Best Empowering Pumps Equipment Podcasts (2024)

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Insights from Media Veteran on Overcoming Burnout, Entrepreneurship, and Career Evolution 31:13

3d ago31:13

31:13

Janette Luviano joins Charli this week for an insightful conversation about her journey through the field of media Janette Luviano is a multilingual international journalist with over 25 years of experience in media, including radio, TV, and print. For most of her career, she has worked in broadcast media, starting with Univision, then on Telemundo…

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From Dream to Reality: My Journey into the Beauty Industry & How You Can Become a Lash Tech or Waxer 22:58

2d ago22:58

22:58

In this episode of "From Dream to Reality," I share my journey into the beauty industry and guide you on becoming a successful lash tech or waxer. We'll cover recognizing and following your passion, gaining initial experience, enrolling in esthetic school, working in the field through internships, and the importance of gaining experience by working…

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Start-Up Pitfalls: 7 Common Mistakes New Business Owners Make 19:04

8d ago19:04

19:04

In today’s episode, we dive into the critical mistakes many new business owners make when launching their ventures. Host Jhay breaks down 7 common pitfalls that can derail even the most promising start-ups, offering practical advice on avoiding these errors and setting your business up for success. Tune in to learn how to avoid these common mistake…

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Building Your Future in Manufacturing 26:27

11d ago26:27

26:27

This week is certainly going to be a treat, Charli has Brandon Myers on to talk about his second career in education in the largest school system in Georgia Brandon Myers is the manufacturing instructor at Maxwell High School of Technology in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Myers is a graduate of Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, Ga. In 2004, Myers …

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Sustainable Solutions 21:37

19d ago21:37

21:37

Charli has treat for you this week listeners as Heather Cykoski joins the pod. Heather Cykoski, Senior Vice President, Industrial and Process Automation, Member of the Executive Leadership Team, leads the Industrial Automation business in North America to be our customer’s digital and automation partner for sustainability and resiliency. A passiona…

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Revolutionizing Connectivity 26:15

26d ago26:15

26:15

Awesome episode coming at you this week as Charli has Tunji Asiwaju on to talk. Tunji is the Global Manager of Building Lifecycle Performance Services at Armstrong Fluid Technology. In this role, he is globally responsible for the after market services and parts business unit including the connected services and performance management suite of offe…

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Flexible Disc Couplings Explained 26:39

1M ago26:39

26:39

Charli is coming at you with not one but two guest this week! Chris Jackson is a Commercial Manager for Flexible Disc Couplings at Regal Rexnord. He studied mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University. His first role at Regal Rexnord was as an application engineer for disc couplings. Since then, he’s focused on helping customers find the right d…

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Elevate Your Skills 17:13

1M ago17:13

17:13

Charli has veteran of the pump industry Gene Vogel on this week to talk. Before joining EASA as Pump & Vibration Specialist in 2009, Gene Vogel operated his own business, General Maintenance Equipment/Engineering, Inc. (GME), a marketing, service and training organization for industrial maintenance and related technologies. Among other courses, he …

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Intelligent Pumping Solutions 16:02

2M ago16:02

16:02

Charli is back with a bit of a double interview with Brad and Arjun Brad Hitselberger graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Industrial and Systems Engineering. He has been working in some capacity with pumps for 6 years in various roles. He started out working in the wastewater sid…

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Women's Health Research & Awareness 22:28

2M ago22:28

22:28

This week Charli is taking a step outside the pump industry to talk to Ikram Guerd. Ikram Guerd is VP of Global Marketing – Managing Director US for the innovative FemTech, ASPIVIX, whose mission is to modernize gynecology with gentle in mind. She leads the US corporation and the global marketing strategy to raise awareness around innovative soluti…

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Subsea Pump Innovations and Beyond 20:50

2M ago20:50

20:50

Charli is taking the podcast international this week with Riccardo Zecchel. Venite e godetevi l'episodio! Riccardo Zecchel, business development at Peroni Pompe, currently holds the role of CEO at Jetech. He is deeply committed to addressing customers' technological challenges, particularly in the realm of high-pressure fluid pumping. With prior ex…

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Scaling Innovation 22:12

2M ago22:12

22:12

This week Charli has lifelong pump industry veteran Greg Case on to talk leadership. Greg is the Chief Innovation Officer at Taco Comfort Solutions, a global leader in hydronic-based heating and cooling solutions. He has over 30 years of experience in engineering, HVAC, and new product development, and holds an Executive Certificate in Strategy and…

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Need Better ShopFloor Coffee? 17:40

