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Scaling UP! H2OIndustrial Water Week 2025: Pretreatment Monday Industrial Water Week is here—and Day 1 is Pretreatment Monday. This special episode sets the tone for the week with specific ways to celebrate as a team, sharpen field practices, and share what you do with the people who matter most. Celebrate with purpose Host Trace Blackmore outlines simple, high-signal actions: take a field photo with your pretreatment gear, tag it #IWW25, #IndustrialWaterWeek, and #ScalingUPH2O, and post it today! Inside your company chat (Slack, group text, etc.), mark each day's theme so momentum builds across Boiler Tu...
2025-10-0634 min
Scaling UP! H2OLegionella Awareness Month Kickoff! Guest Name: Trace BlackmoreAre You Ready to Talk About Legionella? Every August, we dedicate an entire month to a topic that touches public health, liability, and the core of what water treaters do — yet it's still misunderstood by many: Legionella. In this episode, Trace Blackmore kicks off Legionella Awareness Month by returning to the basics. Where did Legionella get its name? What makes it dangerous? And why is there still confusion between a water treatment program and a water management plan? Tracing It Back: History, Misconceptions, and Missed Conversations Trace opens with th...
2025-08-0139 min
Scaling UP! H2OJuly 4th! Entrepreneurship, Water Wells, and the Spirit of Liberty"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!" - Patrick Henry Honoring Innovation, Freedom, and Small Business on the 4th of July In this special Independence Day episode of Scaling UP! H2O, host Trace Blackmore brings you a rich blend of patriotism, professional insight, and entrepreneurial spirit. Opening with reflections on July 4th traditions—from fireworks to parades—Trace sets the stage for a compelling conversation with Jack Clark, Owner and Founder of 180 Water. As the water industry faces growing demand and generational turnover, Jack offers a bold solution: a replicable franchise model desi...
2025-07-0451 min
Culture From the HeartThe Working Genius Model with Trace BlackmoreIn this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Trace Blackmore, President of Blackmore Enterprises, to discuss the profound impact of culture in business. Trace emphasizes the role of culture in achieving profit, detailing how understanding employee aspirations and maintaining open communication set the tone for a supportive workplace. He shares insights from his mixed experiences in various companies and highlights the importance of aligning work with employee strengths through tools like the Working Genius model. This enlightening conversation reveals how a heart-centered approach to leadership can drive both personal...
2025-05-2731 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe SteriPen Revisited: Scaling UP! Your UV Digestion Knowledge "Always test your tools before field use. Side-by-side comparisons ensure repeatability and accuracy." In this episode of Scaling UP! H2O, host Trace Blackmore delivers an in-depth update on the SteriPen, a widely used tool for water treatment professionals. After overwhelming demand from listeners, we revisit the SteriPen, its capabilities, and its impact on testing organic phosphates and azoles. If you're looking for efficiency, precision, and portability in water testing, this episode is packed with actionable insights. The Evolution of the SteriPen Learn how the SteriPen became...
2025-04-1850 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: Trace's Phosphate Redux"Scaling is like debt—it's always better to prevent it than to clean it up later." Phosphate plays a crucial role in Industrial Water Treatment, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood chemicals. In this Pinks and Blues episode, Trace Blackmore revisits phosphate chemistry and its application in cooling systems, corrosion prevention, and scale inhibition. Breaking Down Phosphate Chemistry Phosphate exists in different forms, each with specific applications in water treatment. Orthophosphate (PO4³⁻): The simplest and most reactive form, used for corrosion inhibition. Polyphosphate: A longe...
2025-04-0457 min
Scaling UP! H2OCharting the Future: Mastering the Art of Strategic Planning"Strategic planning is creating certainty in an uncertain world." – Tim Fulton Strategic planning is essential for success in any business, yet many companies either overlook or struggle with the process. In this episode, Trace Blackmore welcomes back Tim Fulton, President of Small Business Matters, to explore the fundamentals of strategic planning and how businesses can chart their course for success. Tim shares insights on why strategic planning matters, how to involve the right people, and how to create a plan that actually works. Whether you're a business owner, manager, or...
2025-03-281h 07
Scaling UP! H2OPinks & Blues: The Iron-clad Saga"Be the iron fist that keeps your water flowing clean and clear." - Trace Blackmore Welcome back to another insightful Pinks & Blues episode of Scaling UP! H2O! In this episode, host Trace Blackmore dives into the fascinating world of iron in water treatment systems. While iron is essential for life, it can be a major problem in industrial water systems, leading to corrosion, equipment damage, and inefficiencies. This episode unpacks the science behind iron, testing methods, and practical strategies for managing its impact. Understanding the...
2025-03-2139 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: The Power of ProcessesWhat gets measured gets improved. But without a process, how do we know what to improve? In this brand-new episode, Trace Blackmore, the host of Scaling UP! H2O Podcast and the CEO and Founder of Blackmore Enterprises, dives deep into the power of processes in industrial water treatment. Learn why creating and documenting processes is essential for consistency, collaboration, and success. Hear Trace's personal journey of process discovery, practical steps for implementation, and how processes can make your work more efficient and fun. Plus, a new "Water You Know" segment by James McDonald challenges your water...
2025-02-2151 min
Scaling UP! H2OGame-Changing AI Tools: Matt Montellione's Insights"It's not that different than when smartphones came out.. Everything's overwhelming when you first try it, but with just a little bit of effort, it just becomes second nature." - Matt Montellione Dive into the transformative world of AI with Scaling Up H2O! In this episode, host Trace Blackmore sits down with Matt Montellione, Founder of Royce Brook Media and Outsell Insight, to explore how cutting-edge AI tools are reshaping the water treatment industry and beyond. Discover how platforms like Notion and Fireflies can serve as your "second brain," automating...
2025-01-1053 min
Scaling UP! H2OKick Off to 2025!Welcome to 2025! Episode 401 of the Scaling Up H2O Podcast is here to help you kick-start the new year with valuable insights, energy-saving tips, and strategies for personal and professional growth. Host Trace Blackmore explores how small changes, like switching to LED lighting or investing in solar power, can save energy and cut costs for National Cut Energy Costs Day. He also dives deep into effective planning methods, the importance of relationships, and how to maximize your potential in 2025. National Cut Energy Costs Day Learn practical ways to reduce energy usage at home...
2025-01-031h 00
Scaling UP! H2OCelebrating 2024 and 400 Episodes!"Take a victory lap today and celebrate all the wonderful things you've done this year." – Trace Blackmore In this milestone 400th episode, host Trace Blackmore reflects on the podcast's incredible journey and the achievements of 2024. From personal accomplishments to listener engagement and standout episodes, this celebration highlights the growth of the Scaling UP! Nation. Scaling UP! H2O by the Numbers: What 2024 Taught Us Trace shares how the podcast grew across countries like Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand while continuing to top charts on Apple and Spotify. ...
