Oct 27, 202647 minS1
In this episode of Purchasing Made Personal, Michael Tucker sits down with Sarah Reynolds to explain the TIPS Trade, Labor & Materials contract, including the key differences between Part 1 and Part 2 and how vendors...
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Purchasing Made Personal Podcast
Hosted by TIPS-USA · business · EN
About this Podcast:
The Purchasing Made Personal Podcast takes you inside the world of cooperative purchasing through TIPS-USA, one of the nation’s leading cooperatives. Each episode features insights from the TIPS team, TIPS Members, and Awarded Vendors—sharing stories, strategies, and practical “tips” to make procurement simpler, faster, and more effective.
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What is Purchasing Made Personal Podcast about?
The Purchasing Made Personal Podcast takes you inside the world of cooperative purchasing through TIPS-USA, one of the nation’s leading cooperatives. Each episode features insights from the TIPS team, TIPS Members, and Awarded Vendors, sharing stories, strategies, and practical “tips” to make procurement simpler, faster, and more effective.
Who hosts Purchasing Made Personal Podcast?
Purchasing Made Personal Podcast is hosted by TIPS-USA. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
What has Purchasing Made Personal Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Talking Trades, Labor & Materials: Understanding Part 1 vs. Part 2 Contracts" (27 October 2026, 47 minutes), "The Tight Times Initiative with MASA: Helping Missouri Schools Prepare For What’s Ahead" (20 October 2026, 45 minutes), and "From the Court to Construction: Building Better Public Projects" (13 October 2026, 42 minutes).
How often does Purchasing Made Personal Podcast publish?
Purchasing Made Personal Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 25 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Purchasing Made Personal Podcast?
Booking probability for Purchasing Made Personal Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Purchasing Made Personal Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Purchasing Made Personal Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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About the host
TIPS-USA hosts Purchasing Made Personal Podcast, a business podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 20, 202645 minS1
In this episode of Purchasing Made Personal, Michael Tucker sits down with Mark Penny, Executive Director of the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA), to discuss MASA’s Tight Times Initiative and how...
- Oct 13, 202642 minS1
In this episode of Purchasing Made Personal, Michael Tucker sits down with Mike Williams, founder of 3i Contracting and former NBA player, to discuss leadership, public sector construction, communication, and the...
- Sep 29, 202649 minS1
Charley Branham of the Missouri School Plant Managers Association (MSPMA) and David Mabe of TIPS Construction discuss how strong partnerships can support school facilities professionals and public school districts. They...
- Sep 22, 202642 minS1
What does it take to manage procurement for one of the nation’s largest cities? Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer for the City of Houston, joins PMPP to take listeners behind the scenes of city...
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- Sep 8, 202637 minS1
In this episode, Julie Sands, AIA, LEED AP, PMP, Chief Business Development Officer at TIPS Construction, and Tom Ferrentino, National Director of Sales and Business Development at TIPS Construction, discuss how...
- Aug 18, 20261h 1mS1
Winning sales in the public sector is about becoming a trusted partner—not just closing a deal. In the first in-person episode of PMPP, we sit down with Jensen Mabe, TIPS VP of Sales and Business Development, to discuss...
Episode #15
Understanding AI Tools for Public Agencies
Aug 11, 202641 minS1Nick James from Whiteglove AI joins us to discuss applied AI and how agencies are beginning to use it in practical, meaningful ways. The conversation explores how AI tools can support public sector work, improve...
- Aug 4, 202651 minS1
Aran Raz from the City of Westminster, Colorado, joins PMPP to discuss how his procurement team is using AI to streamline processes and improve efficiency. The conversation explores practical ways public entities can...
Episode #13
The Hidden Cost of Supplier Friction
Jul 28, 202647 minS1Kim Cullen Prather from Beacon Bid joins PMPP to discuss the hidden barriers suppliers face when doing business with government entities. The conversation explores how supplier awareness, AI, cooperative purchasing, and...
- Jul 21, 202647 minS1
In this episode of the Purchasing Made Personal Podcast, Mariel Reed, Founder and CEO of Pavilion, explains how public procurement teams can move beyond the “Department of No” and become proactive, strategic partners to...
Episode #10
Understanding ESPCs for Public Entities
Jul 7, 202635 minS1In this episode of the Purchasing Made Personal Podcast, Michael Tucker is joined by Tom Ferrentino from TIPS Construction to discuss Energy Savings Performance Contracts, or ESPCs. Tom explains how ESPCs can help...
- Jun 30, 20261h 3mS1
<p>In this episode of the Purchasing Made Personal Podcast, Michael Tucker sits down with Josh Peach to discuss the often-overlooked connection between school infrastructure and student success. From aging facilities...
- Jun 30, 20261h 3mS1
In this episode of the Purchasing Made Personal Podcast, Michael Tucker sits down with Josh Peach to discuss the often-overlooked connection between school infrastructure and student success. From aging facilities and...
Episode #8
The Legal Side of Cooperative Purchasing
Jun 23, 202642 minS1<p>Sarah Reynolds, TIPS’ Legal Counsel/Contract Manager (CTCM), helps unravel the often-overlooked terms and conditions in cooperative contracts. In this episode, she explains what members and vendors need to know...
Episode #8
The Legal Side of Cooperative Purchasing
Jun 23, 202642 minS1Sarah Reynolds, TIPS’ Legal Counsel/Contract Manager (CTCM), helps unravel the often-overlooked terms and conditions in cooperative contracts. In this episode, she explains what members and vendors need to know...
- Jun 16, 202636 minS1
<p>In this episode, TIPS Construction’s Compliance team breaks down the TIPS JOC Contract Procurement Process, showing how it streamlines project delivery while ensuring compliance and cost transparency. Learn how TIPS...
Episode #6
Getting Personal with Rick Ogden
Jun 9, 202622 minS1<p>TIPS is built on relationships, and our Program Managers are at the heart of it. In this episode, we sit down with Program Manager Rick Ogden to learn about his work with members and vendors in TIPS' home base...
Episode #5
Understanding the TIPS PO Process: Purchase Orders & Pricing Compliance in Cooperative Contracts
Jun 2, 202645 minS1<p>What happens behind the scenes of a purchase order? Victoria Walston and Karen Walton from the TIPS PO Department joins PMPP to walk through the TIPS PO process, highlight pricing compliance, and best practices for...
- May 26, 202641 minS1
<p>Tammy Rimes, Executive Director of the National Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP) and former purchasing agent, joins PMPP to discuss NCPP’s role in supporting cooperative procurement and how cooperative...
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Nick James
Professor of Prostate and Bladder Cancer Research, Institute of Cancer Research
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Charlie Martin
endurance racing driver, LGBTQ+ rights advocate, trailblazer in motorsport, The Anti-Greenwash Charter
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Charley Branham
Missouri School Plant Managers Association
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David Mabe
TIPS Construction
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