Podcast Episodes

Inside Jergens Inc with Matt Schron: Workholding, Automation, and the Next Generation

Matt Schron joins Rapid Fire Manufacturing for a powerful conversation on leadership, legacy, and the next chapter of American manufacturing. Jergens began in 1942 with rationed steel and a mission t…

Published on 7 hours ago

The Future of Manufacturing Leadership: Ashley Watkins on People, Presence, and Purpose

In this episode of Rapid Fire Manufacturing, David Turner sits down with Ashley Watkins, Sales and Marketing Manager at JBM Technologies, to talk about what modern leadership in manufacturing really …

Published on 1 week ago

Sustainable Manufacturing with Tim Ridderbos: Profit, Purpose, and People

In this episode of Rapid Fire Manufacturing, David Turner sits down with Tim Ridderbos, Vice President of Circular Business Development at Shapiro Metals, to explore the future of sustainable manufac…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

nside the Future of Manufacturing: Education, Culture, and Innovation with Ethan Weiss

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manufacturing, workforce development, education, culture, innovation, mentorship, CNC machining, aerospace, medical, robotics

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In this conversation, Ethan Weiss shares his unconventional…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Billy Ray Taylor on Ownership, KPAs, and Winning with People

Billy Ray Taylor shares how he went from engineer to turnaround leader at Goodyear and why real change starts with ownership. We dig into defining winning, marrying KPIs with KPAs, building union tru…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Inside DW Machine: Automation, Grit, and the Modern American Dream

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In this Rapid Fire Manufacturing conversation, I sit down with Danny White, owner of DW Machine, to talk about what it takes to build something from the ground up.

Danny shares how grow…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Jacob Sanchez: Finding Purpose Through Manufacturing

Jacob Sanchez shares his journey from a reluctant student to a passionate advocate for manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of meeting the next generation where they are and inspiring them throu…

Published on 1 month ago

Peter Lengyel, CEO of Safran USA: Leadership, Sustainability, and the Future of Aerospace

Keywords: manufacturing, aerospace, sustainability, decarbonization, employee training, AI, supply chain, defense, leadership, innovation

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In this conversation, Peter Lengyel, CEO of Safran USA,…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Real Value of Networking in Manufacturing with Chris Luecke

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networking, strategies, follow-up, relationships, manufacturing, intentionality, events, connections, outreach, trust

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In this conversation, Chris Luecke shares valuable insights on netw…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Robinson Helicopter: Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, and the Future of Aviation

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manufacturing, leadership, vulnerability, lean manufacturing, training, continuous improvement, Robinson Helicopter, vertical integration, future vision, aviation

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In this conversation, …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago