Podcasts about american manufacturing

In 1925, the world saw the birth of what just might be the greatest gadget in American History: the Brannock Device. The metal contraption transformed the way we measure feet forever, and more than a century after its invention…it has barely changed. Roman Mars and journalist Paul Lukas trace the life of the Brannock Device, from its role outfitting WWII sailors to its surprising endurance into the modern era, even as the entire world changed around it. A History of the United States in 100 Objects is a production of 99% Invisible and BBC Studios. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler joins The Morning XTRA to discuss why small businesses are leading the charge in manufacturing, job creation, and economic growth. She talks about AI, trade schools, apprenticeships, and how technology is helping entrepreneurs compete and expand. Loeffler also previews Congressman Rich McCormick’s Georgia job fair and explains how the SBA is connecting businesses with workers, capital, and new opportunities.Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DECKED committed to U.S. manufacturing long before reshoring became a major trend. CEO Bill Banta explains how automation, supply chain control and rapid product iteration are helping the company compete while manufacturing in America.

A small business doesn't pause just because the world gets loud. We start by pulling back the curtain on what life looks like right now for Loud Proud American: early mornings in Maine, daddy-daughter duties, piles of apparel to press, designs selling out at the worst possible time, and the stress of gambling on inventory before the biggest challenge in brand history, the Erie County Fair. On top of that, we're rebuilding the bus again after brake and ABS problems, pouring more money into parts and repairs because the road still calls. Then the tone shifts hard as we talk about the ICE agent involved shooting near my hometown and the protests that followed. I'm not here to pretend I have every confirmed detail, but I am here to call out what I'm watching in real time: media outlets that thrive on gasoline, local politicians chasing attention and votes, and a community getting pulled into chaos that shuts down streets and hurts nearby businesses. If you've been trying to understand the Maine protests, the immigration debate, and why national headlines feel engineered, you'll hear exactly where I stand and why. We also get into the online backlash my wife took after sharing a post asking why some deaths get riots and others get silence, including the fast jump to calling people “racist” instead of engaging the principle. From there, we talk outside agitators, performative outrage, and what “common sense” looks like when consequences are on the line. I close with the simplest standard I know: equal rights, equal opportunity, equal consequences. If this hits home, subscribe, share the show with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Leslie Marshall welcomes Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, for a fascinating look at the people, places, and industries that helped build the nation. Drawing from his "American Manufacturing 250" tour, Scott takes listeners from the birthplace of America's Industrial Revolution at Slater Mill in Rhode Island to Pittsburgh's legendary Carrie Blast Furnaces and finally to Detroit's "Arsenal of Democracy," where American factories helped secure victory in World War II. Along the way, Leslie and Scott explore how manufacturing has shaped America's economy, workforce, and national identity—and why a strong manufacturing base remains critical to the country's future. Scott also highlights the Alliance for American Manufacturing's state-by-state Made in America Showcase, celebrating innovative products and companies that continue America's manufacturing legacy today. It's an engaging conversation about America's past, present, and future—and the enduring role manufacturing plays in all three. To learn more, visit AmericanManufacturing.org, subscribe to the Alliance for American Manufacturing's YouTube channel at youtube.com/@AmericanMfg to watch episodes of 'The Manufacturing Report,' and follow the Alliance on X @KeepItMadeInUSA and Scott Paul @ScottPaulAAM for the latest news and insights on American manufacturing.

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Leslie Marshall welcomes Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, for a fascinating look at the people, places, and industries that helped build the nation. Drawing from his "American Manufacturing 250" tour, Scott takes listeners from the birthplace of America's Industrial Revolution at Slater Mill in Rhode Island to Pittsburgh's legendary Carrie Blast Furnaces and finally to Detroit's "Arsenal of Democracy," where American factories helped secure victory in World War II. Along the way, Leslie and Scott explore how manufacturing has shaped America's economy, workforce, and national identity—and why a strong manufacturing base remains critical to the country's future. Scott also highlights the Alliance for American Manufacturing's state-by-state Made in America Showcase, celebrating innovative products and companies that continue America's manufacturing legacy today. It's an engaging conversation about America's past, present, and future—and the enduring role manufacturing plays in all three. To learn more, visit AmericanManufacturing.org, subscribe to the Alliance for American Manufacturing's YouTube channel at youtube.com/@AmericanMfg to watch episodes of 'The Manufacturing Report,' and follow the Alliance on X @KeepItMadeInUSA and Scott Paul @ScottPaulAAM for the latest news and insights on American manufacturing.

The truck says “Seek Fuel,” the schedule says “Be set up by 8,” and my body says “Go to bed.” That's the tension running through Episode 315, where I finally answer the cliffhanger questions: did we make it to the show, how did we pull it off, and what did it cost us in sleep, stress, and pride.We're coming off eight straight weeks on the road as a small business owner, building Loud Proud American one event at a time while trying to keep family life steady. I break down the real logistics people never see: a borrowed trailer that breaks, a last-second axle repair, the loading shuffle, the six-hour haul with a two-year-old, and the brutal math of deadlines, traffic, construction, and fuel. Then the moment hits: the gas light, the wrong exit, and running out of fuel with a trailer in tow. Embarrassing, humbling, and weirdly eye-opening.But the heart of the story isn't the breakdown, it's the people. Friends and family step in with skills, time, a place to stay, and even a gas-can rescue that gets us to the fairgrounds. We talk community, faith, gratitude, and why it takes a village not just to raise a kid, but to build a brand. You'll also hear about Syracuse Nationals results, a private party at the “Lancifer Inn,” and a special connection with country artist Daniel Johnson.If this hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who's grinding, and leave a review. What's the moment you realized you couldn't do it alone?If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

In this episode, Jared and Trevor are joined by Justin, Travis, and Trent of Parker Mountain Machine. PMM is a small machine shop now located in Allenstown, NH making gun parts and accessories. PMM recently was contracted by Walther Arms to produce compensators for the PDP series handguns. In this episode we get an update from the guys and talk about the benefits and struggles associated with American manufacturing. Be proficient, politically active, and polite. ** Any information contained in this podcast should not be considered to be legal advice **Support the showLinktree: https://linktr.ee/nh2aPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/nh2apodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nh_2a_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NH-2A-112290513643619

