On this episode, we turn the tables on host Ethan Karp, and he becomes our guest. Producer Margaret Kashmir chats with Ethan about the best moments and most insightful wisdom shared in our interviews with Eric Logan (KPMG), Felix Brueck (Reflection Point), and Jim Cavoli (Swagelok). Plus, Ethan gets very frank about the funny, touching, and surprising things that happen behind-the-scenes. Ethan connects the dots and shares the top takeaways that manufacturers can use to fuel the journey to smart manufacturing.

Send comments and ideas to ekarp@manufacturingsuccess.org.

Make It is brought to you by MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, a nonprofit consulting group on a mission to make manufacturing better. Since 1984, MAGNET has been proudly helping manufacturers in Northeast Ohio grow with effective workforce programs, advanced technology consulting, and innovation services. MAGNET also catalyzes bigger change by rallying companies, community leaders, governments, and educators to tackle the massive, systemic problems that hold the region back. MAGNET’s work is made possible by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), and the Ohio MEP.

On today’s episode Ethan sits down with Hallie Steward, CEO of Bee Valve (fluid handling components) about the immense grit and resilience you need to survive as a small manufacturer in today’s uber competitive world, the challenges of investing in technology when meeting payroll is the priority, and why her family is so devoted to this industry.

Watch the video of this conversation here.

Send comments and ideas to ekarp@manufacturingsuccess.org.

Make It is brought to you by MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, a nonprofit consulting group on a mission to make manufacturing better. Since 1984, MAGNET has been proudly helping manufacturers in Northeast Ohio grow with effective workforce programs, advanced technology consulting, and innovation services. MAGNET also catalyzes bigger change by rallying companies, community leaders, governments, and educators to tackle the massive, systemic problems that hold the region back. MAGNET’s work is made possible by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), and the Ohio MEP.

Learn more: www.manufacturingsuccess.org.

On this episode, Ethan Karp goes from host to guest! Producer Margaret Kashmir sits down with Ethan to find out what he’s learned on the last four episodes of the podcast with Tom Lix (Cleveland Whiskey), Andew Hurst (Delivered), Jack Schron (Jergens, Inc.) and Carey Jaros (GOJO, Makers of Purell). Ethan gets very frank about the funny, touching, and surprising things that happen behind-the-scenes. Ethan also shares the top pieces of advice that manufacturers can use to jumpstart innovation and Industry 4.0.

Send comments and ideas to ekarp@manufacturingsuccess.org.

Make It is brought to you by MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, a nonprofit consulting group on a mission to make manufacturing better. Since 1984, MAGNET has been proudly helping manufacturers in Northeast Ohio grow with effective workforce programs, advanced technology consulting, and innovation services. MAGNET also catalyzes bigger change by rallying companies, community leaders, governments, and educators to tackle the massive, systemic problems that hold the region back. MAGNET’s work is made possible by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), and the Ohio MEP.

Learn more: www.manufacturingsuccess.org.