Best Trevor Blondeel Podcasts (2024)

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56: The Intersection of Mindfulness and Manufacturing- with Trevor Blondeel 25:48

7d ago25:48

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Meet Trevor Blondeel Trevor Blondeel founded Manufacturing Greatness. He has 25 years of experience leading manufacturing plants and is the host of the podcast Mindfulness Manufacturing. He works with organizations as a speaker, advisor, and coach to connect the top to the shop. In his spare time, he serves as the president for the Kentucky/Indiana…

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122 Good People, Bad Process: How to Measure and Improve Your Team with Martin Low 26:10

4h ago26:10

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Results matters! Whether you’re looking at safety, quality, or productivity, you and your team want to know how you’re performing. But when it comes to people, it can be difficult to measure your return on investment. In this episode, guest Martin Low walks us through the best strategies for measuring your team, plus shares great insights on why pe…

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121 Why We Need Storytelling on the Manufacturing Floor 26:05

14d ago26:05

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Stories resonate with people, which makes them a valuable tool for sharing information, seeking new outcomes and connecting with your team. So let’s bring more storytelling to the manufacturing floor! In this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing, meet guest Trevor Perry. Trevor is an award-winning speaker, author, and perspective-changer, who uses …

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55: The Guide to Modern Manufacturing Marketing- with Jaclyn Kolodziej 28:45

12d ago28:45

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Meet Jaclyn Kolodziej Jaclyn Kolodziej, Client Growth Services Specialist at the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), has worked on over 220 marketing projects over the past two years. With a diverse background in various manufacturing sectors, Jaclyn has amassed a wealth of experience driving progress and innovation through marketing. …

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120 How to Unlock Your High-Performance Potential with Mike Mooney 29:48

21d ago29:48

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How can we bring more mindfulness to the manufacturing floor without comprising speed or efficiency? With a background as an award-winning senior executive for agencies, brands, and team properties in NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula One racing, Mike Mooney knows all about speed! He now uses his unique background to help leaders accelerate culture, unl…

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54: The Story of American Labor- with Rachel Slade 42:10

28d ago42:10

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Meet Rachel Slade Rachel is an author and journalist (trained as an architect) with more than 15 years of publishing experience. Her first book, "Into the Raging Sea," about the 2015 sinking of the American cargo ship El Faro, was a NYT Notable Book and winner of the Maine Literary Award. Her second book, "Making It in America," about the American …

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119 Your Blueprint for Building Trust with Justin Patton 28:25

1M ago28:25

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Trust is the antidote to so many common issues that can occur on the manufacturing floor. But how can you build trust—both in yourself and with your team? Find out in this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing with guest Justin Patton! Justin is a certified speaker professional and leadership presence expert, who challenges leaders to reimagine how …

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53: Shop Floor Storytelling- with Barbara Pennell Jaynes 23:08

1M ago23:08

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Meet Barbara Pennell Jaynes In 2013, Barbara founded Positively-Funded. She has engaged with manufacturers, facilitating their strategic growth planning: beta testing, opening new markets, product launches, and creating key industry partnerships. Highlights 00:00 Travel Stories and Favorite Destinations 03:28 Introducing Barbara Pennell Jaynes 04:5…

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52: Empowering Connections with Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Southern Wisconsin 22:50

2M ago22:50

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This special episode, partially recorded live at the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Southern Wisconsin Chapter event 'From Mic to Merlot' on May 15, 2024, at Wollersheim Winery, delves into the experiences and impact of WiM. The hosts share their excitement about the event and interview Andrea Virsnieks, President of WiM Southern Wisconsin, who provi…

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118 Why Compassion and Connection are the Keys to Transforming Manufacturing with Karin J. Lund 28:13

2M ago28:13

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The manufacturing industry just keeps getting greater—and it’s all thanks to passionate, mindful leaders who show up every day ready to engage their teams, improve their mindset, and create an environment where people love to work. One of these leaders is Karen J. Lund, a bestselling author and keynote speaker with a long career in the steel indust…

