CFSA Podcast Series
Season 2 (2022)
EPISODE 2.5: David Murphy
LoadAlone™ A near-fatal injury threatened to limit David's mobility for the rest of his life, sparking his entrepreneurial spirit to design a new loading system that allows a single worker to load a casket or cot regardless of their physical ability. LISTEN
EPISODE 2.4: Justin Thacker
Thacker Casket Manufacturing Justin will serve as CFSA's president for 2022-23. He spoke about his background in the industry and his vision for the association as CFSA enters its 110th year in 2023. LISTEN
EPISODE 2.3: Chris Kuehl
Armada Corporate Intelligence Kuehl says we could see a sense of normalcy again in 2023, but the hectic and unpredictable economy is sticking around for a while this year first. He also gives a preview of what he'll talk about during his keynote address at CFSA's Annual Conference & Trade Show in April. LISTEN
EPISODE 2.2: Poul Lemasters
Lemasters Consulting Poul uses his unique background in both deathcare and law to discuss new fuel surcharges in deathcare, the latest round of M&A in our industry and what overall he sees going well in funeral supply - and what needs improvement. LISTEN
EPISODE 2.1: Women in Leadership Forum
Armada Corporate Intelligence Kuehl says we could see a sense of normalcy again in 2023, but the hectic and unpredictable economy is sticking around for a while this year first. He also gives a preview of what he'll talk about during his keynote address at CFSA's Annual Conference & Trade Show in April. LISTEN
Season 1 (2021)
EPISODE 1.3: Barbara Kemmis
Cremation Association of North America
Barbara discusses CANA's latest cremation numbers and what they mean for funeral suppliers.
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EPISODE 1.2: Ryan Thogmartin
DISRUPT Media
Ryan discuss trends he is seeing that could impact suppliers, ideas for social media marketing and more. Recorded at CFSA's 2021 Conference Follow-up Friday event.
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EPISODE 1.1: Paul St. Pierre
St. Pierre Family Funeral & Cremation Services
Paul, who also serves as president of SELECTED Independent Funeral Homes, discusses trends, casket news and more.
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