The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast! In this episode, host Suzan Chin Taylor sits down with Ankita Sameer Patwa, an environmental manager and the founder of The Green Solve. Together, they demystify carbon accounting and carbon credits within the wastewater sector, breaking down how smaller facilities, contractors, and municipalities can turn everyday operational upgra...

How is artificial intelligence reshaping the future of environmental sustainability? In this episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Jaymes Lee, the President and Founder of Knock Out Treatment LLC, to explore the cutting-edge digital transformation taking place in the wastewater industry. Jaymes shares his fascinating journey from researching college algae-...

Can the lowly earthworm solve our biggest industrial wastewater challenges? In this episode of The Doo Doo Diva’s Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin Taylor sits down with Russ Davis, CEO and President of Perca, Inc., to explore a highly disruptive, eco friendly breakthrough in clean tech: verma filtration. Russ shares his 25 year journey from large scale agricultural composting to piloting...

In this episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin Taylor sits down with C. Howie Honeyman, the CEO, innovator, and solutions developer at Forward Water Technologies. They discuss a critical paradigm shift in industrial wastewater management: stopping the problem upstream directly within the industrial process stream, rather than treating water after it hits the municipal sewer syst...

While artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding across the globe, the massive data centers running behind the scenes require an immense amount of water, creating an unprecedented strain on municipal supply sources. In this episode of the Smells Like Money podcast, host Suzan Chin Taylor sits down with Howie Honeyman, an innovator and product developer at Forward Water Technologies, to explore t...

Welcome to another episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast. In this episode, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Darrell Moon, the CEO and founder of Orriant, to explore a revolutionary shift in employee benefits. Traditional corporate insurance models often leave business owners feeling powerless. Darrell shares how employers can reclaim control, drastically reduce costs, and provide superior,...

In this episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin Taylor sits down with Kathlyn Kinney, an expert in biomethane and the founder of BioMethane LLC, to discuss the incredible potential of renewable natural gas in the wastewater sector. Kathlyn shares her insights on why wastewater professionals should focus on biomethane, the hidden operational benefits of boosting biogas production,...

YouTube Video DescriptionHere is your optimized YouTube description based on the provided show notes. Why do service and skilled trades businesses lose bids? While it is easy to blame the price, the real culprit is almost always an invisible credibility gap. In part two of this conversation on the Smells Like Money podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Daniel Strohli, founder of Profits X...

In this episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Daniel Strohli, founder of ProfitsX, to dismantle the "race to the bottom" mentality that many service based businesses face. If you find yourself constantly battling price objections, this conversation is for you. Daniel explains why leading with the lowest price is a losing strategy and shares how c...

In this final installment of our three part series on resiliency, host Suzan Chin-Taylor welcomes back Jim Dodenhoff, founder of Silent Running. This episode moves beyond the theoretical, providing actionable steps for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to transition from concept to a reality of energy independence and operational stability. Key Discussion Points:- Clarity Before Construction: Th...

In the second part of my series on resiliency, I am joined by Jim Dodenhoff to explore the practical application of microgrids within wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). We move beyond the conceptual importance of resiliency to demystify what a microgrid actually is and why these systems are the modern "resiliency engines" that keep mission critical infrastructure running when the main...

In this episode of The DooDoo Diva’s Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Jim Dodenhoff, founder of Silent Running, to unpack a critical issue facing the wastewater industry today—resiliency. As extreme weather events, power disruptions, and infrastructure vulnerabilities continue to rise, wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) can no longer rely on outdated backup systems...

In this episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Michael Ramos, a Chicago native and veteran chief engineer with over 30 years of experience in facilities management. Inspired by the Flint water crisis and the devastating impact of lead exposure on children’s brain development, Michael developed a groundbreaking solution to a national infrastructure challenge...

S17 E8: Smells Like Money Podcast: Generative Engineering: How and Why Our Approach to Infrastructure Should Change for Best Possible Outcomes with Adam TankIn this episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Adam Tank to discuss generative engineering and how it challenges the conservative status quo of the water and wastewater industry. They explore how shifti...

In this episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor welcomes Josh Shelton, the visionary behind Inline Renewal Solutions. Josh shares his journey from a master plumber’s apprentice to leading a multi-million dollar trenchless technology distribution and training hub. The conversation dives deep into the "plumbers helping plumbers" philosophy. Josh explains how he bui...

In this episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor welcomes Brent D. Hershey, owner of Tri-County Water Services Inc., to discuss a critical shift for service providers. They dive deep into how those in the plumbing and septic industries can break free from the "reactive" business model and build a more stable, sustainable future. Brent shares his personal journey o...

It's All About the Balance: Building a Big Business Without Losing Your LifeCan you scale a massive company without sacrificing your personal well-being? In this episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with James Terry, CEO and President of Green Team Building Services, to dismantle the myth of the "perfect" work-life balance. Building a thriving bu...

We discussed in this episode the inspiring transition James Terry made during the 2008 recession and how he strategically pivoted from residential services to managing high-end commercial portfolios by engaging with professional associations like BOMA and IFMA. The conversation also covers the importance of investing in advanced technology like CCTV inspection rigs, the necessity of standardizing...

In this special live broadcast from the WWETT Show 2026 in Indianapolis, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Drew Lewis of Reline America to debunk the myth that UV-GRP (Ultraviolet Glass Reinforced Pipe) is a "new" technology. We discussed in this episode the 40-year history of the industry, the importance of domestic manufacturing, and Reline America’s commitment to being a "one...

In this episode of the Smells Like Money podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor welcomes back Pedro Ferreira, Regional Director for the Middle East at Quadrante. They explore the rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape in the Middle East, specifically focusing on Saudi Arabia's ambitious development goals. Pedro explains how regions with extreme climates and a lack of legacy infrastructure are beco...

What if sustainability in wastewater engineering wasn’t a buzzword—but a fully operational, community-powered solution? In this episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Pedro Ferreira, Regional Director for the Middle East at Quadrante, to explore how constructed wetlands are redefining wastewater treatment across arid regions. From Saudi Arabia to Oman, Ferr...

In this episode of Doodoo Divas Smells Like Money, host Suzan Chin Taylor continues the conversation with Steve Statema, co founder of SoSafe Equipment and inventor of the PowerLift Manhole Cover Lifter. Together, they dive into one of the most critical issues in the wastewater and civil infrastructure industry — jobsite safety. Steve shares firsthand lessons from municipal operations, including w...

This episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast features guest Lewis Titus from Titus Wastewater Solutions to discuss the transition from dangerous cast iron manholes to high-strength composite alternatives. We explore how continuous filament fiberglass offers superior durability at a fraction of the weight, addressing the number one cause of injury in utilities: opening heavy metal lids. The conver...

In this episode of the DooDoo Diva’s Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin Taylor sits down with Shane Jacobson and Jacob Swanson, founders of Light Ring Inc., to explore a groundbreaking innovation improving manhole safety, visibility, and efficiency across the wastewater and utility industries. What started as a simple job site question — “Isn’t there a better way to light a manhole?” — evo...

In this episode of the Doo Doo Diva’s Smells Like Money Podcast, we explore how a single workplace injury sparked a game-changing innovation focused on safety in the wastewater and civil infrastructure industry. This conversation shines a light on the real physical toll of repetitive, manual labor—particularly the daily handling of heavy cast-iron manhole lids—and how outdated practices have put u...