Manufacturing Culture Podcast
By Jim Mayer
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Manufacturing is more than the products we make; it’s the people who make the parts. On The Manufacturing Culture Podcast, I sit down with leaders, innovators, and everyday heroes to uncover the stories behind their journeys in the industry. We talk about where they started, how they’ve grown, and the challenges they’ve overcome along the way.
Each episode brings a unique perspective; some practical, some inspiring, and all rooted in the human side of manufacturing. From lessons learned on the shop floor to big ideas shaping the future, it’s all about the people who make it happen.
Because at the heart of every company are the people who work there, and every person has a story.
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My Digital Twin: Mark Vanderwarf
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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The Shift to Root Cause Medicine: Dr. Erica Armstrong's Journey
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Speed, Precision, and Culture in Manufacturing
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Craftsmanship and Family: The Country Craft Journey
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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We Undersell What We Do w/ Danny Gonzales
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Apprenticeships, Paychecks and the Next Generation of Makers
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Why Marketing Still Feels “New” In Manufacturing (And What Emily Ting Is Doing About It)
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Every Day Is Tax Day: – Culture, Capitalism, And The Middle Class With Nik Agharkar
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Ian Wilson on real culture, no nonsense branding, and the future of manufacturing
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Building Confidence, Not Just Machines: Julie Runez on Culture, Labs, and Learning Out Loud
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Quality, failure, and fixing the shop floor with Sydney Mrowczynski
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Building Culture That Cares in Manufacturing with Chris Humphrey
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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How Supportive Teams Shape Great Engineers with Katie Friday
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Rethinking the Trades with Kate Glantz
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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The Real Reshoring Math With Rosemary Coates
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Creating Space for the Next Generation with Natalie Macias
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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From Procurement to Transformation Partner: Amy Julian on Culture That Ships
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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From Philosophy Major to Serial Founder: Adam Honig on Culture and Change
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Be Your F*ing Self: The No-BS Journey of Joni Cunningham
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Why the Factory Floor Deserves Better Than Palo Alto: Renan Devilliers on shop floor dignity, tech arrogance, and building tools that work for the people who use them
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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“They’ll Eat You Alive.”: Jenny Drescher & Ellen Feldman Ornato on Flipping Power and Facing Resistance in Manufacturing
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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The Long Game of Culture Change: Darryl Gratrix on Leadership, Outreach, and the Next Generation of Tradespeople
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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What Happens When You Hire People Most Companies Won’t: Marcus Sheanshang on Second Chance as Culture
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Promoted But Never Trained: Craig Coyle on the Leadership Crisis in Manufacturing
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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What Story Are You Not Telling? Lori Highby on Culture, AI, and the Future of Manufacturing Marketing
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Bunkhouses, Bush Planes, and Building Culture: Tyler Marshall on Leadership
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Culture Is How They Feel on Sunday: HR Huntsman on Mindset, Leadership & Legacy
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Humanizing Leadership: Nicki Straza on Trust, Safety, and Resilience at Work
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Offbeat and In Sync
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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The Human Signal in the Digital Noise
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Collaboration Over Chaos
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May 27, 2025 |
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Fluent in Manufacturing
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May 20, 2025 |
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The Ghostwriter of American Industry
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May 14, 2025 |
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The Vibe Inside
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May 07, 2025 |
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Culture Is the Engine
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May 06, 2025 |
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You Can’t Build Culture Without Empathy
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Stephanie Chrystal, ANCA’s Female Machinist of the Year: She Won the Award—But It Was Her Team That Made History
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Beyond the Deal
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Happiness Isn't a Destination
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Challenging Sacred Truths
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Building a Legacy Where Few Get the Chance
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Lean Liposuction Won’t Save You
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Culture, Chaos, and Continuous Improvement: Kevin Claxon on Leading Forward
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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What Happens When the Team Comes First? Culture Drives That Success
