Check out this episode of The Environmental Lab Podcast featuring Ryan Dennhardt from Ward Laboratories. Ryan shares his insights on blending human resources with operational strategies to enhance lab efficiency and growth.

Top 3 Topics We Discuss:

1.Transition to Lab Management: Hear how Ryan moved from managing staffing agencies to leading operations at Ward Laboratories, applying his business expertise to laboratory challenges.

2.Optimizing Lab Workflow: Ryan explains specific improvements he has implemented to speed up sample processing and reduce operational bottlenecks.

3.Strategies for Sales Growth: Learn about Ryan’s approach to generating new business opportunities, including his methods for nurturing leads and building customer loyalty.

About Ward Laboratories:
They are a full-service agricultural testing laboratory headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, serving their local community and a growing clientele of global producers.

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of how strategic management can transform environmental lab operations and drive business growth!

This episode is brought to you by LIMs-Plus.

Join us for a lively episode of “The Environmental Lab Podcast” where we talk to Carrie Myers from Water Testing Labs of Maryland. Carrie, also known as “Scary Carrie,” shares some great stories and important info about her work in water testing.

Top 3 Topics We Discuss:

1.Why “Scary Carrie”?: Find out how Carrie got her nickname and what it means for her role at the lab.

2.Career Journey: Hear how Carrie started and grew in the water testing field, taking on many roles to become a lab director.

3.Changes in Water Safety: Learn how water safety regulations are changing and what Carrie does every day to keep up.

Tune in to hear about Carrie’s experiences and insights in ensuring safe water for everyone.

IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Nolynn's journey from studying marine science at North Carolina State University to becoming a leader in water quality testing.
2. Her evolution from university labs to testing water quality at trout farms and beyond.Learn about the critical role of water testing in ensuring public health especially in rural areas where many rely on well water that isn't regularly tested.
3. The importance of educating homeowners about the potential dangers of untreated water and the simple steps they can take to protect their families.

Gain insights into the challenges and advancements in the field of water testing, and how dedicated scientists like Nolynn are working to keep our #water safe. LET’S DO IT!