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The Manufacturers Network

Lisa Ryan
Manufacturing
Workplace Culture
Employee Engagement
Automation
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Transformation
Supply Chain
Oil and Gas Industry
Innovation
Employee Retention
Manufacturing Industry
Cybersecurity
Legal Challenges
Toy Industry
Utica Shale
Corporate Culture
Ethical Manufacturing
Workforce Development
Additive Manufacturing
Onboarding

The Manufacturers’ Network is where manufacturing leaders, plant managers, and industry innovators come to talk straight about what’s working and what’s not, on the shop floor and beyond. Each week, host Lisa Ryan sits down with people who live and breathe this business: operations executives, HR directors, engineers, and founders who are building stronger teams and smarter systems in the face of ... more

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Latest Episodes

Leadership development is not about creating people who can follow instructions.

It’s about creating people who can think.

In this episode of the Manufacturers Network Podcast, Lisa Ryan talks with Scott Burgmeyer about leadership growth, successio... more

Manufacturing companies don’t usually fail because of bad products. They fail because growth exposes leadership gaps nobody wanted to deal with.

In this episode of the Manufacturers Network Podcast, Lisa Ryan talks with leadership advisor and Trajec... more

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E-commerce looks easy… right up until it isn’t. More orders. More customers. More growth. And then everything starts to crack.

In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, I sit down with Ethan Giffin to talk about what really happens when ... more

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Here’s what nobody says out loud. You can automate a facility, install the dashboards, optimize the flow… and still lose the people who make it all work.

In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, I sit down with Rylan Pyciak to talk abou... more

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Lisa Ryan welcomes Paul Sippil, forensic 401K consultant and self-described 401K vigilante. Over 17 years, Paul has analyzed thousands of public retirement plan filings and documented more than 1,300 cases of apparent excessive fees. His central argu... more

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Lisa Ryan welcomes Friddy Hoegner, founder of Scope Recruiting and a former procurement and supply chain leader. Friddy helps manufacturing and supply chain companies build the teams that actually keep operations moving and he does it from a perspect... more

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Lisa Ryan welcomes Rick Elmore, founder and CEO of Simply Noted, a 100% bootstrapped, handwritten mail automation company powered by patented robotics and AI-driven personalization. A former NFL athlete turned 9-patent tech founder, Rick scaled Simpl... more

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In this insightful and practical episode, Lisa Ryan welcomes Sebastian Chedal, founder of Fountain City and co-founder of TestFox.ai. Sebastian helps executives implement AI strategies that actually work, focusing on one critical question: How do you... more

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Recent Guests

Ethan Giffin
Founder and CEO of a B2B e-commerce agency; author of Closing the Digital Revenue Gap
B2B Ecommerce Agency
Episode: What It Really Takes to Scale E-Commerce Without Breaking Your Operations with Ethan Giffin
Rylan Pyciak
CEO of Cleveland Automation Systems
Cleveland Automation Systems
Episode: What Automation Gets Wrong About People, Culture, and Judgment with Rylan Pyciak
Paul Sippil
Forensic 401k consultant
paulsipple.com
Episode: The 401K Fees Every Manufacturer Is Paying But Never Sees with Paul Sippil
Friddy Hoegner
Founder of Scope Recruiting, former procurement leader
Scope Recruiting
Episode: Stop Hiring the Wrong People: A Manufacturer's Guide to Getting It Right with Friddy Hoegner
Rick Elmore
Founder and CEO of Simply Noted, a handwritten mail automation company
Simply Noted
Episode: He Built an 8-Figure Business Sending Handwritten Notes with Rick Elmore
Sebastian Chedal
An AI strategy advisor who helps executives implement successful AI strategies.
Founder of Fountain City and co-founder of testfox.ai
Episode: Beyond the Hype: Making AI Work in Manufacturing with Sebastian Chedal
Tony Gunn
Formerly global operations leader at MTD CNC, now operating TGM Global Services.
TGM Global Services
Episode: Manufacturing Without Borders: Technology, Culture, and the Future of the Industry with Tony Gunn
Bruce Vojak
A leading authority on strategic innovation with profound experience as a business advisor, board member, and author.
Episode: Tradition Meets Discovery: Strategic Innovation for Manufacturers with Bruce Vojak
Dr. Joshua Tarbutton
Chairman and Chief Innovator at Bravo Team, an engineering firm specializing in custom machines and automation solutions
Bravo Team
Episode: Innovation, AI, and the Future of Manufacturing with Joshua Tarbutton