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Family First, CNC Always: Rachel Marshall on Makeup, Mac & Cheese, and Machines
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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The Big Ideas and Bigger Heart of Arthur Field
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Culture Is What People Do When They Don't Talk About It—A Conversation with Sean Walters
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Mark Hedstrom on Failing, Learning, and Leading
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Mentorship, Culture, and Building a Greener Future
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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From a Commodore 64 to Industrial AI: Bryan DeBois on Leadership, Mentorship, and Innovation
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Data, Frontlines, and Culture: Vince Sassano’s Journey
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Welding is STEM: Demi Knight Clark on Third Spaces and Trade Tech
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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A Story of Grit and Grace: Ashleigh Walters’ Leadership Journey
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Leading with Purpose: Yushiro Kato on Culture, Innovation, and the Future of Manufacturing
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Cracking the Code: Jason Anthoine on What Employees Really Want
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Willemijn Schneyder on Digital Apprenticeships and The Power of Collaboration
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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From the Shop Floor to Digital Transformation: Eric Whitley's Journey of Innovation, AI, and Operational Excellence in Manufacturing
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Driving Sustainability: Lynn McMahon's Impact in the Industry
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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How Amy Teal Supports Workforce Development with a Good Cup of Coffee
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Finding a Better Way: Jesse Casto and BetterCNC
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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In North Philadelphia, Born and Raised: Catherine Bitting on Mutual Respect and Soft Skills
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Aligning Company Culture with Marketing Efforts: Chad Spaude and Anne Cotter
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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From Accidental Beginnings to Marketing Mastery: Hallie Haupt's Rise in Manufacturing
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Culture Starts at the Top: The Journey of B&B Dynamic Machining
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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"The more you give, the more you receive." - Robert Griggs of Trinity Products
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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How Keith Pfeifer Empowers Employees to Embrace Automation
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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Embracing Vulnerability as a Leader: Onder Ondimir
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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Malachi Greb: Enhancing Safety and Work-Life Balance through Automation
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Empowering Employees through Effective Communication: Jeff Fiala of Transmission
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May 30, 2024 |
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Transforming Organizational Culture with Amper Technologies
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May 23, 2024 |
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Changing "That's The Way It's Always Been Done": Michael Corrales of 1Factory
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May 16, 2024 |
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Amplifying the Voice of Frontline Workers: Vivek Kumar
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May 09, 2024 |
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From Broadway to Technology Innovation: Michael Lynch's Journey
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May 02, 2024 |
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Beyond the Skills Gap: Ann Wyatt on Talent, Technology, and Transition
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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How JARC and Reagan Brewer Johnson is Changing the Perception of Manufacturing on Life at a Time
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Casting a Vision: Jerrod Weaver and Matt Gilmore on Advancing Manufacturing with NFFS
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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A Beacon of Opportunity: Shawn Dobbs and The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.'s Mission for Inclusion
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Muscle, Machines, and Marketing: The Unstoppable Shae Eichele
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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It's Not Rocket Science, It's People Science: Retired Lt Col Kathy Lowry Gallowitz on Unleashing Veteran Talent in Manufacturing
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Mom-ing, Manufacturing, and Marketing: The Balancing Act of Sami Birch
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Contingency Plans: Breaking Molds and Machining Dreams w/ Nush Ahmed
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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"In Spite of": Some Historical Contributions of the Black Community in Manufacturing w/ Drew Crow Pt 2
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Walking the Talk like Only Drew Crowe Can - Part 1
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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If Batman Was a Machinist: Danny Hill Jr's Journey
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Profit First with Susanne Mariga: The Impact of Financial Success on Culture
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Crafting Careers, Changing Communities: Courtney Tate's Manufacturing Movement
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Neuroscience Meets Manufacturing: Using the BTFA Model at GKN Aerospace
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Leading with Clarity: Jim Vaselopulos on Timing, Culture, and the Power of Values in Manufacturing
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Diversity, Automation, and the Power of Connections: A Chat with Nikki Gonzales
