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“The podcast that’s like TEDx meets ‘How It’s Made.’” Discussing the latest trends & technologies impacting modern manufacturers. Hosted by @cwluecke.

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You've probably seen a Winnebago on the highway without thinking twice about where it came from.

Cami Schaefer grew up in a small Iowa town with family in manufacturing, and for her, that RV is home.

She tells Chris what it's like growing up around an industry most people only notice once it's already driving past them.

Listen to Episode 303 and subscribe to our newsletter – link in bio.

What's something from home that you're quietly proud of? by @mfghappyhour

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What if bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. also means starting over completely?

After 15 years working toward reshoring, Sean Petterson, CEO of Supersede, says it's finally starting to feel real, and he sees something in that shift that's easy to miss.

A clean slate.

Starting from scratch means rethinking the whole operation instead of inheriting every decision that came before it.

Listen to Episode 304 - link in bio.

What would you build differently if you were starting from scratch today? by @mfghappyhour

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2 days ago

Most companies want AI before they've sorted out their own data.

Megan Glidden, CFO of Web Industries, has seen this play out firsthand. Before her team touched AI, they spent months just getting their own systems in order.

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Where is your data still scattered across too many systems? by @mfghappyhour

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3 days ago

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.

He sits with Chris at mHUB in Chicago to talk about turning the ERP manufacturers already rely on into a system that can help them decide their next steps.

Hear what Sanjay had to say in Episode 306 - link in bio.

What's holding your team back from trying AI right now? by @mfghappyhour

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4 days ago

What convinces the next generation to choose a career in the trades?

Gregory Thomson, Director of Skilled Building Trades at Philadelphia Youth Basketball, joins Chris with a clear answer, and it's not what most training programs focus on.

Listen to Episode 302 – link in bio.

What soft skill do you wish more young people walked into the workforce with? by @mfghappyhour

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5 days ago

Most manufacturers build ahead of demand. Supersede builds behind it.

Sean Petterson, CEO of Supersede, won't break ground on a new plant until half its capacity is already sold.

Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the newsletter for more insights each week - link in bio.

Would you build ahead of demand, or wait for the orders first? by @mfghappyhour

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6 days ago

What keeps a 200-year-old industrial site relevant today?

Andrew Gustafson, Vice President at Turnstile Tours & Studio joins Chris for this live episode to talk about why giving people opportunity matters more than the ships and buildings.

Listen to Episode 301 – link in bio.

What industries do you see prioritizing their people the most? by @mfghappyhour

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7 days ago

Most shops are fishing from the same shallow pool of talent.

In this clip, Matt Bruner, President & Co-Founder of American Precision Works, tells Chris why he stopped competing for the same candidates as everyone else, and started looking somewhere completely different.

Listen to Episode 302 and subscribe to our newsletter – link in bio.

Where has your business found talent that other companies overlook? by @mfghappyhour

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8 days ago

We covered a lot in this episode - robotics, cobots, asphalt equipment.

And then there's the butter braid...

In this clip, Dominique Hain has the challenge of explaining this Iowa pastry to Chris, who has never seen one in his life.

Listen to Episode 303 - link in bio.

What's a local favorite you'd struggle to explain to someone who's never had it? by @mfghappyhour

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9 days ago

We sold out our first-ever live show in Massachusetts! That's over 100 tickets, standing room only.

In episode 298, recorded live in Canton, Chris sits down with three Massachusetts manufacturing leaders - Michael Tamasi, Joe McCadden, and Megan Glidden.

Together, we talk about what makes the state such a strong place to build - the submarine industrial base, employee ownership, and a workforce program most listeners won't have heard of before.

Listen to Episode 298 - link in bio.

What's something your region does better than most people realize? by @mfghappyhour

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10 days ago

You know your industry is critical when neurosurgeons are calling on you to solve problems.

In this clip, Michelle Feinberg, Owner of New York Embroidery Studio and NYES Protect tells Chris the story of a time her company was able to contribute to something huge.

Listen to episode 301 and sign up to our newsletter – link in bio.

What is the best outcome you have seen from increased factory access? by @mfghappyhour

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15 days ago

Sometimes the smallest gestures have the biggest impact.

In this clip, Hannah McGarry, Director at Workforce Engagement at DVIRC, tells Chris a story about a student who'd never experienced something most people take for granted.

Listen to Episode 302 - link in bio.

What's a small act of generosity that ended up meaning more than expected? by @mfghappyhour

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