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51: Mastering ROI-Driven Marketing- with Chris Peer 21:35

2M ago21:35

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Meet Chris Peer Chris brings more than 20 years of experience in B2B digital marketing strategy, lead generation, and marketing consultancy for manufacturing firms. An author and entrepreneur, Chris is the founder and CEO of G8P and SyncShow. Having witnessed the pain and frustration caused by ineffective marketing, Chris and his team developed the…

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117 You Can’t Proceduralize Everything! With Jake Mazulewicz 30:19

2M ago30:19

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When a mistake occurs on the plant floor, your mind might jump to one question: who caused this issue, and should I write them up for their mistake? But there’s a more productive approach you could be taking—and in this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing, guest Dr. Jake Mazulewicz breaks it all down! With a background as a firefighter, EMT, and m…

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Reflecting on 50 Episodes: Our Journey So Far 37:52

3M ago37:52

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In this special 50th episode, Erin, Lori and Kris reflect on their podcast journey, celebrating the diverse and enlightening conversations they've had with various guests from the manufacturing industry. They reminisce about starting the podcast, how it's evolved, and the personal growth and gratification they've experienced along the way. Highligh…

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116 Lessons for Navigating a Crisis with Confidence with Dave Sanderson 31:49

3M ago31:49

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In 2009, total engine loss forced US Airways Flight 1549 to make an emergency crash landing in New York City’s Hudson River—and thanks to the quick actions of the pilot, flight crew, and passengers, all 155 people on board made it safely off the plane. Now known as “the miracle on the Hudson,” this harrowing incident offers up important lessons on …

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49: The Art of Curiosity in Manufacturing- with Jeff Beyle 26:14

3M ago26:14

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Meet Jeff Beyle Jeff started out writing software and then went to law school because he played softball with a bunch of lawyers and thought their work was interesting. Then he got lucky and joined Coca-Cola and had the opportunity to move to Hong Kong. He spent 7 years there, focusing mainly on China and Korea. Jeff moved to Seattle to join Getty …

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115 Put Your Core Values Into Action with Adam Hill 27:25

3M ago27:25

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In many manufacturing organizations, company values can be seen in plaques on the walls, but don’t show up in the behavior and language used on the shop floor. How can we get core values off the walls and into action? Find out in this episode with guest Adam Hill! Adam is the nine-figure CEO of a 4th generation family business, as well as a keynote…

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48: Veteran Employment in Manufacturing- with Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz 30:38

4M ago30:38

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Meet Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz is an award-winning businesswoman with first-hand experience hiring Veterans who coaches employers how to boost productivity and reduce turnover by hiring and retaining Veterans. She helps companies become “Veteran-Ready” through the creation of a Veteran Talent Strategy…

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114 How to Use Positivity to Improve Connection with Jon Gordon 28:08

3M ago28:08

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If you want to improve safety, quality, productivity, and results, the first step is looking toward improving connection. With more mindfulness and connection, your entire organization can thrive—and in this episode, guest Jon Gordon is here to show you exactly how you can improve connection and fight disconnect in your organization! Jon is one of …

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47: Navigating Leadership Challenges in Manufacturing- with Holly Whitcomb 30:14

4M ago30:14

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Meet Holly Whitcomb Holly Whitcomb’s passion for helping people be their best drives her every day. Holly is the CEO and Founder of Novel Leadership, focused on the development of individuals and teams through coaching, workshop facilitation and consulting. Holly is well versed in working with front-line level leaders in manufacturing organizations…

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113 Finding New Perspectives Through Emotional Intelligence with Karine Leblanc 31:28

4M ago31:28

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“I’m great in my role and have valuable information to share . . . so why doesn’t anyone want to work with me?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, this podcast with guest Karine Leblanc is for you! Karine Leblanc is a bestselling author and international public speaker who uses her unique engineering background to help technical professio…