2M ago17:40

17:40

This week Charli has Amy Teal on for some coffee talk Amy Teal, the CEO and co-founder of ShopFloor Coffee, is at the forefront of revolutionizing coffee for the manufacturing industry. Alongside her team, Amy is dedicated not only to supplying superb coffee but also to giving back to manufacturing communities. They donate a portion of every sale o…

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Engineering Insights, Collaboration, and Industry Direction 22:58

3M ago22:58

22:58

This week Charli has friend of the pod, Joe Boylan on to talk. Joe Boylan has worked in the tribology arena for well over three decades. His experiences range from basic functional friction and wear property evaluation of oxide and non-oxide materials, through the materials development, supply chain and manufacturing processes to enable the product…

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Embracing Imperfect Perfections: The Beauty of Starting Your Business Despite Flaws ✨ 20:14

3M ago20:14

20:14

Welcome to our podcast episode titled "Embracing Imperfect Perfection: The Beauty of Starting Your Business Despite Flaws"! ✨ In this inspiring episode, we delve into the raw and real journey of entrepreneurship, celebrating the courage it takes to start a business even when everything isn't perfectly aligned. Join me as we explore stories of resil…

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Taking a Break 5:22

3M ago5:22

5:22

This week Charli is flying solo with a special message for the listeners Charli K Matthews is a visionary leader with a mission to Connect, Inform, and Educate the Global Pump Industry. Charli's groundbreaking online information and connection hub has reshaped industry communication. As a well-recognized and respected figure in key industry events,…

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Building a Winning Team 17:43

3M ago17:43

17:43

This week Charli has Robbie Riggs on to talk about a winning culture. Riggs shared his journey from being a mechanical engineering student to becoming a CEO. He started in technical support for an industrial application and gained experience in various roles including customer service, R&D, and distribution. Riggs also mentioned his relationship wi…

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Engineers to Leaders 17:54

4M ago17:54

17:54

Charli has Carla Minett on to talk about her experience going from working as an engineer to consulting. Carla Minett, Founder & Principal Consultant of Minett Consulting, specializes in empowering manufacturing companies to develop and retain their next generation of engineering leaders. With over a decade of experience in engineering and program …

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Empowering Women in Manufacturing 24:20

4M ago24:20

24:20

Charli sits down with Angela Thurman this week to talk about her empowering journey through industry. Read up at EmpoweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com…

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For All Things CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software 39:40

4M ago39:40

39:40

This week Charli has Greg Christensen on to talk. Greg Christensen is the host of CMMSradio, a podcast about all things CMMS (computerized maintenance management software), and consultant leaning on his 3+ decades in CMMS, FM, Maintenance Management, and the like. After 1000's of demos, even more client interactions and projects, and numerous deplo…

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Insights into Mining Engineering Careers and Beyond 22:23

4M ago22:23

22:23

Charli got to have a good conversation with Shelley Gager this week about her journey with ABB. With over 22 years of experience, Shelley Gager is currently working at ABB in Greenville, SC USA where she is the Global Product Group Director for Integrated Motor Drives. Her background began in West Virginia with a degree in Mining Engineering. Spann…

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From Tech School to Global Leadership 27:46

5M ago27:46

27:46

This week Charli has Kerby Pope on to talk about his journey. Kerby attended a local technical school immediately after high school for study of design drafting with a concentration on Architectural Design. With hopes of landing a career working for an architectural firm that concentrated in high end residential design and then use the proceeds to …

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Redefining Industrial Supply Chains 25:36

5M ago25:36

25:36

This week Charli has Andrew Johnson, a new friend from EPIC, on to talk about his crazy journey though the business landscape he is hoping to change for the better. Andrew Johnson is an entrepreneur, inventor, and business owner. Formerly the sales manager at the family distribution company. He is now pursuing a new endeavor, a tech startup called …

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Your HVAC Guide for Homeowners 34:35

5M ago34:35

34:35

Charli has Joshua Griffin on to give some handy advice for homeowners. Joshua Griffin has a background in heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing; learning these trades in the construction and property management fields all across Virginia and Maryland. He owns and runs a heating, cooling, and plumbing contractor business in Virginia and holds a…

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Decarbonize Using Digital Service 22:39

5M ago22:39

22:39

Charli has Tyler Haak on this week talk about his passion for decarbonization. Tyler Haak is the Vice President of Sustainability and Service at Schneider Electric, and prides himself on being an enthusiastic evangelizer of connected, sustainable, and efficient building environments. With over a decade of experience in the building automation indus…

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Can Leading in Manufacturing be Fun? 22:37

