The ALIGN Podcast

On this episode of the ALIGN Podcast, Bart interviews Brandon Bates, the founder of Rural Cloth. A premium clothing line for those proud to be rural and pro-American.

In episode 8, Bart talks to Nick Carter of Market Wagon, a online ordering and delivery service that networks to bring local farm items directly to your doorstep. Right now they have operations primarily in the South, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest, but if they don't cover your area yet, they are looking to expand. As you stock up and build out a well-balanced fridge, note that Market Wagon has a great selection of produce in their areas of operation.

In the latest episode of the ALIGN podcast, host Bart Lamont interviews Barbara Lee, the founder of Crayon Rocks. Not only is Crayon Rocks an amazing alternative to left-wing Crayola, but they are also 100% Made in the USA and specially designed to be able to be used by children with sensory issues. Thanks to their specially designed shape, Crayons Rocks help children develop sensory motor skills all while they create drawings that are sure to melt your heart. For a limited time, use code ALIGN10 for 10% off of your order from Crayon Rocks.    

Use promo code align10 for 10% off: https://www.libertytabletop.com/   Matt is the co-founder and President of Sherrill Manufacturing, whose brand, Liberty Tabletop, is sold on the internet via www.libertytabletop.com Prior to owning Sherrill Manufacturing, Matt was Senior VP of Manufacturing and Engineering for Oneida Limited, who sold the factory to Matt and Greg Owens in 2005. Matt was born and raised in Central New York, graduating from Clarkson University in 1986 with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. While working for GE as a radar systems engineer, Matt furthered his education with both a MSEE and MBA from Syracuse University. After taking a new position at Oneida Limited in 1991, Matt rose through the organization, from quality engineering to Senior VP of Manufacturing and Engineering. In 2005, Oneida Limited sold the NY factory to Matt and Greg Owens.   Matt and his wife Alice, who is the HR Director for Sherrill Manufacturing, live in the City of Oneida with Duke the dog, who loves to visit the factory and greet the employees. Matt and Alice have 3 grown children, Andrew (and is wife Kayla), Eric and Mallory. They also enjoy being grandparents to Cooper and Charleigh Roberts. Matt is also involved in local government as a Madison County Supervisor, representing the City of Oneida.

This memorial day week, use code MD30 for 30% off store wide: https://braveamerican.com/   Brave American was started in 2019 by Co founders Matt Smith and Mitch Juhl. The mission from day one has been to employ and empower Veterans through the products they offer. All of Brave American's products are Veteran made right in Michigan. Selling everything from handcrafted wooden home décor to coffee and apparel. It's their mission to give back to Veterans in need all over the country, and with the support of their customers, have been able to do that over the last three years.

Teresa founded MGT Manufacturing in 2017 and, as the President and Owner, she is responsible for all aspects of the company. MGT Manufacturing designs, manufactures, and sells GO-KOT® brand camping cots. The GO-KOT® brand has been manufactured in Alabama since 1978 and are some of the highest quality cots made. Prior to MGT, Teresa has run several successful businesses to include a pizza restaurant, retail storefront, and a manufacturer's representative firm. She is active in the local business community and has served as President of the local chamber of commerce. Teresa is a 20-year Veteran of the United States Air Force. https://go-kot.com/

Listen as our host Bart Lomont interviews Matt Hamilton who was a cowboy, before it was cool, in the BY (before Yellowstone) era. He is now the proprietor of Local Yocal Farm to Market as he shares his journey from the corporate world to ranching and entrepreneurship.  Matt was a cowboy before it was cool, in the BY (before Yellowstone) era.   Visit: https://localyocalfarmtomarket.com

Listen as Bart Lomont interviews Ben Davis of Rascal Man.  Ben Davis is an entrepreneur, healthcare advisor, non-profit founder and investor that is helping improve the lives of those he and his businesses serve. After helping scale a start-up (and now public) insurance company as one of its first employees, he founded The Gents Place with his wife in 2008, at the beginning of the Great Recession. Since then, he's gone on to found an omni-channel concierge contact center (Resconcierge), consumer product manufacturing and distribution company (Rascal Holdings), and sits on the boards of several U.S. healthcare manufacturers who are pioneering the Made in USA industry for Government, GPO, and healthcare systems buyers. Ben and his wife, Lauren, have been together since they were 16 years old, have three children, and are proud to call Dallas, TX home. Learn about Rascal Man. https://rascalman.com/ If you haven't joined our newsletter, you can do that at https://joinalign.us/ and remember to follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoinAlignUS/ 

Listen as Bart Lomont interviews Dean Wegner the owner and founder of Authentically American. They discuss Dean's background and how he built his business. Authentically American's goal is to bring manufacturing jobs back to America by selling premium, competitively priced, apparel that is ALL Made in the USA, no exceptions. Learn about Authentically American. https://www.authenticallyamericanbrand.us/   If you haven't joined our newsletter, you can do that at https://joinalign.us/ and remember to follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoinAlignUS/