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The Manufacturing Executive

Joe Sullivan
On-Demand Labor Planning
Sustainability
Manufacturing
Flexible Workforce
Operational Efficiency
Veryable
Manufacturing Workforce
Labor Market
Manufacturing Workforce Management
Automation
Engineering Simulation
Employee Ownership
Supply Chain Disruption
Automation In Manufacturing
Customer Experience
Youth Outreach
Manufacturing Industry
Digital Transformation
Product Configurators
Industry 4.0

On The Manufacturing Executive podcast, we’ll explore the strategies and experiences that are driving midsized manufacturers forward. You’ll hear conversations with passionate manufacturing leaders who have compelling stories to share about their successes and struggles. You’ll also hear interviews with B2B Sales and Marketing experts about what’s working on the business development front and how ... more

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Latest Episodes

How do you take a boring product in a declining industry and build a powerhouse business around it, all while refusing outside funding? In this conversation, Chairman and CEO of TerraSlate, Kyle Ewing talks through the gritty and sometimes unconventi... more

Relocating manufacturing operations from Asia to Mexico isn’t just about a change in location. It’s a bold strategy shift for manufacturers seeking greater control and speed. In this conversation, CEO of Tinker Tin, Matt Hannula, will explore everyth... more

Imagine assembling a complex product with only scattered notes and fading tribal knowledge to guide you. In this conversation, we're talking about manufacturing work instructions. Despite their importance in passing expertise from veterans to new hir... more

A widening gap exists between industrial robot deployment in the US and China, even as American manufacturers grapple with rising labor costs and persistent worker shortages. So why does the adoption of domestic manufacturing automation adoption lag ... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Ewing
Founder and CEO of TerraSlate, endurance athlete, and author of 'Time Hacking'
TerraSlate
Episode: Growing a Profitable Manufacturing Business Without Outside Investors w/ Kyle Ewing
Matt Hannula
CEO of Tinker Tin Company
Tinker Tin Company
Episode: Nearshoring Manufacturing from Asia to Mexico: Risks, Rewards, and Realities w/ Matt Hannula
Fil Aronshtein
Co-founder and CEO of Dirac, a next-gen manufacturing software company
Dirac
Episode: From Blueprints to Automation: Revolutionizing Work Instructions w/ Fil Aronshtein
Rishabh Agarwal
Co-founder and CEO of Peer Robotics, a collaborative mobile robotics startup
Peer Robotics
Episode: The Industrial Robotics Race: Why the US Is Falling Behind China w/ Rishabh Agarwal
Radhika Dutt
Author of Radical Product Thinking, entrepreneur, speaker, and product leader
Episode: Objectives, Hypotheses, Learnings: Smarter Problem Solving for Complex Manufacturing w/ Radhika Dutt
Karan Talati
CEO and co-founder of First Resonance
First Resonance
Episode: AI Agents and Humans: The Future of Factory Teams w/ Karan Talati
Pete Connolly
CEO of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program
Episode: MEP Impact: Empowering Small Manufacturers with Training, Partnerships and Advocacy w/ Pete Connolly
Mac Products
A New Jersey-based company involved in electrical services and utilities
Episode: MEP Impact: Empowering Small Manufacturers with Training, Partnerships and Advocacy w/ Pete Connolly
Aaron Moncur
Founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering and host of the Being an Engineer podcast.
Pipeline Design & Engineering
Episode: How Soft Skills Drive High-Impact Engineering Teams w/ Aaron Moncur

Host

Joe Sullivan
Host of a podcast focusing on strategies to drive midsized manufacturers forward and interviewing experts in B2B sales and marketing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • You Lost Me

    The John Gardner lost me. I was initially like, “I got to read this guy’s book” and ended up (rather quickly) at “This guy is really biased”.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    I most certainly do!!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Manufacturing leaders about leading manufacturing

    If you’re a manufacturing business leader, this show needs to be in your podcast rotation. Lots of relevant topics and guests - mostly people like you, sharing their experience. Joe Sullivan is engaging and delivers a well-curated topic and guest list.

    Give this show a listen - you won’t be disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeteSteg
    United Statesa year ago
  • Go-to podcast for manufacturers

    Informative and actionable content. Must listen for manufacturers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kris Harrington
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Must For US Manufacturing Leaders

    Joe and his team do a great job of surfacing interesting, informative and helpful interviews with impactful business leaders and business models. As fast as things are changing right now, manufacturing leaders need podcasts like the Manufacturing Executive to cut through the clutter and keep up with what matters most.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shawn Fitz
    United States2 years ago
  • Go ahead and hit subscribe!

    If you’re a leader or decision maker in the manufacturing space, do yourself a favor and subscribe.

    Joe does an incredible job interviewing industry titans and there is always something to take away from each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AshleyKWinch
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Feedback highlights a strong connection to current industry challenges and innovations in manufacturing.
The show is recommended as a must-listen for manufacturing executives looking to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Listeners praise the engaging format and valuable insights from industry leaders and experts.
The content is seen as essential for anyone involved in manufacturing, emphasizing actionable advice.
Many express appreciation for the host's ability to facilitate meaningful discussions on relevant topics.

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Growing a Profitable Manufacturing Business Without Outside Investors w/ Kyle Ewing
Q: How have you been able to successfully make prepayment a part of your policy?
Ewing discusses how making customers prepay has allowed him to avoid cash flow problems and emphasizes the importance of positioning and relationship building in communicating this policy.
Growing a Profitable Manufacturing Business Without Outside Investors w/ Kyle Ewing
Q: What does that philosophy of spending money to make money mean to you and how has it shaped your growth strategy?
Ewing expresses disdain for this common saying, explaining that it often leads to unnecessary spending and advises against creating a false justification for expenditures. He emphasizes that working without a budget through cold calling is more effective.
Growing a Profitable Manufacturing Business Without Outside Investors w/ Kyle Ewing
Q: Can you kind of share your story of how you were able to do this in a lean, profitable way from those early days all the way to where you are today?
Ewing explains how he turned to bootstrapping out of necessity, as investing in a waterproof paper business was not appealing to investors. He shares the importance of solid cash management, requiring customers to prepay, and focusing on cold calling as key strategies in building his business.
From Blueprints to Automation: Revolutionizing Work Instructions w/ Fil Aronshtein
Q: How does solving the work instruction problem tie into your bigger vision of attracting the next generation?
By demonstrating the exciting complexities and technologies in manufacturing through institutional stories and co-marketing, we can engage younger generations in the sector.
From Blueprints to Automation: Revolutionizing Work Instructions w/ Fil Aronshtein
Q: What happens when that knowledge isn't written down and passed along effectively, especially now with so many experienced workers retiring?
When experienced workers retire, they take crucial context and knowledge with them, which can lead to difficulties in production and even cause facilities to shut down if that knowledge isn't preserved.

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Focused on the intersection of manufacturing and business strategy, the content features deep discussions with manufacturing leaders and B2B sales and marketing experts. Common themes include strategies for growth, innovation in manufacturing, challenges faced by midsized manufacturers, and actionable insights in industrial marketing and lead generation. The host facilitates conversations that highlight not only the successes and setbacks of guests but also explore current trends and technologies shaping the industry. This blend of personal storytelling and practical advice is likely appealing to key decision-makers in the manufacturing sector seeking to navigate challenges and drive their organizations forward.

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Recent guests on The Manufacturing Executive include:

1. Kyle Ewing
2. Matt Hannula
3. Fil Aronshtein
4. Rishabh Agarwal
5. Radhika Dutt
6. Karan Talati
7. Pete Connolly
8. Mac Products

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