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In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Jonathan Scott, the Chief Architect at Razorleaf Corporation. Jonathan is a digitalization evangelist, promoting the use of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts and methodologies for discrete manufacturers. He is a former solution architect, project manager, and technical consultant with hands-on experience across multiple PLM and CAD platforms, including Aras, Autodesk, Dassault, and PTC toolsets. His strengths lie in vision and strategy planning, as well as in detailed solution development. Jonathan is also an experienced public speaker and enjoys delivering training on technical topics.Here are the key takeaways from this rich conversation:⚉ Jonathan's Background & Strategic Thinking in SMEs⚉ System Longevity and Requirements Management⚉ Agile vs. Waterfall in PLM⚉ Digital Transformation: Framing the Conversation⚉ From Documents to Data: Making the Shift Tangible⚉ Business Case and ROI: Showing the Money⚉ Rehearsals and Business Involvement in Testing⚉ The Communication Gap in Digital Transformation⚉ People, Process, Data, and Technology: The Four PillarsCONNECT WITH JONATHAN:⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanpscott/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

「92%の企業が「サステナビリティは事業成功に不可欠」と回答、アラス社調査」　製品ライフサイクル管理（PLM）ソリューションのリーダー企業であるAras社は2025年6月3日、最新調査レポート「PLMとデジタルエンジニアリングの未来」の結果を発表した。この調査は、欧州、米国、日本の自動車、航空宇宙、機械製造業（売上高4000万ドル以上）の経営幹部656名を対象に2025年1月に実施された。The post 92%の企業が「サステナビリティは事業成功に不可欠」と回答、アラス社調査 first appeared on サステナビリティ・ESG金融・投資メディア - HEDGE GUIDE.

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Paul Kaiser, a management and IT consultant with over 25 years of experience in operations, management, engineering, and business transformation across aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors. With a strong foundation in product development, Paul brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to help organizations navigate complex product development and engineering challenges. At MHP Americas, Paul leads the Digital Core & Technology team, specializing in end-to-end data interoperability and engineering process efficiency. He works closely with cross-industry clients to drive operational excellence and support sustainable growth through digital transformation initiatives. Join us as we unpack the following topics: ⚉ Paul's career evolution from engineering to consulting leadership⚉ Digital Transformation: More than tools—it's about changing the way we work⚉ Why people is one of the most urgent issues in digital transformation⚉ Change management (OCM) is no longer just a bullet point in a project plan⚉ What makes a digital transformation leader?⚉ The Role of PLM Tools: Process before platform⚉ PLM is not a short-term project, it's a journey⚉ Model-based and data-driven transformations ⚉ PLM vs. ERP: Tangible vs. Intangible Value⚉ Storytelling as a consulting skill⚉ The recurring issue in digital transformation initiatives⚉ The role (and risk) of middle management⚉ Strategic Alignment: Making PLM a business imperative⚉ Communication in the Digital Age: Clarity vs. Clutter⚉ Digital transformation is a people business⚉ People First, AlwaysCONNECT WITH PAUL:⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaiserpaul/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

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In this episode, Frank speaks with Kristian Frøstrup Madsen, a CPQ expert with over 13 years at CPC (now part of PDSVision), about how modular thinking is reshaping CPQ for complex manufacturing industries. They cover: How CPC approaches Modular Architecture, Modular PLM, and Modular CPQ Why a product-focused background leads to better CPQ outcomes than pure IT consulting The growing need to connect PLM and CPQ Practical insights on where AI adds value to CPQ projects—and where it doesn't Partnerships with leading CPQ vendors like Tacton, Configit and Epicor Kristian also shares a personal glimpse into his life near Denmark's “Cold Hawaii,” where he surfs with his kids—and what keeps him passionate about solving complex configuration challenges. Whether you work in CPQ, PLM, or complex B2B manufacturing, this episode offers valuable perspectives on building smarter, modular configurators.

In this episode, explore the transformative impact of Product Lifecycle Management powered by SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Host Fernanda Rodrigues is joined by Cees Stellema from EY and Petra Streng from SAP, as they discuss PLM's critical role in driving innovation, collaboration, and operational efficiency. Discover how AI-driven applications enhance PLM, aiding companies of all sizes in thriving in a competitive market. Gain insights through success stories illustrating PLM's role in digital transformation and sustainability.