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46: Focusing on Common Goals in Organizations- with Jim Bohn 28:57

4M ago28:57

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Meet Jim Bohn Jim Bohn PhD, is a researcher-practitioner focused on improving organizations one person at a time. He is a change management expert with decades of experience across multiple business markets and has spoken throughout the United States on topics of leadership, organizational performance and people development. He is currently coachin…

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112 Hope is Not a Strategy with Shawn Rhodes 31:10

5M ago31:10

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There’s a four-letter word you should avoid on the manufacturing floor . . . and it’s not the one you think! In this episode, hear from guest Shawn Rhodes on why hope is the four-letter word you should remove from your processes. With a background as a war correspondent, Shawn knows firsthand how environments can quickly change, and now serves as a…

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45: Unveiling the Power of a Strong Brand- with Scott Seroka 20:41

5M ago20:41

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Meet Scott Seroka Scott is the president of Seroka Industrial Branding, providing fractional CMO services to small to medium-sized industrial companies. Scott’s approach to creating effective marketing strategies is centered on building strong, compelling, and well-differentiated brands and activating brands within organizations through organizing …

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111 How to Become a Self-Awareness Champion with Zovig Garboushian 27:03

5M ago27:03

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Do you want to improve relationships at your organization and change the way you show up for your team? It all starts with self-awareness . . . and in this episode, guest Zovig Garboushian is here to show you the tips you need to become a self-awareness champion! With years of experience in brand marketing, management consulting, and leadership dev…

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44: Breaking Barriers in E-commerce for Manufacturers- with Nicole Donnelly 24:53

5M ago24:53

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Meet Nicole Donnelly Nicole is a fourth generation entrepreneur and the owner of DMG Digital - a content marketing agency for manufacturers. Nicole is the host of the Tales of Misadventure podcast where she invites successful entrepreneurs to share their stories of failure and how they turned lemons into lemonade. You have two different cultures at…

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110 Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance: An Entrepreneur’s Recipe for Success 25:00

6M ago25:00

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What are the 3 P’s of success? Grab a cup of your favorite tea and find out in this episode with Tonia Jahshan! Tonia is the founder of Canadian loose leaf tea company Sipology, which skyrocketed to great levels of success after Tonia pitched her business on Dragons’ Den, the Canadian version of Shark Tank. Today, Sipology is one of the fastest gro…

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109 An Endurance Athlete's Lessons for the Manufacturing Floor with Steven Pivnik 26:45

6M ago26:45

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What does manufacturing leadership have in common with running marathons or climbing mountains? Learn the answer in this episode with guest Steven Pivnik! Steven is an entrepreneur, author, and international speaker, who took his company Binary Tree to great success during his time as CEO. He is also an endurance athlete who has reached the summit …

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43: Navigating the Six Stars of Client Acquisition- with Craig Lowder 27:21

6M ago27:21

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Meet Craig Lowder Craig Lowder, author of Smooth Selling ForeverTM and co-author of the soon to be released Trusted Advisor Confidential, is a lead conversion/sales-effectiveness expert with a forty-year track record of helping both business owners and independent trusted advisors achieve their sales growth goals. He is the founder and president of…

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108 Finding Your Infinite Influence with Alyson Van Hooser 31:00

7M ago31:00

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From convincing a valued team member to stay with your organization to motivating an employee to level up their performance, you use influence everyday on the manufacturing floor. But what exactly is influence, and how can you more productive ways to influence others in your organization? Alyson Van Hooser has the answers! Alyson is a keynote speak…

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42: Navigating the Path to Efficiency- with Dave Crysler 30:55

7M ago30:55

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Meet Dave Crysler Dave Crysler is the principal operations consultant at the Crysler Club and host of the Everyday Business Problems Podcast. Entering entrepreneurship after having spent nearly 20 years working for a publicly traded corporation, Dave quickly realized there was a tremendous need within mid-market manufacturing and distributions busi…

