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CMMSradio episode from Streamline Conference 2026 in Greenville, SC, features Peyton Griggers of Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence (Octave)!Peyton shares his journey: textile engineering at Georgia Tech → plant startups → early Datastream CMMS → trainer/technical lead → 20 years at Genesis Solutions (configuring systems → delivering reliability services) → back at Hexagon focusing on asset lifecycle strategy.Core message: People, processes, and culture beat software every time. Ask why, what success looks like, and how to measure it before buying tools. No tool fixes bad governance, weak ownership, or missing champions. Invest in internal advocates, document processes, train continuously, and build long-term relationships.Pitfalls highlighted: Turnover kills knowledge, lack of ongoing training for EAM owners, swapping software instead of fixing underuse.AI take: Exciting potential, but useless (or misleading) without clean data, solid processes, and governance first.Peyton’s favorites: Helping clients build strategic plans, define criticality, see “lights go on” with real results (better production, energy savings, impact on lives). Bottom line: EAM/CMMS wins come from aligned objectives, committed people, strong processes, and continuous improvement—not the flashiest tech. Solid, no-hype talk.

George Williams (ReliabilityX) joins live from the 2026 SrEAMline Conference in Greenville, SC, with the powerful theme: "Speak for the Assets" — straight out of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, but for industrial equipment. This is recorded just after George did an onstage keynote presentation!Connect with the team at ReliabilityX here: https://reliabilityx.com/We support and endorse ReliabilityX because they're of the highest integrity when solving real problems for their clients to drive outcomes and continuously improve! They are real deal pros we trust!

Knock-knock! Who's there?Andy Gager (AMG International) joins CMMSradio live from Streamline Conferences in Greenville, SC, to deliver a no-BS workshop on supervision and leadership in asset management and maintenance.You'll learn something from this real deal pro!Key HighlightsMassive gap in formal supervision training—most leaders learn on the job, leading to inconsistent motivation and discipline.Classic workforce breakdown: 20% high performers, 40% reliable, 30% newbies with potential, 10% chronic underperformers/negative—focus on quickly addressing the bottom 10% to stop toxicity from spreading.Discipline must be fast, fair, and policy-driven: direct conversations, clear expectations, and readiness to part ways if performance doesn't improve.Managers inherit long-ignored problems—delay makes them harder; sensitive-role underperformers can sabotage progress, so act decisively.Strong emphasis on communication, adherence to process, and protecting team morale—don't let negativity fester.Streamline shines as a real-deal community event: high-caliber attendees, genuine knowledge exchange, no sales noise—just practical, veteran-shared best practices for maintenance leadership.Bottom line: Leadership in maintenance isn't about being liked—it's about protecting performance, enforcing standards, and building a culture that actually works. Solid, actionable episode for supervisors tired of the same old problems.Connect with AMG International: https://amgintlco.com/

Post up and get ready for REAL DEAL PRO Bryan Bieschke, CMRP dropping truth bombs you can take with you! Recorded live at StrEAMline 2026!CMO - Chief Maintenance Officer - Something every maintenance technology company should consider adding to their leadership bench!Failures matter BIG TIME if you want to learn and grow!Perception is everything and that's the problem peeps! Do the work!Load up some comments if you survive this onslaught Bryan brings for the betterment of this entire industry! We bring the bona-fide experts for a reason! Skip all the nonsense AI and fake experts out there! Listen to words from real deal pros!

CMMSradio interviews Michael Johnson, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Aetos, about his journey from hands-on marine engineering (oldest passenger ship engine rooms) to facilities management and digital twin technology. The conversation explores systems thinking, client-centric service, white-glove support, and how Aetos enables real-time facility interaction via unlimited-user digital twins—focusing on practical impact over hype. Michael shares his "ruthless curiosity" roots (hand-honing cylinders on a 93-year-old ship) and how it led to loving interconnected systems in facilities/buildings.Discussion highlights the human side of reliability/FM: listening deeply, servant leadership, high-trust teams, and treating turnover as re-onboarding opportunities.Emphasis on white-glove service: institutionalizing care through careful hiring, proactive follow-ups, flexible scheduling (e.g., 9 p.m. go-lives), and solving small client pains to build spring-in-step momentum.They cover balancing work/life by blurring lines intentionally, strong communication, calendar transparency, and high-performing trust—plus the challenge of scaling personalized service without losing DNA.Michael stresses client-first decisions: listening to both current users and industry, quick adaptations (e.g., adding colors on request), and enabling boots-on-ground execution over theoretical tools.Great episode on people-first tech, systems thinking, and sustainable client relationships in FM/CMMS space. Check out Aestos: https://aetosimaging.com/

