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WQA Radio
#400 - WQA Hall of Fame and Lifetime Member Awards

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 21:09


In this episode of the WQA Podcast, we present remarks from Lifetime Member Award recipient Bob Boerner and Hall of Fame award honoree DJ Shannahan. Both men were honored at the 2025 WQA Convention & Expo in Long Beach California. You'll hear Bob and DJ introduced by WQA 2024-25 President Judd Larned along with a brief introductory video about their journey and career in the water treatment industry. Hear how Bob's family legacy played a pivotal role in the water treatment industry and why DJ stressed mentorship during his time as WQA's president. Plus, we'll have our WQA Tip. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org.

WQA Radio
#399 - 2025-2026 WQA President Mike Mitchell

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 20:46


Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode, WQA's Associate Marketing & Communications Director Susan Keaton sits down with newly installed WQA President Mike Mitchell, Director of Engineering at Helen of Troy. You'll hear how Mike first got involved with WQA following the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, what makes him unique among past WQA Presidents, and what he feels is the single most important factor of WQA as it continues its pursuit of quality water in the year ahead. Plus, we'll have our WQA Tip. This episode is sponsored by Corro-Protec powered anode rods for water heaters. With a 20-year warranty, Corro-Protec eliminates sulfur smell in hot water within 24 hours and prevents tank corrosion without any maintenance. A must-have for homes with softened water. Enjoy hassle-free hot water with Corro-Protec! Visit https://corroprotec.com/wqa/ to learn more.

WQA Radio
#398 - Know Before You Go to the WQA Convention

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 22:04


Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast, promoting the betterment of Water Quality around the world. Find us at https://wqa.org. In this episode, our guest is WQA's Susan Keaton. Hold on for an informative conversation about the important information attendees need to know and utilize to make the most of the Convention, including how to use the all-important WQA App, what's new at this year's event, important dates and times you'll want to keep in mind, and why you need to register BEFORE you get to Long Beach. Plus, we'll have our WQA Tip. Learn more and register for the convention at https://wqa.org/convention.

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Episode 25-9 Special Guest Angie Silberhorn Speaks About Convention

Moti-Vitality

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 30:19


Episode 25-9 March 6, 2025 Special Guest Angie Silberhorn Speak About Convention Angie Silberhorn, CMP Angie Silberhorn is WQA's Events Director, responsible for developing the strategic and operational plan to manage the Association's conventions and key meetings, as well as other key customer and member events. She has more than 30 years of experience in [...]

WQA Radio
#396 - WQA Convention Education

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 24:04


In this podcast we'll talk about Education sessions at the WQA Convention & Expo with Dr. Tanya Lubner, WQA's Professional Certification & Training Director, and Certified Water Specialist Jennifer Smith with Resintech Inc. We'll discuss the many educational offerings available for attendees, including technical and business sessions. We'll talk about which track or level to choose, and we'll have tips for maximizing your learning experience. Plus, we'll have our WQA Tip. Learn more about the Convention at https://wqa.org/convention.

WQA Radio
#394 - 2025 Convention Preview

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 19:53


This episode provides an in-depth overview of the upcoming WQA convention in 2025, highlighting the new venue in Long Beach, California, and the innovative changes being implemented. Angie Silberhorn, WQA's events director, discusses the value of the convention for all levels of professionals in the water treatment industry, the vibrant new branding, and the educational content focused on innovation. The conversation also covers schedule changes, including multiple general sessions, a dealer deep dive, and a unique hydro pitch competition. Attendees are encouraged to register early for the best rates and to secure their accommodations. Learn more about convention and register at https://wqa.org/convention.

WQA Radio
#392 - Annual Contaminant Predictions

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 21:28


Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Find out more about WQA at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we feature our annual contaminant predictions podcast. We go to the expert, WQA Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy for his yearly outlook on the contaminants, trends and issues facing the water treatment industry in the coming year. We look at last year's predictions, what's surprised Eric so far as we reach the mid-point of the 2020s and what consumers will be paying close attention to in 2025. Plus, we'll have our WQA Tip. Plan to attend the WQA Convention & Expo April 22-24, 2025 in Long Beach, CA. Learn more at https://convention.wqa.org.

