Podcast

The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast Presents: Shae Eichele | The HEH Group | Alliance Specialties and Alliance Laser Sales

Vanessa Fiorito — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Shae Eichele is a marketing coordinator as well as a business development specialist, and is third generation at The HEH Group. Her main focus is finding leads for the sales team, social media, digital graphics, event planning, and video production. Outside of The HEH Group, Shae runs an awesome podcast called “Manufacturing Muscle,” where she interviews people in the manufacturing industry about their journey to success in hopes to encourage others to consider STEM and manufacturing career.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we will be discussing utilizing marketing tactics to increase exposure and sales, how to get young people into manufacturing, and so much more!

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LinkedIn: Shae Eichele & Manufacturing Muscle Podcast
The HEH Group LinkedIn Profiles: Motch & Eichele, Crotts & Saunders, Advanced Spindle Technology & Ultra Tech

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The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast Presents: Kathy Gallowitz | Vanguard Veteran | Alliance Specialties and Alliance Laser Sales

Vanessa Fiorito — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Retired LtCol Kathy Gallowitz grew up as a Navy ‘brat,’ served nearly 30 years as an Air Force Officer and is married to an Army combat Veteran. She is the Founder & CEO of Vanguard Veteran, LLC, author of “Beyond ‘Thank You For your Service,’ The Veteran Champion Handbook” for Civilians and has Masters degrees in Nursing and Political Science. As an award-winning businesswoman with first-hand experience hiring Veterans, Kathy coaches employers to build a Veteran Talent Attraction and Retention Strategy to boost company productivity and reduce turnover.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed why veterans are ideal workers for manufacturing, where to “recruit” these workers, and so much more!

Additional Information:

Vanguard Veteran Overview

Complimentary Veteran-Ready Assessment

Vanguard Veteran’s Employer Consulting and Training

O*Net Online Mlitary Crosswalk Search

Invite Vanguard Veteran to Speak

“Beyond ‘Thank you For Your Service:’ the Veteran Champion handbook for civilians” on Amazon

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LinkedIn: Kathy Gallowitz
Company LinkedIn: Vanguard Veteran LLC.
Contact Kathy Gallowitz

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The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast Presents: Lindsey Dimon | Falcon Plastics | Alliance Specialties and Alliance Laser Sales

Vanessa Fiorito — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Lindsey is joining us once again, to talk shop. She has worked with injection and blow molding manufacturing for over 10 years in various markets, and is currently engrossed in her role as a sales account manager at Falcon Plastics.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed all things trade show related, including the upcoming NPE 2024, and so much more!

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LinkedIn: Lindsey Dimon
Company LinkedIn: Falcon Plastics

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The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast Presents: Laura Teicher | FORGE | Alliance Specialties and Alliance Laser Sales

Vanessa Fiorito — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Laura’s analytical and creative approach to identifying and tackling organizational opportunities stems from a unique background that includes work experience in innovation, operations, and policy, and degrees in business, studio art, and English. She earned her M.B.A. from Boston University in 2012 with a focus on building cross-cultural teams and creating shared value. Prior to completing her graduate degree, Laura also worked for the Massachusetts Senate for three years.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed how localizing manufacturing and suppliers can increase competitive advantage for innovators, how this can help reduce our carbon footprint, and so much more!

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LinkedIn: Laura Teicher
Company LinkedIn: FORGE

Contact Laura: Email
Get Involved: FORGEimpact.org

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The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast Presents: Michael Magliano & Riley Schmucker | Alliance Specialties and Alliance Laser Sales

Vanessa Fiorito — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast Presents: Scott Kraemer | Xact Metal | Alliance Specialties and Alliance Laser Sales

Vanessa Fiorito — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Scott has 32+ years of experience doing mold design, mold builds, special machine design and development, automation design and development, as well as product design and development for the medical, automotive, and consumer industries. Around 12 years ago, he started focusing on incorporating additive manufacturing of both plastic and metal into mainstream production parts and tooling. Over the years he has also developed a passion for educating people about opportunities within the manufacturing industry.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed educating youths on careers in manufacturing, leadership, how metal and plastic additive will play a role in our future of making things, and so much more!

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LinkedIn: Scott Kraemer
Company LinkedIn: Xact Metal

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The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast Presents: Mike Lee | MindShift Labs | Alliance Specialties and Alliance Laser Sales

Vanessa Fiorito — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT

In a world of disruption, change, and adversity Mike Lee helps leaders, and organizations activate the purpose-driven, future-focused, and heart-centered skills that drive engagement, win the war for talent, and create cultures of belonging. His engaging, inspiring, and interactive programs at F500 companies and professional associations like Morgan Stanley, AmFam, Cisco, SHRM and IBM have earned rave reviews from bold and driven leaders. Drawing on the latest research from neuroscience, sports psychology, and personal experience, he’s shared stories and practical exercises — across the world — to help people find their own inner power and poise to thrive in business and life.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed employee engagement, leadership, effective communication, and so much more!

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LinkedIn: Mike Lee

Check Out Mike’s Book: New Rules For The Future Of Leadership

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The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast Presents: Lauren LaDell | American Machine Marketing & Motor City Spindle Repair | Alliance Specialties and Alliance Laser Sales

Vanessa Fiorito — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT

You may know her as the Spindle Chick, but she is now also the owner of American Machine Marketing. Since beginning her journey in the manufacturing industry five years ago, she has worked to not only increase brand awareness for her company, Motor City Spindle Repair, but also for the lack of female representation in this trade, and the manufacturing industry as a whole. Lauren decided to create AMM to help guide other companies to do the same through effective social media marketing.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed women in manufacturing, social media, business ventures, and so much more!

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LinkedIn: Lauren LaDell
Company LinkedIn: American Machine Marketing

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The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast Presents: Jack Elliott | Stanford Manufacturing | Alliance Specialties and Alliance Laser Sales

Vanessa Fiorito — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:00:00 GMT

After graduating High Point University, Jack joined his family business at Stanford Manufacturing as an account manager and has grown into the role of Director of Business Development. Since joining the company nearly 4 years ago, he has led the launch of new products and services, a software service, and several proprietary product lines; all while pursuing his masters in project management.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed rapid business growth and investing successfully into the future, modernization in injection molding, the outlook of manufacturing in the U.S. versus overseas, and so much more!

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LinkedIn: Jack Elliott
Company LinkedIn: Stanford Manufacturing

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The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast Presents: Marion Wells | Human Asset Management (HAM) | Alliance Specialties and Alliance Laser Sales

Vanessa Fiorito — Thu, 25 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Marion is a Predictive Index certified talent specialist, whose expertise focuses on providing talent optimization services. Using predictive index science- based methodologies to empower clients, she is able to align business-strategies with people-strategies, to help achieve optimal business results. A forward-focused business leader, Marion has established a successful career transforming strategies and vision into outstanding commercial results.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast we will delved into her perspective on the current talent crisis in manufacturing, the need for talent strategy, the role of culture and marketing in attracting talent, and so much more!

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LinkedIn: Marion Wells
Company LinkedIn: Human Asset Management (HAM)

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