2024-12-2747 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: The Science of Serial DilutionHaving a product does not mean it's going to work well. Having a product and having the experience to use it properly, that's the determining factor. - Trace Blackmore Dive into one of Trace Blackmore's favorite formats: the "Pinks and Blues" episode! In this special installment, Trace tackles real-world questions from water treatment professionals like you, offering clear, practical solutions rooted in chemistry, strategy, and years of experience. From mastering serial dilutions to making the most of leftover competitor products, this episode is all about equipping you with the tools to excel in your...
2024-12-2047 min
Scaling UP! H2OHow to look at your tests"Your test kit is your tool, and you are the master of that tool. "- Trace Blackmore In this insightful episode of Scaling Up! H2O Podcast, host Trace Blackmore delves into the critical topic of understanding and optimizing water treatment tests. This episode is designed to equip water treatment professionals with practical knowledge to enhance their test-taking techniques and interpretation skills. The Concept of Pinks and Blues Trace shares the origins of the term "pinks and blues," coined by his father, and explains its significance in water testing. He stresses...
2024-12-0649 min
Scaling UP! H2OLegionella Awareness: Your Questions Answered by Trace BlackmoreHello Scaling UP! Nation, August is Legionella Awareness Month, and we're excited to bring you in-depth insights on this crucial topic. Usually, we bring you four episodes every August, but this year, you're in luck! With five Fridays this month, we have five episodes packed with valuable information for you. Today, podcast host Trace Blackmore, CWT, is here to answer your pressing questions about Legionella. As industrial water treaters, you are the heroes in the fight against Legionella, protecting your communities and clients against this dangerous bacteria. Scaling up your Legionella knowledge is a great way to celebrate Legionella...
2024-08-0234 min
Scaling UP! H2OScaling UP! Your Testing: Answering Listener Questions About Water Testing"I have never regretted having too much data when collecting a sample." - Trace Blackmore In this insightful episode of Scaling UP! H2O, join your host Trace Blackmore as he helps water professionals scale up their water testing knowledge, addressing listener questions and providing invaluable expertise for water treatment professionals. Water testing stands as a cornerstone of effective water treatment, and Trace serves as your guide through this vital terrain. With a wealth of expertise, he addresses listener questions, offering invaluable insights to elevate the practices of water treatment professionals. Trace's guidance...
2024-04-2643 min
Scaling UP! H2OVisualizing Success: The Power of Creativity and Problem-Solving in Water TreatmentVisualization helps water professionals better understand equipment, processes, and problem-solving techniques Often, as water professionals, we breeze past the intricate inner workings of the equipment we handle, missing out on valuable insights that could enhance our understanding and effectiveness. But what if we took a moment to visualize what's happening inside that cooling tower? Through the simple act of visualization, we can unlock a whole new perspective on the systems we work with, gaining profound insights into their operation. Step into the fascinating world of industrial water treatment with host Trace...
2024-04-121h 18
Scaling UP! H2OScaling UP! Your Cash FlowLike you, we all want our water business to be profitable. Embark on a journey to make your water business not just successful, but wildly profitable! While many believe that sales alone can solve all challenges, the truth lies in understanding the intricate dance of profitability and cash flow. In the wise words of Stephen Covey, "No margin, no mission." We all share the conviction that a thriving business is one that can afford to invest in its people and resources. Even for non-profits, the bottom line remains crucial — successful organizations, whether for-profit or not, ne...
2024-02-2343 min
Scaling UP! H2OScaling UP! Relationships: Navigating the Waters of ConnectionOn this special episode of Scaling UP! H2O, your host Trace Blackmore takes a detour from our usual industrial water treatment discussions to delve into a profound topic that resonated deeply with him in 2023. Join Trace as he shares insights from the game-changing book, "The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships" by the esteemed Dr. John Gottman. Discover the transformative power of understanding and combating the "4 Relational Horsemen": Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. Trace unpacks these destructive communication patterns and reveals how they can erode the fabric of relationships, whether...
2024-01-0551 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: Alkalinity, Part 2Welcome to another insightful episode of Scaling UP! H2O, the podcast created exclusively for industrial water treaters. In this episode, our knowledgeable host, Trace Blackmore, answers listener-submitted questions and takes a comprehensive analysis of the familiar and critical topic of alkalinity in water treatment. For our dedicated audience of industrial water treaters, this episode offers invaluable insights into: Crucial Role of Alkalinity: Understand the pivotal role alkalinity plays in water chemistry and its significance in neutralizing acids, ensuring your systems are resilient against pH fluctuations. Ion Composition Deconstructed:...
2023-12-0144 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: Enhanced Chiller TubesWelcome to Scaling Up H2O, the podcast that empowers water treatment professionals like you to level up their knowledge and systems. I'm your host, Trace Blackmore, and in this educational "Pinks and Blues" episode, we're unraveling the fascinating world of Enhanced Chiller Tubes. The Basics Enhanced Chiller Tubes are engineered marvels, designed to turbocharge heat transfer while keeping fouling at bay. Think of them as elite athletes for your chiller system, ensuring unparalleled efficiency. Unveiling the Benefits Discover how Enhanced Chiller Tubes can supercharge chiller efficiency, leading to energy savings, reduced downtime, and enhanced...
2023-10-2748 min
Scaling UP! H2OIndustrial Water Week 2023: Wastewater ThursdayWelcome to a special episode of Wastewater Thursday, part of this year's Industrial Water Week celebration. I'm your host, Trace Blackmore, and today, we're revisiting an enlightening conversation from earlier this year with the distinguished Dr. Rakesh Govind. In this episode, Dr. Govind delves into the pressing issues and the future of wastewater treatment. He highlights the challenge of our current centralized wastewater treatment systems, where vast networks of sewer lines transport water to centralized plants. Unfortunately, most of these plants discharge their treated water into rivers that ultimately lead to the ocean, resulting in...
2023-10-0528 min
Scaling UP! H2OIndustrial Water Week 2023: Cooling WednesdayWelcome back to Scaling UP! H2O, the podcast for water treaters, by water treaters, and happy Industrial Water Week's Cooling Wednesday, Scaling UP! Nation! Today, we're delving into a topic that's crucial for our industry: effective communication and understanding the cooling equipment we're treating. In this episode, we revisit a fantastic moment from the podcast vault, featuring Chris Nagle. Chris, a Legionella Bacteria and Cooling Tower Expert at EVAPCO, joined us in 2021 for an episode titled "The One About Cooling Towers and Legionella Bacteria." Thanks to Chris and the EVAPCO team, water...
