The Manufacturers’ Network is where manufacturing leaders, plant managers, and industry innovators come to talk straight about what’s working and what’s not, on the shop floor and beyond. Each week, host Lisa Ryan sits down with people who live and breathe this business: operations executives, HR directors, engineers, and founders who are building stronger teams and smarter systems in the face of nonstop change. Listeners gain real-world insights on: • Employee retention and workforce engagement • Automation, AI, and the future of skilled trades • Supply chain and operations leadership • Safety, sustainability, and company culture that lasts If you’re tired of generic “lead...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 31:13
Your manufacturing business has insurance. But will it actually cover the risks your operation has today? In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, Lisa Ryan talks…
Sep 21, 2026 · 33:03
What happens when a manufacturing leader’s experience becomes the very thing keeping the operation from improving? In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, Lisa Ryan…
Sep 14, 2026 · 35:56
What happens on the manufacturing floor when pressure goes up, communication shuts down, and your best employees stop speaking up? In this episode of The Manufacturers Network…
Sep 7, 2026 · 31:46
Manufacturers are investing millions in AI, Microsoft 365, automation, and digital transformation. Yet many organizations are still struggling with the same challenge: getting…
Aug 31, 2026 · 29:08
Artificial intelligence is everywhere. Unfortunately, so is AI hype. Manufacturers are hearing promises about smarter factories, automated planning, and AI-powered decision…
Aug 24, 2026 · 31:32
How can manufacturers solve workforce shortages while embracing artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation? In this episode of The Manufacturers Network…
Aug 17, 2026 · 29:10
What happens after your product leaves the factory may determine your profitability just as much as what happens inside it. In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast ,…
Aug 10, 2026 · 23:25
Why do so many manufacturers struggle to attract younger workers while companies with strong apprenticeship programs have candidates lining up? In this episode of The…
Aug 3, 2026 · 27:07
AI pilots look great in a controlled environment. Then they hit the real shop floor and quietly fall apart. In this episode, Lisa Ryan talks with Russell Halper, founder and…
Jul 27, 2026 · 27:58
Lisa Ryan sits down with Michelle Kozin, an organizational strategist who uses behavioral science to help manufacturers connect people strategy with business strategy. Michelle's…
Jul 20, 2026 · 33:49
Brian Kaufman is co-founder and chief product officer at Strudel, an AI startup that gives technical support teams real-time context when issues hit and detects error patterns…
Jul 13, 2026 · 32:34
Samantha Kaye Harris spent 27+ years in structural maintenance leadership at JFK Airport, managing teams of 100+ people in one of the most male-dominated environments in the…
Jul 6, 2026 · 24:58
If your sales team keeps losing deals on price, the problem might not be your pricing. It might be your story. Lauren Kwedar Cockerell, founder and president of Kwedar & Co., a…
Jun 22, 2026 · 21:43
In this episode of the Manufacturers Network Podcast, Lisa Ryan sits down with JC Carr, Territory Account Manager at World Emblem and founder of Whips Miami, to talk about the…
Jun 8, 2026 · 35:36
Leadership development is not about creating people who can follow instructions. It’s about creating people who can think. In this episode of the Manufacturers Network Podcast,…
May 25, 2026 · 25:13
Manufacturing companies don’t usually fail because of bad products. They fail because growth exposes leadership gaps nobody wanted to deal with. In this episode of the…
May 11, 2026 · 25:20
E-commerce looks easy… right up until it isn’t. More orders. More customers. More growth. And then everything starts to crack. In this episode of The Manufacturers Network…
May 4, 2026 · 27:40
Here’s what nobody says out loud. You can automate a facility, install the dashboards, optimize the flow… and still lose the people who make it all work. In this episode of The…
Apr 27, 2026 · 26:44
Lisa Ryan welcomes Paul Sippil, forensic 401K consultant and self-described 401K vigilante. Over 17 years, Paul has analyzed thousands of public retirement plan filings and…
Apr 13, 2026 · 28:28
Lisa Ryan welcomes Friddy Hoegner, founder of Scope Recruiting and a former procurement and supply chain leader. Friddy helps manufacturing and supply chain companies build the…
Mar 30, 2026 · 30:52
Lisa Ryan welcomes Rick Elmore, founder and CEO of Simply Noted, a 100% bootstrapped, handwritten mail automation company powered by patented robotics and AI-driven…
Feb 16, 2026 · 28:53
In this insightful and practical episode, Lisa Ryan welcomes Sebastian Chedal, founder of Fountain City and co-founder of TestFox.ai. Sebastian helps executives implement AI…
Feb 9, 2026 · 33:57
In this energetic and information-packed episode, Lisa Ryan welcomes Tony Gunn, who leads global operations at his new venture TGM Global Services after a successful five-year…
