Podcast Episodes

The Life and Career of Jim Lukanich

Episode 429

“You can’t learn it all in one year. You can’t even learn it all in ten.” That single statement from Jim Lukanich captures the spirit of this unforgettable episode. 

Returning to the Scaling UP! H2O …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Innovations in Water Treatment with Dr. Jasbir Gill

Episode 428

What happens when a nuclear chemist pivots into industrial water treatment? In this episode, host Trace Blackmore is joined by Dr. Jasbir Gill, President at Water Energy Solutions Inc, whose career s…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

July 4th! Entrepreneurship, Water Wells, and the Spirit of Liberty

Episode 427

“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 Black…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sustaining Success: Tom Hutchison on Leading Through Generational Change

Episode 425

In this episode, Trace Blackmore welcomes back Tom Hutchison, Chairman of the Board, HOH Water Technology, to reflect on what it really takes to step out of day-to-day leadership—and do it well. As a…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Smart Technology in Water Treatment with Kevin Kuhne

Episode 425

“You don't have to transition your entire business. You just need to start. Small beginnings are okay.” 

Revolutionizing Water Treatment Through Smart Tech 

In this episode of Scaling UP! H2O, host T…

Published on 3 months ago

Chlorine Dioxide Insights with Greg Simpson

Episode 424

A Lifelong Exploration into Chlorine Dioxide 

In this episode of Scaling UP! H2O, Trace Blackmore welcomes Greg D. Simpson, a recognized authority on chlorine dioxide and a long-time researcher, writ…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Pushing the Boundaries: Jacob Deak on Innovating Water Treatment Systems

Episode 423

In this episode of Scaling UP! H2O, host Trace Blackmore interviews Jake Deak, Marketing & Inside Sales Director at Pyxis Lab, for a deep dive into how innovation is born—not in labs, but in the fiel…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the Association of Water Technologies with John Caloritis

Episode 421

In this milestone episode, host Trace Blackmore welcomes John Caloritis of the Metro Group and current President of the Association of Water Technologies (AWT). Together, they explore the strategic e…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Benefits of Tagged Polymers in Water Treatment

Episode 421

“Keep it simple because the more complex things get, the less people will do it” - Gary Garcia

For years, water treatment professionals have relied on PTSA tracers to estimate system performance, but…

Published on 4 months ago

Tapping Into Tech: How Ben Frieders Uses AI to Elevate Water Treatment Marketing

Episode 420

"Continue to learn something new every day.”

What happens when a Navy-trained water chemistry expert dives into AI-powered marketing? You get Ben Frieders—Marketing and Business Development Manager a…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago