Summary: For the first 19 years of Bob Palka's career, he learned some valuable lessons about business. After gaining extensive experience in manufacturing, quality engineering and design from some of the most respected companies in the world, Bob acquired the Jacobs Ladder patent and manufacturing equipment in July of 2004. Bob’s background as an All-America athlete at Penn State University drew him to the uniqueness of the Jacobs Ladder design and functionality. Just prior to the acquisition of the company, Bob suffered two herniated discs in his lower back. After an extensive physical therapy program that included Jacobs Ladder, Bob was able to rehabilitate his back to avoid surgery and continue his active lifestyle. Since then, Bob has created a team that has made improvements in design to make Jacobs Ladder more reliable, self-powered, more user-friendly and quieter. Jacobs Ladder LLC continues to make improvements in all of the value that they offer the customer, from sales order processing to delivery and service.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.
