By All Standards

Mar 24 2025 12 ep. 45 mins
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Welcome to By All Standards, the podcast where ISO and AS Standards get a little more fun and a lot more insightful!

Join us in each episode as we dive into the world of ISO and AS Certifications, sharing tips, tricks, and stories that will help you navigate the certification landscape like a pro.

Our team of expert Auditors and Accreditation specialists, along with some fantastic guests, are here to sprinkle a little wisdom and plenty of anecdotes to make your certification journey smoother and more successful. Let's make standards a little less standard!

Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/by-all-standards/id1771677594

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79OUNj3vY9dmESR3okwHJa?si=871837f56dc149b6

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@auvacertification/podcasts

Auva Website: www.auva.com

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/auva-certification-ltd 

Instagram: @auvacert

Michael Venner:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvenner-isocertificationexpert/ 

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