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Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing

NC STate University Industry Extension Services
Stephen Gould Manufacturing
We Pack Logistics
Carver Machine Works
Outrider USA
OGC Stained Glass
Stained Glass
Coker Feed Mill
Omni Mold & Die
Packaging
Inpro WT
Artificial Intelligence
Campbell's
I2e Group
Allotech
Smart Manufacturing
Freight Brokerage
Cesmii
Manufacturing Supply Chains
Dial Ventures
Domestic Manufacturing

Brought to you by NC State IES.

Welcome to Clocking In — Voices of NC Manufacturing. We will be interviewing some of the manufacturers who have made North Carolina manufacturing the powerhouse it is today.

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In this episode of Clocking In: Voices of North Carolina Manufacturing, host Dr. Phil Mintz talks with Chandler Brown, agency owner and terminal manager for Patriot Freight Group's Lake Norman office, about the critical role freight brokerage and log... more

In this episode of Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing, host Phil Mintz sits down with Melissa Spittel, President of Inpro WT Commercial Window Treatments, to discuss her unique journey from marketing executive to manufacturing leader and how Inp... more

In this episode, Giovanni Triana shares how Stephen Gould helps manufacturers navigate every stage of the product journey—from initial concept and package design to sourcing, fulfillment, and final delivery. He explains why successful supply chain ma... more

In this episode of Clocking In: Voices of North Carolina Manufacturing, host Phil Mintz sits down with Tony McCullough, Sales Manager at GRT Electronics, to discuss the evolving landscape of printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing and the advantage... more

In this episode of Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing, host Phil Mintz talks with Luke Taylor, owner of Omni Mold & Die, a high-precision machine shop in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, specializing in the design, machining, repair, and maintenan... more

In this episode of Clocking In: Voices of North Carolina Manufacturing, host Phil Mintz sits down with Conrad Leiva, Vice President of Ecosystems and Workforce Development at CESMII (The Smart Manufacturing Institute), to discuss how smart manufactur... more

In this episode, Dr. Phil Mintz sits down with Amber Coker Butler and Laurence Butler, third-generation leaders of Coker Feed Mill, a family-owned animal feed manufacturer based in Goldsboro, North Carolina. After careers in education and a life in P... more

In this episode, Dr. Phil Mintz, Director of NC State University Industry Extension Services, talks with Bogdan Ionescu, co-owner of OGC Stained Glass (Ordway Glass Company), a husband-and-wife–run stained glass studio based in Fuquay-Varina, North C... more

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Recent Guests

Chandler Brown
Agency owner and terminal manager for Patriot Freight Group's Lake Norman office, and fourth-generation trucking industry professional
Patriot Freight Group
Episode: E-78: Patriot Freight Group
Melissa Spettel
President of Inpro WT Commercial Window Treatments
Inpro WT (Charlotte/Mint Hill, NC)
Episode: E-77: Inpro WT
Giovanni Triana
Account Executive at Stephen Gould Manufacturing
Stephen Gould Manufacturing
Episode: E-76 Stephen Gould
Tony McCullough
Representative of GRT Electronics
GRT Electronics
Episode: EP-75: GRT Electronics
Luke Taylor
Owner of Omni Mold & Die
Omni Mold & Die
Episode: EP-74: Omni Mold & Die
Conrad Leiva
Vice President of Ecosystems and Workforce Development at Cesmii
Cesmii
Episode: EP-73: CESMII
Amber Coker Butler
Third-generation leader of Coker Feed Mill, Amber Grains line
Coker Feed Mill
Episode: E-72: Coker Feed Mill
Lawrence Butler
Co-leader of Coker Feed Mill, former educator
Coker Feed Mill
Episode: E-72: Coker Feed Mill
Bogdan Ionescu
Owner/artist of OGC Stained Glass
OGC Stained Glass (Ordway Glass Company)
Episode: E-71: OGC Stained Glass

Host

Phil Mintz
Host of Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing, affiliated with NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) / NC Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) and related NC State extension programs.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Fantastic Stuff

    Great to hear companies are making investments into their people and that it’s a company from North Carolina! Wonderful podcast that I’ll be checking out more of soon.

    If you are interested, I host a CNC Machining podcast called, “The Right Direction Podcast” from Compass Precision. Check it out if you have time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dmholcomb
    United States5 years ago
  • Worth your time if this affects you

    Phil Mintz has an incredible perspective, the knowledge and the network to make this a great resource for those of us who care about the state of manufacturing in our state.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JV3000
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the host's insight into NC manufacturing and regional investment in people.
The show is valued for linking academia, extension services, and industry to drive practical outcomes.
Guests consistently bring practical, real-world expertise relevant to NC shops and suppliers.

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Talking Points

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E-78: Patriot Freight Group
Q: How have you seen technology make a difference in the freight business?
Brown points to electronic logging devices, satellite tracking and AI tools that improve customer visibility, help vet carriers, and monitor shipments and carrier activity.
E-78: Patriot Freight Group
Q: What is it about moving goods for the manufacturing industry that makes it important to focus on it?
Brown says manufacturing depends on a chain of movements from raw materials to finished products, so understanding how goods originate and travel is essential to logistics and useful for consumers.
E-77: Inpro WT
Q: Your background is in marketing, right?
Melissa explains that she started in marketing at Inpro, progressed to VP and then took on broader executive responsibilities, ultimately leading the Charlotte-based subsidiary and expanding understanding across manufacturing, supply chain, and other areas.
EP-75: GRT Electronics
Q: What does GRT Electronics provide that helps customers scale domestically?
GRT emphasizes quick-turn, local deliveries, and strong surface-mount capabilities that help customers move from prototype to production without relying on overseas manufacturing.
EP-74: Omni Mold & Die
Q: What's the draw of Omni Mold & Die and why should customers choose you?
The episode highlights Omni's fast response, skilled mold makers, and a willingness to tackle the most difficult tooling problems, with a strong service ethos and rapid turnaround.

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What is Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on North Carolina manufacturing, highlighting how regional companies design, build, and optimize products across industries such as packaging, electronics, tooling, and artisan crafts. Episodes frequently explore supply chains, domestic production trends, workforce development, and the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies like AI, data foundations, and smart manufacturing. Listeners get practical takeaways on leadership, operations, and growth strategy from founder-led shops to mid-market manufacturers, often with a strong emphasis on local ecosystems, collaboration with universities and extension services, and staying competitive in a changing national landscape. A notable strength is its explicit focus on prac... more

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Recent guests on Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing include:

1. Chandler Brown
2. Melissa Spettel
3. Giovanni Triana
4. Tony McCullough
5. Luke Taylor
6. Conrad Leiva
7. Amber Coker Butler
8. Lawrence Butler

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