The Packology Podcast

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of sustainable packaging claims in the beauty industry with Maggie Spicer, a marketing and legal expert, on the Packaging Brothers Podcast! In this captivating series of three episodes, join Maggie as she explores the fascinating realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Discover how ESG standards play a pivotal role in shaping the be...

With her expertise in entrepreneurship and strategic exits, Christine brings a unique perspective that can offer invaluable guidance to those navigating the complex landscape of business ownership. Whether you're considering selling your own venture or aiming to scale it to new heights, Christine's insights are bound to provide practical wisdom and actionable advice for entrepreneurs at...

Get ready to dive into the world of sustainable packaging with our incredible guest, Lindsay Dahl! With her expertise and passion, Lindsay has been instrumental in helping brands transform their practices and make a positive impact on the environment. From reducing negative footprints to increasing positive contributions, she knows just how to guide businesses towards a more sustainable future. If...

Brace yourselves, because the future is here! Our guest today is none other than Ben Gold, a renowned AI consultant and expert who will take us on an exhilarating journey into the world of artificial intelligence. As we explore what lies ahead for this groundbreaking technology, Ben shares his practical advice on how individuals and industries can effectively navigate the upcoming AI revolution. W...

Are you curious about the secrets behind successful hiring in the beauty industry? Today, we have a special treat for you as we sit down with Barbara Driggers, an expert recruiter from the BG Executive Group. With her invaluable expertise and insider knowledge, Barbara will be sharing her unique perspective on the industry, uncovering what it really takes to land your dream job in this ever-evolvi...

Our guest for today is John Abplanalp from Tight Lines Advisors. His story is not only interesting, but also compelling and inspiring. I truly appreciate his willingness to join us on the show. During our conversation, we delve deep into his personal and business history, as well as explore his unique perspectives on enhancing productivity in the manufacturing sector. On this episode, we'll t...

At Pacific Packaging Components, we recently had the pleasure of hosting Chelsey Crofts, one of our exceptional employees, as a guest speaker on the topic of secondary packaging. Known for her unwavering passion and enthusiasm, Chelsey's expertise in this field makes her the perfect candidate to lead this discussion. Secondary packaging plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall appeal and...

In this session, we will discuss fulfillment with Harry Drajpuch, who has 43 years of experience in the industry. He possesses extensive knowledge of shipping and fulfillment for e-commerce DTC brands. Currently, he is particularly focused on the beauty personal care sector, but they offer many other services as well. On this episode, we'll talk about: Amware ownership and Does the size of a...

EverestLabs. AI is a startup that focuses on the sorting facilities within recycling. They use a camera, a 3D camera, and robotics to sort valuable recyclable commodities. The AI model can detect hundreds of objects within a frame very accurately, which is a hard technical problem to solve. They are deployed in several facilities and are growing rapidly. On this episode, we'll talk about: Doe...

Molecular recycled plastics are a new type of material that is attracting a lot of attention, especially in the beauty and cosmetics industry. Tara Cary, from the Eastman Chemical Company, is an expert in this field and will provide some insight on this topic. Tara's expertise will guide us through what molecular recycled plastics are and why they're important. On this episode, we'l...

Michael's background has little to do with how he got into sales, but he was a Marine right out of high school and went to UCSB. He got a degree in political science, and his first job out of college was in sales. He continued down that path and eventually ended up in tech sales. He was working at a startup in 2012 when he brought in an organization called Sandler Training, which is a global...

Andriy Pereuda is a packaging engineer living in Kiev, Ukraine, and his story is an interesting one. He talks about his hometown being destroyed, his new wife living outside of the country, and his potential to join the Ukraine military and fight against Russia. On this episode, we'll talk about: What has it been like for the last couple of years, or at least since Russia invaded? How has it...

Kimberly Sheehy has always been interested in science and aspired to be a veterinarian. She earned her bachelor's degree in biology before attending graduate school for biochemistry. She worked in a few academic research labs and at the University of Chicago for a few years, undertaking protein engineering research. She found out about a job at a consulting firm and took it. She loved it and...

When it comes to creating a successful brand, Kevin Smith is the go-to guy. His packaging and launch strategies have been instrumental in helping many brands reach new heights of success. He doesn't shy away from challenges and knows his strength lies in understanding what appeals to customers on an aesthetic level. On this episode, we'll talk about: How did Kevin get started with all of...

Bradley Kelley developed MRF processing systems, also known as MRFs or material recovery facilities, before joining GBB. It's a material recovery facility for recycling, and there are these great, big, huge machines that would pull all the material back apart. You'd sort your paper into one bin, your containers into another, and your metals into yet another so that you could get paid for...

Print Pack is a converter that makes various forms of plastic films. They are well known for their shelf-stable goods, which make them a popular choice among many industries. They also manufacture their own line of films and polymers to meet customer demands for specialty items. With their expansive product offering, they can ensure customers get exactly what they need when it comes to protective...

Ed Delia, the president of Delia Associates and a second-generation family member, is leading the company forward with the assistance of his unique expertise in B2B marketing, sales process strategy, and branding. It will be interesting to just talk about the family business and some of the insights, experiences, and things he has learned from working with various family businesses over the years....

Krupa Koestline is a Clean Cosmetic Chemist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Founder of KKT Consultants. She helps companies create their products, design product strategies, formulate product formulations, and work with copyright holders and regulatory agencies. If you love beauty, seeking out new brands, and talking business, you'll be very pleased with this episode. On this episode, we'll...

GreenBlue is an environmental non-profit that focuses on the sustainable use of materials in society, encompassing all types of materials. However, because there is such a demand for jobs in that field, Under the umbrella of GreenBlue, one of them is the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (or SPC) , a membership-based collaborative dedicated to everyone throughout the packaging value chain, from bran...

Sustainability in Beauty: What I Learned as a Beauty Editor Megan McIntyre has been a beauty editor for about 17 years now, and she was involved with companies and the inner workings of how things came to be, and it gave her a front-row seat to learning every aspect of the business and satisfying her curiosity, especially when sustainability came up as something that was both interesting to consum...

Returnity works with brands and retailers who are looking to implement reuse in their shipping and delivery packaging system. They are the alternative to cardboard boxes and polybags, but they do it with the product that can be used over and over again. Returnity also help them identify and implement the system to make sure it's the right choice.  On this episode, we'll talk about: Consi...

After Amanda had identified a number of work experiences with a number of different companies, she took an interest in product management. She felt that this was the right spot for her skill set to enter. She gets to take part in technologically advanced work and enjoys working on an important issue with AMP Robotics. On this episode, we'll talk about: How do these sensors view and process ea...

We are so excited to have Abigail as our special guest for today's episode. Abigail is turning four years old this coming October 22nd, and we can't wait to wish her a happy birthday. On this episode, we'll talk about: what's her favorite food? what's her favorite animal? about her brother and sister. what does she love about playing soccer? For more information and to exp...

Mike never wanted to be in the beauty business for 30 years, but it simply happened. He thought he'd be in sports marketing or entertainment marketing. He wanted to be the HBO Boxing Head of Marketing since he loved boxing, but he ended up working with Unilever. He simply liked the people there because they were diverse and he fit into a group of very excellent people, and after working in a...

Sightline System is a software company based in Fairfax, Virginia, and has a pretty colorful history. The company first started doing data performance monitoring collection for mainframe environments. About 15 years ago, Brandon was on a trip to Japan, and one of the customers there said his work would be great for their manufacturing plant. They were having issues and were trying to understand wh...