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The Manufacturing Executive

Joe Sullivan
Manufacturing
Automation
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability
Workforce Development
Supply Chain
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing Industry
Digital Transformation
B2B Marketing
Recruitment
Reshoring
Industrial Marketing Summit
Operational Efficiency
Engineering
Education
Lead Generation
Manufacturing Extension Partnerships
Workplace Culture
On-Demand Labor Planning

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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In today’s conversation, we’re exploring a shift in the plastics industry – from the old “make, use, throw away” model to a future focused on circularity. At the heart of this transformation is the rise of advanced, or chemical, recycling technologie... more

In today’s conversation, we’re tackling a challenge manufacturing leaders know all too well: wearing too many hats. In particular, we'll be talking about the sales hat, and why taking it off is often harder than it sounds. My guest, author and sales ... more

In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most critical bottlenecks in the electrification revolution: batteries. With the rapid explosion of AI and the data centers powering it, the strain on our power grid has never been greater. Yet, beneat... more

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Recent Guests

Ross Eisenberg
President of America's Plastic Makers, plastics division of the American Chemistry Council
America's Plastic Makers / American Chemistry Council
Episode: From Make-Use-Throw Away to Circular: Plastics Manufacturing’s Next Chapter w/ Ross Eisenberg
Mike Huey
Owner of Scalable Sales Solutions; consultant for B2B manufacturers on sales processes and recruiting for scale or exit
Scalable Sales Solutions
Episode: 7 Steps for Manufacturing Leaders to Take Off the Sales Hat w/ Mike Huey
Arvet Nyestroy
President and Chief Operating Officer, Sakuu
Sakuu
Episode: Advancing Battery Innovation for a Power Grid Under Pressure w/ Arwed Niestroj
Bryce Carpenter
Executive Vice President and Chief Operations and Strategy Officer at Connexus Indiana; Senior Vice President for Industry Engagement at the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
Connexus Indiana; Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
Episode: Supporting Advanced Manufacturing at a State Level w/ Bryce Carpenter
Kelly Thomas
President and CEO of Vista Metals
Vista Metals
Episode: Thinking in Decades Rather Than Quarters: Leading with a Long-Term View w/ Kelly Thomas
Eddy Azad
Founder and CEO of Parsec Automation
Parsec Automation
Episode: The Hard Truths About Reshoring American Manufacturing w/ Eddy Azad
Daniel First
Founder and CEO of Axion
Axion
Episode: How Quality and Innovation Roles are Changing in Data-Rich Manufacturing Environments w/ Daniel First
James DeMuth
Founder of Seurat; former LLNL researcher and innovator in metal additive manufacturing
Seurat
Episode: The Arrival of High-Volume Metal Additive Manufacturing w/ James DeMuth
Paul Ross
Chief Marketing Officer at Limble
Limble
Episode: Getting Out of Break-Fix Mode: Using Maintenance Data for Better Manufacturing Decisions w/ Paul Ross

Host

Joe Sullivan
Host of The Manufacturing Executive; co-founder of Gorilla 76

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 181 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 States2 years 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 States2 years ago
  • Go-to podcast for manufacturers

    Informative and actionable content. Must listen for manufacturers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kris Harrington
    United States2 years 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

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Guests are consistently high-caliber with strong industry impact.
Listeners praise practical, actionable manufacturing insights and diverse guest expertise.
The host fosters concise, value-forward conversations that appeal to leaders in manufacturing.

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7 Steps for Manufacturing Leaders to Take Off the Sales Hat w/ Mike Huey
Q: Why is outsourcing lead generation recommended by Mike Huey?
Outsourcing lead generation frees up salespeople to focus on face-to-face interactions and closing, which yields a higher value return and helps scale the sales organization more efficiently.
7 Steps for Manufacturing Leaders to Take Off the Sales Hat w/ Mike Huey
Q: What is the first step in the seven-step framework for taking off the sales hat?
The first step is to have a defined sales process that describes how leads are generated and moved through to a signed contract, plus a playbook that documents assets, templates, and negotiation frameworks for repeatable execution.
From Make-Use-Throw Away to Circular: Plastics Manufacturing’s Next Chapter w/ Ross Eisenberg
Q: What policy changes would best enable large-scale adoption of advanced recycling?
Two federal bills—the Recycling Technology Innovation Act and the Recycled Materials Attribution Act—aim to modernize infrastructure and give brands credit for using recycled content, thereby creating a demand pull to justify investments.
From Make-Use-Throw Away to Circular: Plastics Manufacturing’s Next Chapter w/ Ross Eisenberg
Q: How does advanced recycling differ from traditional mechanical recycling, and why does that distinction matter?
Mechanical recycling works well for rigid plastics like milk jugs, but many plastics (films, flexibles, contaminated items) can't be recycled mechanically; advanced recycling breaks plastics down to basic building blocks via chemical processes, enabling recycling of a wider range of materials.
From Make-Use-Throw Away to Circular: Plastics Manufacturing’s Next Chapter w/ Ross Eisenberg
Q: Ross, what's driving the shift toward circularity in plastics, and why now?
Ross explains that consumer expectations, brand commitments, and the demand for recycled content create a strong business case for circularity, supported by cost-competitive recycling options and the need to keep plastics out of landfills and the environment.

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What is The Manufacturing Executive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Shows a strong emphasis on practical, impact-driven topics for midsize manufacturers, covering digital transformation, automation, AI applications on the factory floor, and strategic supply chain decisions. Guests frequently come from technology, robotics, and industrial sectors, often discussing real-world deployments, ROI, and workforce implications. Noteworthy is a consistent focus on bridging strategy with hands-on execution—whether through public-private partnerships, state-level manufacturing initiatives, or data-driven operations—making it valuable for leaders seeking actionable insights and partner-ready perspectives. The format often weaves marketing and growth considerations into manufacturing conversations, which can help B2B spo... more

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Recent guests on The Manufacturing Executive include:

1. Ross Eisenberg
2. Mike Huey
3. Arvet Nyestroy
4. Bryce Carpenter
5. Kelly Thomas
6. Eddy Azad
7. Daniel First
8. James DeMuth

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