Seth Ratner of East Hills Instruments discusses his upcoming road-trip project "On Site and Off the Grid," where he'll travel from New York to Texas in an RV with a co-pilot to document the real, hard work behind oil fields, refineries, gas, nuclear, and other power industries—highlighting overlooked skilled trades, safety, and maintenance realities.Seth's project aims to give visibility to the tough, behind-the-scenes work powering everyday life (oil, gas, refineries, etc.), countering Hollywood stereotypes.He emphasizes universal challenges in the industry (safety, metrology/measurement accuracy, preventative maintenance) and how people take reliable power for granted until blackouts occur.East Hills Instruments incorporates field feedback into products (e.g., safety hooks, non-conductive materials) to improve technician safety and reliability.Seth shares family-business insights: working with parents for 20+ years, unspoken rules (no work talk outside office), and deep personal fulfillment from daily family connection.

CMMSradio interviews Peter Daigle (MaintainX Program Manager) about his journey into the industrial space, rapid industry learning through curiosity and 2,000+ customer interactions, and his article “AI is Reshaping Frontline Manufacturing. Here's What Comes Next,” focusing on realistic AI adoption barriers, benefits, and advice.Peter credits account management success to asking questions and genuine curiosity, learning manufacturing processes directly from ~2,000 customers.AI adoption has surged (from ~10% to over 50% of surveyed users), but barriers include poor data foundations, lack of trust, and waiting for “perfect” AI.Primary benefit seen: significant time savings in troubleshooting and decision-making during breakdowns.Best advice: Build a strong data foundation first, start small with AI for quick wins, keep humans in the loop to apply judgment and build trust.Find Peter Daigle or MaintainX on LinkedIn! Visit maintainx.com or getmaintainx.com to learn more or sign up for a demo!Thank you for sponsoring this episode, and @CMMSradio, MaintainX!

Dave Lubach (Trade Press Group Chief Editor) previews NFMT East 2026 (March 10–12, Charlotte Convention Center), the 25-year-old facilities management & technology conference moving to Charlotte for fresh market access, featuring 65+ sessions, peer roundtables (FM Huddles), expo, NASCAR Hall of Fame party, stadium tour, and strong focus on AI, CMMS, and practical FM/cleaning topics.NFMT East includes 65+ sessions mixing end-users, consultants, and providers; FM Huddles for peer brainstorming on budgeting, hiring, and generational issues.Charlotte chosen for new audience (healthcare/tech-heavy); highlights include NASCAR Hall of Fame welcome party and Bank of America Stadium behind-the-scenes tour.Show emphasizes real-world, no-BS learning from peers, with heavy coverage of AI, CMMS, building tech, and cleaning trends.Discount code: FRIENDOFNFMT3 for $50 off all-access pass at nfmt.com/east/2026

CMSradio interviews Nush Ahmed on her trades journey (CNC machining → aerospace quality → upcoming ProShop ERP role) and her work promoting women in manufacturing through Sisterhood of the Trades and her NextGen MFG podcast.Nush shares her career path and excitement for hands-on trades fulfillment. Emphasis on maintenance's role in shop performance and equipment longevity. Promotion of Sisterhood of the Trades (1,000+ women) and NextGen MFG to inspire young people. Discussion on trades resurgence, onshoring, networking, conferences, and blending work/life passions.

CMMSradio hosts Tony Gunn for a raw chat about global machine shop tours, manufacturing stories, skilled trades respect, personal service-driven journeys, and authentic storytelling to amplify an often-invisible industry.Tony credits service to others as his core drive, sharing how it fuels his happiness and mission to give machinists a global voice.Greg describes his jet-lag-filled first international trip to the Mainstream UK Summit and its eye-opening cultural/maintenance insights.Discussion mixes optimism with realism on the slow resurgence of skilled trades respect and education in the US vs. other countries.Tony highlights top "dialed-in" manufacturing cultures (Japan, Korea, Germany/Switzerland, modern China, high-end US) and the value of agnostic, unbiased factory storytelling.