In this episode, explore the transformative impact of Product Lifecycle Management powered by SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Host Fernanda Rodrigues is joined by Cees Stellema from EY and Petra Streng from SAP, as they discuss PLM's critical role in driving innovation, collaboration, and operational efficiency. Discover how AI-driven applications enhance PLM, aiding companies of all sizes in thriving in a competitive market. Gain insights through success stories illustrating PLM's role in digital transformation and sustainability.

In this special episode of the Share PLM Podcast, Beatriz González and Jos Voskuil introduce the Share PLM Summit 2025, a unique event dedicated to exploring the human side of PLM transformations. Taking place in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, the Summit will bring together leading voices in digital transformation, change management, and PLM to discuss how organizations can drive real value by focusing on people, not just technology. In this episode, we'll share: ⚉ Why we decided to launch the Share PLM Summit and what makes it different ⚉ Highlights of the agenda: keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and panel discussions ⚉ How the event will help professionals bridge the gap between technical implementation and human adoption ⚉ How you can participate and be part of this new community-driven movement in PLM If you're passionate about creating meaningful, lasting change in PLM, we would love to have you with us. Learn more and register here: https://shareplm.com/the-share-plm-summit-2025/CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

What happens when you fabricate the wrong version of a board because someone skipped the process? It's a nightmare scenario—and it's more common than you think. But there's a solution: PLM integration. In this episode of The Printed Circuit Podcast, host Steph Chavez is joined by Scott Claes, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Siemens, to explore how Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems can revolutionize PCB design workflows. With nearly two decades of experience integrating ECAD data with PLM systems, Scott offers practical insights into how PLM enhances design control, collaboration, and efficiency across global teams. The discussion covers the real-world problems PCB designers face when managing data, from version confusion to design reuse challenges, and how a properly implemented PLM system solves them. Whether you're navigating compliance needs like ITAR and HIPAA, or trying to bridge the gap between ECAD and MCAD, this episode provides a clear roadmap for leveraging PLM in your design ecosystem. This conversation is essential for PCB designers, electrical engineers, CAD admins, and product teams looking to streamline their design process and avoid costly mistakes. What You'll Learn in this Episode: What does a PLM system do? (1:35) How does PLM integration enhance rather than restrict design freedom? (4:55) How PLM enables easy reuse of previously released designs. (6:35) Avoiding Costly Errors: How PLM prevents versioning mix-ups and fabrication mistakes (8:15) How PLM supports ECAD/MCAD integration and complex designs like flex and rigid-flex (11:55) Learning Curve & Workflow Impact: What PCB designers can expect when adapting to PLM (13:30)  Behind the Scenes of Integration: How PLM connectors automate design data management and bill of materials comparisons (16:55) Library Management & Synchronization: What to push, what not to, and where EDM fits in (21:10) How PLM supports ITAR, HIPAA, and team-based permission management (24:40) Why learning PLM early can boost your career and prevent process bottlenecks (26:55) What's next for ECAD-to-PLM flows and supplier integration (28:10) Connect with Steph Chavez: LinkedIn Website Connect with Scott Claes LinkedIn Website

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Martin Lundqvist (CTO/Senior PLM Business Consultant at QCM) & Jörgen Ekblad (COO at QCM). QCM is a Swedish consultancy specializing in sustainable business development and digital transformation. With expertise in areas like PLM, software configuration management, DevOps, and UX/service design, they focus on understanding organizational needs to implement effective, customer-centric changes. They work with both small to medium-sized Swedish companies and large international organizations. Their holistic approach ensures digital solutions that drive continuous improvement and innovation.Here are the key themes and takeaways from our rich and insightful discussion.⚉ Lessons from Ericsson: Standards and Structure⚉ PLM goes beyond software and the power of collaboration⚉ Early encounters with sustainability⚉ How motivations for sustainability have evolved⚉ Why digitalization matters in sustainability data tracking⚉ How to make data management fun⚉ The rise of the Digital Product Passport (DPP)⚉ Circular Economy: Connecting the dots between lifecycle thinking, cost savings, and innovation⚉ How to design products with sustainability in mind⚉ Why sustainability demands collaboration⚉ The missing link in circular transformation⚉ Customer expectations are driving change⚉ AI and the Digital Product Passport⚉ Martin and Jörgen's lessons from experience⚉ Final Takeaways: Start where you areCONNECT WITH MARTIN AND JÖRGEN:⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-lundqvist-phd-8a8aa961/ ⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j%C3%B6rgen-ekblad-6399842/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