2023-10-0422 min
Scaling UP! H2OIndustrial Water Week 2023: Boiler TuesdayWelcome to another exciting episode of Scaling UP! H2O, the podcast that's taking you through Industrial Water Week 2023! I'm your host, Trace Blackmore, and today, we're diving deep into the world of boilers on this special "Boiler Tuesday" episode. In honor of Boiler Tuesday, we're revisiting Episode 318, where Ritchie Ware and Steven Taylor from WARE shared their insights on the power of steam and its immense impact on our daily lives. These guys make boilers fun, and their materials are fantastic for training, even for those who aren't...
2023-10-0321 min
Scaling UP! H2OIndustrial Water Week 2023: Pretreatment MondayWelcome to the Scaling UP! H2O podcast, your go-to source for all things industrial water treatment. I'm your host, Trace Blackmore, and I'm thrilled to kick off this year's Industrial Water Week 2023 with a bang! This year marks our 6th year celebrating our industry's favorite holiday, and we're making it extra special by bringing you a brand new episode every single day this week. We're raising the bar of the water treatment industry on this Pretreatment Monday with past guest, Wes Bryne, the esteemed author of "Reverse Osmosis." As Wes...
2023-10-0222 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues - Cooling Towers, Part 1Welcome back to a special re-airing of the most popular episode from 2022 on Scaling UP! H2O - the Pinks and Blues series titled "Cooling Towers, Part 1." I'm your host, Trace Blackmore, CWT, and we're taking a deep dive into the world of Cooling Towers. For our newer listeners, Pinks and Blues episodes are our team's favorite way of answering our listener's burning questions, and this time, we're tackling a question that's crucial to anyone involved in water treatment: "What are the dos and don'ts of cleaning a Cooling Tower?" But before we can uncover...
2023-09-2946 min
Scaling UP! H2OMastering the Certified Water Technologist Exam: Insights and TipsAre you ready to elevate your expertise and tackle the Certified Water Technologist (CWT) exam? Join us for an engaging episode that promises to supercharge your CWT study journey without adding additional stress! Trace Blackmore and Justin Reyes, Regional Manager at EAI Water, share their best advice for taking the CWT exam, unveiling a treasure trove of insights and expert strategies. Tune in to discover: Behind-the-scenes insights into EAI's leadership team's CWT preparation. Managing time constraints and exam jitters for a stress-free test-taking experience. A sneak peek into...
2023-09-2255 min
Scaling UP! H2OLegionella Awareness Month 2023Welcome to Scaling UP! H2O, the podcast designed to empower industrial water treaters like you with the Legionella knowledge you need to excel in your field. As Trace Blackmore, the Scaling UP! H2O host kicks off Legionella Awareness Month 2023, Scaling UP! H2O is excited to present an episode that answers listener questions about Legionella so you can scale up your Legionella knowledge. To stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Legionella research and regulations, visit scalinguph2o.com/Legionella. There, you'll find a treasure trove of Legionella resources, podcast episodes, legislative updates...
2023-08-0437 min
Scaling UP! H2OUnlocking the Potential of Irrigation TechnologyEmpower your customers to achieve unprecedented success in water management by adopting a comprehensive approach that goes beyond boilers and chillers. Embrace the holistic potential of water management, including irrigation systems, and witness remarkable water savings. Today, we have the privilege of hosting the brilliant Andy Humphrey, a seasoned Irrigation Technology Consultant from Sprinkler Supply Store. Join us as we explore the future of irrigation, delve into the intrinsic value of water, discuss e-commerce in the B2B and D2C sectors, unravel the process of creating a water budget, and examine the...
2023-06-091h 06
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: TDS and ConductivityWelcome to the Scaling UP! H2O Podcast. As water treaters, we have a multitude of tools at our disposal, but it's crucial to understand what we're testing for and how our tests work on a basic level. In this week's episode of Pinks and Blues, we're delving into the intricacies of water treatment by focusing on the difference between two important measurements: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Conductivity. TDS and Conductivity are crucial metrics in water treatment, as they provide key information about the quality and purity of the water we're treating. However, many...
2023-05-2636 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: Corrosion CouponsUnlock the power of Corrosion Coupons for better water treatment with this Pinks and Blues episode! Get precise insights on setting up metals, sending coupons for testing, analyzing data, and adhering to standards. Plus, a deep dive into the Galvanic Series - the key to understanding metal erosion. Learn the right order for setting up metals, from aluminum to stainless steel, and how adhering to guidelines is crucial for meaningful data. Scale up your Corrosion Coupon knowledge to become the best water treater and provide top-notch support to your clients. Don't miss out - listen now!
2023-04-2157 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe Latest About Getting Your CWTChris Golden, Director of Sales at Taylor Water Technologies and CWT Certification Chair, is our returning guest and he is here to share the latest information about water treaters getting their Certified Water Technologist (CWT) designation. Today Chris is answering these listener questions and so many more: How does one become a CWT? Why get your CWT? What does having your CWT do to differentiate you from other water treaters at the same company? Does a CWT employee make more money than an employee without...
2023-03-0355 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One About A SWOT Analysis with A TwistHappy New Year, Scaling UP! Nation. It's amazing how much we can accomplish in a year, and right now, at this moment, you get an entire year to accomplish your goals. Take this week to plan your year because we all know that life set to default doesn't get us where we want to go. Don't live life by default; instead, do something new each and every day to make sure that you are getting the most out of it. Make sure you're working towards your goals every day this year. Build a life you can reflect...
2023-01-0635 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One Where Celebrate What We Learned in 2022What was the best thing you learned this year? What about water treatment surprised you this year? Who helped you learn this year? What did you take the time to research? What is sparking your curiosity? In keeping with tradition, we are using the last episode of the year to encourage ALL of our listeners to reflect back on 2022 and make a plan for 2023. Bottom line: Trace Blackmore is going to inspire you to celebrate what you've learned in 2022 and make a plan to grow in 2023. Timestamps: ...
2022-12-3045 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One With The 6 Steps To Solve Any Problem In The FieldWhat do you do when you encounter an issue you've never seen before in the field? What is the process you work through to figure out what is wrong? Where do you go to look for the information you need? What do you test for? How do you know if your treatments are working? How do you communicate and collaborate with your customers when there is a problem with one of their systems? If you want to know the Secret 6 Steps you need to take today to resolve a new problem you encounter in the...
