The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – When Nature Calls : Giving Comfort to Mobile Teams With Eric Witt In this episode, we interview Eric Witt, the National Sales Director of American Innotech. American Innotech specializes in personal waste management solutions, and the focus of the discussion is their innovative product, the "Brief Relief" station. This product is a portable restroom solution, particularly useful for mobile workers, remote job sites, and emergency responders. The "Bri...
Nov 09, 2023•28 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Working Together To Get It Done The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Working Together To Get It Done With Shawn Kerachsky In this episode, we talk with Sean Karotsky, CEO of Community Infrastructure Partners (C.I.P.). We discuss the challenges of securing funds for infrastructure projects, particularly in underserved communities, and how CBP3s (Community-Based Public-Private partnerships) offer solutions. CBP3s prioritize community benefits and efficiency over just financing, bundling p...
Nov 01, 2023•24 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Metal Finishing WW The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Metal Finishing WW : Tactics for Treatment and Protecting the Environment With Robin Deal In this episode, we talk with Robin Deal, the product manager of Aquapure at Hubbard Hall, a chemical company with a rich history. We discuss the challenges of industrial wastewater treatment, especially in the metal finishing industry, which produces a wide range of contaminants, including heavy metals, oils, and greases. Robin shares her jou...
Oct 25, 2023•25 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Accountability = Win Wins The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Accountability = Win Wins With Sean Merryman In this episode, we get to know Sean, an industry veteran, who shares his journey from working in the trenchless industry to founding Victory Trenchless. He highlights the keys to their success, emphasizing the importance of accountability, teamwork, and effective training methods. Sean talks about how hard it is to find and keep top talent and how important it is to talk about bo...
Oct 18, 2023•45 min•Season 8Ep. 2
A Marriage Of Convenience - WWTPs and Data Centers - why it is a perfect match The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – A Marriage of Convenience: WWTPs and Data Centers - why it is a perfect match With Kiran Mali In this episode, we talk with Kiran Mali, an impact investment consultant, about the critical intersection of wastewater infrastructure and data centers. Kiran talks about three of the most important benefits of putting data centers next to wastewater treatment plants. First, wast...
Oct 11, 2023•31 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Becoming a WaterWoman The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Becoming a WaterWoman With Donna Grudier In this episode, we talk with Donna Grudier, a wastewater operator and president of the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA). Donna shares her inspiring journey from a retail and office management career to becoming a wastewater operator, dispelling misconceptions about the industry. She shares the importance of wastewater management and how it can be a rewarding career path for...
Oct 04, 2023•32 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Now this amount is JUST right! The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Now this amount is JUST right! With Amirreza "Amir" Sohrabi In this episode, we talk with Amirreza "Amir" Sohrabi from Roshan Water Solutions. Amir discusses how the company's innovative technology, originally inspired by his wife's research, addresses critical challenges in wastewater and drinking water management. As a result of this innovation, wastewater treatment plants can improve their disinfection processes, cut...
Sep 27, 2023•26 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Taking Credit: Carbon Capture Benefits Revealed The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Taking Credit: Carbon Capture Benefits Revealed With Raciel Castillo In this episode, we talk with Raciel Castillo, the CEO and founder of RC Technologies, about carbon capture technology. We explore how this innovative technology can be applied to wastewater treatment plants and other industrial facilities to reduce carbon emissions. Our insightful discussion covers the environmental significance of ca...
Sep 20, 2023•26 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Purchasing Cooperatives: Benefits, Truths, and Misconceptions The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Purchasing Cooperatives: Benefits, Truths, and Misconceptions With Andy Campbell In this episode, we talk with Andy Campbell of Source Well, about the advantages and process of working with a purchasing cooperative for municipalities and vendors and how they offer cooperative purchasing services to government agencies. Campbell explains that using a cooperative contract allows buyers to av...
Sep 13, 2023•43 min•Season 7Ep. 10
You're Leaving Money On the Table, How to Get a Seat at the Federal Contracting Table The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – You're Leaving Money On the Table, How to Get a Seat at the Federal Contracting Table Eric Coffie In this episode, we continue our visit with Eric Coffie, the founder of GovCon Giants to chat about opportunities for small businesses in government contracting. We explore the myths surrounding government contracts, the top 100 government contractors accounting for 60%...