Feb 2, 2026 · 23:59
In this thought-provoking episode, Lisa Ryan welcomes Bruce Vojak, a leading authority on strategic innovation with a unique combination of deep and broad experience. As a…
Jan 26, 2026 · 32:15
In this insightful episode, Lisa Ryan welcomes Dr. Joshua Tarbutton—Chairman and Chief Innovator at Bravo Team, an engineering firm specializing in custom automation solutions…
Jan 19, 2026 · 21:55
Manufacturing’s next big leap won’t come from machines, it’ll come from mindset. In this episode of The Manufacturers Network , Lisa Ryan talks with Vince Sassano , President of…
Jan 12, 2026 · 26:07
In this episode, Lisa Ryan sits down with Moustafa Moursy, founder of Push Analytics and a top-tier HubSpot agency partner, to break down what’s really holding manufacturers back…
Jan 5, 2026 · 25:35
On this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan welcomes Joe Bockerstette , the leader behind Business Enterprise Mapping, a Phoenix-based consultancy…
Dec 29, 2025 · 29:54
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, Lisa Ryan sits down with Chris Hallberg, a veteran entrepreneur, business coach, and the original "Business Sergeant." As…
Dec 22, 2025 · 27:04
Building a Legacy of Quality and Creativity in Manufacturing with David Socha In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan chats with David Socha, CEO of…
Dec 15, 2025 · 8:24
Quick question, when's the last time your team truly celebrated a win? Not the "pizza in the breakroom" celebration. I mean real, meaningful recognition that made people feel…
Dec 8, 2025 · 28:06
Welcome to The Manufacturers Network Podcast! In this insightful episode, Lisa Ryan sits down with Jason Rolland, Senior Vice President of Materials at Carbon Inc., to explore…
Dec 1, 2025 · 26:07
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast , Lisa Ryan talks with Dag Calafell , a 25-year technology veteran helping global manufacturers modernize through Microsoft…
Nov 24, 2025 · 10:25
Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/asklisaryan Here's something I know to be true: Employees don't just want to work for a Paycheck — they want to work for a…
Nov 17, 2025 · 26:38
In this episode, Lisa Ryan talks with Laura Phillips , Vice President of Engineering and Procurement at Pella Corporation , about what it really takes to sustain a century-old…
Nov 10, 2025 · 23:32
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast , Lisa Ryan sits down with Ben Wynne , Chief Technology Officer of Intrepid Automation , to explore how additive…
Nov 3, 2025 · 26:34
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast , host Lisa Ryan talks with Sameer Narkar , Founder and CEO of Konnect Insights , a bootstrapped SaaS company that’s…
Oct 27, 2025 · 29:41
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast , host Lisa Ryan sits down with Brent Hagan , Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lob , to explore what it really means to lead…
Oct 13, 2025 · 33:22
In this episode, host Lisa Ryan sits down with Eric Wick, founder of Safety Team Technologies. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in insurance and hands-on safety…
Oct 6, 2025 · 9:13
Are you accidentally sabotaging your best people? Even the most skilled, motivated employees can only perform as well as the tools, information, and support they’re given. When…
Sep 29, 2025 · 26:50
In this episode of the Manufacturer’s Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan welcomes Reeves Smith, Director of Sales at Leapfrog, to share his decades of IT experience helping…
Sep 22, 2025 · 22:49
In this episode of the Manufacturers Network Podcast, Lisa Ryan welcomes Grace Bilbrough, Director of Marketing for ProWood, a leading brand under UFP Industries. Grace shares…
Sep 15, 2025 · 27:46
Welcome to the Manufacturer’s Network Podcast! In this episode, host Lisa Ryan sits down with Ben Hansen, a 5-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, founder of an 8-figure staffing firm,…
Sep 8, 2025 · 9:57
Too often in the workplace, recognition is either generic, forced, or inconsistent, and when that happens, it loses its power. But when done well, recognition is one of the most…
Sep 1, 2025 · 23:39
In this episode of the Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan sits down with Harish Chandramowli, co-founder of Flaire and an expert in software engineering and data…
Aug 25, 2025 · 7:34
In this episode of the Manufacturer’s Network, Lisa Ryan dives deep into one of the most critical and overlooked moments in any manufacturing employee’s journey: onboarding. She…
Aug 18, 2025 · 26:13
On this episode of the Manufacturers Network, host Lisa Ryan sits down with William Spengler, founder of Frederick Fox, a recruiting firm that’s helped over 700 companies hire…
Aug 11, 2025 · 9:15
Welcome to a brand new chapter of the Manufacturers Network Podcast! In this high-impact solo episode, Lisa Ryan dives into the critical workplace culture shifts manufacturing…
Aug 4, 2025 · 27:36