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107 Building Your Reset Mindset with Penny Zenker 27:07

7M ago27:07

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In the busy and high-stress world of manufacturing, it can be hard to find your focus! What can you do to reset your focus and prioritize what matters most? Find out in this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing with “Focusologist” Penny Zenker. Penny is as an international speaker, business strategy coach, and bestselling author who has been featur…

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41: Navigating the Modern Seller's Landscape - with Amy Franko 32:26

7M ago32:26

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Meet Amy Franko Amy Franko is the leader in modern sales strategies. She helps mid-market organizations to grow sales results, through sales strategy, advisory, and skill development programs. Her book, The Modern Seller, is an Amazon best seller and she is recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Sales Voice. amyfranko.com Sometimes we believe if we bring …

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106 Using Humor to Bridge the Connection Gap with Tim Gard 27:50

8M ago27:50

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Is humor the secret weapon for bridging the connection gap in your organization? Find out more in this episode featuring Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE. Tim is a Hall of Fame speaker and business coach who uses his own humor-infused presentations to help others use humor to improve productivity, create stronger connections, and bring more resilience and resou…

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40: Putting Women In the Driver's Seat 18:18

7M ago18:18

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Read the article here: Empowering women in the construction equipment sector Lori: Improving Economies for Stronger Communities is what the acronym stands for. So it's a non-profit organization that focuses on creating economic opportunity for people in communities, especially around like developing countries and whatnot. So I think that's fascinat…

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105 A New Model for Positive Thinking with Dr. Paul Jenkins 32:39

8M ago32:39

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Just think positive! We’re all heard this phrase before, but thinking positively can be easier said than done, especially if you’re dealing with a painful situation or difficult challenge. In this episode, guest Dr. Paul Jenkins is here to help you find a new approach for positive thinking. Dr. Paul is a professional psychologist who specializes in…

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39: Dismantling Cordial Hypocrisy for Future Success - with Dotty Posto 26:30

8M ago26:30

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Meet Dotty Posto Dotty started out as a business analyst and project manager. In these roles she repeatedly got 'Does Not Play Well with Others'. It wasn't until she was introduced to Change Management and Organizational Development work and received transformational coaching that her career and life shifted. Dotty has worked with iconic brands lik…

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104 Leading with Intention, P2 with Jon Giganti 28:16

8M ago28:16

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If you missed part one with guest Jon Giganti, be sure to listen to Episode 103 here. Jon Giganti is speaker, tech executive, and USA Today bestselling author. He is the author of With Intention, where he delves into how leaderships can use skills like agency, awareness, and ambition to find new success, take ownership of their past, and bring impa…

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103 Leading With Intention, P1 with Jon Giganti 28:05

9M ago28:05

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Do you find yourself starting the day with positive intentions, then leaving your manufacturing plant at the end of the day feeling like you didn’t actually accomplish any of your intentions? You might be struggling with “intention deficit disorder!” This is definitely something I’ve struggled with, but I felt much better after reading With Intenti…

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38: AI's Role in Reducing Scrap and Maximizing Manufacturing Profit 29:00

9M ago29:00

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Read the article here: When will AI usher in a new era of manufacturing? Lori: Not even getting into the AI component of this, but I was fascinated that this manufacturing process to create diapers. There's 40 separate loose streams to assemble per diaper. Erin: Just that assembly line, and I'm sure there's a ton of automation within that already. …

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37: The Importance of Diversity in Engineering- with Dayna Johnson 27:50

9M ago27:50

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Meet Dayna Johnson Dayna Johnson is the Emerging Technology Programs and Operations Leader at GE Gas Power. She joined GE in 2012 as a commercial manager for high-voltage electrical substations and has held a variety of roles since then, including participating in the Accelerated Leadership Program. Prior to GE, she worked as a civil engineer, desi…

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102 Be a Witness: Why Seeing Others and Being Seen Is the Key to Building Relationships with Corban David Janai 27:23