Host

Lisa Ryan
Host of the show focusing on manufacturing leadership, workforce engagement, and practical tech adoption.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Timely and Informative

    I recently discovered The Manufacturers' Network with Lisa Ryan and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the content and the guests. The discussions are insightful, timely and informative, providing valuable knowledge and resources for anyone in the manufacturing industry. Highly recommend giving it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marcus Alde
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Relevent and insightful!👍

    Lisa and her incredible guests talk all things manufacturing, not only providing insight we wouldn't have otherwise, but also giving industry pros the tools they need. The best part is it all comes from truly engaging individuals that know the industry inside and out. Thanks so much for putting out such a spectacular show, Lisa - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaIsHereForIt
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Lisa is the best. Great podcast. Thank you for putting this out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Ramstead Beyond Influence
    United States5 years ago
  • Informative and relevant!

    Great podcast- informative and relevant! With practical and easily applicable tips and tricks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jesika young
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Content consistently highlights culture and people as drivers of tech success, not just tools.
Host combines expertise with approachable, actionable guidance for improving operations and teams.
Listeners praise the show's concise, relevant discussions and strong guest lineup.
Industry-focused and practical, with guests who deliver real-world insights for manufacturing leaders.

Chart Rankings

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#165
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Talking Points

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What Automation Gets Wrong About People, Culture, and Judgment with Rylan Pyciak
Q: Share with us a little bit about your background and what led you to doing what you do.
Rylan explains his hands-on, end-to-end journey from dairy farming and engineering education to industrial automation, including time at Case Western and experience at a system integrator and OEM, which shaped his focus on practical, people-centered automation.
What It Really Takes to Scale E-Commerce Without Breaking Your Operations with Ethan Giffin
Q: What is the recommended approach to starting a B2B e-commerce transformation?
Begin with deep alignment and discovery, map out the catalog readiness, choose a vendor or consultancy with domain expertise, pilot with key customers, then gradually roll out and activate across all customers.
What It Really Takes to Scale E-Commerce Without Breaking Your Operations with Ethan Giffin
Q: Why do digital transformation projects fail beyond technology choices?
Failure often stems from poor alignment across departments; without cross-functional buy-in and a strategy-first approach, selecting software or building a website won't deliver sustainable results.
What It Really Takes to Scale E-Commerce Without Breaking Your Operations with Ethan Giffin
Q: What is the most common revenue blind spot you see in manufacturers?
Companies assume customers will buy because the product is needed, but friction in the sales process often blocks purchases; addressing that friction through digital channels and portals is essential.
He Built an 8-Figure Business Sending Handwritten Notes with Rick Elmore
Q: Does the system integrate with CRMs like Salesforce or HubSpot, and how should one approach integration?
The system can trigger based on CRM events and can export data from CRMs for simple sends; the recommended approach is crawl-walk-run, starting with a test integration and progressively expanding the connection after validating performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Manufacturers Network

What is The Manufacturers Network about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show that blends hands-on manufacturing insights with leadership and technology strategy. Across episodes, listeners hear about AI adoption, automation, culture, and workforce development on the shop floor, plus actionable approaches to process improvement, sales alignment, and sustainable innovation. Guests range from AI strategists and tech leaders to operators and executives who champion hands-on problem solving, making the show useful for plant managers, engineers, and executives seeking real-world tactics rather than theory. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on people, culture, and collaboration as the foundation for technology-driven gains, not just new tools. The format tends to be concis... more

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Recent guests on The Manufacturers Network include:

1. Ethan Giffin
2. Rylan Pyciak
3. Paul Sippil
4. Friddy Hoegner
5. Rick Elmore
6. Sebastian Chedal
7. Tony Gunn
8. Bruce Vojak

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