Everything is fine until the wheel falls off, the shipment misses the truck, and your calendar has zero open space to fix any of it. We are deep in the real-world grind of small business ownership, where event season does not care if your trailer is broken, your bus is down, or your best-selling sizes are wiped out. I walk you through what it looks like to run an apparel brand on tight timelines, why one vendor weekend can swing your whole month, and how a “make it work” decision can become the only decision.We recap the Ospie Valley Fair from setup to teardown, including the kind of road problems nobody posts about: leaking toilets, overpriced proprietary parts, late dinners from a gas station cooler, and friends who show up at 9:30 pm with tools and solutions. Then we get into the sales reality, too: a record Thursday, slower traffic after that, and how one new race-inspired design plus loyal customers helped us finish the weekend up while most vendors reported being down big.From there, it turns into a hard look at inventory management and shipping delays. I break down how I target new designs to specific events, what happens when I cannot finish a car show design in time for Syracuse Nationals, and how a delayed $4,000 restock order can put the next event at risk. We also touch what it feels like when national news lands in the next town over, and why the attention economy can turn local tension into a spectacle.If you're building a brand, running a booth, or just trying to keep your life from catching fire, this one is for you. Subscribe, share it with a fellow small business owner, and leave a review with the biggest timeline stress you are dealing with right now.If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

What's the state of American manufacturing? Have tariffs helped bring industry and jobs back? We talk with Willy Shih, a Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School.

The weekend starts with sweat, doubt, and that quiet question every small business owner knows too well: am I really building something here, or am I just burning myself out? I'm coming off America 250 and rolling into Episode 313 with a full recap of a blistering heat wave, a brand-new fair on the calendar, and a milestone I can't believe I get to say out loud, six years of Share The Struggle and 313 consecutive weeks with you.I walk through the real vendor life math at fairs and festivals: smart setup moves to beat the heat, the cost of fuel, the hours on your feet, and the gut punch of an eight-hour day that barely clears seventy bucks. But I also share the upside, the friendships you build on the road, the hospitality that restores you, and the moments with family that remind you why you chose the entrepreneur grind in the first place. And when Saturday turns into a surge of traffic, red-white-and-blue pride, and a sales day that crushes the goal, you feel that momentum click into place.Then everything changes on the drive home. A borrowed utility trailer loaded with merchandise drops a wheel in my driveway because the axle snaps in half, and suddenly I'm balancing relief, gratitude, guilt, and a ticking clock with more events ahead. I break down what happens next, why this could have been so much worse on the interstate, and how I'm trying to find a replacement axle that may not even exist anymore without going fully custom.If you like honest entrepreneurship stories, small business lessons, and the mindset it takes to keep moving when the plan blows up, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a builder in your life, and leave a review that tells me what part of the road life you want to hear more about.If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady explains that Trump's refusal to renew USMCA creates investor uncertainty but no immediate trade changes. She highlights the agreement's necessity for North American manufacturing and agricultural competitiveness against global economic rivals. (13)1920

Happy Independence Day! This is the finale of our three-episode special edition of Manufacturing an American Century, produced in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. On the Fourth itself, we close the series featuring the Southern states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. As in the first two episodes, our guests lead their states' NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) programs, the long-standing federal effort to help manufacturers in every state grow and compete. Our MEP leaders describe the early manufacturing activities taking place across their states, and the surprising ways those early industries formed in our nation's founding have evolved into competitive strengths today. Our guests today include:Scott Schein — Executive Director, GENEDGE (VA)KeAnne Hoeg — Interim Director, NC MEP (NC)Andy Carr — President & CEO, SC MEP (SC)Paul Todd — Operational Excellence Group Manager, GA MEP (GA)Our deep thanks to Scott, KeAnne, Andy, and Paul, and to all twelve leaders across the series who made this possible. As we aspire to the ideals of our nation's founding to ensure the safety and happiness of our fellow Americans, we can't thank these leaders, and all our national MEP partners, enough for putting that aspiration into practice, helping our 250,000 manufacturers make the things we need for our nation to prosper! Thank you for listening!AMCC's podcast is made possible in part by the expertise of Mike McAllen, founder of Podcasting4Associations. Are you part of an association also looking to produce a podcast? Let us get you in touch with Mike.Thank you to the Economic Development Administration for their partnership in producing this podcast. This podcast was prepared in part using Federal funds under award 3070145 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Fourth of July week! This is part two of our three-episode special edition of Manufacturing an American Century, marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. As in each episode, I sit down with manufacturing leaders from the original states of 1776 to talk about manufacturing's place in their state's history and its importance today.Once again, our guests are the state leaders of the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP); the federally-supported program operating since 1988, that helps small and mid-sized manufacturers in every state stay competitive. Please join us for four insightful conversations on how the original states in the Mid-Atlantic region, to include Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, developed from humble beginnings to power America's rise as an industrial nation. You'll hear from each state's MEP leader on a bit of that heritage and on what their state produces today:Mike Kelleher — CEO & Executive Director, Maryland MEP (MD)Chris Scafario — President & CEO, Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (PA)Amy Erickson — Executive Director, Long Island MEP Program (NY)Peter Connolly — Chief Executive Officer, New Jersey MEP (NJ)Our thanks to Mike, Chris, Amy, and Peter for sharing their time and their stories, and to North Carolina's KeAnne Hoeg for suggesting this idea and arranging the interviews. Enjoy!AMCC's podcast is made possible in part by the expertise of Mike McAllen, founder of Podcasting4Associations. Are you part of an association also looking to produce a podcast? Let us get you in touch with Mike.Thank you to the Economic Development Administration for their partnership in producing this podcast. This podcast was prepared in part using Federal funds under award 3070145 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Fourth of July week! This is the first of a three-episode special edition of Manufacturing an American Century, produced in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence that went on to form this nation. Across the three episodes, we interview manufacturing leaders from the original American states of 1776 about the role manufacturing played in their state's past, and how that role has evolved into new opportunities for the future!We're doing this with the leaders of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP); the long-running, federally supported program designed to help manufacturers in every state. Administered by the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology and operating since 1988, the MEP is a public-private network with a Center in all 50 states and Puerto Rico and over 1,400 trusted advisors on the ground. Those advisors work hands-on with the small and mid-sized manufacturers that make up the backbone of American industry, helping them adopt new technology, strengthen supply chains, and develop their workforce. Now, be warned that, while none of us are formal historians of manufacturing during our nation's founding years, it's still fascinating to learn a few bits of each state's manufacturing history. And, as you'll hear, there's often a through line connecting the importance of public-private partnership then to its importance now.This first episode covers the New England states of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. In these short interviews, you'll hear from an MEP leader from each state on a bit of that history and on what their state makes today:Christian Cowan — Executive Director, 401k Tech Bridge, Polaris MEP (Rhode Island)Kathie Mahoney — President & CEO, MassMEP (Massachusetts)Beatriz Gutierrez — President & CEO, CONNSTEP (Connecticut)Tony Fernandez — President & CEO, NH MEP (New Hampshire)A big thank-you to Christian, Kathie, Beatriz, and Tony for joining the pod! And, a special thanks to North Carolina's KeAnne Hoeg, who suggested this idea and set up the interviews.AMCC's podcast is made possible in part by the expertise of Mike McAllen, founder of Podcasting4Associations. Are you part of an association also looking to produce a podcast? Let us get you in touch with Mike.Thank you to the Economic Development Administration for their partnership in producing this podcast. This podcast was prepared in part using Federal funds under award 3070145 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Only 53% of voters say they're proud of the country, and that number lands different when you're staring down America's 250th birthday. I open by reading the Declaration of Independence, then I get blunt about what it means to be free, to be grateful, and to choose growth when life is heavy. This is a July 4th mindset reset with teeth, not a Hallmark speech.We talk through the pride gap and why it feels like the country is splitting into different realities. I break down capitalism vs communism in simple terms, why definitions matter, and why “opportunity” is not just a word, it's the engine behind the American dream. I also pull in what I'm seeing around the World Cup and at the border: people from other countries recognize the value of America fast, even when we act numb to it.Then I bring it home with real life: small-town Maine, banners honoring local military, fairgrounds lined with flags, and the kind of blue-collar patriotism you can feel in your chest. I share what it's like building Loud Proud American from scratch, and the full-circle moment of vending at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and spotting strangers already wearing my gear. If you've been chasing a dream, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with one thing you're grateful for this Independence Day.If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

