In this episode, Randy Hauser, President of Chicago Metal Fabricators, discusses the turnaround and growth of this metal fabricator company with roots dating back to 1908.

Randy shares his journey from joining the company as a turnaround specialist to leading it through transformative changes in sales, marketing, and operations. Discover how Chicago Metal Fabricators differentiated itself in a competitive market by investing in large-scale equipment and building a culture of professionalism.

Randy also emphasizes the importance of adaptability and fostering a team-oriented environment that encourages continuous improvement. This episode is packed with insights on leadership, manufacturing challenges, and the critical role of maintaining a strong customer focus.

Randy's favorite book: Competitive Strategy, Michael Porter

Randy Hauser, Chicago Metal Fabricators

Website: https://chicagometal.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicagometalfabricators
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chicagometal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChicagoMetalFab
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChi9gc6xrBRotQtb3dOU9sw
Randy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-hauser-27143016/

Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP

Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/
Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast
Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari
Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri
Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/

Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/

Randy and Ari talk about culture, continuous improvement, sales, capital investments

In this episode, Charlie Radcliff, President of Radcliff Wire, shares the impressive journey of his family-owned business. Radcliff Wire specializes in custom-shaped wire, serving diverse industries such as aerospace, medical, and electronics.

Charlie talks to Ari about the company's diversification strategy, which came down from his father, and continues today as a mainstay. He also discusses the importance of continuous innovation to stay competitive.

Learn how the company leveraged state grants to adopt advanced technologies, allowing them to stay ahead of the curve. Discover why understanding the end-use of their products is crucial for entering and thriving in multiple markets.

Charlie also emphasizes the importance of making smart investments in technology and personnel, which have been key to their sustained success. He reflects on the company's rich history and his passion for the business.

This episode is packed with good insights on thriving in manufacturing!

Charlie's favorite book: The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt

Charlie Radcliff, Radcliff Wire

Website: https://radcliffwire.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/radcliff-wire-inc

Charlie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-radcliff-b1599948/

Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP

Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast

Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari

Podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri

Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/

Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/

Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/

Charlie and Ari talk about innovation, technology, diversification, investments.

There are so many fascinating niche businesses in manufacturing, and this week's episode is one of them. Park City Packaging manufactures specialty packaging for vital, large, and/or dimensionally complex aerospace parts so they can be safely and securely shipped across the country or across the world.

Owen Polzello, the next generation leader and current VP of Operations, talks to Ari about the risks and rewards the company has taken over the years. They discuss Owen's background and passion for the business. Owen shares lessons learned from his time in leadership, valuable company culture tips like encouraging idea sharing across multiple facilities, training and then promoting from within, and the incredible value of setting roles, expectations and goals for every employee.

This episode Is chock full of great advice from a young leader who will continue to make waves in the manufacturing space.

Owen Polzello, Park City Packaging

Website: https://www.thepackcenter.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/park-city-packaging/

Owen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-polzello-4670b812a/

Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP

Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast

Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari

Podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri

Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/

Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/

Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/

Owen and Ari discuss employee retention, company culture, taking risks, and employee growth and training

Discover how AtmosAir's groundbreaking bipolar ionization technology has been a game-changer for indoor environments. President and CEO, Steve Levine, delves into the challenges of proving the technology's efficacy and its eventual adoption by professional sports teams.

Steve discusses the technology's significant impact on energy costs, absenteeism in schools, and improvements to work environments. With 300% growth in three years and successful tests against viruses, AtmosAir is making a substantial difference in indoor air quality and sustainability.

Tune in for an interesting conversation about innovation, supply chain resiliency, forecasting, and making a positive impact on the world.

Steve Levine, AtmosAir
Website: https://atmosair.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atmosair-solutions/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtmosAir/\
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atmosair_solutions/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Atmos_Air
Steve's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-levine-a5784b25/

 Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP
Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/
Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast
Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari
Podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri
Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/  

Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
Steve and Ari discuss air quality, forecasting, innovation, and supply chain

In this week's episode, discover how the multifaceted company, Virginia Industries - consisting of Hartford Technologies' (balls and bearings) and Bingham and Taylor (access solutions for water and gas) - has navigated nearly 100 years of twists and turns to stay relevant.

Laura and Ari discuss many tough decisions the company had to make along the way. They talk about a strategic shift to overseas production and shutting down segments of the business to stay competitive. On the flip-side, they also discuss bringing back manufacturing capabilities to meet customer needs and investing in new technologies to be prepared for upcoming market shifts.

With an eye on the future and an understanding of the past, Laura and Ari talk about the necessity to reinvent your company over and over through the years.

Laura Grondin, Virginia Industries

Hartford Technologies

Website: https://hartfordtechnologies.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hartford-technologies

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HartfordTechnologies/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hartfordtechnologies8969

Bingham and Taylor

Website: https://bandt-us.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bingham-taylor/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bandt.us/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BandT_US

Laura's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-grondin-7226764/

Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP

Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast

Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari

Podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri

Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/

Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/

Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/

Laura and Ari discuss reinvention, competition, reshoring, offshoring, and leadership