2022-12-161h 02
Scaling UP! H2OThe One About The AWT Convention ExperienceHave FOMO because you were unable to attend the 2022 AWT Convention in Vancouver, Canada this year? Get ready for all that guilt and stress to melt away because Trace Blackmore is bringing the Convention experience to you. Trace Blackmore brought his microphone to the 2022 AWT Convention in Vancouver, Canada, and recorded the Convention experience so even if you were not able to attend this year, you can hear all about the Convention through the voices and stories of Convention guests. Listen as Trace Blackmore interviews AWT Presidents, Attendees, Vendors, Suppliers, Sponsors, Award Recipients, and Business...
2022-12-0234 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One About Successfully Transitioning Into A Leadership RoleWhat are the secrets to a successful leadership transition? What do you need to know before you hand over the company you built to someone else in your family, your team, or a competitor? What are some of the most common mistakes that happen in a leadership transition? What is the hardest part of phasing out of leadership? And what is the significance of 57? Today, Trace Blackmore is interviewing Bruce Ketrick Sr., CEO of Guardian CSC, and Bruce Ketrick Jr. (BJ), President of Guardian CSC about how to successfully transition into a leadership...
2022-11-2547 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One About The Unseen Repercussions of Cheap WaterIn this year's Industrial Water Week, Trace Blackmore invited Semra Gül, Technical Manager at Syntec Corporation to answer Scaling UP! Nation's Pretreatment questions. This week, Trace Blackmore welcomes her back to talk about her career, how she got her start in the water treatment industry, volunteering, troubleshooting. Semra Gül is originally from Turkey and had worked in Turkey and Europe before coming to the United States. She is an active member of the Association of Water Technologies (AWT), serving as a member of the cooling committee and chair of the Pretreatment co...
2022-11-1847 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: Answering Listener Questions About the PodcastTrace has been hosting the podcast since 2017, and in this episode, he is going to answer your listener questions. Do we record our episodes live, or do we pre-record them? Why did Trace Blackmore start the podcast? What does Trace get out of hosting the weekly podcast? How do our listeners find the podcast? Why does he strongly support the Association of Water Technologies (AWT)? Who is on the podcast team, and what do they do? What metrics do we look at to know that listeners enjoy our episodes? Does he use any special microphones when recording? Will he...
2022-10-1457 min
(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World[Extract] "What's a podcast? I had no Idea!" - Trace Blackmore - Scaling Up! H2O - Blackmore EnterprisesTrace Blackmore is the Owner of Blackmore Enterprises and the Host of the "Scaling Up! H2O" podcast. The "Scaling Up! H2O" podcast intends to prove to you every week why working in Industrial Water Treatment is the best job in the World.
If you're listening from the UK, Singapore, or maybe Denmark, you'll be surprised by the rest of this introduction. But actually, for the majority of water professionals, this water job is quite lonely. Think of it, there are over ten thousand water utilities in Germany or more than seven hundred...
2022-10-1200 min
Scaling UP! H2OIndustrial Water Week 2022: Careers FridayWelcome to the last day of Industrial Water Week. I'm your host Trace Blackmore, and I'm bringing back listener favorite Shawn McGrade of Kurita America for today's interview. Shawn's 2 previous episodes about his career experience in water treatment are some of our most shared podcast episodes, so if you know of someone considering a career in water treatment, this is the perfect episode to pass along to the water career-curious people in your life. How did you get started in this industry? Were you born into it, like me, or did you fall into it...
2022-10-0736 min
Scaling UP! H2OIndustrial Water Week 2022: Wastewater ThursdayOn day 4 of Industrial Water Week, we are celebrating Wastewater Thursday with water treatment expert and consultant Dave Christopherson. What is Wastewater and Wastewater Treatment? How do you describe what you do for a living to those unfamiliar with your field? What are the 4 types of Wastewater? Do you only work in sewers when working in Wastewater (*asking for a friend)? What do you need to know about your client's water before you meet with the client? What's the best advice for Jar Testing? I'm asking those questions and more in today's Wastewater Thursday interview w...
2022-10-0637 min
Scaling UP! H2OIndustrial Water Week 2022: Cooling WednesdayThe time has come for us to celebrate Day 3 of Industrial Water Week with Cooling Wednesday. For today's special episode, I invited Cooling experts and the father-and-son duo from Guardian CSC, Bruce Ketrick Sr., and Bruce Ketrick Jr. Listen to this episode as Bruce Sr. and Bruce Jr. share with the Scaling UP! Nation the meaning of Cooling, primary concerns when it comes to Cooling, things industrial water treaters should know when working in Cooling, and of course, the importance of efficiency in Cooling. How are Green products helping the industry...
2022-10-0538 min
Scaling UP! H2OIndustrial Water Week 2022: Boiler TuesdayWelcome back to the Scaling UP! H2O Podcast. The podcast where we scale up our knowledge so we don't scale up our systems. In today's special Industrial Water Week episode, we are going to celebrate Boiler Tuesday! What better way to mark the second day of Industrial Water Week than by having a Boiler expert on the show? I am proud to welcome back Chuck Hamrick Jr. of Eagle Engineering Water Technology, on the podcast! Prevention is always better than cure; which is why Chuck will tell the Scaling UP! Nation the...
2022-10-0439 min
Scaling UP! H2OIndustrial Water Week 2022: Pretreatment MondayFinally, the time has come. We are kicking off Industrial Water Week, and this year, we are going to do something special. We are sharing Water Treater stories about things they wished they knew on their first day as a Water Treater. As is our tradition here at Scaling UP! H2O, I've invited experts to talk about Pretreatment, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Wastewater, and Careers in Industrial Water Treatment this week. Starting this Industrial Water Week series is a chemical engineer and the technical manager at Syntec Corporation, Semra Gül. Semra is an active mem...
2022-10-0340 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: Basic FinanceLet's talk about money. Not many people know about finance because it is daunting. When I was just a little boy, my grandfather introduced me to stocks and investments, and that opened the door to my interest in finance and learning how to make my money work for me. In today's Pinks and Blues, I am going to talk about why you should take advantage of company-sponsored retirement accounts, how to get your money to work for you, and where you should put your money to make it grow. I'm answering your questions about the...
2022-09-2348 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: Making a ProfitA few episodes ago, I talked about the economics of Price Increases and what happens if we don't increase our prices. I am going to talk more about that today. Supply Chain Issues are something that the Scaling UP! Nation constantly thinks about, and that is why I dedicated another episode to talk about this very topic. Whether you are a business owner or an employee, Supply Chain Issues impact you. What can you do today to make sure that your company is sustainable and makes a profit? How can you make a profit in this economy...
2022-09-0236 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: Answering Your Legionella QuestionsIn 1976, there was an outbreak of a mysterious disease that caused attendees of the American Legion Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to suffer from a pneumonia-like disease. It was discovered that this disease was caused by a bacteria later named Legionella; to commemorate the Legionnaires who suffered and lost their lives from this disease. This month, we are celebrating Legionella Awareness Month by celebrating information about this bacteria. As Water Treaters, we can help educate the public that Legionella exists and that there are people out there that are more susceptible to it. If you own a building...