Father's Day didn't just make us miss our dad. It exposed a fear we'd been carrying quietly for two years: what if he wouldn't be proud of who we've become under pressure?We talk honestly about the weight of trying to do it all at once running a small business and building a brand, being a husband, learning fatherhood, and taking on the responsibilities our dad used to handle without complaint. Grief doesn't always look like tears. Sometimes it looks like doubt, anxiety, and that looping question you can't shut off: “Is he still proud of me?” Living on family land surrounded by reminders of him made it harder to escape the noise in our head.Then we share the moment everything shifted. We asked for help because we couldn't keep going without answers, and a medium reading with Melissa from Roots of the Soul gave us something we didn't expect: specific validation, real comfort, and a message that cut through the fear. We talk about faith, baptism, trusting God's plan, and the practical guidance we took from that conversation: stop carrying everything alone, celebrate small victories, and remember what matters most.If you're dealing with bereavement, depression, financial stress, or the loneliness of becoming the parent you wish you still had, this one is for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the question you'd ask someone you miss.If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

What does it take to turn a childhood dream into a Guinness World Record, multiple manufacturing companies, and a movement to rebuild America's skilled workforce?In this episode of Living The Red Life, Kory and Ali Anderson share how a passion for engineering, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship evolved into a mission to preserve American manufacturing and inspire the next generation of skilled trades professionals. From building the world's largest steam engine to acquiring foundries, launching Iron Warrior Academy, and creating educational programs that introduce young people to welding, fabrication, and engineering, they reveal the mindset, discipline, and vision required to build something that lasts. Along the way, they discuss AI, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and why the future belongs to those willing to create with their hands.Key TakeawaysWhy skilled trades may become one of the biggest opportunities of the next decadeHow Kory turned a childhood dream into a Guinness World Record achievementThe entrepreneurial strategy behind acquiring foundries and building manufacturing companiesHow AI and automation can strengthen, not replace, skilled trades careersWhy discipline, craftsmanship, and mentorship are essential for long-term successNotable Quotes"Technology has taken away the people aspect. It's taken away the teams.""It's a team. It's a community building something.""Everybody wants the corner office, but there's nobody to build the corner office.""There is no limit to what you can do.""We just want to be known as people who are fighting for American-made."Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Four hours from home, a brand-new fair, and a plan that looked simple on paper. Then reality hit: 90-degree heat, a solo tent setup, black flies so thick they sounded like rain, and four nights trying to sleep in the back of a Yukon because the camper wasn't an option. We're telling the whole road story from Springfield, Maine, from the small-town moments that restore your faith in people to the kind of setbacks that make you question why you even signed up.Along the way, we break down how we choose vendor events and fairs using a “checkbox” system, and why there's an even bigger internal checklist that matters more than sales. When you're building a small business, chasing an American dream, and trying to provide for your family, discomfort becomes data. The sacrifice, the commitment, the decision to stay open when it's slow, and the ability to adapt when the weather turns are what prove you're serious. We also talk about customer service, staying grounded, and why being part of something early, whether it's a growing fair or a growing brand, creates its own kind of pride.The weekend starts rough, gets wetter, and nearly turns into a morale breaker. Then the comeback shows up: Saturday and Sunday flip the whole result, beating last year's numbers, and reminding us why resilience and faith belong in the same sentence. We close with the late-night pack-up, the dangerous exhaustion on the drive home, making it back for my wife's birthday, and a look ahead to the Maine State Moose Lottery event at the Acton Fairgrounds.If the story hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who's in grind mode, and leave a review so more people find Share the Struggle Podcast.If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