No uModeCast, o dia a dia da Dro Jeans é exposto sem filtro: a confecção, especializada em atender marcas como Baw e Reserva, mostra como transformar fichas técnicas em produto exige muito mais do que seguir instruções. O processo começa com o recebimento da ficha, passa pela criação da peça piloto, ajustes de modelagem, costura e comunicação intensa entre times. Um dos principais desafios apontados é interpretar a cabeça do estilista e transformar isso em algo viável de ser produzido. Mesmo com acerto alto, o número de revisões pode ser imprevisível — como no projeto feito com a Reserva para uma collab com Ayrton Senna, em que um único bordado precisou ser refeito diversas vezes para aprovação final. Para lidar com essa complexidade, a Dro Jeans adotou o uMode, sistema de fashion PLM que estrutura a operação em etapas visíveis, organizadas por Kanban e acessíveis a todos da equipe. A tecnologia permite controlar fichas, materiais, histórico de peças, apontar gargalos e documentar os ajustes feitos por piloteiros e modelistas. A integração com sistemas de ERP também está em curso para garantir rastreabilidade de ponta a ponta. Em meio às mudanças do mercado do Brás e do Bom Retiro, e com o avanço de vendas via WhatsApp e feirinhas digitais, o modelo da Dro Jeans se destaca por combinar agilidade com controle. A lógica de produzir pouco e com mais margem, vendendo direto ao consumidor, já movimenta parte das confecções. O podcast traz ainda reflexões sobre os prazos irrealistas das collabs e como isso impacta negativamente a qualidade final. O episódio é um mergulho na realidade da moda nacional — cheia de improvisos, mas cada vez mais sustentada por dados, sistemas e decisões estratégicas.

Thank you to the Opera GX Browser for sponsoring this video. Get started with the Opera GX browser at https://operagx.gg/TheKitKrystaPodcast Thank you to Factor Meals for sponsoring this video. Visit http://www.FactorMeals.com/KitAndKrysta50Off for 50% off your first box + FREE Shipping *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Hello! Welcome to episode 166 of the Kit & Krysta Podcast. This week we'll be shifting our attention to something a bit more fun to talk about than tariffs! We're finally going to dig into the games currently announced for Switch 2. It's amazing how stacked the launch line-up is and it's a bit unfortunate that some of the excitement has been overshadowed by all the drama around the launch so far. We're going to be talking about the launch games and also comparing this to the Switch 1 launch line-up. Also in this episode, we'll be talking about some cool new games we're playing like Blue Prince and Capcom Fighting Collection 2! We also react to some news and confusion around the new Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition. We wrap it all up with some juicy questions from our Patreon subscribers. All this and more is coming right up! Check out Paul Gale's Switch 2 hands-on playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUXBDvHsUPk&list=PLm_k_isdgFDYWRDJwHRW4EKFwk-D1jfMS 0:00 - What Switch 2 games are you most excited about? 10:41 - The Switch 2 launch line-up is STACKED! 1:12:56 - Games we are playing (Blue Prince, Capcom Fighting Collection 2/Power Stone 2, Kirby Air Ride) 1:31:02 - News news news (New Switch 2 OS screens, Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition confusion, Xbox Showcase, new Star Wars game) 1:44:15 - Questions from our Patreon subscribers Patreon Shout-outs! - All Hail the Final Boss - Aaron Hash - Ben Eichorn, MaruMayhem, Eigenverse, KissMyFlapjack, Mike Chin, Roy Eschke, Switchingitup_, vgmlife, Link The Hero of Winds, Angela Bycroft and her pig Molly, Thomas O'Rourke, Kyle LeBoeuf, Roberto Nieves, Fredrik Ulf Konradsson, Andrew Youhas, Chilly, Simon, krashuri, Master Discord, Ash, Ajay Kudlass, Fortygig, Travis Torline, EchoLadair, That'sSoOLANELL, MSMPokegamer, Cameron, Rburns Follow Us! https://www.patreon.com/kitandkrysta https://twitter.com/kitandkrysta https://www.tiktok.com/@kitandkrysta https://www.instagram.com/kitandkrysta/ http://www.facebook.com/kitandkrysta/ https://bsky.app/profile/kitandkrysta.bsky.social -Kit & Krysta