In this episode of The Manufacturer’s Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan sits down with David Blue, founder and CEO of Saltbox Mgmt. With over a decade of experience in digital…
Jun 16, 2025 · 35:20
Guests: Lynzie Nebel & Mercedes Landazeri, Co-Hosts of PlastChicks Host: Lisa Ryan Episode Overview In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan sits down…
May 26, 2025 · 32:14
Episode Overview In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan sits down with Derek Krieger, an innovative leader in manufacturing technology and AI, to…
May 19, 2025 · 31:18
Are you looking to boost productivity, improve employee engagement, and align your manufacturing team's objectives with business goals? This episode dives deep into “gain…
May 12, 2025 · 24:33
Connect with Clay Martin LinkedIn: Clay Martin Website: recruitingPuertoRico.com In this insightful episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, Lisa Ryan chats with Clay…
May 5, 2025 · 35:21
Connect with Scott Peters: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpeters74/ In this inspiring episode of The Manufacturers’ Network Podcast , host Lisa Ryan sits down with Scott…
Apr 28, 2025 · 29:31
In this enlightening episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan welcomes Dean Wegner, founder and CEO of Authentically American. Dean shares his journey from a…
Apr 14, 2025 · 29:18
Connect with Ivan Madera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-madera-b63b018/ In this episode, we dive deep into aerospace additive manufacturing with guest Ivan Madera.…
Mar 24, 2025 · 41:50
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan sits down with Meaghan Ziemba, an industrial tech writer, brand storyteller, and the dynamic force behind…
Mar 17, 2025 · 29:14
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan welcomes Dr. Amy Climer, an expert in fostering organizational creativity and innovation. Amy, author of…
Mar 10, 2025 · 32:17
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan is joined by Drew Allen, the President and CEO of Grace Technologies. Grace Technologies is renowned for its…
Mar 3, 2025 · 25:07
Connect with Marshall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshalllebovits/ In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan sits down with industry…
Feb 24, 2025 · 28:44
Join host Lisa Ryan as she engages in a fascinating conversation with Jeff Borello, CEO and co-founder of Andromeda Technology Solutions. Jeff, with over thirty years of…
Feb 17, 2025 · 27:34
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan welcomes Doug Donovan, the founder and CEO of Interplay Learning, a pioneering career development platform…
Feb 3, 2025 · 25:32
Connect with Nelson on LinkedIn as "Nelson Bruton, manufacturing chats" Visit a unique URL: manufacturingchats.com/themanufacturersnetwork - where you can download an ebook he…
Jan 27, 2025 · 31:23
Connect with Jennelle McGrath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennellemcgrath/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marketveep/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/market-veep/…
Jan 20, 2025 · 31:28
Connect with Katie Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiesmithwildpath/ On this episode of the Manufacturers Network Podcast, Lisa dives into the evolving landscape of…
Jan 13, 2025 · 25:06
Connect with Jason Kruger LinkedIn: Jason Kruger at Citrin Cooperman Email: jkruger@citrincooperman.com Website: citrincooperman.com In this episode of The Manufacturers Network…
Jan 6, 2025 · 29:20
Connect with Adam Honig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhonig/ In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan welcomes Adam Honig, the founder of Spiro AI,…
Dec 30, 2024 · 32:31
Connect with Kerim Kfuri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerimkfuri/ This episode features Karim Khafuri, the innovative CEO of the Atlas Network. Known for his strategic expertise…
Dec 23, 2024 · 20:41
Connect with Mikhail Taver: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtaver/ In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan chats with Mikhail Taver, the founder and…
Nov 18, 2024 · 28:12
Connect with Zack Oliva: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-oliva/ Join Lisa Ryan, host of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, as she welcomes Zack Oliva, founder of Oliva Gibbs…
Nov 11, 2024 · 29:39
Connect with John Kevin Koehler at: https://www.kktool.net/ Join us in this episode of "The Manufacturers Network Podcast" as we delve into the intricacies of automation…
Nov 4, 2024 · 33:58
Connect with Karla Trotman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlatrotman/ In this insightful episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan is joined by Karla Trotman,…
Oct 21, 2024 · 25:04
In the latest episode of the Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan engages with Jason Vanzin, the founder and CEO of Right Hand Technology Group. Renowned as a…
Oct 14, 2024 · 34:10
In this episode of The Manufacturers' Network Podcast, Lisa Ryan interviews Lee Rector, a seasoned expert with nearly 25 years of experience in supply chain and warehousing…
Oct 7, 2024 · 28:08