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This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Carolyn Lee, President of The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers. Carolyn grew up in a manufacturing family on Long Island and spent years on Capitol Hill before taking the helm of the MI in 2017. Tammy and Carolyn dig into the widening gap between AI adoption at the executive level and awareness on the shop floor, and why closing it is the defining challenge for American manufacturing right now. They also unpack the fear factor driving resistance to change and Carolyn announces the forthcoming AI for Manufacturing 101 curriculum to help manufacturers who are at risk of falling behind. Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks:Carolyn LeeThe Manufacturing Institute - AI Skills Training Learn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keith and Patrick Lee didn't start their machine shop with a giant facility, a full team, or a fleet of high-end equipment. They started with a Tormach in a one-car garage, a willingness to learn, and the belief that if they kept showing up, solving problems, and doing what they said they would do, they could build something real. In this episode of MakingChips, Keith and Patrick share the story behind their South Jersey machine shop, from discovering CNC through high school STEM projects and YouTube videos to slowly building the business on nights and weekends. Keith brings the hands-on machining background, including time in the Air National Guard and aerospace manufacturing, while Patrick brings a mechanical engineering background and experience in heavy construction operations. Together, they've had to figure out not just how to make parts, but how to build a business from scratch. Their journey is full of the kind of lessons every shop owner can relate to: learning CNC by doing, finding early work through Xometry, using LinkedIn to build real customer relationships, deciding when to invest in equipment, and building processes before hiring or automating. They also talk openly about what it's like to work with a sibling, how they handle disagreements, and why "family before the business, family after the business" has become a guiding principle. What sets Keith and Patrick apart isn't flashy equipment or decades of experience. It's their ethos: ownership, duty, discipline, honesty, and a commitment to bringing honor back to American manufacturing. They want to build a shop that treats customers like partners, pays skilled people well, and proves that doing the right thing still matters. What's Covered in this Episode (0:00) Keith's "fake it till you make it" CNC job story (0:47) Keith and Patrick Lee's origin story in manufacturing (STEM, John Saunders, and more) (3:47) Launching the business and building out the shop themselves (4:48) First real machines and early customers: Xometry to get started, then upgrading to a Haas mini mill and Prototrack lathe scored at auction (6:29) Take your shop to the next level with high-end DN Solutions Machining  (7:40) Current equipment: multiple Haas machines and why standardizing on one brand makes sense at this stage (8:23) Learning CNC: Keith's self-taught journey through YouTube, a year at a job shop, and why high-mix/low-volume is the best education (12:00) Customer acquisition and sales challenges they're tackling (13:55) What actually works on LinkedIn: personal content, authentic connections, and targeted warm outreach to local companies (17:42) Networking group: Brett Lister's local machinist community and how generously this industry shares (19:12) Your buyers have technical questions. Navu delivers reliable, accurate answers. (20:25) Building a process from scratch: why developing process is harder than improving one; the need for standards before automation or hiring (23:09) QMS and documentation: how they built their QMS, use travelers and job sheets, and adopted Infab ERP (25:42) Knowledge retention challenges: capturing speeds, feeds, and setup know-how before the next hire (28:03) Delegate and elevate: having Patrick program and set up jobs as a test run for future onboarding (30:15) Brand and values: ownership, duty, discipline; what actually sets a two-Haas shop apart in a crowded market (33:00) High say-do ratio: doing what you say you will do as the primary differentiator; treating customers like family (36:55) Check out the Hennig Workflow (an automated pallet delivery system) (41:31) General vs. niche: why being a general job shop makes sense at the start; focusing on milling in a specific size range as a core competency (43:44) QMS as foundation for certification: AS9100 vs. ISO 9001; getting into aerospace overflow work first before pursuing the cert (48:09) Closing advice: working with a sibling means family before business and family after business (49:38) Starting a shop: do it before it is too late; it takes twice as long and costs twice as much, and neither is a reason not to (50:39) Gates's Law: overestimate what you can do in one year; underestimate what you can do in five Resources Mentioned Tormach Haas Automation Xometry NYC CNC (John Saunders) — YouTube DN Solutions Navu Hennig Workflow Automation The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Connect with Keith & Patrick Lee Liberty Manufacturing Keith Lee on LinkedIn Patrick Lee on LinkedIn Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

Edward Shenderovich is the Founder and CEO of Roebling, a software platform that helps industrial companies evaluate, design, and finance manufacturing projects before breaking ground. After initially setting out to solve bottlenecks in biomanufacturing, Shenderovich and his team uncovered a broader challenge: the economics of scaling physical infrastructure are often poorly understood until it's too late. In this episode of Inevitable, Cody and Edward explore whether the US is making the same mistake with domestic manufacturing that climate tech once made with the “green premium.” If consumers were unwilling to pay more for cleaner products, will they pay more for American-made ones? The conversation examines China's long-term manufacturing strategy, the gap between scientific breakthroughs and industrial scale-up, and why engineering—not invention—is often the missing link in commercial success. Edward argues that national security, data sovereignty, and AI infrastructure may become the forces that justify renewed domestic investment in manufacturing and energy systems. They also discuss the lessons learned from the recent biomanufacturing boom and bust, why many bioindustrial companies struggled to achieve economic viability, and how AI can help bridge the gap between R&D and large-scale industrial deployment. Finally, Edward shares how Roebling is using AI-powered techno-economic analysis to help companies build factories that can actually compete on cost and performance. Episode recorded on May 28, 2026 (Published on June 9, 2026). In this episode, we cover:  (0:00) An overview of Roebling  (3:37) Why consumers rarely pay more for domestic or sustainable products  (6:12) How the US can compete with China's manufacturing strategy  (7:25) The gap between R&D innovation and industrial scale-up  (9:13) Why engineering is often the bottleneck  (11:25) AI data centers as a catalyst for industrial and energy infrastructure  (14:30) National security, data sovereignty, and domestic manufacturing  (17:31) Roebling's origins in biomanufacturing  (20:03) Why AI may finally help unlock biology at scale  (23:25) Building products that are better, not just greener  (26:11) How Roebling helps companies plan and finance factories  (31:08) Lessons from the biomanufacturing boom and bio-winter  (34:33) The opportunities of nuclear energy and industrial growth  Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Rejection emails are one thing. Rejection that makes you question your identity, your message, and your future is something else. We're coming off a week that started with baptism and ended with two moments of real relief, and we're telling the full story, messy parts included.We talk through the “season of new” around Loud Proud American: taking bigger swings for America 250, applying to major concerts and country festivals, and pulling back from familiar local events even when they used to be reliable. Then the doors keep closing. We unpack why big events often say no to small vendors, how exclusivity deals protect official merchandise, and why a patriotic, American-made apparel brand can still get treated like a risk. If you've ever tried to grow a business and felt like the gatekeepers never even saw you, you'll recognize this struggle.From there, we share a weekend recap at a new off-road venue, the long drives, the slow sales, and the disappointment of learning the busiest event on the property might be off-limits. But the road trip also delivers something unexpected: a bald eagle moment that hits deep, ties back to losing Dad, and turns into a long, honest prayer about grief, purpose, and trust.Finally, we get real about the financial pressure behind the scenes and why one approval email felt like a lifeline. Then another email lands: acceptance to the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, New York, a million-attendee opportunity that could change the year. We leave you with the lesson we're learning the hard way: growth is not just on the other side of discomfort, it's on the other side of obedience.If this story helps you, subscribe, share it with someone in the struggle, and leave a review. What door have you been praying would finally open?If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