Sep 06, 2023•42 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Government Contracting - Myths & Facts, Misconceptions = Missed Opportunities The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Government Contracting - Myths & Facts, Misconceptions = Missed Opportunities With Eric Coffie In this episode, we talk with Eric Coffie, the founder of GovCon Giants, a firm that specializes in federal government contracting. We dispel common misconceptions about federal contracts, including the notion that minorities are disproportionately awarded them. Eric talks...
Aug 30, 2023•31 min•Season 7Ep. 9
One Water - One Stream Utilizing Our Cleanest Source The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – One Water: One Stream Utilizing Our Cleanest Source With Corydon Coppola In this episode, we talk with Corydon Coppola of Flow Water, focusing on the impact of stormwater on wastewater systems. He highlights the importance of recognizing stormwater as a crucial factor in wastewater infrastructure. He emphasizes that stormwater is our purest form of water, initially clean and becomes polluted as it ...
Aug 23, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 8
The Benefit of Benefits The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – The Benefit of Benefits With Dustin Christensen In this episode of the Smells Like Money podcast, we interview Dustin Christensen, a certified financial professional with New York Life Insurance Company, about the importance of offering comprehensive benefits packages to attract and retain talented employees. We discuss various types of group insurance coverage, such as short-term disability, long-term disability, and group-te...
Aug 16, 2023•28 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Permit Compliance The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Permit Compliance With Cade Girardi In this episode of the Smells Like Money podcast, we finish up our series of discussions with Cade Gerardi of Mehall Contracting. This final episode in the series focuses on the potential for innovation and growth in the wastewater industry. We talk about the significance of water reclamation, recent developments in FOG (fat, oil, and grease) equipment, the application of lasers in the sampling pr...
Aug 09, 2023•23 min•Season 7Ep. 6
NOV Avoidance The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – NOV Avoidance With Cade Girardi In this episode of the Smells Like Money podcast, we continue our visit with Cade Gerardi from Mehall Contracting to discuss permit compliance in the wastewater industry. We chatted about the importance of staying in compliance to avoid fines and negative impacts on profit margins and communities. Topics included: pH neutralization, maintaining pre-treatment systems, the role of sensors, standard monitori...
Aug 02, 2023•21 min•Season 7Ep. 5
It's in the Sampling The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – It's in the Sampling With Cade Girardi In this episode of the Smells Like Money podcast, we interview Cade Girardi, Head of Operations at Mehall Contracting. We discuss the importance of proper sampling techniques, including the need to change tubing regularly and maintain the sampler itself. Cade emphasizes the impact of accurate sampling on making informed decisions and complying with permits. We also touch on the use of househ...
Jul 26, 2023•24 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Disinfection from a New Perspective The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Disinfection from a New Perspective With Stan Heimburger In this episode of the Smells Like Money podcast, we discuss peracetic acid (PAA) with Stan Heimburger. What is PAA, how can it be used in collection systems to control odor, reduce microbial growth, and mitigate corrosion? Many may not be aware of how it works in neutralizing odor-causing compounds, minimizes microbial growth, and inhibits the corrosion of p...
Jul 19, 2023•26 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Payday Pickpockets The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Payday Pickpockets With John Tonsick In this episode of the Smells Like Money podcast, we interview John Tonsick, a certified fraud examiner, about the prevalence of fraud in payroll. We discuss how utilities rank among the top five industries with the highest median fraud-based losses. John shares a fascinating story of a payroll fraud case he worked on, involving a payroll manager who embezzled $1.2 million over 15 months. The ma...
Jul 12, 2023•23 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Who's Got Their Hands in Your Cookie Jar The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Who's Got Their Hands in Your Cookie Jar With John Tonsick This episode of “The DooDoo Diva's Smells like Money Podcast” welcomes John Tonsick, a certified fraud examiner and professional magician! We discuss the different forms of fraud, including asset misappropriation and billing schemes. John also helped us explore red flags to watch out for and the shocking prevalence of fraud in utilities. He shares his ...
Jul 05, 2023•27 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Small But Mighty The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Small But Mighty With Stan Heimburger This episode of “The DooDoo Diva's Smells like Money Podcast” welcomes Stan Heimburger, the President & CEO of Heimburger & Company, Inc. Before we start the episode, we get a little bit of history from Stan and how he became a wastewater professional. The topic we discuss is all about micronized calcium carbonate or microRNA AquaCal. What are the benefits of using micronized calcium carb...
