Lisa Ryan

The Manufacturers Network

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The Manufacturers’ Network is where manufacturing leaders, plant managers, and industry innovators come to talk straight about what’s working and what’s not, on the shop floor and beyond. Each week, host Lisa Ryan sits down with people who live and breathe this business: operations executives, HR directors, engineers, and founders who are building stronger teams and smarter systems in the face of nonstop change. Listeners gain real-world insights on:• Employee retention and workforce engagement• Automation, AI, and the future of skilled trades• Supply chain and operations leadership• Safety, s...

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Lisa Ryan

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Take Care of Your People and the Numbers Will Take Care of Themselves with John Hrdlick 15.03.2021 22:22

Connect with John Hrdlick: Email: John. Hrdlick@inxintl.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hrdlick-ba953815/ Lisa Ryan : Hey, it's Lisa Ryan, and welcome to the Manufacturers' Network podcast. I'm excited to introduce our guest today, John Hrdlick. John is President and CEO of INX International Ink company. He spent most of his career in the industry at INX during his 44 years wi...

White Collar, Blue Collar, NEW Collar: Designing Your Digital Marketing Strategy with Suzanne O'Connell 08.03.2021 17:08

Connect with Suzanne O'Connell: Email: soconnell@certifiedThomaspartner.com.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannemoconnell/ Lisa Ryan : Hey, it's Lisa Ryan, and welcome to the manufacturers' network podcast. I'm excited to introduce you to our guest today. Suzanne O'Connell. Suzanne is a mechanical engineer and certified Thomas partner. She has 28 years experience in manufactu...

Having Conversations with Your Sales Team Keeps the Pipeline Full with Eric Schwarzenbach 01.03.2021 14:30

Connect with Eric Schwarzenbach: Email: eschwarzenbach@rollomaticusa.com Website: www. Rollomaticusa.com Show Transcript: Lisa Ryan : Hey, it's Lisa Ryan of the Manufacturers' Network podcast, I'm excited to introduce you to today's guest Eric Schwarzenbach. Eric is President of Rollomatic, which is a manufacturer of CNC cutting tool grinding machines. He's been there for 24 years, Eric. Welcome t...

Wellness - If You Build It, They Will Stay with Laura Timbrook 22.02.2021 20:28

Connect with Laura Timbrook: Email: Laura@LauraTimbrook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauratimbrook/ Lisa Ryan:  Hey, it's Lisa Ryan from the Manufacturers' Network podcast. I'm here with Laura Timbrook. Laura is a well-being strategist, and she's also a fellow podcaster. She is the host of the Manufacturing Wellness Podcast. So, Laura, welcome to the show.   Laura Timbr...

What Can Your Plant Do to Weather a Pandemic with Greg Crowley 15.02.2021 14:38

Connect with Greg: Email: greg.crowley@rmgfelm.com Website: https://www.rmgfelm.com/ Lisa Ryan : Hey it's Lisa, Ryan. Welcome to the Manufacturers' Network podcast. I'm excited to introduce you to today's guest Greg Crowley. Greg is President of Rockford manufacturing. Greg, welcome to the show. Greg Crowley : Thank you for having me.  Lisa Ryan : So share with us a little bit about your back...

Building a Manufacturing Culture of Accountability, Accuracy, and Respect with Allison Giddens 08.02.2021 17:58

Connect with Allison Giddens: Email: akrache@win-tech.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisongiddens/ Lisa Ryan : Hey, it's Lisa Ryan. Welcome to the Manufacturers' Network podcast. Our guest today is Allison Giddens. Allison is president and co-owner of Win-Tech, a precision machine shop based just outside Atlanta, Georgia. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology and criminal just...

Family Matters: Secrets of a Running a Successful Family Business with Roger Sargent 01.02.2021 21:10

Connect with Roger Email: absconsulting58@gmail.com  Telephone: 509-366-2953 Show Transcript: Lisa Ryan : Hey, it's Lisa Ryan from the Manufacturers' Network podcast. I'm excited to introduce you today to Roger Sargent. Roger is a 20-year entrepreneur who has vast experience working in manufacturing. He's found that family-owned manufacturers have a whole set of challenges that go along with...

Why Not Let Your Employees Do the Hiring with Sue Bingham 23.01.2021 19:31

Connect with Sue: Emails: sue@hpwpgroup.com Website: https://www.hpwpgroup.com Show Transcript: Lisa Ryan:  Hey, it's Lisa Ryan, host of the Manufacturers Network podcast. I am excited today to bring you my guest, Sue Bingham.  For more than 30 years, Sue, a human resources executive, has provided direction to companies in the transportation and logistics, pharmaceutical, aerospace, food...