Connect with John Gardner: johngauthor@gmail.com In this episode of *The Manufacturers Network Podcast*, host Lisa Ryan interviews John Gardner, a seasoned expert in American…
Sep 30, 2024 · 27:49
On the latest episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan had an insightful conversation with Jonathan Hughley, partner and patent attorney at the Chicago-based…
Sep 23, 2024 · 30:27
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, Lisa Ryan chats with Dave MacDonald, the owner of Better Together Group. Dave dives into what he calls the "3…
Sep 16, 2024 · 20:22
In this episode of the Manufacturers' Network podcast, I spoke with Alex Ladd, the CEO of Mindstream Analytics. With over 15 years of experience in financial software systems and…
Sep 9, 2024 · 28:07
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan talks with Patrick Stroth, the national practice leader for mergers and acquisitions at Liberty Company…
Sep 2, 2024 · 30:04
In this episode of the Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan introduces Stephen Gold, the President and CEO of the Manufacturers Alliance since 2001. Stephen, who has…
Aug 26, 2024 · 30:40
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan and guest Ron Crabtree, Founder and CEO of Meta Ops and Meta Experts, talked about the critical topic of…
Aug 19, 2024 · 31:59
In this episode, host Lisa Ryan welcomes Marilyn Rosa-Green, an executive coach and strategist specializing in food and beverage manufacturing, to discuss the essential role of…
Aug 12, 2024 · 22:39
In this episode, Jeremy Parker, the co-founder and CEO of swag.com, shared some fascinating insights into the world of promotional products and swag. He mentioned that his…
Aug 5, 2024 · 32:07
In this episode, I'm joined by Kerrie Jordan, the Group Vice President of Product Management at Epicor and host of the Manufacturing the Future podcast. With her extensive…
Jul 29, 2024 · 34:43
Contact Micki Vandeloo: micki@lakeviewconsulting.net In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, Micki Vandeloo and I discussed the challenges manufacturers face in…
Jul 22, 2024 · 21:56
In this episode of the Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan chats with John Conafay, co-founder and CEO of Integrate, about leveraging digital platforms to enhance…
Jul 15, 2024 · 26:21
The episode features guest Jason Anthoine, a leading expert in internal communications and culture change with over 35 years of experience. Jason started by sharing his…
Jul 8, 2024 · 22:05
In this episode of the Manufacturers Network podcast, Alex Kinderknecht provides valuable insights into enhancing gas analysis and emissions monitoring products, which are…
Jul 1, 2024 · 24:47
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, Lisa Ryan interviews Berk Birand, the CEO of Fero Labs, about the intersection of manufacturing and explainable AI. Berk…
Jun 24, 2024 · 32:27
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, guest Mary Cecile Neville (MC) joins host Lisa Ryan to discuss manufacturing best practices, focusing on collecting data and…
Jun 17, 2024 · 28:31
This week's guest is Dan Shea, Managing Director at Objective, who will discuss mergers and acquisitions in the manufacturing sector. With over 30 years of success in M&A,…
Jun 10, 2024 · 25:56
In this episode, Lisa Ryan is joined by special guest Tom Geiss, the founder of GD&T Basics and a certified senior-level ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing professional.…
Jun 3, 2024 · 30:24
In the latest episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, Lisa Ryan dives into the world of roofing and construction with an expert in the field, Heidi Ellsworth, the president…
May 27, 2024 · 29:02
Connect with Ann Franz: Ann.Franz@nwtc.edu In this episode of the Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan welcomes guest Ann Franz, the executive director of the Northeast…
May 20, 2024 · 28:57
In this episode, Lisa Ryan interviews Gareth Evans, the CEO and founder of VECKTA, a platform and team of experts that accelerates and simplifies the deployment of on-site energy…
May 13, 2024 · 34:37
In this episode, Lisa Ryan is joined by Andrew Lane and Abby Wurzbach to discuss the creation and mission of the Young Manufacturers Network. Abby shares how the network was…
May 6, 2024 · 30:17
Lisa Ryan is joined by Glenn Akramoff, CEO of Akramoff LLC, who brings over 30 years of industry expertise. Glenn shares transformative strategies for revolutionizing…
Apr 29, 2024 · 28:07
In this episode of the Manufacturers' Network Podcast, Tom Geraghty shares his journey from a diverse background in technology, healthcare, aviation, and government to becoming a…
Apr 22, 2024 · 24:03
In this episode of The Manufacturers Network podcast, host Lisa Ryan interviews Scott Mackenzie, managing partner and founder of Industrial Talk Media. Scott is a passionate…
Apr 15, 2024 · 36:23
Connect with Eknauth Persaud: Phone: 817-210 4042 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eknauth/ Website: ayokasystems.com/ Welcome to the Manufacturers Network Podcast! In this…
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