Jun 28, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 13
The HUSTLE Mindset The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – The HUSTLE Mindset With Dustin McClone This episode of “The DooDoo Diva's Smells like Money Podcast” welcomes Dustin McClone, the CEO of McClone and amazing host of “The Hustle Mindset Podcast”. In this episode, we explore what the acronym “HUSTLE” stands for and how we can apply it to various facets of life. What does hard work really mean, and how do things like pace, hours, and prioritization play big parts in this? How can we a...
Jun 21, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 12
What's Up with Nanobubbles? The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – What's Up with Nanobubbles? With Bob Burger This episode of “The DooDoo Diva's Smells like Money Podcast” welcomes Bob Burger, the owner, and founder of NanoWorxs. In this episode, we explore the concept of Nanobubbles and see how they are different from conventional bubbles. How does this help with wastewater treatment? Is it possible to install nanobubble technology in already-existing plants? How exactly will this contr...
Jun 14, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Making It Easy To Be Green The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Making It Easy To Be Green With Brian Couglan Listen to this episode of “The DooDoo Diva's Smells like Money Podcast” where we are discussing with Brian Coghlan, the president of Utility Management Services, about energy usage and reducing our energy consumption. Coghlan explains how energy consumption affects the environment and our wallets, and provides tips for reducing energy usage in public utilities, treatment plants ...
Jun 07, 2023•21 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Personal WWTPs: Migration from Traditional Septic Options The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Personal WWTPs: Migration from Traditional Septic Options With Bryan Grogen Listen to this episode of “The DooDoo Diva's Smells like Money Podcast” where we are discussing with Bryan Grogen, the Senior Vice president at P.W. Grosser Consulting, Inc., about the conversion of septic systems to individual decentralized personal wastewater treatment plants or municipal plants. He introduces cuttin...
May 31, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 9
PFAS, One Water Mindset and Solutions The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – PFAS, One Water Mindset and Solutions With Tom Whitton Listen to this episode of “The DooDoo Diva's Smells like Money Podcast” where we are discussing with Tom Whitton, the Vice President of Business Development of E2Metrix, about Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. How is all water interconnected? While in Southern California, he attended a conference, met with experts on this topic, and shared what h...
May 24, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Who's Minding The Store The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Who's Minding The Store With Charles "Chuck" Ahrens Listen to this episode of “The DooDoo Diva's Smells like Money Podcast” where we are discussing with Charles Ahrens, a two-decade veteran of the wastewater industry, about very important topics that impact our industry. We discussed alarming manpower and operations topics. Is it really a lack of funding or a lack of appeal for operations careers? How can we as industry profes...
May 17, 2023•25 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Solving Decentralized Treatment Plant Challenges The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Solving Decentralized Treatment Plant Challenges With Tom Whitton This episode of “The DooDoo Diva's Smells like Money Podcast” welcomes Tom Whitton, the Vice President of Business Development at E2Metrix. The discussion revolves around the advancements available for Decentralized Treatment Plants. We'll learn about the strategies used by these facilities to take advantage of economies of scale. We wil...
May 10, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Logical Logic Helping Wastewater Tech Speak the Same Language The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Logical Logic Helping Wastewater Tech Speak the Same Language With Greg Budzynski Listen to this special episode of “The DooDoo Diva's Smells like Money Podcast” where we are discussing with Greg Budzynski, the founder of IT/OT Systems, as a continuation of the last episode about his technology that helps wastewater plant technology be more efficient. In this episode, we learn about variou...
May 03, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Tech for Wastewater Tech PLCs The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Tech for Wastewater Tech PLCs With Greg Budzynski Listen to this special episode of “The DooDoo Diva's Smells like Money Podcast” where we are discussing with Greg Budzynski, the founder of IT/OT Systems, about technology that could help wastewater plants be more efficient and secure. We will examine in detail what a Programmable Logic Controller or Programmable Automation Controller is, as well as how it facilitates pla...
Apr 26, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 4
The Solution Is Under Our Feet The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – The Solution Is Under Our Feet With Darrell Liski Listen to this special episode of “The DooDoo Diva's Smells like Money Podcast” recorded live at the WWETT Show 2023 in the RapidView Booth. Along with my co-host Nick Spano of Essential Equipment, we interviewed Darrell Liski, the CEO of EnBiorganic Technology about the advancements in bio-augmentation by incorporating autonomous automatic dosing technology in combinati...
Apr 19, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 3