Jim Vinoski is a manufacturing business growth consultant, advisor, author, and speaker focused on operational leadership and American industrial competitiveness. He is the principal at Firesteel Industrial Solutions and has advised organizations on M&A strategy, capital investment, and long-term growth planning.Over seven years as a contributor to Forbes, Jim studied more than 500 manufacturing companies and generated over 1.5 million page views, documenting the leaders and organizations quietly driving industrial performance. He is the author of We Need One of These and the upcoming American Manufacturing: 22 Tales of Integrity, Ingenuity, and the Modest Heroes Who Built a Nation, which highlights the operators, engineers, and executives shaping the future of manufacturing. Across his work, Jim focuses on execution, leadership discipline, and the operational realities behind sustained industrial success.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimvinoski/G. Mick Smith, PhDThe Doctor of DigitalTheDoctorOfDigital@pm.meBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Labor History Today visits Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, widely considered the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. In this excerpt from The Manufacturing Report, host Scott Paul tours the historic mill with National Park Service Ranger Allison Horrocks. Together they explore how Samuel Slater brought Britain's closely guarded textile technology to the United States, the role of Moses Brown and early investors, the rise of the Rhode Island mill system, and the transformation of work from home-based production to factory labor. The conversation also examines the human costs of industrialization, including child labor, the commodification of workers, the emergence of wage labor, and the first worker resistance to the factory system. Plus: Labor History in Two remembers the 1929 Gastonia textile strike and the struggle of Southern textile workers to organize. Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by the Labor Heritage Foundation and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory  

Preview for Later Today: Jack Burnham discusses Commerce Department restrictions on connected Chinese vehicles over espionage concerns. Volvo secured an exception because of its significant American manufacturing presence and its commitment to implementing data security safeguards.1930

We waited a long time for baptism day, and when it finally arrived, it didn't feel like a single moment. It felt like a whole season coming to a head: grief, healing, late-night doubts, and the decision to stop “faking fine” and start living our faith out loud. This recap is personal, funny in the way real life is funny, and honest about how heavy a joyful day can still feel. We talk through the people who showed up for us and the kind of church community that's built on effort, not convenience. Some friends drove an hour. Others rode the city bus, got dropped at the mall, and walked the rest of the way just to be there. We also share how the livestream let family and friends watch from afar, and why that mattered more than we expected. Then we go behind the scenes on the testimony video: the pressure of telling a big story in a small window, the “interrogation” feeling of being interviewed, and the moment we realized we needed to re-record so the truth felt right in our bodies. We connect it back to the bigger faith journey, including losing Ali's mom to addiction and suicide, leaning into God when strength was gone, and learning there is no Christian checklist you have to complete before you take a step. If this story hits home, listen, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find Share the Struggle Podcast. What's one step you've been waiting to take?If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

Michael Brandt, Co-Founder and CEO, RC Mowers joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss autonomous mowers and how they unlock scale for an industry that is labor constrained.In the landscape industry, turnover is structural, the work is hard, and skilled employees tend to stay away, making this an ideal industry to deploy autonomy that unlocks scale and frees up human resources to focus on the work robots cannot do yet.The perception stack on the autonomous mowers is LiDAR-first, enabling the mowers to operate day and night with equal capability. Airport operators were the first to recognize what that unlocks, deploying autonomous mowers at night when runways close, expanding the operational window on land that never stops needing maintenance.As private equity continues to roll up the landscape industry, the use of autonomous mowers is growing as they solve the labor problem and unlock growth that the old model cannot deliver.The future of autonomy in landscaping will not be won by the operators waiting for the price to come down. It will be won by the operators who are already three years ahead, deploying autonomous mowers today and building the next generation of the landscape industry.Episode Chapters00:00 AUTNMY AI00:36 Founding of RC Mowers05:56 Landscape Labor Crisis09:21 Autonomous Mower Stack11:54 Deploying Autonomous Mowers20:46 Autonomous Mowing at Airports25:47 Autonomous Mowing32:11 Private Equity Landscape Industry Roll Up38:12 Autonomy-First Landscape Company46:48 American Manufacturing in Green Bay50:54 The Future of RC Mowers--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We almost talked ourselves out of a new Memorial Weekend event because it wasn't the “guaranteed” move. The warnings, the what-ifs, the fear of the unfamiliar, all of it started steering the wheel. Then we showed up, set up shop, and realized how wrong we were. What we found was a family environment, promoters who actually value vendors, and the kind of customer energy that reminds you why you started in the first place.We break down the real entrepreneurship lesson hiding inside a weekend recap: comfort zones can look like responsibility, but they can quietly keep your business stuck. From reworking our vendor setup and display, to competing on quality in a crowded apparel row, to hearing encouragement from people who've been in the game for decades, we walk through the mindset shift that happens when you stop letting fear make decisions. If you care about small business growth, taking chances, and building confidence through action, you'll hear plenty to steal for your own life.Then the family side hits hard. We expected loud noises and stress with a toddler. Instead, our daughter became a mud truck and monster truck superfan and we got a full-circle moment that feels tied to Keith's dad and the memories that built him. We also share a big personal step coming up soon, because growth isn't just business, it's faith and follow-through too.If you've been hesitating on the thing you keep calling “not the right time,” hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend who's stuck, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's one unfamiliar move you need to make next?If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

