
Welcome to Manufacturing Happy Hour, the podcast where we get real about the latest trends and technologies impacting modern manufacturers. Hosted by industry veteran Chris Luecke, each week, we interview makers, founders, and other manufacturing leaders that are at the top of their game and give you the tools, tactics, and strategies you need to take your career and your business to the next leve... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 310 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessCareersTechnology | |||

Patti Nowak is a business leader in tech with stories so inspiring you’ll want to take notes. In this episode of the Manufacturing Happy Hour, we grab a beer with Patti, Owner of Control+M Solutions, to talk about mid-life entrepreneurship, mentoring... more
What does it really take to help manufacturers grow? It’s not just about cutting costs or chasing margins. It’s about understanding how capital really moves through your business. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Erik Skie, Jon Hughes, and Aa... more
It's been five years since Wendy Covey, CEO and Co-Founder of TREW Marketing, and Joe Sullivan, Founder of Gorilla 76, first joined Manufacturing Happy Hour, back when everyone was scrambling to figure out digital marketing during the pandemic.
We s... more
This episode is brought to you by RoboBusiness 2025, the preeminent show for learning about the business of robotics and catching up on the latest engineering advancements in the field.
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Chris always brings great guests. Each of them delivers so much to help our manufacturing sector.
Really enjoyed the content and guests so far in my experience. Not many manufacturing podcasts out there but this one is very entertaining and informative. I really enjoyed the May 30, 2023 bonus content on “Content Strategies”. Will be using some of the tips from the episode to help create content for my family’s manufacturing company that will hopefully prove informative to our customer base and potential audience and employees. Thanks to Chris for your efforts in creating a one-of-a-kind podc... more
Just caught a vintage episode with the CEO from Folsom Ski. Chris does a fantastic job bringing out manufacturing as well as business building insights. A must-listen show!
Chris Leuke is the real deal as both an engineer-educated and industry-immersed manufacturing creator. His skills as a host both online and off at his MFG Happy Hour events at trade shows and manufacturing-focused destinations allow his audiences to not only tune-in but to create connections that make an impact on people, businesses, and the manufacturing community.
I really enjoy the versatility of this podcast and every guest has something unique to offer. Loved the episode with Mike from Folsom Skis!
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Focusing on the latest trends and technologies, insights shared throughout episodes are primarily geared toward the manufacturing sector, diving into topics such as automation, robotics, project management, and adaptive production strategies. Each episode features interviews with industry leaders and innovators who share their real-world experiences, challenges, and successes. This approach not only offers actionable advice but also emphasizes the human element within the manufacturing space, making it a unique resource for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the industry.
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Manufacturing Happy Hour launched 6 years ago and published 310 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Manufacturing Happy Hour include:
1. Jon Hughes
2. Erik Skie
3. Aaron Traut
4. Sanjay Aggarwal
5. Felipe Sabino Costa
6. Jay Douglass
7. Cassy Gardner
8. Chris Schleich
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