2022-08-0549 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues Questions From The Nation! Being ProfitableI'm your host Trace Blackmore and in today's episode, I answer your question in this Pinks and Blues episode that is all about PROFIT. As many of you know, my favorite thing about this industry is solving my clients' problems. Early in my career I didn't want to take the time to look at my business' numbers, but once I understood how to look at the data, I could make better decisions, which increased my profits, and that increase in profit made my business better. Everyone knows that profit is important. But how do you...
2022-08-0426 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One About BlendingBack in episode 256, I had Bruce Ketrick Sr. on the show and we talked about having a fulfilling and successful career In Water Treatment. In today's episode, I am bringing back my Blending Mentor to the Scaling UP! H2O Podcast, and this time, we are getting more technical. Buckle up as Bruce Ketrick Sr. teaches us all about Blending. With his almost 50 years of experience, Bruce has had a colorful career. He started as a technical support for boiler water, cooling water, and wastewater treatment programs before becoming a manager for four Water Treatment...
2022-07-2232 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks And Blues: Testing for Halogen in A Water SystemWe're going to dive right in to listener questions in this Pinks and Blues episode because today is all about testing for Chlorine. Chlorine is the most well-known of the Halogen elements, a group of Oxidizing Agents. So, if you catch me using these words interchangeably, it's because they are! As a quick chemistry refresher, a Halogen is the chemical that forms a salt when it reacts with a metal. There are 5 Halogens in the Periodic Table: Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine, and Astatine and you can find the whole column of Halogens the column second furthest to...
2022-06-1053 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: 4 Steps to Diagnose If Something Is WrongScaling UP! Nation, you know I love answering your questions, and today's listener is a new water treater who submitted a few, but the main theme is "How do you diagnose when something is wrong?" What tests should you run? What if there is a leak? What if your customer is planning to install a piece of new equipment? What should you be checking the equipment for? What should you be asking your customer about when you see them? Well, Scaling UP Nation, those are just some of the questions I answer in this episode. So grab your pen...
2022-05-1340 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: Top 5Five years ago, I recorded Episode 1 with my Bluetooth headset and sent it off for approval on Apple Podcasts. My primary goal when I made the first episode was to create something that industrial water treaters could listen to while they drove from account to account. I wanted to make something that would help water treaters expand their general water treatment knowledge. What I didn't expect when I launched Episode 1 was that this podcast would create a community of people with similar passions. Today, we are not only celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Scaling UP! H2O podcast...
2022-04-1546 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks And Blues: Price IncreasesOn episode 221, I hosted a Raw Materials Supply Chain Update Roundtable with Mike Standish of Radical Polymers, Jill Cavano of Scranton Associates, John Zibrita of Zibex, and Gary Garcia of Masters Company. We talked about Supply Chain issues, and how it is affecting the water treatment industry. Since then, I've received numerous questions about something that is concerning many water treaters right now: Price Increases. People in the industry are concerned with the number of Price Increases we are getting hit with right now in all areas of business from Asset Control, Labor Raises, Business...
2022-03-1845 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: Cooling Towers, Part 2On the last Pinks and Blues episode, Episode 237, we had a listener ask about "all things Cooling Tower cleaning". Well, in true Trace Blackmore fashion, I took you on the scenic route, and we never got to talk about actually how to clean a Cooling Tower; instead, we focused on WHY we clean Cooling Towers, what they are, and how they work. If you haven't listened to episode 237 yet, I encourage you to go back and listen to that one first before listening to this episode. Now, back to the original listener's question, today I promise you...
2022-02-2539 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: Cooling Towers, Part 1Nation, welcome to 2022's very first Pinks and Blues episode. For all of our new listeners, at least once a month, the Scaling UP! H2O podcast answers YOUR questions, and we call these episodes "Pinks and Blues". In today's Pinks and Blues, I start answering a very interesting question from one of our listeners: "What are the dos and don't of cleaning a Cooling Tower?". Before I can answer that question, it is important to know what a Cooling Tower truly is, and why it is important that we clean it. This is the...
2022-02-0439 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One About Being The Best You In 2022This is the podcast where we "Scale up on knowledge so we don't scale up our systems." I'm your host, Trace Blackmore, and today, I want to motivate you to be your best self this year. Before we dive in, I want to ask you a couple of questions: What do you want to accomplish in 2022? How are you going to accomplish what you set out to do? What is your motivation for wanting that accomplishment? How will you celebrate once you achieve your goals? Today, I'm going to walk through the strategies the Rising...
2022-01-0747 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One Where We Celebrate What We Learned In 2021Happy New Year! 2021 was chocked full of incredible guests, great live events, fun networking at The Hang, and so many lessons learned. Join me today as I reflect back on some of the biggest lessons I learned in 2021 and I invite you to help me make the Scaling UP! H2O Podcast a more valuable tool for industrial water treaters around the world in 2022. We published 58 episodes this year, and thanks to generous guests, faithful sponsors, and talented staff, those episodes impacted the water treatment community to succeed in ways we could not have dreamed about nearly 5...
2021-12-3152 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One About Inspiring The Water Treatment IndustryTrue story: Years ago, when I was sitting in Atlanta traffic, I had an idea pop into my mind to start a podcast for water treaters, and the first person I called to get their advice about starting such a venture was James McDonald. I called James because he was someone I respected in the industry and he was also someone who was already generously giving his time to help our industry improve, thanks to the Industrial Water Treatment Group he started on LinkedIn. Without James' encouragement on that fateful drive, I don't know if I would...
2021-12-2458 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One Where We Talk About The Importance of Having A Water Management PlanScaling Up Nation, I cannot wait to introduce you to today's guest, Larry Pond. Larry is an expert in Compliance and Quality Assurance at IWC Innovations. Today, Larry and I are going to discuss how to prevent Legionella and other water-borne pathogens by having a good water management plan in place for each of your clients. Larry is a great communicator and my hope is that he inspires you to have the 'water management plan conversation' with your clients today. One of the things I admire most about Larry is his...
2021-11-2658 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One About Being A Curious and Passionate Water TreaterScaling UP Nation, one of the things I love most about hosting this podcast is the people I've met because I host this podcast. One of the people I've had the pleasure of connecting with because of this podcast is Jed Kosch. You may have seen Jed Kosch's "Rule of Thumb Thursdays" videos on LinkedIn, but before he started posting helpful articles and videos for water treatment professionals he graduated early from high school, majored in hydrology, worked in college as an environmental scientist and he currently works at Garratt-Callahan. In today's interview...
