Shae Eichele is a marketing coordinator as well as a business development specialist, and is third generation at The HEH Group. Her main focus is finding leads for the sales team, social media, digital graphics, event planning, and video production. Outside of The HEH Group, Shae runs an awesome podcast called “Manufacturing Muscle,” where she interviews people in the manufacturing industry about their journey to success in hopes to encourage others to consider STEM and manufacturing career.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we will discussed utilizing marketing tactics to increase exposure and sales, how to get young people into manufacturing, and so much more!

Contact or Follow Shae: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaeeichele/

Lindsey is joining us once again, to talk shop. She has worked with injection and blow molding manufacturing for over 10 years in various markets, and is currently engrossed in her role as a sales account manager at Falcon Plastics.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed all things trade show related, including the upcoming NPE 2024, and so much more!

Laura’s analytical and creative approach to identifying and tackling organizational opportunities stems from a unique background that includes work experience in innovation, operations, and policy, and degrees in business, studio art, and English. She earned her M.B.A. from Boston University in 2012 with a focus on building cross-cultural teams and creating shared value. Prior to completing her graduate degree, Laura also worked for the Massachusetts Senate for three years.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed how localizing manufacturing and suppliers can increase competitive advantage for innovators, how this can help reduce our carbon footprint, and so much more!

Contact Laura: laura@FORGEimpact.org

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Mike is the Executive Managing Director at Cushman and Wakefield, while Riley is the Marketing Communications Specialist at Scot Forge. But both are advocates for the manufacturing industry, as well as members of the Manufacturing Pathways Consortium.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed the Manufacturing Pathways Consortium’s mission, how it is helping and building within the community, and so much more!

Scott has 32+ years of experience doing mold design, mold builds, special machine design and development, automation design and development, as well as product design and development for the medical, automotive, and consumer industries. Around 12 years ago, he started focusing on incorporating additive manufacturing of both plastic and metal into mainstream production parts and tooling. Over the years he has also developed a passion for educating people about opportunities within the manufacturing industry.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed educating youths on careers in manufacturing, leadership, how metal and plastic additive will play a role in our future of making things, and so much more!

In a world of disruption, change, and adversity Mike Lee helps leaders, and organizations activate the purpose-driven, future-focused, and heart-centered skills that drive engagement, win the war for talent, and create cultures of belonging. His engaging, inspiring, and interactive programs at F500 companies and professional associations like Morgan Stanley, AmFam, Cisco, SHRM and IBM have earned rave reviews from bold and driven leaders. Drawing on the latest research from neuroscience, sports psychology, and personal experience, he’s shared stories and practical exercises — across the world — to help people find their own inner power and poise to thrive in business and life.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed employee engagement, leadership, effective communication, and so much more!

You may know her as the Spindle Chick, but she is now also the owner of American Machine Marketing. Since beginning her journey in the manufacturing industry five years ago, she has worked to not only increase brand awareness for her company, Motor City Spindle Repair, but also for the lack of female representation in this trade, and the manufacturing industry as a whole. Lauren decided to create AMM to help guide other companies to do the same through effective social media marketing.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed women in manufacturing, social media, business ventures, and so much more!