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Jakob Åsell - CTO at Modular Management. Jakob is a seasoned expert in product architecture, modularization, and digital transformation. He currently leads the delivery of the PALMA SaaS solution, helping companies create, document, and govern modular product architectures. Jakob's background spans cloud infrastructure, UX/UI design for complex systems, and enterprise IT landscape assessments to enable impactful digital transformation. With decades of experience in modular design methodologies, PLM/PDM systems, and CAD/CAE tools, he has worked across all levels of design—from detailed engineering to conceptual systems—supporting clients globally.Join us as we explore the complex but highly rewarding world of modular product architectures:⚉ What is modularity in product design?⚉ The value of a modular mindset⚉ Complexity reduction and business drivers⚉ Beyond PLM - Where PALMA comes in⚉ Defining Modules: More than just building blocks⚉ The approach for a successful modularization ⚉ Jakob's journey from CAD Engineer to Architect ⚉ Top-down vs. bottom-up approaches in modular architecture⚉ The dual-track support in Modular Management ⚉ Modularity, sustainability, and circular economy ⚉ Using recycled and reused components ⚉ The role of AI in Modular Management⚉ How to start your modular journey⚉ Building knowledge and incremental transformation through positive feedback loops CONNECT WITH JAKOB:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-asell/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

The aerospace and defense (A&D) startup scene is exploding with innovation—think next-gen drones, on-orbit servicing, and AI-powered mission planning. But amid all the excitement lies a tough reality: to win the trust of government agencies and established prime contractors, startups must demonstrate operational maturity, transparency, and compliance.In this episode, we unpack insights from The Future of Commerce's latest report on how cloud ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is becoming a game-changer for A&D startups. We explore how these systems offer much more than back-office efficiency—they deliver built-in industry best practices, enable regulatory compliance, foster supply chain visibility, and establish the credibility necessary to partner and scale.  Whether you're an A&D entrepreneur, investor, or procurement lead, this episode lays out how cloud ERP provides the operational backbone that enables bold innovation to thrive.What You'll Learn in This Episode:

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Patrick Hillberg, an adjunct professor at Oakland University, where he teaches a graduate course in engineering management (called "Product Lifecycle Management") and is an Industry Advisor to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Patrick has decades of industry experience in designing, developing and leading teams in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Digital Twins, Digital Manufacturing, Process Planning, Robotics, and Machine Vision applications in Aerospace, Shipbuilding, Automotive, Construction, Packaging, and other industries. Join us as we dive deep into these topics:⚉ Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Sustainability⚉ Engineering ethics and catastrophic product failures⚉ The role of culture in engineering and business decisions⚉ Engineering Change Management: People vs. Process⚉ What does a solution architect do?⚉ Solution Architect vs. Project Manager⚉ Agile approaches and communication in engineering projects⚉ Are meetings a waste of time?⚉ The rise of software-defined vehicles and new safety challenges⚉ Traditional waterfall project management vs. agile methodology⚉ Traditional waterfall approach vs. agile systems thinking in academia⚉ Balancing finance, learning, and uncertainty⚉ PLM approaches in the US vs. Germany⚉ The role of human resources in PLM implementationCONNECT WITH PATRICK:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhillberg/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

Aletiq has raised a €6 million funding round led by Point Nine a few months ago (around $6.5 million at current exchange rates). The French startup is announcing the founding round today. Aletiq has been developing product lifecycle management (PLM) software for manufacturing industrial companies working in aerospace, automotive, electronics, luxury and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Efficient PLM Solutions for Emerging Apparel Brands with OnBrand Founder, Preston Plowman In today's episode, Rachel sits down with Preston Plowman, co-founder and CEO of OnBrand PLM System! Preston has crafted a PLM system that uniquely serves small and emerging fashion brands alike. This episode uncovers how OnBrand PLM stands apart by slashing high costs and enhancing user experience, offering project management capabilities that empower startups to employ sophisticated tools once out of reach (and budget) reserved for larger enterprises. We touch on the cutting-edge features of OnBrand's PLM software designed for the apparel industry. Particularly noteworthy is the tech pack functionality that allows seamless unit conversions—although maybe slightly nerdy according to Rachel, it's really an invaluable asset for technical designers. These thoughtful elements simplify complex tasks, elevating productivity and providing a competitive edge to fashion professionals. Preston also shares insights on how integrating design tools and PLM systems can streamline workflows for designers. By creating modern PLM solutions, we are revolutionizing team interactions and workflows, setting new standards in the apparel industry. Do you think OnBrand's PLM System might be the right solution for you?  Head to https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/onbrand to discover more!d to discover more! In this episode, you'll hear: -Yes, a PLM system is accessible for you!  Hear why. -The common problem not a lot of people know about when you need to customize your software. -It's the simple things about this program that make the biggest impact. -Hear a story about how OnBrand helped one client save DAYS worth of work!   Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion-Dollar Apparel Brands FREE Course here!   We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