2021-11-1948 min
Scaling UP! H2OIndustrial Water Week 2021: Careers FridayMy name is Trace Blackmore and I've had the honor of celebrating Industrial Water Week with you each day this week! Each year that we celebrate Industrial Water Week, it gets better. Today is all about the fact we all have a career in industrial water treatment. Think about all of the jobs you could have had that are not this job, and how lucky are you that you chose a career in industrial water treatment? Nation, I hope this job is more than a job to you. I hope you love it, I hope you respect i...
2021-10-0835 min
Scaling UP! H2O217 Industrial Water Week 2021: Cooling WednesdayToday is all about cooling. I've always gravitated more towards cooling than any other aspect of water treatment. I am a student of all industrial water treatment areas, but there is just something about cooling that I have always connected with. Do you have a specific area of water treatment that you tend to lean towards? Well, today we are talking about cooling and here's a brief history lesson for you. The first air conditioner was developed in 1902 by Willis Carrier who invented it to remove humidity from a printing plant. By 1933 the model for the modern ai...
2021-10-0630 min
Scaling UP! H2O216 Industrial Water Week 2021: Boiler TuesdayWelcome to the podcast where we water treaters learn and celebrate together! I'm your podcast host, Trace Blackmore. Yesterday we celebrated Pretreatment Monday and today it is Boiler Tuesday! The dictionary definition of a boiler is quite dull and uninspiring, but for me, the boiler has been my backstage pass to some of the coolest manufacturing companies in the world! Boilers have allowed me to peek behind the curtain and learn how things are made and have allowed me to indulge my curiosity in ways I never could have imagined. Join me as we learn an...
2021-10-0525 min
Scaling UP! H2O215 Industrial Water Week 2021: Pretreatment MondayThe time has come, we are kicking off Industrial Water Week 2021 with Pretreatment Monday! Join us every day this week as we bring you a new podcast episode and a new mini-challenge from the man who started this holiday for us, James McDonald. Don't forget to post your daily mini-challenge photos by tagging them with #IndustrialWaterWeek or #IWW21. Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client. -Trace Timestamps: Industrial Water Week celebration kicks off [0:01] James McDonald's Industrial Water Week W...
2021-10-0430 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks And Blues: Dip SlidesScaling UP! Nation, you know I love answering your questions, and today's listener submitted question made me chuckle and reminisce about high school science class when we swabbed door handles, toilets, keyboards, drink fountain dispensers, and about how, when I started, I made some basic mistakes with these relatively inexpensive and extremely easy to use tests that nearly everyone in industrial water treatment community uses. Today we're talking about dip slides Now today I'm not covering everything there is to know about dip slides. We are going to focus on what dip slides are, how to use...
2021-10-0137 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One Where We Quantify Leadership EffectivenessFor those long-time listeners, you know that I am passionate about personal and professional development and leadership strategies, which is why I couldn't wait to share this interview with you! My guest today is Bill Eckstrom, he is the founder and CEO of EcSell Institute, the world's first and only organization to measure and quantify leadership effectiveness. He is considered one of the world's top authorities in metric-based performance coaching and growth. His book, The Coaching Effect, coauthored by EcSell Institute president Sarah Wirth, helps leaders at all levels understand the necessity of...
2021-09-241h 01
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues: Concentration RatioWelcome to Scaling UP! H2O, the water treaters' podcast. For newer listeners, something I try to do at least once a month is to take listener's calls or show suggestions and answer them in episodes we like to call "Pinks And Blues". I LOVE taking your questions and talking about them on the show, and today is no different. We're talking about Concentration Ratio on today's Pinks and Blues Episode. Now that term might be a little confusing because there are 2 terms for the same thing: Cycles of Concentration AND Concentration Ratios. Don't worry a...
2021-09-0343 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One To Listen To If You Ever Want To Have Enough Money To Retire As you know, we started this podcast to "Scale up our knowledge, so we don't scale up our systems". Many of you requested to have another episode about finances, and I couldn't think of a better person to have on the show than my company's CFO, Mike Iverson. Mike is a CPA and owns Trillium Financial. I think Mike's superpower is his ability to take a very complex subject, such as 'how much money I need to retire, and he can explain that to anyone in a language that they understand. He effortlessly gives people the tools...
2021-08-2759 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One Where We Revisit One Of Our Most Popular EpisodesWelcome to the water treater's favorite podcast, Scaling Up! H2O. I'm your host, Trace Blackmore and for my long-time listeners, today's show is going to be a little bit different because for the first time ever, I'm re-releasing one of our most listened to episodes for our newer listeners. I recorded this show on October 27th, 2017 and upon listening to it again, I can see why it is one of our most shared and most downloaded episodes. There are so many good questions that the Scaling Up Nation submitted, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to...
2021-08-131h 15
Scaling UP! H2OThe One To Listen To If You Want To Hear How Rewarding A Career In Water Treatment Can BeScaling Up Nation, I'm pleased to introduce you to someone that I've learned a great deal from over the past nine years of our friendship. He retired after working 35 years in the water treatment industry; most recently he served as Regional Manager at US Water Services and he is the Former owner of ChemTechnologies/Solen Inc. If you haven't guessed his name yet, it is the one and only Marty Stephens. I got to know Marty when we served on the AWT Board together. He was one of the directors who didn't say...
2021-07-3056 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One That Celebrates Our 200th Episode!Scaling Up Nation! I want to thank you for listening to 200 episodes! I have been honored to be your host of this weekly podcast over the past 4 years, and I cannot wait to bring you another 200 episodes, thank you for making the podcast what it is today! Looking back, if you had told me when I recorded Episode 1 of The Scaling Up H2O podcast that 4 years later, I'd be celebrating our 200th Episode, I would have laughed. Creating this episode made me realize just how far the podcast has come, and I cannot tell...
2021-06-2532 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One Where We Learn About Productivity ToolsIf you want to get better, you need to surround yourself with people who don't shy away at telling what you NEED to hear, not what you WANT to hear. My guest today is such a person. And between you and me, having him on the show is a bit selfish, because I want to hear how he maximizes every day to ensure his personal objectives are accomplished. Today's guest is Daniel "Danny" Bauer. Danny and I met through our Mastermind several years ago and over the years I've been in awe of his productivity. When he...
