Manufacturing Talks
There are millions of cool stories in manufacturing. Your host, Jim Vinoski, helps share them by talking to the people who are making them happen. Manufacturing is where the rubber meets the road. There's no hiding. You're either making good products people will buy for enough to keep you in business, or you're not. Meet the amazing folks who thrive in that survival-of-the-fittest world.
Podcasting since 2021 • 176 episodes
Manufacturing Talks
Latest Episodes
Michael Goerlich from Raven Concealment Systems on growing a small Rust Belt manufacturing business
It's always a treat to hear from folks who are building new American manufacturing businesses. So chatting with Michael Goerlich, who makes gun holsters just outside of Cleveland, was great fun.Michael, owner of Raven Concealment System...
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Author Zach Hanson on the immense value of learning trade skills for yourself!
Man, this one was so much fun! I had one of my new favorite authors ever, Zach Hanson, join me to discuss ideas on closing the skilled trades gap from a very personal point of view.Zach is the author of "The Trade Gap," about his journe...
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In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, Mike Becker and Jim Vinoski discuss their differences
Jim Vinoski hosts Mike Becker in the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk to set the example that people with opposing views can address their differences rationally and respectfully.Mike, a consultant at Becker Quality Improv...
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Scott MacKenzie from Industrial Talk on making manufacturing cool again!
What a great show it made to have as our guest the one and only Scott MacKenzie, manufacturing advocate and industry commentator extraordinaire!Scott is managing director of Industrial Talk Media, and he shared his journey from starting...
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Angie Simon and Maria Ford discuss the Heavy Metal Summer Experience, introducing youth to trades
Anyone in industry knows the harsh reality of the skilled trades gap. Every affected business needs to be involved in bringing more of our youth into careers in the trades.Want a great example? That's exactly why we invited Angie Simon,...
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