WQA Radio
#391 - Legacy Members John And Derek Packard

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 29:45


Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org. In this podcast we feature another of our interviews with legacy members of the Water Quality Association. We're joined by John Packard, chair of Packard Culligan, past WQA president, 1999 Key Award recipient and 2003 WQA Hall of Fame honoree, along with son Derek Packard, president and CEO of Packard Culligan, a recipient of WQA's Next Gen Award in 2023. We talk about the family business, Leadership and Employee relations, Community Engagement, Innovation, and the value of WQA. The WQA Convention is coming up April 22-24, 2025 in Long Beach, CA. Learn more at https://convention.wqa.org.

WQA Radio
WQA's Post-Election Report

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 18:58


Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast, from WQA, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org. In this podcast we feature highlights from a recent WQA Government Affairs Report about the 2024 elections in the United States. We look at what the upcoming changes could mean for the water treatment industry from both a regulatory and legislative standpoint. We'll also look at how the elections affected state legislatures and issues. And we'll look ahead to what we can expect in 2025. The update features WQA's Government Affairs Director Jeremy Pollack, WQA's Government Affairs Manager Paige O'Malley and Ted Mondloch with Banner Public Affairs, WQA's government affairs consulting firm in Washington.

WQA Radio
#389 - WQA Convention Keynote Rewind

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 28:14


As we look reflect on the rich 50-year history of WQA, we wanted to feature some of the past remarks from WQA's Chief Executive Officer Pauli Undesser at the WQA Convention & Exposition. We'll highlight segments from 2019, 2021, 2022 and this past convention in Orlando 2024. You'll be inspired, challenged and encouraged from Pauli's comments. Later we'll have our WQA Tip. Learn more at https://wqa.org.

WQA Radio
#387 - Lead And Copper Improvements

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 15:50


Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast, the weekly podcast from the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode we feature a conversation with WQA's government Affairs director Jeremy Pollack as we update you on the Lead and Copper Rule improvements and their impact on drinking water systems across the country and on the water treatment industry. We discuss the lead pipe replacement efforts, the tap sampling requirements, the lower lead action level and how point of use and point of entry products factor into the new program. Later we'll have our WQA Tip.

WQA Radio
#386 - WQA President Judd Larned

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 21:17


Welcome to the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode of the Water Quality Association podcast, WQA's Susan Keaton speaks with WQA President Judd Larned about his role in the water treatment industry and WQA. Judd shares his experiences and highlights from his presidency, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the industry and the need for strategic planning and government advocacy. The conversation also touches on the significance of networking and the upcoming WQA Convention in 2025.

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WQA Radio
#385 - The Value of WQA's Member Benefits

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 24:00


Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more about us at https://WQA.org. In this podcast episode. we're joined by Amanda Crangle, who chairs the WQA Membership Committee, and Monica Sanchez, WQA's Member Relations Manager as we discuss the many benefits of membership in the Water Quality Association (WQA). We'll cover the types of member companies, the application process, the role of the membership committee, and the importance of networking and education within the association. Our conversation highlights the value of being part of a community that supports water quality professionals around the globe.

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WQA Radio
#384 - WQA's Rich Legacy

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 15:10


Welcome to the WQA Podcast, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org. As we mark the 50th anniversary of WQA, we are featuring some of our more popular and important podcasts over the years. This one is from 2021 and the grand opening of WQA's new International Headquarters and Laboratory in Lisle, Illinois, outside Chicago. We feature so remarks from two former WQA Executive Directors -- Doug Oberhamer and Pete Censky. If you're new to the industry, this will give you an excellent background for how we got to where we are today. We begin with Doug, as he talked about the reasons behind establishing a permanent headquarters more than 40 years ago. And then, we'll hear from Pete, as he reflected on the continued growth and credibility of the water treatment industry in the many years since that time.

