MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network

Make It: Frank Conversations on the Future of Manufacturing

Business EN ↓ 28 episodes

Frank, unfiltered, and fascinating conversations about the future of manufacturing, what it's really like to be in the CEO seat, and how leaders approach everything from innovation to mistakes, from ego to Industry 4.0. Hosted by Ethan Karp, CEO & President of MAGNET.

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Episodes

Ethan Karp Gets Frank with Brian Gale 09.01.2024 22:43

On this episode, Ethan sits down with Brian Gale to hear the amazing story of how he grew revenue 20x at his label manufacturing company, I.D. Images and then sold the company to allow it to grow even more. Brian recently bought part of the iconic Cleveland company Malley's Chocolates and he shares frank insights on the pressure of taking a beloved 90-year-old brand into the future, the perils of...

Ethan Karp Gets Frank with Rebecca Liebert 09.01.2024 22:30

On this episode, Ethan sits down with Rebecca Liebert, President & CEO of Lubrizol. She shares the story of how she went from a tiny town in Kentucky to leading a global chemical manufacturer and how some of the lessons she learned on the family farm still inspire her leadership today. Rebecca also gives frank insights on how sustainability is driving innovation, how chemistry will shape our futur...

Ethan Karp Gets Frank with Chris Mapes 09.01.2024 24:07

On the premier episode of Make It, Ethan sits down with the head of one of the largest welding companies in the world. Lincoln Electric Chairman, President & CEO Chris Mapes shares his take on how the region can lead in smart manufacturing, why Lincoln is betting on EV fast chargers and additive manufacturing, his unique philosophy on managing talent (Lincoln hasn't laid off a single worker in Cle...