Happy April! This week Charli sits down to have a conversation with Nushrat Ahmed. Nush is here to talk about the Sisterhood of the Trades. From their roots as a group chat to one of the largest international, interactive groups for Women in the Trades. Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

This week Charli has Yuri Reis on the pod. All the way from Brazil! Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

This week Charli is joined by the one and only, her own coach, Rob Kalwarosky. Get in touch with Rob on his website RobKalwarosky.com Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Charli is back! Kicking off March with Michael Rice. Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Charli is joined by Robert Merritt this week on the pod. Connect with Robert on LinkedIn Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

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

Charli is joined by Christopher Spiteri this week to talk about his journey with EBARA and the upcoming AHR Expo Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

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

John Bennett joins Charli to talk about a lifetime in WorldWide Electric. Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Kelly Kling joins Charli to talk about ABB this week in an engaging interview. Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Charli has Edward Tom on the Pod to talk the next iteration in intelligence and what keeps you with the same company long term. Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Charli sits down with a good friend from the industry, Jeff Bergman Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Charli had a live interview with Chuck Tanner & Steve Hall from SEPCO at TPS Join us at EPIC, November 5th and 6th at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Charli is kicking October off with a conversation with Robert Perez. The wealth of knowledge this man has is not to be missed, so come along! Join us at EPIC, November 5th and 6th at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Charli is joined by Tyler Madden this week Join us at EPIC, November 5th and 6th at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

This week is a bit out of our usual realm when it comes to Charli's guest but boy is it worth a listen. Michael J Fiedler, a professional photographer sits down with Charli to discuss is book "Working Journal", and how and why he came to be the field of photography. It's a fascinating story so buckle up and enjoy! Join us at EPIC, November 5th and 6th at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

This week Walt Erndt joins Charli on the Podcast! Walt is the VP of Sales for EBARA, come learn how he went from an Electrical Engineer to the VP of Sales! Join us at EPIC, November 5th and 6th at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Kristin Gallup joins Charli this week to talk about her empowering journey in HVACR and how she came to be a leader in the space. Join us at EPIC, November 5th and 6th at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Charli is joined by Bruce Fox this week of WWE (not that WWE), WorldWide Electric! Join us at EPIC, November 5th and 6th at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com