The Manufacturer’s Mindset Podcast by Ballantine Digital

This podcast interview features Cris Wingate, the Vice President of Maxivolt, a 35+ year manufacturer of transient voltage surge suppressors. With 20 years of experience in the family-owned business, Cris shares valuable insights on leadership, employee retention, and personal growth.

This podcast episode features a conversation with Cathy Rinne and her daughter Lauren, who work together at their family business, Flex-Line Automation. The company specializes in custom-designed automation solutions and was co-founded by Cathy, her husband Rhett, and her in-laws Orville and Dorothy back in 1984.

This podcast episode features a conversation with Scott Sadowski, the co-founder of SEE Forming, a company that works in the thermal forming industry, specializing in the production of hard, rigid plastic products. 

In this episode, we speak with Pete Widry, founder of P6 Aviation. From leaving behind a career in New York advertising to becoming a commercial pilot, Pete’s story is one of bold decisions, calculated risks, and building a business from the ground up.

Our latest podcast episode features a conversation with Robert Oswald Jr., the fourth-generation Owner and President of Oswald Supply. Robert shares the joys and challenges of running a family business and how the company is adapting to modern demands.

In this episode of The Manufacturer's Mindset Podcast, host Ryan Cote sits down with Duncan Lowder and Joe Selvig, co-founders of FixturFab, to explore their entrepreneurial journey. Together, they dive into the origins of FixturFab—a company specializing in the design and manufacturing of custom circuit board test fixtures. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the challenges and triump...

Our latest podcast episode features a conversation with Collin Taylor, a serial entrepreneur deeply entrenched in the drone industry since 2013. He shares his journey and insights into the world of robotics manufacturing via his company Revolute Robotics.

In this podcast episode, we're thrilled to introduce you to Julie Conway, a master glass artist and lighting designer who has been manufacturing molten glass products for over 26 years. Get ready to be inspired by Julie's remarkable journey, her commitment to sustainability, and her passion for mentoring the next generation of glass artists.

The podcast episode features an interview with Wayne Woodard, the founder and CEO of Argonaut Manufacturing Services, a contract manufacturing company that serves the life sciences industry. Wayne shares the story of starting Argonaut after a long career in operations and supply chain management.

This podcast episode features a conversation with Patrick Anquetil, CEO of Portal Instruments, a medical device manufacturer. We discuss insights, challenges and lessons learned from his journey of revolutionizing needle-free injections.

This podcast episode features a conversation with German Sanchez, President of Allied Tool Products, a company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of cutting tools. 

This podcast episode features a conversation with David Allen, the owner of Allen Manufacturing, a family-owned business in Lewiston, Maine. Specializing in cutting and sewing custom products such as dog collars, leashes, tote bags, and duffel bags from leather and other materials, Allen Manufacturing has grown by prioritizing people, innovative problem-solving, and a genuine passion for their wor...

This podcast episode features a conversation with Angela Phillips, the CEO of Phillips Tube Group, a family-owned steel tube manufacturing company based primarily in Ohio. Angela's story is one of resilience, determination, and a deep passion for both her family's legacy and the manufacturing industry.

This podcast episode features a conversation with Austin Malm, the CTO of HID SIPS (currently rebranding as SYPS). They manufacturer products that help quench the nighttime hydration needs of those who need it the most.

The podcast episode features a conversation with Mike Cunningham, the National Business Development Manager for Litania Sports Group, a company that manufactures sporting goods equipment in Illinois. Latania is made up of two major brands - Gill Athletics and Litania Athletics.

This podcast episode features a conversation with Roderick Eslinger,  Director of Sales and Marketing for California Air Tools, a small manufacturing company based in San Diego, California.  Roderick has been with the company for about 3 years, having previously worked in the Navy as a sub-hunter and then in various technical and sales roles in the printing and manufacturing industries. 

This podcast episode features a conversation with Doug Sherman, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for HBControls, a small manufacturer based in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Doug has been in the industrial electronics industry for around 30 years, starting his career after the military.