9M ago27:23

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Relationships play a key role in fostering curiosity, building connection, and combating disconnection. But how do we create strong, authentic relationships? To answer that question, I’m joined by guest Corban David Jenai. Corban is an entrepreneur, artist, world traveler, and father. He also currently serves as the Chief Hope Officer at HopeGuide,…

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36: How to Become a Navigator of Chaos - with Bill Fournet 36:10

10M ago36:10

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Meet Bill Fournet Bill Fournet is Founder & CEO of The Persimmon Group, the award-winning management consulting firm he founded in 2004. Bill has been a project leader for more than 25 years in the IT, engineering, manufacturing, and business change areas. He has led or overseen large and mega projects in excess of $10 billion. Sometimes called “Th…

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101 Relationships, Realities, Results, and Authenticity: The Equation for Success with Kathy Miller 23:59

10M ago23:59

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To make better decisions and increase the overall engagement in your organization or workplace, you need diversity of thought! This is why I’m always so excited to talk to women in manufacturing roles, like Kathy Miller! Kathy has held multiple executive roles in manufacturing, including roles at General Motors, Delphi Automotive Systems, and Rolls…

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35: Reviving a Sleepy Manufacturing Business- with Tato Corcoran 29:11

10M ago29:11

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Meet Tato Corcoran Tato Corcoran was born & raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and spent the first decade of her professional career in Silicon Valley. At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, she started flipping homes & building a portfolio of rental units in Milwaukee. In 2022 she acquired Brandt Molded Marble, a sleepy manufacturing busines…

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100 Win the Day: Stories and Tips for Finding Motivation and Results with Eric Berdan 30:49

10M ago30:49

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“Are you winning?” This is one of my favorite questions to ask when I enter a manufacturing plant, and it’s always interesting to see the variety of responses. To learn more about how leaders and their teams can do more to “win the day,” I’m excited to welcome my friend and former neighbor Eric Berdan to the Mindfulness Manufacturing podcast. After…

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34: Breaking Barriers in Manufacturing - with Mia Ivetic 29:38

11M ago29:38

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Meet Mia Ivetic Mia is currently the Corporate Vice President-Service Manager, Board Member and minority owner of Uzelac Industries. She has worked at Uzelac Industries full-time for the past 3 years while handling the company’s marketing in her previous roles over the past 8 years. She has a strong background in Marketing, Advertising and Project …

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99 How To Be Relentlessly Helpful with Susan Baier 27:22

11M ago27:22

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“What else can I do to help?” For Susan Baier, the founder and president of Audience Audit, this question changed the trajectory of her career when she received generous assistance as a recent college graduate. She now gives back through her work with Audience Audit, where she helps businesses grow their ROI through transformational thought leaders…

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98 Write Your Own "Must-Read" with AJ Harper 25:41

11M ago25:41

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Have you ever wanted to write a book? Do you want to grow your writing skills or find new ways to use words to inspire your team and grow your organization? If you’re ready to take the first steps toward writing a book, AJ Harper is here to help! AJ is an editor, publishing strategist, and former ghostwriter who now uses her skills to help others w…

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33: AI's Evolution in the Manufacturing Industry 27:20

11M ago27:20

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Lori: Erin what is something you just learned? Erin: Well, I'm in the process of learning is that has there Yeah, I in the process of learning. So, um, we all remember the left brain, right brain, you know, the left brain is the logical part of you and the right brain is the more poetic part. That's been dispelled a bit. This is not exactly correct…

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97 "Yes, And . . . " Speaking and Performance Tips for Engaging Your Team with Michael Port 34:04

12M ago34:04

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What do manufacturing leaders have in common with performers? More than you think! In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Port, a bestselling author, former professional actor, and the founder of Heroic Public Speaking. Drawing from his experience as an actor and speaker, he joins me in this episode to talk about how leaders can improve their perfo…

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