Manufacturing Talk Radio
Manufacturing Talk Radio
Your Everything Manufacturing Podcast. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the industry, we’ve got something for you!
Manufacturing Talk Radio is led by two dynamic hosts, Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus, who bring expertise and fresh perspectives to the industry. Lewis, with five decades of hands-on experience, simplifies complex manufacturing challenges, offering actionable insights on technology, workforce strategies, and industry transformation. Amy brings an engaging approach, exploring the real-world impact of innovations in technology, logistics, and workforce dynamics. Together, they create a compelling and insightful podcast that keeps professionals informed, inspired, and ready for the future of manufacturing.
Manufacturing Talk Radio is led by two dynamic hosts, Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus, who bring expertise and fresh perspectives to the industry. Lewis, with five decades of hands-on experience, simplifies complex manufacturing challenges, offering actionable insights on technology, workforce strategies, and industry transformation. Amy brings an engaging approach, exploring the real-world impact of innovations in technology, logistics, and workforce dynamics. Together, they create a compelling and insightful podcast that keeps professionals informed, inspired, and ready for the future of manufacturing.
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Jun 30, 2015 • 60min
S4-e12 Commercial Drones
June 30, 2015 Evolving issues of privacy, security
and regulation are not preventing the UAV market from boldly moving
forward. But is this nearly unregulated industry growing faster than
solutions to critical problems and how are we pushing technology from
academia to market? Brian Taylor, Director of the University of
Minnesota Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Laboratory and Andrew Amato,
General Manager and Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE join hosts Time Grady and Lew Weiss to discuss what’s happening in an industry that’s literally flying under the radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2015 • 56min
S4-E11 EX-IM Bank
Our guests and Hosts speak on the status of the reauthorization of the ExIm Bank, the federal bank on the verge of losing its charter because Congress can agree that the government should continue to support a financial institution that supports over one million jobs in the U.S., contributes over a half billion dollars to the U.S. treasury, and facilitates the sales of billions of dollars in U.S. goods to overseas buyers. She will be joined by Dan Clifton, head of Policy Research for Strategas, an institutional investment firm and later by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Representative for Michigan’s 12th congressional district who will speak on why reauthorization is a problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2015 • 60min
S4-E10 Social Media in Manufacturing
Small to mid-sized industrial manufacturers often overlook the substantial benefits of engaging existing and potential customers via virtual forums. This week, hosts Tim Grady and Lew Weiss are joined by Derek Edmond, Managing Partner, Director of SEO and Social Media Strategies for KoMarketing Associates and Danny Mishek, Managing Director of VistaTek to discuss effective strategies for creating, maximizing or taking to the next level, your company’s online presenc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2015 • 60min
S4-E9 CFOStudio Innovation Conference at MetLife Stadium
Hear discussions with chief financial officers from several corporations talking about today's business climate from the CFOStudio Innovation Conference held at MetLife Stadium. This pre-recorded show is full are tidbits of helpful information for your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2015 • 60min
S4-E9 CFOStudio Innovation Conference at MetLife Stadium
Hear discussions with chief financial officers from several corporations talking about today's business climate from the CFOStudio Innovation Conference held at MetLife Stadium. This pre-recorded show is full are tidbits of helpful information for your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2015 • 60min
s4-e8 Aerospace on the West Coast
Alex Pietsch, Director of the Office of Aerospace for the State of Washington and Lawren Markle, Director of Public Relations and Marketing, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporations join our hosts Tim Grady and Lew Weiss for the final episode of our Aerospace series, “Aerospace on the West Coast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 2, 2015 • 60min
s4-e7 ISM ROB & Counterfeit Parts and Products in the Supply Chain
Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Report on Business put into context the Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index number for May 2015. Senior International Correspondent for Corporate Compliance and Ethics, Professor Adriana Sanford, discusses Report on counterfeit parts and products in the supply chain by Manufacturing Talk Radio’s . A must-listen show for everyone, top floor to shop floor, involved in all aspects of manufacturing from the front office to production to loading dock including staff in retail, wholesale, and distribution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2015 • 60min
S4-E6 Aerospace in the Southwest
Join Susan Lavrakas, Consultant to the Aerospace Industries Association
(AIA) on Workforce Issues, Kevin Wolfe, General Manager of Powill
Manufacturing and Michael Chrobak, Executive Vice President of Lead
Generation for TexasOne as they discuss Aerospace in the Southwest with
hosts Tim Grady and Lew Weiss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2015 • 29min
s4-Ea1 Special Broadcast: Corporate Ethics with Prof. Adriana Sanford
May 19th at 2:00PM ET - Professor Adriana
Sanford, Senior International Correspondent for Corporate Compliance and
Ethics, who also teaches at Arizona State
University, discusses several topics that can impact U.S.
manufacturers, especially those sourcing raw materials or component
parts overseas or in Latin America, as well as companies who have goods
assembled offshore or near shore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2015 • 50min
s4-e5 Aerospace Manufacturing Series 3 of 5: Mexico
Tuesday, May 19, at 1PM ET - Steve Calantuoni, Vice President of Marketing for The Tecma Group of Companies, Aldo Rodriguez, Director at Noranco, Inc., and
Gale Thompson,renown industry expert and retired Vice President of
Int'l Operations for The Offshore Group as they discuss Mexico's vibrant
and growing aerospace industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