And the owner wants you to “steal” his template. This week, rapid custom manufacturer SendCutSend reached a valuation of $1.01 billion after a $110 million investment from Sequoia, Paradigm, and Patrick and John Collison—the guys who co-founded Stripe.The Reno, Nevada-based company is using the funds to launch a five-year plan to strengthen its American industrial base, which includes a $1 billion commitment to creating new U.S. manufacturing jobs and to domestically produced materials.The company also earmarked more than $250 million to expand existing facilities and establish new manufacturing hubs throughout the country. By merging software-first logic with high-speed domestic production, SendCutSend provides laser cutting, CNC machining, and finishing services with instant-buy access. The company wants to be America's "anything factory," delivering parts in as little as 24 hours.SendCutSend has spent the last eight years working on developing a model that allows users to get an instant quote and quickly begin production.The company said it has been largely bootstrapped until now, primarily funded by $6 million from friends and family. Company founder Jim Belosic believes the time is right to accept investment to meet the speed and volume requirements of a rapidly reindustrializing American economy.#Manufacturing #MadeInAmerica #SendCutSend #Automation #CNC #LaserCutting #IndustrialNews #ManufacturingNow #Reindustrialization #AmericanManufacturing #FactoryTech #ManufacturingIndustry #Startups #IndustrialAutomation #Aerospace #DefenseManufacturing #Robotics #SupplyChain #DataCenters #Innovation

Comfort can start as a blessing and end up as a cage. After a packed weekend of vendor events for Loud Proud American, we take an honest look at what growth really costs when you're building a small business, raising a family, and trying to keep your faith strong while the next step still feels unclear. I break down why those “good weekends” matter so much, not just for sales, but for momentum, community, and the motivation to keep showing up.Then things get real: I share the first time in six years a small business client burned me after multiple rounds of logo revisions and hours of work turning an AI-generated design into something print-ready. It turns into a conversation about self-worth, pricing, boundaries, and why protecting your time is part of protecting your family. If you've ever been tempted to overdeliver to “be nice,” you'll feel this one.From there, we head straight into the unknown. I'm choosing a brand-new, muddy 4x4 Proving Grounds weekend in Lebanon, Maine over a familiar event, and I'm walking in with real risks: no bus, no power, uncertain security, and unpredictable conditions. That's where the bigger takeaway lands: entrepreneurship, faith, and family require movement before certainty. We talk failing publicly versus never trying at all, and how “callused confidence” is built through discomfort, not guarantees.If this hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who's hesitating, and leave a review so more people can find the show.If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

One unexpected message can hit harder than a year of planning. After grinding through the messy middle of building Loud Proud American, I got a note from a mentor in the apparel world: “I'd like you to speak to my class.” That single ask turned into a full circle moment that gave me a boost of confidence I didn't even know I needed, and it forced me to look at my struggle in a totally different way. We dig into why sharing your story is not oversharing, it is survival. When you keep the hard stuff bottled up, it weighs you down. When you say it out loud, you create relief for yourself and courage for someone listening. I walk through the real behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship and small business life: leaving a stable career, investing big, failing repeatedly, fighting for quality, and learning how to adapt fast so a Made in USA apparel brand can actually compete. Then we get into the Zoom class that changed everything. I'm asked to talk about building a brand and vending at fairs and festivals, but what happens next is the surprise: students open up, get emotional, and admit they feel seen. It reminds me that impact isn't reserved for the “after” version of success. If you're chasing a dream, rebuilding after a setback, or wondering whether you're cut out for the work, this is your reminder that you might not have failed, you just haven't finished. If this hit you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs a lift, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's one thing you refuse to quit on right now?If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

Peggy Smedley and Ross Eisenberg, president, America's Plastic Makers, American Chemistry Council, talk about advanced recycling and the future of American manufacturing. He explains the difference between advanced recycling and traditional mechanical recycling, explaining it is like un-baking a cake. They also discuss: · The biggest benefits of advanced manufacturing. · Two things in the government space that are hampering the ability of this industry to compete. · What type of technology investments are needed here to make this happen.  https://www.americanchemistry.com

Jim Vinoski is the Co-Founder of Firesteel Industrial Solutions, a consulting business for modern American manufacturing companies. Jim's a major advocate for reindustrializing America, with many contributions to Forbes, his Manufacturing Talks Podcast, and his new book “American Manufacturing: 22 Tales of Integrity, Ingenuity, and the Modest Heroes Who Built a Nation,” out this June. Follow Jim on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimvinoski/ Learn more about Jim & his podcast, Manufacturing Talks,  at: https://www.manufacturingtalks.com/ Want to better develop your civil construction workforce and leaders? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The market has shifted its story from the Iran conflict to the AI wave. How big and profitable can it be, and will companies grow into their lofty valuations? Greg and Doug break it all down and optimistically explain how this AI surge has brought back American manufacturing dominance.  Key Takeaways [00:16] - Our weekly Iran and AI updates [02:47] - Surprising, reemerging winners of the AI race [04:38] - American manufacturing resurgence [10:38] - Conflict and oil are not affecting the macro economy  [13:56] - Forward-looking American optimism  View Transcript Links Ben Carlson: Higher Gas Prices Connect with our hosts Doug Stokes Greg Stokes Stokes Family Office Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify lagniappe.stokesfamilyoffice.com Disclosure The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate, qualified professional prior to making a final decision. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Therefore, it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including the investments and/or investment strategies referenced in our blogs/podcasts) or any other investment and/or non-investment-related content or services will be profitable, equal any historical performance level(s), be suitable or appropriate for a reader/listener's individual situation, or prove successful. Moreover, no portion of the blog/podcast content should be construed as a substitute for individual advice or services from the financial professional(s) of a reader/listener's choosing, including Stokes Family, LLC, a registered investment adviser with the SEC, with which the blogger/podcasters are affiliated.