Send me a messageThe Sustainability Thread: Digitalising Supply Chain SustainabilityIn this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Klaus Brettschneider, Director of Sustainability Products at Linx-AS, to explore how digitalisation is transforming sustainability management. Klaus introduces the concept of the sustainability thread—an evolution of the digital thread—that connects sustainability data across an organisation, enabling businesses to move beyond compliance and embed sustainability into product lifecycle management (PLM).We discuss the challenges companies face, from fragmented data to complex supply chains, and how automation can streamline processes like carbon accounting and lifecycle assessments. Klaus shares insights on regulatory pressures such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), highlighting how businesses must align their IT strategies with sustainability goals to stay ahead.We also cover:✅ Why sustainability reporting is overwhelming teams—and how to fix it✅ The role of AI, IoT, and blockchain in supply chain transparency✅ Why industries like steel and cement are progressing, while agriculture struggles✅ The importance of supplier collaboration in tracking sustainability dataKlaus argues that digitalisation is the missing link in supply chain sustainability. If companies want to make meaningful progress, they must digitise sustainability data, integrate it into their processes, and ensure seamless data flow across their value chains.

Use These Tools to Build A Tech Pack in 2025 (The Great Tech Pack Debate) In this episode, Rachel turns to the Great Tech Pack Debate and clarifying what the best tools actually are to build an amazing tech pack. Essential tools shaping the industry's future, like Adobe Illustrator, Excel, Google Sheets are all great, but that's not all. Our focus is the art of transforming stylized fashion sketches into precise technical drawings, a critical step for accurate communication with manufacturers. We also break down the technical aspects of creating efficient and clear tech packs. Adobe Illustrator's role in sketching is unmatched, but we highlight its limitations when handling complex data. Learn how integrating spreadsheets like Excel or Google Sheets can bridge this gap, resulting in tech packs that communicate every detail needed for manufacturing success. For the grand finale, Rachel reveals how Product Line Management (PLM) systems are the ideal, offering solutions that streamline processes and provide seamless updates.  We're proud to announce our affiliation with Onbrand PLM!  Head to https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/onbrand to discover more about why a PLM is right for you! In this episode, you'll hear: -The best tools to use for building clear and concise tech packs. -Why Adobe Illustrator is industry standard for fashion sketching. -It's important to create as many sketches as possible.  Hear why. -Investing in a PLM system is ideal.  New affiliation announcement!   Book your call with Onbrand!: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/onbrand   Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion-Dollar Apparel Brands FREE Course here!   We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

Send us a textSelecting the right manufacturing ERP system requires more than just reviewing rankings—it demands a careful assessment of how well a system aligns with your specific operational needs and long-term business strategy. While some ERP solutions excel in single-mode manufacturing, such as make-to-stock or batch production, others cater to mixed-mode environments, providing the flexibility necessary for future growth. Additionally, comprehensive ERP suites with built-in PLM and CAD integrations can streamline implementation but may become restrictive if your manufacturing processes evolve. Market share, acquisition strategy, and technology roadmaps are crucial factors in determining a system's longevity and adaptability. Businesses should focus on ERP solutions that not only meet current manufacturing demands but also offer scalability, ensuring a future-proof investment.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top 10 Manufacturing ERP Systems in 2025. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these Manufacturing ERP Systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each Manufacturing ERP System.Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Lucía Núñez Núñez, the PLM Project Manager at OHB Information Technology Services GmbH. Lucía studied aeronautical engineering at the Polytechnic University in Madrid, Spain. Since then, she has held various positions within the Aerospace industry.In this episode, we are discussing:⚉ From configuration management to PLM in the aerospace industry⚉ Transitioning from paper to digital systems⚉ Implementing ARAS as a Flexible PLM Solution⚉ Customization, external support, and  overcoming implementation challenges⚉ The role of digital twins, 3D CAD models, and PLM implementation⚉ Strategies for organizational change and PLM system adoption⚉ Benefits and ROI: Demonstrating PLM's Value to Management⚉ Benefits of PLM vs ERP in an engineering-to-order company⚉ Collaboration with suppliers and addressing space industry limitations⚉ Navigating workforce adaptability in digital transformation⚉ Integrating simulation models into the digital workflow⚉ Bridging model-based systems engineering and PLM⚉ Overcoming resistance and driving user adoption in PLM across projects⚉ The unexpected success of a PLM system implementation in the aerospace industryCONNECT WITH LUCÍA:Linkedin: https://shorturl.at/BXrPpCONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Christian Barlach. Christian is an accomplished Product Development Leader with over three decades of experience in developing complex software products and managing large-scale projects. A proven track record in designing and delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries and continents. His last position was working as a Business Process Reengineering Manager at ISC Consulting Engineers but previously worked at Dassault Systèmes as the director of R&D Solutions for the shipbuilding industry.In this episode, we are discussing:⚉ Unique Challenges in Engineering to Order (ETO)⚉ Role of PLM in ETO⚉ Key People in PLM Projects⚉ Proliferation of Tools in the Engineering Space⚉ Integrating Tools to Streamline Workflows⚉ Challenges in Building and Sustaining Communities⚉ Generational Dynamics and Incentivizing Collaboration⚉ Transition vs. Change Management⚉ Transition to Modern Systems: From CATIA V5 to 3D Experience⚉ Leadership and Innovation CultureCONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-barlach/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