WQA Radio
#383 - Video Marketing for Water Treatment

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 19:30


As we mark the 50th anniversary of WQA, we are featuring some of our more popular podcasts over the years. This one was from 2023, and a fantastic conversation with Gary Beutler, also known as "Gary the Water Guy." He owns the Water Store in Midland, Ontario, Canada. Gary has his own YouTube Channel and he produces videos on a weekly basis to teach, inform and help consumers understand water quality and water treatment solutions. Learn how he got started with video, the kinds of topics he talks about, and how his exposure on YouTube has led to even greater publicity. Later we'll have our WQA tip.

WQA Radio
#382 - Understanding Emerging Contaminants

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 16:54


Welcome to the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org. Emerging contaminants are a critical focus of the Water Quality Association and the Water Quality Research Foundation. In this episode we feature a segment from a recent WQRF webinar about emerging contaminants, chemicals or materials that may harm human health and could find their way into drinking water. The featured presenter is Richard Mest, president of Master Water Conditioning Corp. and a member of WQA's Hall of Fame. You'll hear Richard define emerging contaminants, the risk they pose to the public, and how water treatment professionals should approach their job of offering point of use and point of entry treatment solutions.

WQA Radio
#381 - Back To School with WQA Training

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 20:27


Welcome to the WQA Podcast, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. It's back to school for many of us with kids, but it's also back to school for water treatment professionals looking to up their game when it comes to offering customers water treatment solutions. The Water Quality Association (WQA) offers training courses and programs for professionals in the water treatment industry. The goal is to better the water quality improvement industry by ensuring that dealers and members are well-educated, well-trained, and certified. We're joined by John McCartan, Training & Program Manager at WQA and Paul Friot, with getwateranswers.com. Together, they explain the ABC's of WQA's live instructor-led training, and how the courses can lead to your professional certification. We also feature a segment from a recent online class to give you a taste of what you'll learn. Later, we'll have our WQA tip.

WQA Radio
#380 - Water Filtration in Space

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 15:50


Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast, the weekly podcast from WQA, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org. As we mark WQA's 50th anniversary, we feature one of our memorable podcasts from the past several years. We go back to July of 2020 and our conversation with Dr. Jill Williamson of NASA as we had an interesting conversation about water filtration on the International Space Station high above the Earth. Dr. Williamson explains how all of the water is captured and filtered and re-used by the astronauts aboard the international space station. This was an audio-only podcast back then, no video version is available.

WQA Radio
#379 - The Power of Volunteerism & Mentoring

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 19:38


Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we focus on volunteerism and mentoring within WQA and the water treatment industry. Our guest is Becky Tallon, who leads the water treatment technology team at A.O. Smith's Corporate Technology Center. She successfully managed the launch of the company's water treatment products in North America and helped shepherd three newly acquired water treatment companies into A.O. Smith's family of businesses. We discuss the mentorship programs at WQA and what it's like to volunteer on task forces, committees and advisory councils, as well as the many benefits these opportunities offer WQA members who want to advance their career in the water treatment industry. Take advantage of the Mid-Year Leadership conference September 17-19, 2024 near Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Learn more at https://wqa.org/mylc.

WQA Radio
#378 - A look back at the Flint Water Crisis

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 16:04


Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org. As we mark WQA's 50th anniversary, we feature one of our memorable podcasts from the past several years. We go back to October of 2018 and our conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician who helped bring to light the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan. We talk with Dr. Mona, as she likes to be called, about how she was able to detect the elevated lead levels in the blood of children in Flint, leading her to conclude that the public drinking water was the problem. She talks about the book she wrote about her research and where she's focusing her efforts after Flint. This was an audio-only podcast back then, so no video available. You're invited to connect, inspire and elevate at the 2024 Mid-Year Leadership Conference, Sept 17-19 at a convenient Midwest location near Chicago's O'Hare airport. Don't miss out on this collaborative, strategic conference for the water treatment industry. It won't be the same without you. Learn more and register at https://wqa.org/mylc.