2021-05-1456 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues Questions From The Nation! ABC (Always Be Closing)Today I'm talking about sales. I know, I know, sales can sometimes feel like an icky word, but an excellent salesperson is a professional who is always trying to solve their clients' problems, instead of trying to sell them a product. And before we can help our clients find solutions, we need to be able to clearly share Why we do it, How we do it, and What we do. In this podcast I'm going to walk us through the lessons I learned after reading Simon Sinek's fantastic book, "
2021-05-0730 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One With The Best Marketing Expert In The Water Treatment IndustryIt's a joy to have Paule Genest (Jen-nes) on the show this week to talk about marketing. She is the founder and President of PGPR, specializing in coaching and growing your company's communications, marketing, and public relations department, elevating your team to the next level. Paule Genest is Co-Chair of WOW (Women of Water at the AWT- Association of Water Technologies). Over the past 35 years, Paule has worked in public, private, cooperative, and philanthropic. Her clients, and I, particularly appreciate her creative spirit, her human approach to business, her kindness, and her great ability to...
2021-04-3058 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One Where I Celebrate Four Years Of Hosting This Amazing PodcastThe first time I heard a podcast, I was hooked. I fell in love with a free platform where you could learn as you drove to client's businesses, while mowing the lawn, or simply taking a walk around the block. One of my core beliefs is that you should constantly be learning and helping others learn, so in April of 2017, after a great deal of support and coaching, I decided to start a podcast 'by water treaters for water treaters.' I opened Episode 1 with the following line: "The goal of this podcast is to bring you...
2021-04-1644 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One To Listen To If You Are Considering Becoming A Water TreaterAre you considering making a career change to become a water treatment professional? Are you feeling burnt out and overwhelmed in your first year working as a water treater? Or are you navigating how to retire from a life spent working in the water treatment industry? If so, today's podcast is for you. Our guest is fellow Mastermind member and Continuous Improvement enthusiast Shawn McGrade. Shawn started as a building engineer and decided six years ago to become a successful water treater. Today we will discuss his water treatment journey, how he became the top sales rep...
2021-04-021h 11
Scaling UP! H2OThe One Where Conor Parrish Interviews Me, Part 2Nation! For those of you who are new to the podcast, I started it as a passion project, and it has grown to become a trusted resource for water treaters around the world. I believe that you should share what you know so that you can enhance others; that is why I make the podcast every week. I'm honored that you've chosen to listen every week as you drive from client to client. Today's episode is Part Two of a two-part series where I am the one in "the hot seat" interviewed by fellow Mastermind member Conor...
2021-03-2651 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One Where Conor Parrish Interviews Me, Part 1Hey Scaling Up Nation! Fellow Mastermind member Conor Parrish is interviewing me in part one of a two-part series starting today. Conor Parrish is Director of Business Development at FCT Water Treatment. He attended Drake University, graduated with a degree in Environmental Science, and then moved to Colorado to take an opportunity with FCT Water. He has his CWT and has been in the industry for 6 years; it is a privilege to have him on the show. For those who have been longtime listeners, you'll know that I was hoping that my staff would listen to it...
2021-03-1955 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One Where We Talk About How To Make Your Money Work For You Nation! We've received many write-ins from our audience asking how to invest and start saving for retirement. We listened, and I brought in one of the smartest guys I know about those subjects, Wealth Advisor Scotty Neal. Scotty is a friend I met through our Mastermind group, and he has over 25 years of Wealth Advisory experience. Scotty is part of a Wealth Advisory Team that primarily works with a small group of successful business owners, professionals, and executives who are five years out (or less) from an exit. He is an expert at listening to his clients' needs and...
2021-03-111h 11
Scaling UP! H2OThe One Where I Interview My Mastermind MentorNation! I am so excited to introduce you to the man who leads my weekly Mastermind group, Aaron Walker. Aaron Walker has founded more than a dozen companies over the past 42 years. He attributes much of his success to having surrounded himself with his Mastermind counterparts. Aaron spent a decade meeting weekly with Dave Ramsey, Dan Miller, Ken Abraham, and other outstanding entrepreneurs. Aaron is the founder of Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind that now hosts 20 groups with National and International members. Aaron lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and he has so many wonderful stories and advice to share...
2021-03-0556 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One Where We Talk About Artificial IntelligenceToday's guest is Neil Sahota, an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations A.I. Advisor, professor at UC Irvine, and globally-recognized speaker and author. Neil is a founding member of the UN's Artificial Intelligence for Social Good Committee, and he's here to talk about how we can harness the power of AI and use it for social good. Neil is also the author of "Own the A.I.Revolution", providing a future-forward look at A.I., focusing on how businesses can use it to commercialize while doing good in the world. We'll discuss things like the challenges posed by A...
2021-02-2646 min
Scaling UP! H2OPinks and Blues Questions From The Nation!This is one of my favorite shows because I always look forward to answering questions from you! My team and I love digging in to gather the BEST answers for you. Thank you for always making these shows such a success by submitting your questions! Today we're going to dive into how do you ensure you have the best result from your sample; what makes a complete service report, what to do if you don't have any other choice than to take a sample from the boiler sight glass; and what are some of my favorite tools?
2021-01-2253 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe First One of 2021Even though most of us were ready for 2020 to be over and never speak its name again, it is essential to take the time to reflect on the past year and what we learned. This is something that I love doing every year no matter what. There were some valuable lessons and many challenges we overcame that we should all be proud of. Once we have taken the time to process the progress we made in 2020, we can turn our attention to the year ahead. In today's episode, I discuss some tips on productivity, goal setting, and bein...
2021-01-0152 min
North Fulton Business RadioTrace Blackmore, Blackmore EnterprisesTrace Blackmore, Blackmore Enterprises (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 295) Trace Blackmore joins host John Ray to discuss his journey in the water treatment industry, how teaching is vital aspect of how he conducts his business, and how he gives back to his industry through his podcast, "Scaling Up!" "North Fulton Business Radio is produced [...]
2020-10-1532 min
North Fulton Business RadioTrace Blackmore, Blackmore EnterprisesTrace Blackmore, Blackmore Enterprises (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 295) Trace Blackmore joins host John Ray to discuss his journey in the water treatment industry, how teaching is vital aspect of how he conducts his business, and how he gives back to his industry through his podcast, "Scaling Up!" "North Fulton Business Radio is produced [...]
2020-10-1532 min
Small Business MattersCreating a Positive Culture with Trace BlackmoreWhen he was just a boy, Trace Blackmore often went to work with his father. Decades later, Trace combined the skills his father taught him with the business knowledge he’d gained over the years to start his own water treatment business. Today, Trace is not only the President of Blackmore Enterprises, he is also the host of Scaling Up! H2O, the popular podcast for water treatment professionals with 10,000 subscribers and growing.
Show Notes:
On this episode of Small Business Matters the Podcast, Trace drops by to talk about following in his father’s footsteps, venturing out on his own...
