Jim Mayer

Industrial Storytellers

Society EN ↓ 3 episodes

Industrial Storytellers is a story-first podcast about the wild, wise, and unexpectedly human moments in manufacturing and the skilled trades. Hosted by Jim Mayer of The Manufacturing Connector, each episode is recorded on-site at major industry events like Hexagon Live, AME, FabTech, and MT Series West. The show features candid, unscripted conversations with the storytellers shaping the voice of modern industry—content creators, podcasters, filmmakers, and brand builders who’ve seen it all and aren’t afraid to talk about it. If you’re looking for technical specs, this ain’t that show. But if...

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Jim Mayer

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Goodfellas, Paul Van Mater, and the Phil Squad 28.08.2025 1:11:26

In this candid episode of Industrial Storytellers , your host Jim Mayer sits down with guest co-host Phil Lewis, and industry "knuckleheads" Mike Payne and Nick Goellner of the Making Chips podcast network. The quartet dives deep into the human side of the trades, sharing stories about unconventional hiring strategies ("fog a mirror, get a job"), the "E-Myth" of promoting your best technician to a...

Pop Punk, Process Control, and Boy Bands 16.07.2025 53:13

In the debut episode of Industrial Storytellers , Jim Mayer is joined by Chris Luecke ( Manufacturing Happy Hour ), Nikki Gonzales ( Automation Ladies ), and guest co-host Phil Lewis to kick off the series with a mix of insight, irreverence, and real industry stories. They talk about everything from technical sales and trust on the factory floor to the stories women in engineering still can’t safe...

Unfiltered Tales 16.07.2025 1:14

Industrial Storytellers offers listeners a glimpse into the compelling world of manufacturing through the voices of those who narrate its stories best. Hosted by Jim Mayer, this podcast serves a diverse range of tales from creators, journalists, and industry insiders. Each episode promises authentic storytelling recorded on-site at major industry events like Hexagon Live, AME, and FabTech. With a...