Innovating with Plastic Parts w/ Joe Paonessa :: Ep 253 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast

Podcast Episode Title:“Innovating with Plastic Parts w/ Joe Paonessa”Show Description with Highlights:In this episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim sits down with Joe Paonessa, owner of Edgecroft, to explore the fascinating world of plastics manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Joe shares his journey from Canada to Tennessee, detailing how he built a thriving business that manufactures and fulfills products for major brands like Squatty Potty.Highlights include:The real story behind “Made in the USA” labeling and the complexities of global supply chains.Joe’s evolution from engineering student to business owner, including his early ventures in online tutorials and laundromats.How Edgecroft grew from a small operation to a 20,000-square-foot facility with 10 employees, and the strategies behind scaling and systematizing a manufacturing business.The importance of recycling and efficiency in plastics production, and how Joe’s team minimizes waste.Insights into working with big brands, diversifying product lines, and the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship in Middle Tennessee.Advice for business owners on building scalable systems, finding the right people, and leveraging local opportunities.Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or simply curious about the world of manufacturing, this episode offers valuable lessons and inspiration.Follow Joe:http://edgecroft.com_____________________________________________________________________****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:www.mmtbp.comwww.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcastwww.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvosTiktok: @jimmccarthyvos    __________________________________________________________Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:https://linktr.ee/mamwmw___________________________________________________________If you like Jim's Boston Scallys, click here to shop and order yours!https://www.bostonscally.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/mqgpwi3u0zgm89vaxnv5crzvlolevo82rvcygsn5/1668 ___________________________________________________________***You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip_________________________________________________________________The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: Wizard Academy - www.wizardacademy.org______________________________________________________________________Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co