She signs up for a women's conference with barely any details, walks in alone, and ends up walking out with something most of us spend years chasing: relief. Allie joins me for a real, funny, and vulnerable talk about what it looks like when faith stops being an idea and starts becoming a decision, especially when you're carrying grief, old stories, and the labels you never asked for.We break down what she heard and felt at the conference, including teaching from the Book of Ruth and the challenge to separate your identity in Christ from the names stamped on you by trauma, shame, addiction in the family, and loss. We talk about Esther Fleece Allen's testimony and why her message hits so hard for anyone who has learned to survive by pretending they're okay. Her books Your New Name and No More Faking Fine open up a bigger conversation about self-worth, healing, and what it takes to rewrite your inner script.Then we get practical. We unpack why “I'm fine” can quietly damage a marriage or any close relationship, and we share better ways to communicate when you're hurting but not ready to dive into it. Allie also shares a simple exercise you can do today: write the negative labels on one page, then flip it and start an ongoing list of the titles and truths you want to live from.We close with a huge step forward: Alli confirms she's getting baptized on May 31, and we talk about how church community and timing keep showing up in unexpected ways. If this conversation gives you something, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a lift, and leave us a review with the label you're ready to drop.If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

American manufacturing needs workers — and veterans need a path back to work. Today, AAM President Scott Paul speaks with Dr. Martin Anselm, Director of the Center for Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly (CEMA) at the Rochester Institute of Technology, about a four-week veteran training program that's placing underemployed and unemployed veterans into high-demand electronics manufacturing jobs. Dr. Anselm shares how the program combines hands-on lab time with industry-recognized IPC certifications and a workforce readiness week, why employers are hungry for trained technicians, and how the “gray tsunami” of retiring baby boomers is reshaping the U.S. electronics workforce.

Episode 5341: Bringing American Manufacturing Back On Shore

An attempted assassination on a president should stop a nation in its tracks, not blend into the weekend like background noise. We sit with that chilling “new norm,” then ask the harder question: what are we doing to each other with the way we talk, post, mock, and accuse?We trace how political violence, conspiracy theories, and media rhetoric collide in real time. When leaders and influencers pour gasoline on polarization, someone out there eventually treats it like permission. We also confront how fast conspiracy thinking spreads after tragedy, including the ugly narratives aimed at Erica Kirk following Charlie Kirk's assassination. For us, that kind of talk does not protect truth, it fractures people, stifles faith, and sabotages the revival we have watched spark across the country.Then we pivot to what rebuilding can look like. We react to a rare, hopeful moment of public unity and we talk about the surprising power of a well-timed speech, including King Charles speaking to Congress with humor, respect, and a reminder of shared identity as America nears its 250th birthday. We end where we began, anchored in faith: Psalm 133 and Ephesians 4:3 make unity plain, not passive, and not easy. Unity is intentional, it takes restraint, and it starts with how we show up at home and online. If you want fewer fires in the public square, it begins with refusing to light matches.Subscribe for more real talk, share this with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review with one place you think unity should start first.If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

From startups to hands-on STEM education, Akron is emerging as a model for how cities can grow jobs, strengthen recycling systems, and build a circular economy for plastics. In this conversation, Mayor Malik shares how Akron is leveraging its roots in rubber and plastics to drive innovation—investing in pilots that help startups scale, strengthening ties between universities and industry, and creating pathways into manufacturing careers at every level. You'll also hear how Akron is tackling real-world recycling challenges—reducing contamination, expanding access, and improving systems over time—while working toward a more circular economy for plastics. The episode also highlights how the city is investing in its people, from introducing students to plastics and polymers through creative STEM education to building a culture of innovation that supports the next generation of talent.

A year can pass in a blur, and then one date cracks everything open. We sit down again, husband and wife, to revisit the phone call she dreaded for years: the one that told her the police needed her to identify her mother. What follows is an unfiltered conversation about addiction, homelessness, the overdose crisis, and the brutal reality of being the child left behind, still loving someone who couldn't stop hurting themselves.We talk about what happens when a death gets treated like routine paperwork and why she felt forced to become her own advocate to get answers. We get into the emotional whiplash of grief after overdose, the anger at the world, the months of waiting, and the haunting mix of sorrow and relief that comes when the constant fear finally quiets. If you've ever searched for help with “coping with addiction loss,” “loving an addict,” or “how to set boundaries with family,” you'll hear practical truth: give yourself grace, stop taking the blame, and protect your home even when your heart is wide open.Then we shift from investigation to healing. We reflect on delayed grieving, what it means to parent after growing up in chaos, and how you break a generational pattern so your child never has to wonder if you're safe. The episode closes with a grounded, faith-forward decision: baptism as a line in the sand, a way to let go, and a commitment to becoming the healthiest version of ourselves.If this conversation hits home, subscribe so you don't miss what comes next, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the one sentence you wish every family impacted by addiction could hear.If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

In this episode, Leslie speaks with Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, about three stories that highlight the role of manufacturing in America today—from global competition to space exploration to cultural identity. They begin by discussing why Chinese-made automobiles still haven't entered the U.S. market in a major way, and why that may be a good thing for American workers, national security, and the long-term health of the auto industry. The conversation explores the balance between lower prices for consumers and protecting domestic manufacturing jobs. Next, they turn to the Artemis II mission and how a return to the moon is powered not just by NASA, but by thousands of American workers and manufacturers across the country. Scott explains how large-scale national projects like this support innovation, strengthen supply chains, and create jobs far beyond the space industry. Finally, the episode closes on a lighter but meaningful note, looking at how the Pittsburgh Pirates are embracing the city's industrial roots with steelworker-themed celebrations. It's a reminder of the deep connection between manufacturing, community identity, and pride in American work. Together, these conversations offer a wide-ranging look at how manufacturing continues to shape the economy, culture, and future of the United States. If you'd like to follow more of Scott Paul's work or learn more about the Alliance for American Manufacturing, you can visit AmericanManufacturing.org. You can also watch episodes of their podcast, The Manufacturing Report, on YouTube at youtube.com/@AmericanMfg, or listen at AmericanManufacturing.org/podcast. They're also active on social media—follow AAM on X at X @KeepItMadeInUSA, Scott Paul at @ScottPaulAAM, and on BlueSky at @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social.

