The Packology Podcast
Packology represents the exciting fusion of packaging and technology. Our podcast delves deep into how advancements in technology, including artificial intelligence, automation, and smart packaging, are revolutionizing the way packaging is designed, sourced, procured, and recycled.
We started as the Packaging Brothers Podcast, driven by our love for the packaging industry. Over time, we realized the growing impact of technology on packaging. This evolution inspired us to rebrand and broaden our focus, leading to the birth of the Packology Podcast.
Episodes
68 episodes
From Sales Enablement to AI in Education: Big Ideas and Practical Tools | The Packology Series with Ben Gold
In this episode, Brandon Frank and Ben Gold take a deep dive into how AI continues to shape PPC Packaging’s workflows and beyond. They discuss tools like Apollo and SIG Parser for sales enablement and CRM insights, explore AI’s potential in pac...
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Getting Creative with AI: Visuals, Content, and Personal Branding | The Packology Series with Ben Gold
In Episode 6, Brandon Frank and Ben Gold discuss new ways AI can help businesses create engaging content, from transforming ideas into images and videos to customizing presentations for specific audiences. They explore popular AI tools for visu...
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Catching the AI Wave: Practical Wins and Future Plans | The Packology Series with Ben Gold
In this episode, Brandon Frank and Ben Gold share insights from their visit to the Los Angeles Business Show, where AI dominated the conversation across industries. They dive into how PPC Packaging is turning AI concepts into practical wins, li...
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Leveraging AI for Practical Wins in Business Efficiency | PPC AI Series with Ben Gold
Welcome back to The Packology Series! In this episode, host Brandon Frank is joined once again by AI expert Ben Gold to explore how AI is creating real wins for PPC Packaging. They discuss practical, hands-on ways AI is transforming wo...
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Exploring AI Innovations in PPC Packaging | PPC AI Series with Ben Gold
In this episode of the PPC AI Series with Ben Gold, Brandon Frank and Ben Gold discuss recent AI developments and their impact on PPC packaging. They explore exciting innovations from OpenAI and Google, focusing on how businesses can l...
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Insights from the MAICON Conference: AI Deployment in Organizations
Welcome back to our ongoing Packology Series! In Episode 2, we join Ben Gold to explore the latest trends in AI, particularly in marketing and sales. Recently, Ben attended the MAICON conference in Cleveland, which focused on the practical depl...
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Exploring the Future of Engineering and Packaging with Dr. Karen Eng
Welcome back to the Packology Podcast! In this episode, Brandon Frank sits down with Dr. Karen Eng, the CEO and owner of CSMI Manufacturing. With over two decades of experience in engineering and packaging services for USDA and FDA regulated in...
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Embarking on the AI Journey with Ben Gold
In this inaugural episode of The Packology Series, Brandon, from PPC Packaging, teams up with AI consultant Ben Gold to explore the integration of artificial intelligence into their family-run business. The series is set to document th...
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From AI Beginner to AI Native: A Roadmap for Success with Ben Gold
In a recent episode of the Packology Podcast, host Brandon welcomed back AI expert Ben Gold for a captivating discussion about the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) for businesses. With a passion for AI that is almost infecti...
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Navigating Sustainability in Packaging: A Collaborative Approach with Maggie Spicer - Part 3
Welcome to the Packaging Brothers podcast, where we explore the world of sustainability and packaging. In this third and final episode, we are joined by returning guest Maggie Spicer to discuss collaborative solutions for navigating the challen...
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The Impact of AI on Supply Chain Logistics: A Conversation with Pete Grett
Welcome to the latest episode of the Package Brothers podcast, where we had the pleasure of hosting Pete Grett from The BlackRock Group. Pete is a supply chain and logistics expert with a keen interest in the impact of AI on the industry. In th...
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The Green Beauty Community: Uniting Voices for Sustainability in the Beauty Industry with Daniel Johnson and Hannah Craik
Welcome to the Packaging Brothers podcast! In today's episode, we are excited to have the founders of the Green Beauty Community, Daniel and Hannah, join us to discuss the community they have built and the impact it is making in the beauty indu...
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ESG and Sustainable Packaging Claims in the Beauty Space with Maggie Spicer - Part 2
Welcome back to the Packaging Brothers podcast! In part 2 of our series on ESG and sustainable packaging claims in the beauty space, we dive into the intricacies of recyclability, biodegradability, compostability, and carbon emissions. Our gues...
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Understanding ESG in the Beauty Industry with Maggie Spicer - Part 1
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 s...
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Entrepreneurial Gold: Learn How to Scale and Sell from Expert Christine McDannell
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 ve...
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Unleashing the Power of Positive Impact with Sustainable Packaging Expert, Lindsay Dahl
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 envir...
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Unlocking the Power of AI with Consultant and Expert Ben Gold
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 ...
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Unveiling the Future of Hiring: Insights from Beauty Industry Recruiter Barbara Driggers
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 i...
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The Power of Perspective: John Abplanalp's Insights on Productivity and Growth in Manufacturing
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 pe...
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39:52
Beyond the Box: Unleashing Chelsey Crofts' Innovations in Secondary Packaging
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 expert...
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The Future of E-Commerce Fulfillment with Harry Drajpuch of Amware Fulfillment
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 t...
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30:24
How EverestLabs.AI Is Transforming Recycling with Apurba Pradhan
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 accuratel...
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Exploring Molecular Recycling: Tara Cary of Eastman
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 insigh...
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Unlock the Secrets of Sales Success with Michael Gordon
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 an...
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36:47
Surrounded by War : A Packaging Engineer Working in Kyiv, Ukraine
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 fig...
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