227: Are the Challenges Facing Rural vs. Urban Manufacturers Really That Different? Live from the Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference

by | Mar 18, 2025 | Culture, Education, Entrepreneurship, Events & Conferences, Leadership, Podcast, Recruitment

When you imagine a rural versus an urban manufacturing company, that picture might look a bit different. But some things are the same. Both types of manufacturers face challenges, but do they face different ones? The good news is that there are some incredible people...

226: Building a Community of Machine Shop Entrepreneurs Featuring Russell Winter, Founder of US MFG

by | Mar 4, 2025 | Culture, Education, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Leadership, Operations, Podcast, Recruitment, Technology

When like-minded entrepreneurs sit down to swap stories, advice, and connections, it’s a major win for everyone. This is one of the great things about manufacturing because this industry thrives on collaboration, not just competition. In this episode, we hear from...

225: From Enterprise Engineering to Owning a Small Manufacturing Business Featuring Amorphic Brewing Founder Ron Hockersmith and a BROADcast For Manufacturers, Live from Milwaukee, WI

by | Feb 25, 2025 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Operations, Podcast

What happens when a former engineering leader decides to open a brewery? In the true spirit of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we talk all about beer in this episode. Recorded live from Amorphic Beer in Milwaukee, WI, we sit down with the Founder, Ron Hockersmith, to learn...