WQA Radio
#377 - Recurring Revenue - Part 2

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 25:31


Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast from WQA, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we feature Part 2 of our look at growing your water treatment business through recurring revenue. Iin Part 1, we talked with Mike McGowan in Mankato, Minnesota. In this podcast, we have a great conversation with Joe Huemann, of Huemann Water Conditioning in Johnsburg, Illinois. Joe is longtime member of WQA. During our conversation, Joe explains his revenue breakdown, how he develops consistent revenue month after month, and how one idea for a unique weekend revenue generator came from his networking at a WQA event many years ago. Plus we'll have our WQA tip.

WQA Radio
#376 - Recurring Revenue for your Water Treatment Business

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 22:41


Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we'll take a look at growing your water treatment business through recurring revenue. Our featured guest is Mike McGowan, owner of McGowan Water Conditioning in Mankato, Minnesota. Mike is a third generation water treatment dealer, active in both WQA and the Minnesota Water Quality Association for many years. Mike breaks down his revenue into four main buckets, explains how he cultivates each one and how he has identified ways to generate consistent revenue on a recurring basis month after month.

WQA Radio
#373 Family Legacy - Ned & Ted Jones

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 22:43


Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Find us at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we're continuing our series on the history of the water treatment industry, as we mark WQA's 50-year anniversary as a trade association. We are joined by Ned Jones, past WQA and WQRF President and Chairman of Gordon Brothers Water in Ohio, and his son Ted Jones, Vice President of North American Dealer Sales at Kinetico, Incorporated. They talk about their family's multi-generational legacy, how Ted was able to take his experience at Gordon Brothers to Kinetico and what they both see as the challenges and opportunities for the water treatment industry.

WQA Radio
#372 - Manufacturer/Supplier Confidence Report

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 27:35


In this episode of the Water Quality Association Podcast, we take a look at the new Manufacturer/Supplier confidence report, as we talk with long time water industry member Sean Caughron, former manufacturer and now a business coach. We'll discuss the numbers from the survey, what they say about the level of confidence our members have in the industry, the economy overall and what that means for new capital investments, hiring, and product development. We'll also get Sean's unique perspective and reaction to the numbers. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org

WQA Radio
#370 - Family Legacy - Duke & DJ Shannahan

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 27:22


In this episode, we focus on the significance of history within the water treatment industry, as we mark WQA's 50-year anniversary as a trade association. We're joined by DJ Shannahan, past president of WQA, along with his father Duke Shannahan. We talk about their family's multi-generational legacy, how they evolved the company over the past 34 years, what's been the secret sauce to their success and where they see the industry headed. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org

WQA Radio
#369 - WQA Congressional Fly-in

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 22:59


Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast. In this episode, we look back at the WQA Congressional Fly-in, two days of meetings and visits with Congressional staff on Capitol Hill. It's a unique opportunity for WQA members to promote point-of-entry and point-of-use water treatment solutions while also serving as a resource for members of Congress. Josh Greene, Corporate Vice President – Government, Regulatory, and Industry Affairs for AO Smith, was among the participants and will give us his perspective on how things went during the Fly-in. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org. Visit our consumer website https://betterwatertoday.org.

WQA Radio
#368 - AI for Business Part 2

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 26:19


Welcome to the WQA Radio Podcast. In this episode, we feature Part Two of a popular session at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando. It was entitled, "THE FUTURE FLOW: EXPLORING AI OPPORTUNITIES IN MARKETING." The presentation looked at the promise as well as the pitfalls of AI. First up is Dale Filhaber, president of the Dataman Group, and later we'll hear the Q&A, led by WQA Vice president of Innovation and Technology Jonathan Adams. Joining Dale on the panel are Sue Gleason, the marketing director at Charger Water, and Cody Sweet, Digital Strategist and Optimizer at Lamplight Digital Media. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org.