6M ago22:37

22:37

Welcome Back! Charli is kicking off the 5th season of The Empowering Industry Podcast with Robyn Brookhart Brookhart began her career in the pump industry in 1997 at her family’s business in the small town of Bergen, NY. After graduating with a marketing degree and beginning her MBA (with a concentration in manufacturing), she took a marketing posi…

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Charli 14:21

6M ago14:21

14:21

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Empowering Team! Read up at EmpoweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC in Atlanta this November! Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com…

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Impacting Teams & Company Culture 16:12

6M ago16:12

16:12

This week Charli has Michael Piantedosi on to talk about culture within the company Michael Piantedosi is the North America Service Leader for Druck and Panametrics, a Baker Hughes business. In this role Mike focuses on customer satisfaction, reducing in-house turnaround times, implementing best practices for wing-to-wing fulfilment, while simultan…

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Improving Asset Performance with Reliability Analytics 25:30

6M ago25:30

25:30

Charli is back from Uganda and excited to share about her trip! (Blog post coming) Andre is joining Charli this week to kick off December talking about Reliability André-Michel Ferrari is a Reliability Engineer who specializes in Reliability Analytics and Modeling which are fundamental to improving asset performance and output in industrial operati…

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Life Pumps in Senegal 43:45

7M ago43:45

43:45

Charli has Sam Lowry and Dwight Leeper on this week to talk about pumps in Senegal and how they continued to give of their skills even in retirement. Sam Lowry was born in South Weymouth, Massachusetts in 1952 and then spent his childhood and early youth in Cincinnati, Ohio. Currently a retired engineer living in Huntsville, Alabama he joined Rotar…

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Problem Solving that Transforms Communities 25:57

7M ago25:57

25:57

Charli has John Wilson on the pod this week. John Wilson is the CEO of Industrial Flow Solutions and has over 25 years of experience in the flow control industry. Prior to joining Industrial Flow Solutions, he spent over 20 years working for Emerson in multiple global leadership roles. John graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in…

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The Coolest in Pump Testing and Condition Monitoring 21:39

8M ago21:39

21:39

We're kicking November off a bang as Ares Pangoulias joins Charli on the pod. Ares Panagoulias directs the sales, operations, and engineering of IIOT Condition Monitoring products and services for Hydro in the Hydro Centaur business unit. He works directly with customersto analyze data to improve rotating equipment maintenance strategies, increase …

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An Engineer's Path to Product Management 21:31

8M ago21:31

21:31

This week on the Pod, Charli has Mark Connolly on to talk about his path. Currently, Mark serves as Global Product Manager of mechanical packing and gaskets at A.W. Chesterton, a world leader in helping process industry companies and manufacturers improve the reliability and efficiency of their process platforms. As a global product manager, Mark w…

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The Leader's Edge: Sharpening Your Leadership Skills 33:48

8M ago33:48

33:48

This week Charli has her own Coach, Rob Kalwarowsky on the podcast! Rob is back almost 2 years from his and Charli's original podcast appearance together. He is a renowned leadership coach championing mental health awareness and has even given a TedX Talk Check out his podcast Leadership Launchpad Podcast Read up at EmpoweringPumps.com and stay tun…

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Imagining Innovation: Learn. Grow. Connect. 26:23

8M ago26:23

26:23

This week Charli has a conversation with the EPIC Steering Committee. Join Charli along with Randal (Randy) Ferman of Ekwestrel Engineering, Gakuo Ndonga from SKF USA, Ron Frisard from AW Chesterton, HJ Dewes of ABB, and Bekah and Vince from your Empowering Team! Take a peak at what is coming to EPIC and why it is important to each of our steering …

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IOT and Authenticity 15:17

9M ago15:17

15:17

This week Charli has Jessica Poliner on to talk about her journey. Jessica Poliner is a global executive and board director with a proven track record of growth in industrial businesses. She is passionate about technology and the rigor of strong operating systems. Poliner is committed to authenticity and inclusion as key levers to drive outstanding…

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From Local Success to Global Impact in Manufacturing 23:21

9M ago23:21

23:21

This week Charli welcomes The Maven herself, Meaghan Ziemba to the podcast Meaghan Ziemba is a technical writer, brand storyteller, and marketer for industrial manufacturers. She has a B.A. and M.A. in Professional and Technical Writing and has been writing for manufacturing since 2008. Meaghan also hosts a live video broadcast series called Mavens…

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Today's Essential Building Blocks for Effective Integration and Communication 30:15

9M ago30:15

30:15

Charli has Jeremy Drury on this week, some listeners may remember Jeremy from Reliable Plant. During the 2010's, Jeremy served as President of IoT Diagnostics, a Midwestern Industrial IoT company that focused primarily on sensors and predictive maintenance on the factory floor. His hardware and software included monitoring of pumps, fluid health, f…

