Manufacturing Happy Hour

You know your industry is critical when neurosurgeons are calling on you. In this clip Michelle Feinberg tells Chris the story of when she was able to contribute to something huge. Listen to episode 301 – link in bio. What’s the best outcome you have seen from increased factory access?

What happens when students tackle real manufacturing problems? Joe Hamann explains how CSI is helping bridge the gap between school and the factory floor. Listen to Episode 307 and subscribe to our newsletter - link in bio. What did school never teach you that you learned on the job?

Chicago’s West Loop is helping put the Midwest on the hardtech map. Chris talks with mHUB’s Bill Fienup and Kim Blomquist about turning hardware ideas into businesses in the region. Listen to Episode 308 - link in bio. What would help more startups thrive in your region?

One of Chris's best lessons on working under pressure came from a stage built on textbooks. In this clip, he reminisces on that moment with old friends. Listen to this milestone 300th episode - link in bio. Have you ever had something go very wrong and had to keep going anyway?

Not every late order deserves the same response. Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of QAD Redzone, explains how AI could help decide which ones come first when a supplier slips. Listen to Episode 306 and sign up to our newsletter - link in bio. What can AI help your team prioritize?

We took the show to a classroom at UWM, and Chris encouraged the crowd to get a little rowdy! It’s the Factory of the Future edition, with four guests. Don’t miss Episode 307 - link in bio. What’s something on your floor today that would have looked like the future ten years ago?

How do you squeeze the most out of the orange? Patrick Carmitchel shares the long-term vision that's been part of the AssetWatch approach since day one. Listen to the bonus episode – link in bio. What does getting the most out of your equipment look like for your team?

When COVID shut everything down, one state didn't wait around. Michael Tamasi, Owner and CEO of AccuRounds, was right in the middle of it. In this clip, he tells Chris what happened next. Listen to the full episode and subscribe to our newsletter - link in bio. Has your region ever had to pivot fast under pressure?

A lot of manufacturers think they have to fix their old systems before they start with AI. Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of QAD Redzone, says they can do both at once. Listen to Episode 306 - link in bio. Could your systems do more with AI?

People first. Suppliers second. Customers third. That's the order Andrew Gibson, CEO of AlphaQ swears by, and it runs counter to how most companies rank things... Listen to Episode 299 - link in bio. Who are the real stars at your company?

What if bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. also means starting over completely? Sean Petterson, CEO of Supersede, calls it a clean slate, not what came before it. Listen to Episode 304 and subscribe to our newsletter - link in bio. What would you build differently, starting from scratch?

We sold out our first-ever live show in Massachusetts! Over 100 tickets, standing room only. Live from Canton - Michael, Joe, and Megan join Chris to talk defense, workforce, and what makes the state a strong place to build. Listen to Episode 298 - link in bio. What's something your region does better than most people realize?

Fifteen systems to check. One team that already knows where to look. That kind of expertise is worth hundreds of thousands in revenue for customers. Their real moat isn't the equipment. It's the expertise behind it. Listen now – link in bio.

We covered a lot in this episode - robotics, cobots, asphalt equipment. And then there's the butter braid... Dominique describes this pastry to Chris, who's never seen one in his life. Listen to Episode 303 - link in bio. What's a local favorite you'd struggle to explain?

If wood rots and boats get wet, let's put a better material in. In Episode 304, Sean Petterson, CEO of Supersede, tells Chris how that became a company built on first principles. Listen to Episode 304 - link in bio. What's one manufacturing problem you'd solve differently?

Fewer people on the floor doesn't mean less gets done. Markus Thiel, Head of Intralogistics at Siemens, breaks down why robotics keeps warehouses flexible. Listen to the bonus ep, link in bio. Where has automation freed up your team?

Sometimes the smallest gestures have the biggest impact. In this clip, Hannah McGarry tells Chris a story about a student who'd never experienced something most people take for granted. Listen to Episode 302 and subscribe to our newsletter – link in bio. What's a small act of generosity that meant more than expected?

There's a lot more coming out of Iowa than corn. In this episode, four guests join Chris live in Des Moines to talk about what the state builds. Listen to Episode 303 - link in bio. What's something made in your state that would surprise people?

Rush LaSelle, CEO at Fathom, tells the story behind a $775 million deal that shocked the industry. In this clip, he talks to Chris about why the price tag was never really about the tech. Listen to Episode 297 - link in bio.

Some of New York's biggest advantages were set in motion two centuries ago. In this clip, Stacey Weismiller traces one of these advantages way back. Listen to episode 301 and subscribe to our newsletter – link in bio. What piece of your region's history helped shape industry?