2020-02-2029 min
Scaling UP! H2O112 The One Where Trace Is Interviewed By Mark Lewis112 The One Where Trace Is Interviewed By Mark Lewis Episode 112: Show Notes This episode is all about lessons learned from when your friend, Mark Lewis, CWT, comes to your office. You see, Mark and I are both SCUBA Divers. We decided that we were going to celebrate Industrial Water Week by going SCUBA Diving in The Florida Keys. Pretty great idea, huh? You might have even seen the post we did during Industrial Water Week letting you know what we were doing. As it turned out, Mark had other plans in addition to...
2019-11-1553 min
Scaling UP! H2O074 The One Where Every Drop CountsWater, Water everywhere... Well, is it really? As a Water Treatment Professional, we have a professional responsibility to look after this valuable resource. It's not just a responsibility, it is in the DNA of our job. Water Treatment is the original "Green" profession. We were Green before anybody ever thought about being Green, even Kermit. If we do our jobs properly, we have a tremendous opportunity to reduce the amount of water our systems use. And that's being Green no matter how you define "Being Green" green /ɡrēn/ Utilizing the smallest amount of resources po...
2019-02-2229 min
Scaling UP! H2O073 The One at the ASHRAE EXPOAHSRAE and AHR combine their efforts to put on one tremendous trade show. Many of us in the Scaling UP! Nation! are not able to attend conferences such of this. So, me being the nice guy that I am, take you onto the tradeshow floor via Scaling UP! H2O. Join me as I talk to both vendors and water treaters so you can start thinking about that next thing that will help you succeed with a particular client. Timestamps: ASHRAE AHR Convention [0:00:15] L.A.W. [0:01:33] Water Boiler...
2019-02-1519 min
Scaling UP! H2O068 The One with the Head HunterNo matter what type of business you are in, we all share one universal issue: How do we find the "Right People" to hire? For those of you that don't know, I define" Right People" as people who enhance our culture. I speak about this in more detail in episodes 44 and 45. Finding new "Right People" is an issue we are currently faced with at my company, Blackmore Enterprises, Inc. The good news is we are growing, the bad news is we are having issues with finding the "Right People" to help us fulfill our company's mission. So, what d...
2019-01-1155 min
Scaling UP! H2O065 Pinks and Blues On today's Pinks and Blues episode we will be answering the following questions: What should I do to go about taking the CWT examination? What is the difference from Free Chlorine, Combined Chlorine and Total Chlorine? And when would you use each of them? How do I get a Scaling UP! Shirt? Action list to taking the exam Decide you will take it. Set a date. Create a plan working backwards from that date. - How/what will you study - How will you confirm you...
2018-12-2120 min
Scaling UP! H2O059 Pinks and Blues On today's Pinks and Blues episode we will be answering the following questions: What are some of the items you've recommended on Scaling UP! H20? Titration - How can you find a new drop count when you change the sample size? How do I know if I am doing a good job since I am so new to the water treatment industry? Timestamps Differences of RSI|LSI|PSI [0:03:22] Finding tools to help us [0:05:24] Changing sample size [0:10:12] Knowing wha...
2018-11-0919 min
Scaling UP! H2O056 The One with The Building Engineers PerspectiveOne of my philosophies is "teach what you know." Which works out great for me because I have this podcast. I have always felt you know something better when you can teach it. As a teacher, you must be able to convey your point to who you are speaking with, anticipate their questions and make sure you increase the listening party's overall knowledge of the subject matter. Truth be told, this is how I sell. I sell by educating the client on what they should expect. If the client is already getting those expectations fulfilled, great. They...
2018-10-1951 min
Scaling UP! H2O055 Pinks and BluesOn today's Pinks and Blues episode we will be answering the following questions: What is the small blue pill in the bottom of a legionella sample bottle? I have a large territory that requires me to travel. On many days I find myself traveling back to accounts that are in the beginning of my route to check items I did a day or two before. What can I do to reduce that? Do I still need to come to AWT technical training since they stopped administering the test after those functions? Timestamps: Ways...
2018-10-1214 min
Scaling UP! H2O049 The One with James McDonald, AgainScaling UP! Nation!, you know that I believe you get out of our industry what you put into our industry. This is my normal response to when someone asks me why I train others, why I volunteer for trade organizations and especially why I do this podcast. I truly believe that you should teach what you know. Educate yourself and you get smarter, teach what you know, and you get even smarter (because a teacher needs to know content better than a student) and the person you are teaching gets smarter. Did you see what just happened in that...
2018-09-2836 min
Scaling UP! H2O048 Industrial Water Week is ComingNow we have a holiday dedicated just to us, The Industrial Water Treater! Join Scaling UP! H₂O as we celebrate Industrial Water Week October 1 -5. We will have a new episode each and every day. Industrial Water Week: Your Holiday October 1, 2018 Celebrate water softeners, reverse osmosis, demineralizers, dealkalizers, filters, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, cold lime softeners, hot lime softeners, clarifiers, deaerators, electrodeionization, water chemistries, water analysis, and much more! October 2, 2018 Celebrate firetube and watertube boilers! Celebrate steam and hot water boilers! Celebrate boiler chemistry, cycles of co...
2018-09-2102 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One with Mike IversonOur guest today is Michael Iverson, part-time CFO for Blackmore Enterprise. Michael is an experienced financial executive with over 25 years of financial accounting and management experience at both privately held and publicly traded companies. He has an understanding of all things financial and the cool thing about Mike is he is able to put things in a way that you can understand it and from that, to make informed decisions based on that information. On today's episode we're talking a little bit about finance and how we manage things that go along with that. We also talk...
2018-09-1840 min
Scaling UP! H2OThe One About Phosphate TestingIf you have ever listened to my show, you know I am totally dependent on your suggestions on what I should be talking about. Today's show is straight from the "Scaling UP! Mailbag!" You ask for it, so here it is… Phosphate… (Tap...Tap) Is this thing on? Yes, I said Phosphate. Believe it or not, questions around phosphate top my list of the most asked questions from the Scaling UP! Nation! So, who am I to argue. Phosphate it is... I have also taken this opportunity to play "Mythbuster" Scaling UP! Style. A few mont...
2018-09-181h 04
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiPrescription Water Technologies with Trace BlackmoreTrace Blackmore is an expert in energy savings through better water treatment. His career is rooted in educating his clients so they better understand the full impact of water treatment and the real value of efficient water treatment. "Water treatment is one of the most misunderstood...in the building world." - Trace Blackmore Trace Blackmore - Defining Water Treatment Defining and explaining water treatment is not always easy. Most people in his industry do a very poor job of explaining it. Trace tries to make a career of educating his customers to know enough to hold me accountable so then...
2018-03-0725 min