In this episode, Leslie speaks with Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, about three stories that highlight the role of manufacturing in America today—from global competition to space exploration to cultural identity. They begin by discussing why Chinese-made automobiles still haven't entered the U.S. market in a major way, and why that may be a good thing for American workers, national security, and the long-term health of the auto industry. The conversation explores the balance between lower prices for consumers and protecting domestic manufacturing jobs. Next, they turn to the Artemis II mission and how a return to the moon is powered not just by NASA, but by thousands of American workers and manufacturers across the country. Scott explains how large-scale national projects like this support innovation, strengthen supply chains, and create jobs far beyond the space industry. Finally, the episode closes on a lighter but meaningful note, looking at how the Pittsburgh Pirates are embracing the city's industrial roots with steelworker-themed celebrations. It's a reminder of the deep connection between manufacturing, community identity, and pride in American work. Together, these conversations offer a wide-ranging look at how manufacturing continues to shape the economy, culture, and future of the United States. If you'd like to follow more of Scott Paul's work or learn more about the Alliance for American Manufacturing, you can visit AmericanManufacturing.org. You can also watch episodes of their podcast, The Manufacturing Report, on YouTube at youtube.com/@AmericanMfg, or listen at AmericanManufacturing.org/podcast. They're also active on social media—follow AAM on X at X @KeepItMadeInUSA, Scott Paul at @ScottPaulAAM, and on BlueSky at @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social.

We juggle a sick kid, zero sleep, and a late-night recording, then land on the one story we promised: how Good Friday and Easter Sunday reshaped our faith. We talk about grief after suicide loss, the power of being prayed over, and why hope only works when it's placed somewhere solid. • recording on fumes after a rough sick-day spiral • why we commit to Good Friday and Easter services • feeling drawn to church and finally feeling at home • parenting pressure when there's no childcare • choosing respect for others when a kid can't sit still • the unexpected impact of “Good job, Dad” • giving our life to God through prayer • why being prayed over feels like a release • Easter baptisms and the power of testimony • misplaced hope as a driver of anxiety and depression • grief anniversaries and finding a healing loop If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

Episode 300 hits on a day that feels bigger than a calendar date. I'm looking back at six years of the Share the Struggle Podcast, 300 consecutive weeks with no hiatus, no missed shows, and no hiding from the messy parts of building a life. If you've ever felt stuck, tired, or unsure, the core idea is the one that keeps me moving: everybody struggles, but you decide whether you go through it or grow through it. That choice shows up in your habits, your relationships, and the future you're quietly recording every day. Then the show turns into a real-time snapshot of U.S. history and world security. I'm recording as a major Iran deadline approaches, reacting as the news breaks about a pause in bombing, a ceasefire agreement, and the Strait of Hormuz reopening. I share why leadership, negotiation and national security decisions hit differently when you think about your kids and what kind of world they inherit. From there, I walk you through one of the most intense stories I've covered: the rescue of a downed U.S. weapons systems officer inside Iran. We break down the timeline from survival and beacon detection to planning, deception, insertion, firefights and extraction, including the scale of the operation and the “no American left behind” promise in action. The emotional punch lands when the mission lines up with Easter weekend and faith: hidden on Good Friday, rescued on Easter Sunday, and the words that cut through it all, “God is good.” If this episode moves you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people who are struggling can find it.If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream! 

Most regions have pockets of manufacturing strength. Very few have a manufacturing ecosystem. Matt Bogoshian has spent 15 years trying to change that.In this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, host Chris Luecke sits down remotely with Matt Bogoshian, Executive Director of the American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative (AMCC) – the nation's only designated National Manufacturing Community of Practice.Matt brings the on-the-ground experience of someone who has spent years helping communities across the US turn good intentions into real, durable systems change.Together they dig into the Big Six elements that every thriving regional manufacturing ecosystem needs, the five steps to creating lasting systems change, and why trust is the one precondition that has to come before everything else.Matt also shares the story of ‘What's So Cool About Manufacturing', a program getting middle school students inside real factories and changing how the next generation sees manufacturing careers.In this episode, find out:What it takes to build a regional manufacturing ecosystem of support, and why it requires more than any single organization or initiativeWhy the ‘American project' can't succeed long-term without a strong base of manufacturing priority products, and what that means for every community in the USThe five steps to creating lasting systems change: relationship building, storytelling, strategy, activation, and the critical step most initiatives never reachWhy trust is the precondition for every other element of ecosystem buildingWhat the Big Six elements of a thriving manufacturing ecosystem are, and why most regions are underperforming in at least four of themHow the Big Six framework helps diagnose where any region stands, and what coordination looks like when it's workingWhy the gap between regions that thrive and those that don't is rarely about resources, and what it's really aboutHow ‘What's So Cool About Manufacturing' is changing how young people see manufacturing careers, and why there's no ceiling on where those careers can goEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“The American project is not going to thrive long term unless we have a strong cornerstone of manufacturing priority products.” – Matt Bogoshian“Trust is the coin of the realm. Having trusted relationships is really a precondition to everything else.” – Matt Bogoshian“There's no ceiling on how high a kid could go in manufacturing.” – Matt BogoshianLinks & mentions:American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative (AMCC), representing a coalition of nationwide communities with the shared goal of revitalizing American manufacturingThe Buena Vista, opened in 1916, this corner spot in San Francisco serves its signature Irish coffee alongside American staplesMake sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.