EECO Asks Why Podcast

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 ex...

Guests: Micah Miley - Engineer at Summerville CPW Mike Rathbun - Power & Control Solution Architecture Manager at EECO On this episode EECO Asks Why hits the road and goes to plant to talk about modernization. And what better way to do that than to discuss a real life case study with the people who implemented the project. We sit down with Micah Miley the engineer from Summerville CPW and Mike...

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...

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 moni...

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 fi...

One area that is making an impact on industry and specifically the skills gap are the amazing graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's).  Ayoka Gay is an HBCU graduate herself and shares about how programs at HBCU's are teaching many of the skills that industry is seeking and how she's helping graduates and employers find each other.   Ayoka is a passionat...

The next generation of industrial leaders are sitting in a classroom right now.  They are being taught many different subjects that will help them grow but too many never get the chance to learn about some of the exciting opportunities that exist in industry.  Amber Wilborne and Jody Woolwine are vocation advocates that have a passion for evangelizing to bring awareness to the many paths that exis...

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 it What a "cultur...

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...

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...

"I enjoy what I'm doing" - that sums up the great journey that our hero Ron Thompson shares in this episode.  After serving his country as a marine Ron has made an impact in many industries and what makes him unique is that he's always got a desire to learn new things.  From PLC's, HMI's and even industrial networks Ron is always pushing himself to expand his areas of...

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...

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...

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 h...

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 an...

Guests: Mary Bruce Clemons - Industrial Controls Technician @ TW Controls Taylor Smith - Creative Marketing and Sales Specialist @ PSNERGY Linda Freeman - Industry Manager @ Rockwell Automation EECO Asks Why is still celebrating the incredible women of industry! This week we discuss the families. There is a tremendous impact that industry has our family.  We brought in three heroes to unpack how t...

The world of STEM makes a huge impact on industry and there are many women out there leading the way!  In this action packed panel discussion Allie Donnelly and Mary Burgoon unpack the roads that led them to STEM and how it impacted them forever. The great part of this panel discussion is the different perspectives that come to life from work experiences, to backgrounds and even countries!  You he...

Whoever said "It's a Man's World" needs to pull up a chair and listen to these heroes of industry! Libbie Harrison and Stephanie Brantley tackle the topic of "It's a Man's World" head on and their candidness, insight and wisdom is something we all can learn from. They unpack many items including: ☑ Their general perception of how women are viewed in industry...

Get ready for one of the most impactful conversations ever on EECO Asks Why!  In 2020 we had a series that focused on Women in Engineering and those stories resonated with so many people.  In 2022 we wanted to serve you by bringing panels of women together to share their insight on topics that are critical to industry.  The panel featured in this episode focused on the topic of leadership and thei...

The world of business is constantly changing and as technology has evolved the importance of video to serve others has risen.  Jeff Long is a leader in industry by helping manufacturers create valuable content that engages potential buyers as they evaluate available solutions.  With nearly 70% of the buyer journey being completed before sales is contacted it is becoming more and more critical to h...

The best way to learn about the next generation of heroes is by talking to them directly.  Michael Wilborne is well on his path to a future leader of industry and already has some incredible experiences that he unpacks.  Growing up around automation and controls provided him a unique opportunity to see first hand the amazing paths that exist for his future journey. He is an Industrial Sorcerer in...

Video technology is right at the center of many Industry 4.0 initiatives.  However, many industrial owners struggle with implementation in a way that makes a meaningful impact to the business.  Tanuj Thapliyal unpacks how any manufacturer could start this process and it is as easy as utilizing existing equipment.  He explains that the key to getting these initiatives moving is by lowering the barr...

Talk about passion for your career!!!  Allie Donnelly is our hero and we are convinced that she will quickly become yours as well.  Allie's passion for her trade pours out of her in this conversation.  As a young apprentice electrician she recognizes the amazing future that lies ahead and walks us through some of the steps she's taken along the way to pave the path.  Allie always had a h...

So many industrial companies are struggling with their industrial network especially with the increased demand on data for process improvement. Ron Thompson shares the experience he had at Lampe & Malphrus Lumber Company as he led a massive overhaul of the complete network.  Their needs started to include areas such as video and the infrastructure that existed simply could not support the dema...

Our hero Michael Manzi loves a challenge.  From serving our country in the Navy working in nuclear submarines to designing world class MIS systems his journey will have you on the edge of your seat.  He shares story after story of how he had challenges land at his feet and the methodical way he approached them all to reach the ultimate solution.  He offers advice for those wanting to pursue a care...