WQA Radio
#367 - ChatGPT and Your Business

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 16:36


Welcome to WQA Radio - the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. You can find our podcast on most podcast apps. We also feature our podcasts on YouTube. Go to https://youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos to both see and hear our show. We'd love for you to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any upcoming shows. That's the magic of podcasting. Also, consider leaving us a rating or review. Thanks. In this episode, we'll feature a segment from one of the more popular education sessions at the 2024 WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando. It was entitled, "THE FUTURE FLOW: EXPLORING AI OPPORTUNITIES IN MARKETING." We'll hear two presenters -- Sue Gleason, the marketing director at Charger Water, and Cody Sweet, Digital Strategist and Optimizer at Lamplight Digital Media. Learn more about the benefits of joining WQA at https://wqa.org.

WQA Radio
#366 - Podcast Convention Highlights

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 19:35


This is the WQA podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. https://wqa.org Also, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos. In this episode, we feature highlights from the Keynote Session at the WQA Convention & Exposition. We'll hear from WQA Chief Operating Officer Tom Bruursema, who kicked off the Keynote Session, followed by Amanda Moore, CWS, the 2023-24 WQA President, and finally, we'll hear from Bret Tangley, MWS, president of the Water Quality Research Foundation.

WQA Radio
#365 - WQA CEO Pauli Undesser

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 15:40


Welcome to the WQA podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. https://wqa.org. In this episode, we feature the remarks from WQA CEO Pauli Undesser, on stage at the Keynote Session at the WQA Convention & Exposition. Pauli talks about the Convention theme of "Catalyst" and what that means for members, her optimism for the industry in the year ahead, WQA's advocacy on behalf of members and the WQA strategic plan.

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Episode 24-11 Special Guest Amanda Moore

Moti-Vitality

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 34:08


Episode 24-12 March 28, 2024 Special Guest Amanda Moore Amanda Moore is the Immediate Past President of WQA and former President of FWQA. A third generation water treatment professional, Amanda has a unique perspective on both the Dealer and OEM businesses. Amanda's company Atlantic Filter, in South East Florida was acquired by AO Smith in [...]

WQA Radio
#364 - Lifetime Membership & Hall of Fame Awards

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 14:05


Welcome to the WQA Podcast, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we feature the remarks from WQA leadership award recipients at the keynote session of the WQA Convention & Exposition. We'll hear from Darci Meyers, the daughter of Peter Meyers, from Resintech, who was honored, posthumously, with the Lifetime Membership Award. Next, we'll hear from Kurt Gruett, a Certified Water Specialist from AO Smith, also a Lifetime Membership Award recipient, and then on to Hall of Fame Award winner Buzz Goldstein, Master Water Specialist with Charger Water Treatment Products, LLC.

WQA Radio
#363 - WQA President Judd Larned

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 10:33


Welcome to the WQA podcast, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we feature an informative conversation with Judd Larned, president of Culligan north America, and the new president of the Water Quality Association. Judd joined us at WQA Central, at the WQA Convention & Exposition. We talked about his remarks at the Keynote Session, his outlook for WQA as he assumes the role of president, and his take on the economy and the water treatment industry.

WQA Radio
#362 -- WQA's Antitrust Policy

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 20:02


Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we feature a very informative conversation with WQA's Chief Legal Officer Mike Sennett about the WQA Antitrust policy. We define what antitrust means, how it applies to associations like WQA, why it's an important benefit of being a WQA member and the practical impact of the policy as it pertains to meetings and even informal conversations.

WQA Radio
#359 - Getting the Most From the WQA Convention

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 22:42


In this episode, we feature WQA members Jennifer Smith, MWS, of Resintech and Jami West of C-Tech Water Solutions along with Haley Fioretti and Monica Sanchez from WQA as we discuss how to get the most from the WQA Convention & Exposition, March 5-7, 2024, in Orlando. We'll talk about planning ahead, the WQA App which you can download, pre-convention programing and how to take advantage of the many networking opportunities available. And we'll have our WQA Tip. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.