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Leading with Depth: Adrian Koehler's Journey to Transformative Leadership
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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From Lessons Learned in Szn 1 to New Frontiers in Szn 2: The Manufacturing Culture Podcast Journey
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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From Unsheltered to Unstoppable: Zach Carlin's Journey to Success
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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The Rosie Riveters STEM Revolution: How Brittany Greer is Redefining STEM Education
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Beyond the Basics w/ Lonnie Wilson: Mastering the Learning Maturity Model in Manufacturing
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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The Future of Feedback: Mike White's Innovative Strategies for Performance Reviews
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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From IA to AI: Matt Kownick's Journey in Manufacturing
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Crafting Champions: Terry Iverson's Vision for the Next Generation in Manufacturing
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Culture and Connectivity: Ryan Kuhlenbeck’s Vision of Pico MES in Modern Manufacturing
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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What Baseball Reveals About Teamwork and Leadership in Manufacturing: Hitting Home Runs with Chris Caves
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Innovation Unleashed: Laura Teicher on FORGE's Impact-Driven Mission
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Inclusion as Innovation: Ivan Rosenberg’s Visionary Take on Ability
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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The Many Layers of Manufacturing: Steven Antalics on Diversity, Tech, and Ethical Innovation
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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The Change We Didn't Know We Needed: Jacob Sanchez
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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From Hockey Sticks to Steel Bars: Joey Hovsepyan's Journey in Manufacturing
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Marketing Meets Soul: Nicole Donnelly’s Blueprint
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Behind the Curtain: Unveiling the Innovation and Connection at WIMTS 2023
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Made in America, For America: Nate Ankrum's Cultural Blueprint at Genuine Machine
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Sailing the Sea of Change: Corey Dickens
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Breaking the Mold: Student-Run Manufacturing Businesses Redefining Education
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Wizardry and Innovation: Charlie Hushek
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Understanding Emotional Intelligence: Phil Johnson
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Beyond Logos and Colors: Emily Wilkins' holistic approach to branding in manufacturing
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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The Alchemist of the Aftermarket: Kris Harrington
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Unleashing Creativity and Collaboration: John Buglino of Optessa
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Shaping the Future of Manufacturing: Doug Berger
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Forging Cultures in Manufacturing: Magdalena Domzalska-Pol of Spartanburg Steel Products
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Revolutionizing Manufacturing - A Deep Dive with Adam Crandall
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Tiffany Bellows - Charting New Heights in Workforce Development
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Work Hard, Play Hard: Devin Gassoff of DROP Sprockets
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Steering Towards the Future: Al and Abby Youngwerth of VersaBuilt Robotics
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Clearing the Air: Culture, Clean Energy and Inclusion with Oransi's Peter Mann
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May 25, 2023 |
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Educating the Future of Manufacturing: A Special at Westwood High School
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May 18, 2023 |
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Pedaling Through Manufacturing: Matt Guse's Journey to Building a Winning Company Culture
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May 11, 2023 |
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Matt Antenucci of Brennan Manufacturing Group
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May 04, 2023 |
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Mark Whitten of Spartanburg Steel Products
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Scott Harms and Ashley Harms of MetalQuest Unlimited
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Meaghan Ziemba of Mavens of Manufacturing
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Lisa Masciantonio of Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Chris Flemming of Maximum Industries
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Jordan de Botton Former CEO of Emlu Precision
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Steven Tamasi, CEO of Boston Centerless
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Scott, Nate, and Current and Former Students of Wemoco CTE Program
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Jason Ray of Paperless Parts
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Andrew "The MFG" Crowe of The New American Manufacturing Renaissance
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Jim King of Okuma America
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Chris Blumhoff of FN Smith Corporation
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Bill Padnos of the National Tooling and Machining Association
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Nicole Wolter of HM Manufacturing
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Paul Van Metre of ProShop ERP
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Kristin Carlson of Peerless Precision, Inc
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Manufacturing Culture Podcast Trailer
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Jan 07, 2023 |