Facing Today's Supply Chain Challenges with David Byrley 23.01.2021 14:28

Connect with David Byrley: Website: https://www.leverage30.com. Email: dhybyley@gmail.com Show Transcript: Lisa Ryan:  Hey, it's Lisa Ryan from the Manufacturers' Network. I'm excited to introduce you to our guest today David Byerly. David has spent more than 30 years in the startup, new business unit, new product, and new business development for multiple industry leaders of industrial cutti...

Dealing with Different Generations in Manufacturing with Chris Luecke 23.01.2021 18:09

Connect with Chris Luecke: www.manufacturinghappyhour.com/community Show Transcript: Lisa Ryan : Hey, it's Lisa Ryan of the Manufacturers' Network Podcast. I'm excited to have as my guest Chris Luecke. Chris is a podcaster marketer and self-proclaimed media Maverick in the manufacturing industry.  As the host of the podcast and video series Manufacturing Happy Hour, Chris interviews leaders i...

How Employee Wellness translates to Company Wellness in Manufacturing with Steve Pacilio 23.01.2021 19:44

Connect with Steve Pacilio: Website: https://www.lift-all.com Email: spacilio@lift-all.com  Show Transcript Lisa Ryan : Welcome to the Manufacturers' Network Podcast. I'm excited to introduce you to our guest today, Steve, Pacilio. Quality customer service and safety are paramount, Steve says. With the current challenging business climate, my focus has been on our company's biggest asset, our...

Exploring the Flexible Scheduling Option for Employees in Manufacturing with Jesika Young 23.01.2021 21:17

Connect with Jesika Young: Email: jesika@cimtechmachine.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesikayoung/ Show Transcript: Lisa Ryan : Hey, it's Lisa Ryan. Welcome to this episode of the Manufacturers Network Podcast. I'm excited to introduce you to today's guest Jesika Young. Jesika is President, CEO, and co-owner of three manufacturing companies Cimtech, Axis, and Action. Most importantly,...

Giving Employees the "Pleasure of Solving Problems" in Manufacturing with Karen Norheim 13.01.2021 20:07

Connect with Karen Norheim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karennorheim/ Email: knorheim@americancrane.com  Show Transcript: Lisa Ryan : Hey, it's Lisa Ryan. Welcome to the Manufacturers' Network Podcast. I'm excited to introduce you to today's guest Karen Norheim. Karen is passionate about all things manufacturing as a second-generation coming into the leadership role for her family's...

How Pay for Performance Leads to Manufacturing Profits with Kevin Johnson 12.01.2021 19:28

Connect with Kevin: kevin.johnson@bhamfast.com  Show Transcript: Lisa Ryan:  Hey, it's Lisa Ryan of the Manufacturers Network podcast. I'm excited to introduce you to Kevin Johnson. Kevin is V.P. of manufacturing at Birmingham Fastener. He has 25 years of experience in steel and steel products. He has worked for Nucor, Fontana Grupo in increasing responsibilities. And his current role is...

Sales Strategies to Build Your Business in a Pandemic with Hector Diaz-Stringel 12.01.2021 18:00

Connect with Hector Diaz-Stringel: hector.diazstringel@gmail.com Transcript from the show: Lisa Ryan : Hey, it's Lisa Ryan from the Manufacturers' Network Podcast. I'm excited today to introduce you to our guest, Hector Diaz-Stringel. Hector has spent most of his career in manufacturing. He's currently the President of ATA tools, and he's also been involved with chemicals, plastics, composites cut...

Northeast Ohio - A Great Choice for Manufacturers with Jay Foran 11.01.2021 20:36

Contact Jay Foran at jforan@teamneo.org  Show Transcript: Lisa Ryan : Hey, it's Lisa Ryan. Welcome to this episode of the Manufacturers' Network Podcast. I'm excited to introduce you to our guest today. Jay Foran. Jay helps businesses discover exciting growth opportunities in the Northeast Ohio region, which is why I chose him because, of course, I'm from northeast Ohio. He works with corpora...

Collaboration in the Age of Digital Transformation with Scott MacKenzie 11.01.2021 20:35

Connect with Scott Mackenzie, Host of the Industrial Talk podcast Scott@IndustrialTalk.com www. IndustrialTalk.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E%99%EF%B8%8Fscott-mackenzie-mba-l-i-o-n-98846625/ Program Transcript: Lisa Ryan: Hey, I'm Lisa Ryan and welcome to the manufacturers' network podcast, I'm excited to bring you my guest today. Scott McKenzie, the host of the industrial tal...