WQA Radio
# 356 -- Technical Education at Convention

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 17:05


Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we're joined by Jennifer Smith, CWS, from Resintech, who chairs the technical education task force and John McCartan, training and program manager at WQA. They'll discuss the technical education sessions available at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando, March 5-7, 2024. Learn about the different tracks offered, how you can begin now to see which sessions are right for you, and how you can earn Continuing Professional Development credit. And we'll have our WQA Tip. Learn more about convention at https://wqa.org/convention.

WQA Radio
#353 - Water Industry Outlook

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 15:14


Welcome to the WQA Podcast. If you're a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That's the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate. Also, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos. In this episode, we're joined by WQA CEO Pauli Undesser. We'll look back at some of the highlights of 2023 and then look ahead to 2024, and what's in store for manufacturers and dealers in the water treatment industry. We'll talk about WQA's 50-year anniversary, WQA's Strategic plan and what we can expect at the WQA Convention & Exposition in March. Learn more about the convention at https://wqa.org/conveniton.

WQA Radio
#352 - Instructor-Led Training

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 17:56


In this episode of WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, we're joined by two instructors in the Instructor-led training program at WQA. Paul Friot, MWS, CWR, CI, CST and Cliff Fasnacht, MWS, explain the program, what's involved in the online interactive sessions, the benefits of the program for the employer as well as the employee, and how you can get started – plus, we'll hear from Professional Certification and Training Director, Dr. Tanya Lubner. ….all coming up on WQA Radio.

WQA Radio
#351 Rewind 2023 Part Two

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 20:47


Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we are looking back in what we call Rewind 2023. This is part two. We'll hear from WQA Chief Operating Officer Tom Bruursema from the stage of the Keynote Session of the WQA Convention & Exposition. Tom talks about the 2023 Consumer Opinion Study. Next, we feature a portion of our conversation about the Code of Ethics with WQA's Chief Legal Counsel Mike Sennett. Then, we have WQA Chief Executive Officer Pauli Undesser's testimony in Washington about the Healthy H20 Act. Finally we include part of an interview with Gary Beutler, CWS, CI, also known as Gary the Water Guy. He owns The Water Store in Midland, Ontario, Canada. He's become somewhat of a celebrity on YouTube.

WQA Radio
#350 - Rewind 2023 Part One

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 16:03


Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. WQA is the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org. in this episode, we are looking back in what we call Rewind 2023. We'll hear excerpts from the WQA Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas. We'll hear from outgoing president Jim Stern, incoming president Amanda Moore, Hall of Famer Don McGhee, WQA CEO Pauli Undesser and Keynote speaker Mae Stevens. Learn more about the 2024 Convention at https: wqa.org/convention. And learn more about becoming a member at https://wqa.org/membership.

WQA Radio
#347 - Value of Membership

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 18:05


Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we'll be joined by Toni Schindler, co-owner of Aquatek Water Conditioning in Ohio, as we talk about the value of WQA membership, why the WQA Knowledge Base is such a valuable tool, why she and her husband believe in WQA membership and why she's looking forward to the education sessions at the upcoming WQA Convention in Orlando in March. Later, we'll have our motivational minute and WQA Tip. Learn more about convention at https://wqa.org/convention.

WQA Radio
#347 - Value of WQA Membership

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 12:29


Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. Learn more at https://wqa.org. This is episode #347. If you're a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That's the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate. Also, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to https://youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos. It's Member Appreciation Month at WQA. Thanks to all our members who promote better water quality. And in this episode, we'll be joined by Toni Schindler, co-owner of Aquatek Water Conditioning in Ohio, as we talk about the value of WQA membership, why the WQA Knowledge Base is such a valuable tool, why she and her husband believe in WQA membership and why she's looking forward to the education sessions at the upcoming WQA Convention in Orlando in March. Learn more about Convention at https://convention.wqa.org.

WQA Radio
WQA Radio #346 - Working Together in Houston

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 23:15


Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association. Learn more at https://wqa.org. Our guests are David Davies, CWS, President of Aqua General, Inc. and WQA Government Affairs Manager Jordan Kari. We discuss how WQA and its members in Texas were able to work together to change the City of Houston's specialty plumbing code which contained a provision mandating a double-check valve assembly for all water softeners to protect against cross-connection. It was an unnecessary provision which ended up costing consumers. WQA member Bog Ruhstorfer was also heavily involved, but was unable to join us for the podcast. Learn more about the WQA Convention & Exposition at https://wqa.org/convention.

