Submarines, airplanes and supply chain...oh my!In this powerful hero episode Karen Blackburn shares about her amazing journey through manufacturing. Having over 40 years of hands on experience in multiple procurement roles led to a conversation full of wisdom and truth. Karen started out working for a company that manufactured submarines for the US Navy. She speaks to many of the lessons learned there and how they served her well in future positions. From the deep water to t...
"I like to connect people to what it is they need so they can accomplish what it is that they set out to do." - Ayoka Gay That quote summarizes the powerful conversation we had with our hero Ayoka Gay. She is driven to serve others and help them understand the many options that exist for the future. Her story is amazing and began at Lockheed Martin where she was an integral part of the F-35 project. She shares the feeling of watching the blood, sweat and tears come to fruiti...
Does your curiosity lead you to wondering how to make things around you better?Our hero Amanda Prochaska is driven by her personal curiosity and forged an amazing path that she shares in this fun conversation. When Amanda is serving others she is completely in her happy place! She has a passion for procurement and that world has evolved greatly over the years. When she decided to take the entrepreneurial leap she found her stride and the value that Wonder Services delivers is incr...
Ovens, tomato sauce, crusts, cheeses, meats, veggies and even fruit - these are all components to making an amazing pizza! Knowing how to arrange these items to make perfect pie is a visualization of manufacturing. Now - what if you wanted the best pizza available how do you do it? Prabhjot Singh breaks down how you can analyze the manufacturing process and make the adjustments that will leave Digiorno in the dust!He has dedicated his career in helping manufacturers better un...
Data is not a cost - it is an asset! The surge of data available to industrial manufacturing has been moving at an exponential rate. Industrial 4.0, smart manufacturing and IIoT can make the best engineers feel like they are drinking from a fire hydrant. Robert Cooke is on a mission to help people connect with data in a meaningful way.In this thought provoking conversation Robert shares how he founded 3 Forge with the idea of building a full stack platform that puts the most impor...
Chris Roche forged an amazing path that started with his love of soccer. Starting back in his elementary days in England he always found himself pursuing an entrepreneurial journey. Since coming to the US he has taken on some incredible challenges and currently is the CEO of Catalyst Consulting. His knowledge of marketing and demand generation put him at the forefront of helping SaaS and B2B companies connect better with their customers. Marketing is a long-run game and he emphasi...
Electric motors are the lifeblood of industry and knowing how to properly select them is critical. It is easy to get overwhelmed if you have never sourced an electric motor before and this conversation will take all the stress away.Mike Rathbun is an expert in all things power related and electric motors is one of his specialties. He shares practical tips that everyone needs to know to make the best decisions when it comes to electric motors. Mike reviews:Nameplate basics (w...
The customer experience impacts us all. When you enter a store the journey begins. Everything from how you find the items you are looking for to the actual purchasing process, every step makes an impression on how you evaluate a business. This reins true in the industrial manufacturing sector as well as the markets are more competitive than ever so any opportunity to remove friction should be capitalized.Paula Courtney knows the importance of a fluid customer experience and shares...
This is the incredible conclusion to Micah Miley and Mike Rathbun's amazing modernization case study. It began by them working together to get their ducks in a row. Then it moved into actual project management which basically meant they were dialed in with each other at all times (this is how trust and friendship is built). In this episode they review the moment we have all been waiting for - delivery and commissioning!! This part of the story had many twists and turns...
For those that have walked a modernization project from cradle to grave you know success lies in the details and planning. Showing up on gameday doesn't work for a NFL team and neither does success in a project of any size. In part two of this powerful story Micah Miley and Mike Rathbun unpack how they were able to work together to ensure the project would have a successful outcome.They explore areas such as how communication flowed between all parties in the heat of planning.&nbs...
Paula Courtney has an amazing journey that is full of inspiration for others to learn from. As the CEO of Verde Group she is leading the way in improving the customer experience by providing insightful market research consultation services. Paula shares about her entrepreneurial journey and how taking risks was something she always leaned into and the results have been incredible. She take time to unpack several items that are sure to aid others in their journey including:What it t...
What if you could look at your operations holistically and marry your energy data to the production data? Welcome - you just entered the world of energy intelligence! Natalie Birdwell is leading the way in this sector and helping industrial users everywhere make an impact with the energy they are already consuming. In this conversation Natalie unpacks items such as:How to move from energy monitoring to energy intelligenceAreas of low hanging fruit to get a quick win and build advo...
At the core of who Tanuj Thapliyal is a desire to help people. That has driven him to great lengths and ultimately founding Spot AI. Tanuj put in the work to learn the skills needed to serve others so much so that he completed a double masters program at Stanford. Having a passion for entrepreneurship he has great advice for those wanting to pursue their own path.Some of his advice included finding those that are a few steps ahead of where you are to help push you to achieve...
Do not leave culture to chance because it influences everything! David Friedman literally wrote the book on how to design company cultures that make an impact and he shares some of the insights he's learned over the years that are sure to help you move forward. David leaves no ground uncovered and reviews areas such as:How culture can drift and what to do to correct itWhat a "culture plan" is and why most organizations miss this Eight step framework for creating a winning cul...
Every journey is unique and what makes Bob Meads so special is the passion in which he unpacks his creation story that led him to the amazing world of augmented reality. Beginning with his career in the Navy, Bob always had a passion for technology. That love for technology presented many opportunities for him to grow his skillset which included items such as computer and PLC programming. From C++ to Java he never backed down from the challenge of mastering these platforms.&...
To create visibility for your business you must be able to position yourself and your company as expert resources. Through that process you can earn attention, trust and visibility. But how is that accomplished? Welcome to the party industrial marketing! In this idea episode Joe Sullivan from Gorilla 76 breaks down ways that manufacturers can take the lead and be in control of so much of their destiny in the future.Joe covers many areas including:Knowing your audienceH...
As the industrial world evolves more and more attention is centering around data. These days the plant floor has access to more data than ever before. But it's not enough to simply have data - you have to use that to make better business decisions. Enter the world of industrial analytics! In this episode Matt Hussey unpacks ways in which those in the industrial sector are acting to make more informed decisions and ultimately improve their processes. He covers ite...
Entrepreneurship, video and ministry - this hero episode covers it all! Jeff Long is absolutely crushing it at True Focus Media and he stopped in to share his story and encourage others to pursue their passions. As a fresh graduate from a Bible College Jeff quickly learned that his calling would be in digital marketing and he has never looked back. He is a natural problem solver and shares how stair-stepping an entrepreneurial journey helps you grow as your confidence and ab...
Get ready for serious truth as Mike Weinberg shares his insight on how to simply sales for industry. Mike is a consultant, sales coach, speaker and author on a mission to simplify sales. His specialties are New Business Development and Sales Management, and his passion is helping companies and salespeople win more new sales! Forbes named Mike a Top Sales Influencer and other publications list him as the #1 Sales Expert to follow on Twitter. Mike has spoken and consulted on five c...
The skills gap is a real issue in industry and there is a great opportunity to improve by encouraging and supporting women to join this sector. To help explore this idea we brought in a power house panel of ladies to listen and learn from. Mayuri Dahibhate, Alexus Hancock and Meaghan Ziemba are all EECO Asks Why Heroes and they brought a ton of wisdom and insight into what they see first hand and what should be considered in the future. They unpack many areas including:Why t...