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Reliability Consulting, Training, and Troubleshooting 27:02

9M ago27:02

27:02

Charli has Chris Tindell on this week to chat Chris Tindell, CMRP, is a regional business manager for Sealing Equipment Products Co., Inc. (SEPCO). A reliability leader in the fluid sealing industry, SEPCO supports global distribution in more than 30 countries. Tindell is a maintenance and reliability professional with more than 20 years of experie…

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Guardians of Flow: Safeguarding Water Resilience 19:59

9M ago19:59

19:59

Charli is back with Brian Levy this week to talk water Brian Levy is a Principal Engineer with over 20 years of experience in water reclamation and stormwater management. He has been with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago since 2003. He received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Marquette University, Milwa…

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Advancing In The Water Industry 20:48

10M ago20:48

20:48

This week Charli has new friend of the pod, Jill Davis on to talk! Jill is a Subject Matter Expert for Environment One Corporation (E/One) to articulate the benefits of utilizing E/One’s pressure sewer systems to municipalities, engineers, and developers facing the massive challenges of replacing failed septic systems with collection systems and re…

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Emotional Intelligence, Training Dynamics, and Leadership Insights 39:16

10M ago39:16

39:16

This week Charli had Friend of the Pod, Chad Pilbeam back on! The founder and creator of Beer Logic Conferences and Events, Chad Pilbeam has built a reputation on being interesting, relevant, and exclusive. He’s a marketer, public speaker, emcee, professional beer drinker, and radio show host who has worked in and with associations, corporations, a…

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Power of 3D Innovation 21:39

10M ago21:39

21:39

Charli would like to introduce Sylvia Flegg, Global Marketing Manager for Triangle Fluid Controls Ltd., an accomplished marketing professional driving the success of Durlon Sealing Solutions. With a strategic flair, she crafts, executes, and evaluates annual marketing plans in alignment with company objectives. Her expertise shines through in creat…

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PumpTalk: Navigating Flow through Communication, Connection, and Collaboration in the Industry 29:16

10M ago29:16

29:16

This week Charli is talking to Greg Case. Greg is the Chief Product Officer at Taco Comfort Solutions. He has worked with the pump industry for over 30 years! Greg is a member of US TAG to TC 115 as well as the International Pump Standardization Committee and the Hydraulic Institute where he is the Section Chairman for Systems. If you'd like to con…

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Increasing Serendipity and How That Leads to Success 28:37

11M ago28:37

28:37

Charli is chatting with Noah Graff this week and that is quite serendipitous for new listeners. Noah is the host of Swarfcast, a podcast that helps professionals in precision machining excel in their careers. For more than 10 years, he has been a used machine tool dealer, or "treasure hunter" as he calls it, buying and selling used equipment all ov…

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Better Together 24:12

11M ago24:12

24:12

Charlie is back from holiday and kicking off Reliable Plant week with Bennett Fitch! Bennett Fitch is the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for Noria Corporation. His years of experience at Noria includes director of development for Lubrication Program Development (LPD) services and LubePM, the lubrication program management platform. Additionally, he s…

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Inspired by Mining Life 23:06

12M ago23:06

23:06

This week Charli brings Jessica Scanlan on for a chat about mining. Jess is a rock loving geologist turned social media marketer. Her degree is in Geological Engineering from Montana Tech in Butte, Montana, with an emphasis in mining and a minor in geophysics. While living in Butte she discovered a passion for the mining industry, its rough history…

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The Human Bridge 34:04

12M ago34:04

34:04

This week Charli has a fun talk with Dave Warnick As a consultant and interim/fractional CHRO, Dave is committed to adding value as a business partner with strong financial acumen to company leaders and their global teams formulating and executing the People Strategy. This includes expertise in talent management and pipelines, compensation alignmen…

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Beer Logic 55:32

12M ago55:32

55:32

Charli had the Beer Logic man himself on this week, Chad Pilbeam. The founder and creator of Beer Logic Conferences and Events, Chad Pilbeam has built a reputation on being interesting, relevant, and exclusive. He’s a marketer, public speaker, emcee, professional beer drinker, and radio show host who has worked in and with associations, corporation…

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Do the Work 33:00

1y ago33:00

33:00

This week Charli has Benjamin Moss on for an enthusiastic conversation! Benjamin is a self-proclaimed water nerd. Currently he leads the Garver’s water operations in Georgia and manages a variety of water projects for his clients. His civil engineering career started with travels across the country where he has visited every major city in the Unite…

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