WQA Radio
WQA Radio #345 - Aquatech Amsterdam

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 12:26


This is WQA Radio, a podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. I'm your host…Wes Bleed. If you're a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That's the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate. Also, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos. We're publishing this on November 15, 2023. It's Member Appreciation Month at WQA. Thanks to all our members who promote better water quality. In this episode, we'll be joined by WQA's Associate Director for Business Development, Kyle Whalen, from Amsterdam. He and WQA Vice President of Global Services, Kelli Fleischmann were in Amsterdam for the big Aquatech show. We'll get Kyle's take on the size and scope of the show, the big issues being discussed, and we'll hear about the WQA Pavilion, featuring many WQA members. Later, we'll have our motivational minute and WQA Tip. Learn more about the 2024 WQA Convention at https://wqa.org/convention.

WQA Radio
WQA Radio #344 - Volunteer Summit Highlights

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 22:08


Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org. It's Member Appreciation Month at WQA. Thanks to all our members who promote better water quality. And, in this episode, we'll offer highlights of our recent Volunteer Summit, where we heard from our various committee and advisory council chairs. They outlined committee goals, accomplishments and a look ahead to what's in store for 2024.

WQA Radio
WQA Radio #343 - Joe Huemann

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 22:44


Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org. It's Member Appreciation Month at WQA, and in this episode, we're joined by longtime WQA Member Joe Huemann. We'll hear about his challenges and insights as a water treatment professional, why he values WQA's Professional Certification and Training, and one innovative idea you may want to borrow for your business. Interested in becoming a member? Go to https://wqa.org/membership.

WQA Radio
WQA Radio #342 - 2024 Convention Preview

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 18:48


Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we're joined by WQA Events Director Angie Silberhorn for a preview of next year's WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando, March 5-7, 2024. We'll talk about the state of the convention industry, how to register, why booking your hotel room through WQA is so important, and why you'll want to register early. Later, we'll have our motivational minute and WQA Tip. Learn more about convention at https://wqa.org/convention.

WQA Radio
WQA Radio #340 - Benefits of Professional Certification

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 26:32


Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, promoting better water quality around the world. Learn more at https://wqa.org. If you're a first-time listener or new to the industry, welcome. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. That's the magic of podcasting. And be sure to share the podcast with someone on your team or a friend or associate. Also, we now feature these podcasts on our WQA YouTube channel. Go to youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos. Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X. And in this episode, I'm joined by WQA Professional Certification & Training Director Tanya Lubner, Phd as we talk with Master Water Specialist Luke Timmons with Penguin Water. We discuss how he decided to move from Certified Water Specialist to MWS, what the process was like, and why he is so excited to promote WQA's Professional Certification program. Later, we'll have our motivational minute and WQA Tip.

WQA Radio
WQA Radio #338 - How To Innovate

WQA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 18:41


Welcome to WQA Radio, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment industry. Find us at https://wqa.org and on social media. In this episode, we feature a highlight from the WQA Mid-Year Leadership 2023 in Lake Tahoe. Patrick Keaney, CEO of Subeca, an Internet of Things startup, talked about change, disruption and how we all can all be more innovative. After his remarks, he joined WQA's CEO Pauli Undesser for a time of Q&A. Later we'll have our Motivational Minute and WQA Tip.

The vipHome Podcast
What is the Consumer Confidence Report?

The vipHome Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 20:49


Watch this episode on YouTube!Get additional water safety tips in the vipHome.app home management app!Download the app today on iOS and Android devices.Visit our website.Like vipHomeLink on Facebook.Follow vipHomeLink on Instagram. Links in the podcast: EPA website on CCREPA Online search tool for CCRsEPA CCR infographic with sample CCRFree Water Treatment for Dummies book Find a water treatment professional.Find WQA certified products.