In this episode of Converting Conversations, Catbridge President Michael Pappas sits down with Ed Montalvo of the Montalvo Corporation, a longtime leader in web tension control technology.Drawing on decades of experience, Michael and Ed explore how the converting industry has evolved—from early mechanical systems and overheating brakes to today’s highly refined, precision-driven machines.They break down the core fundamentals that still define success in web handling while unpacking how modern innovations like load cells, automated positioning systems, and digital workflows are reshaping operations across the industry.This conversation offers a rare blend of historical perspective and forward-looking insight for converters, engineers, and industry professionals navigating today’s increasingly automated landscape.Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Guest Introduction – Ed Montalvo 01:30 Early Industry Days 04:XX Mechanical Systems & Challenges 08:XX Evolution of Tension Control 12:XX Modern Technology & Automation 18:XX Key Takeaways🎥 For the full visual experience, watch this episode on YouTube, where key concepts are supported with visuals and real-world context.About the Guest: Ed Montalvo is a leader at the Montalvo Corporation, a company with decades of innovation in web tension control technology. With deep industry experience, Ed brings both historical perspective and technical insight into the evolution of converting systems.Learn More: Catbridge Machinery: https://www.catbridge.com Montalvo Corporation: https://www.montalvo.comSubscribe & Follow: Watch on YouTube | Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts#converting #manufacturing #webhandling #tensioncontrol #industrialengineering #b2bConverting Conversations is presented by Catbridge Machinery.

Welcome back to The Home Care Experience with T&A! In today’s episode, Amy goes solo to share a deeply personal and transformational update on her life and business. From divorce, name changes, and rediscovering an old love… to selling her office, moving to Florida, and merging her firm—Amy opens the doors fully and brings listeners into her world.If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when life hits the reset button and everything changes at once, this is the episode for you.CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Divorce, name change & identity 04:00 – Why the firm stayed Knight Home Care Financial 07:00 – Reconnecting with old friends 09:00 – The high school sweetheart story 13:00 – Getting married in Fredericksburg 16:00 – Selling the Austin office 18:00 – Moving full-time to Florida 22:00 – Living at the beach 27:00 – Merging with Patrick Accounting & Works 34:00 – What this means for the firm & future 36:45 – Retirement timeline & next steps 41:00 – Final reflections & closing messageListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | thehomecareexperience.com#HomeCarePodcast #HomeCareExperience #HealthcareLeadership #CaregiverCommunity #AmyTaylor

In Episode 14 of The Home Care Experience with T&A, Amy Taylor and Troy Brooks share the story of how they met, how their careers intersected in the early days of home care consulting, and how decades of experience turned into a trusted partnership.This episode dives into:How long-term professional relationships are built in home careWhy having industry-specific advisors mattersThe hidden challenges outsiders miss when entering home care and hospiceLessons learned from clients, compliance, and real-world experienceIf you’re a home care or hospice owner, healthcare entrepreneur, or industry professional, this conversation offers insight you won’t find in a textbook.Chapters0:00 – Intro 2:45 – How Amy and Troy first met 8:30 – Early careers in home care 15:10 – Building long-term client relationships 22:40 – Why home care is different from other industries 30:10 – The importance of trusted advisors 32:15 – Closing thoughts & what’s next🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🌐 Visit thehomecareexperience.com for show notes and resources.

Community isn’t a buzzword—it’s a business strategy.In this episode of Unpacking the Brand, Ken Theriot and Randy Kessler sit down with Peter van Teeseling, Executive Director of dScoop, to explore how trust, collaboration, and shared purpose create real competitive advantage in the digital print and packaging industry.Peter shares real-world examples of competitors working together, practical uses of AI, and what it takes to build a community that actually drives growth.Chapters00:00 Introduction & Peter van Teeseling’s Background  02:15 What dScoop Is and How It Started  05:30 Competitors Working Together: The dScoop Model  09:40 Why Trust Is the Foundation of Community  14:20 Real Examples of Collaboration in Action  19:30 How AI Is Actually Being Used in Print  26:00 Scaling Intimacy in a Global Community  32:15 Attracting Young Talent to the Industry  38:10 Leadership, Culture, and Doing the Right Thing  47:30 Measuring the Business Impact of Community  54:10 Where to Learn More About dScoop  57:00 Rapid Fire Questions & Closing ThoughtsUnpacking the Brand, Peter van Teeseling, dScoop, business community, leadership, collaboration, competitive advantage, print industry, digital print, packaging industry, brand strategy

Welcome to another episode of The Home Care Experience with T&A, where Amy Taylor and Troy Brooks break down the most important issues shaping the home care and hospice industry.In this special solo episode, Amy unpacks the massive Texas HHSC payment model change that went into effect on September 1, 2025—a shift that impacts reimbursement rates, cost reporting, average wage requirements, and future compliance risk for every home care agency in the state.If you’re a Texas provider, this episode is essential. If you’re not in Texas, it’s still a powerful preview of where similar policies across the U.S. are heading.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy ACERS was eliminated and what replaced itThe real meaning behind the new “$13 average wage” requirement (spoiler: it’s NOT a minimum wage)How misinformation from monitors and MCOs created confusion for providersWhat goes into the 90% spend requirement—and how to avoid being placed on the new public “naughty list”Why raising wages across the board to $13/hour could put agencies in financial dangerStrategic guidance on compliance, payroll structure, and preparing for the next cost-reporting cycleHow the cost report system (STEPS) will change the way providers submit and reconcile their dataAmy breaks down these rules in plain English, providing clear explanations and actionable guidance.Whether you’re an agency owner, administrator, compliance leader, or just trying to understand the rapidly shifting home care landscape—this episode gives you the clarity you need to protect your agency and plan ahead.Chapters00:00 Intro 01:01 What Changed on September 1? 01:16 Why Amy Is Leading This Breakdown Episode 02:12 Understanding the “Naughty List” & 90% Spend Requirement 03:30 The Truth About the $13 Wage Rule (Not a Minimum!) 07:35 Why Legislators Appropriated Funding the Way They Did 08:00 How HHSC Calculated the Statewide Average Wage Expectation 09:00 Misinformation From Monitors & Case Managers 26:55 New STEPS Cost Reporting System & Pre-Populated Data 30:00 What Agencies Should Do Next 31:00 Closing ThoughtsListen OnApple Podcasts | Spotify | TheHomeCareExperience.comHashtags#HomeCarePodcast #HealthcareLeadership #HomeCareInnovation #TexasHomeCare #HHSCUpdate #MedicaidHomeCare #CostReporting #HealthcareCompliance