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In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, as Series 3 kicks off, podcast hosts Maria Morris, Jos Voskuil, and Beatriz Gonzalez take a moment to reflect on Series 2 and discuss the exciting changes coming in Series 3.Below, we explore key topics such as:⚉ Key Takeaways from Series 2⚉ Insights on Digital Transformation⚉ Expanding the Guest Pool for Series 3⚉ Advice for Beginners in PLM⚉ Encouraging Gender and Cultural Representation for Series 3 CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, we explore the world of retail transformation with Leonie McCarthy, a visionary leader in technology-driven innovation. Leonie’s ability to bridge the gap between technology and business goals has made her a trusted advisor and catalyst for change across customer-centric organisations. Who is Leonie McCarthy? As the owner of 6R Retail, Leonie brings over 20 years of expertise in implementing transformative solutions like ERP, PIM, PLM, and eCommerce systems. Her work has enhanced operational efficiency and elevated customer experiences. Known for her practical and collaborative leadership style, Leonie empowers teams to view technology as a strategic advantage rather than just a support function. Building Momentum Through Leadership and Innovation Leonie’s leadership philosophy is rooted in creating opportunities for teams, fostering collaboration, and aligning technology with overarching business strategies. She emphasises the importance of seeing technology not just as a tool, but as a driver of growth and competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving retail landscape. Join us as Leonie shares her journey, from navigating complex projects to leading successful organisational change. She discusses how she balances driving innovation with nurturing talent and how retail businesses can adapt to meet shifting customer expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 279, the hosts learn all about Direct Field Audio Testing, or as one of this week's guests put it, “Blasting super loud sound at spacecraft and satellites!” This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.Many listeners will be familiar with Maryland Sound International (MSI), the sound company best known for its work on large-scale events like New Year's Eve in Times Square, the U.S. Presidential Inauguration, and many more. Fewer know of their sister company, Maryland Sound International — Direct Field Audio Testing (MSI-DFAT), which specializes in turning touring and sound reproduction expertise into creating portable, on-demand acoustic testing labs for spaceships, satellites, and other aerospace devices, replacing much more expensive reverberant chamber facility-based testing. If you thought concert PA systems were loud, wait until you hear about pummeling spaceships with 150-plus dB SPL levels to make sure they're safe for launch and orbit!Guest Alessandro “Alex” Carrella, VP Strategy & Growth at MSI-DFAT, has a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Naples (Italy) and was awarded a PhD in Structural Dynamics at the ISVR (University of Southampton, UK). He's now completing his EMBA at the Universite Louvain-la-Neuve. Alex was a lecturer in Structural Dynamic at the Dept of Aerospace at the University of Bristol. From 2011 to 2020 he worked in different roles to develop testing solutions for the aerospace industry at Siemens (formerly LMS) in Leuven (Belgium). He has become a referent point for the space industry for vibration and acoustic testing, and has been a leading figure in advancing DFAT practices is an active member of the space testing community. Alex has joined MSI-DFAT to lead its international operations and is now shaping MSI's future as VP for Strategy & Growth.Guest Bradley Hope, U.S. Business Development Manager at MSI-DFAT, holds a wealth of experience in acoustic and vibration test engineering and enterprise-level customer relationship management, within the global aerospace industry. Trained under the guidance of vibro-acoustic specialists at Siemens Digital Industries Software, coupled with his passion for business and intrapreneurship, Bradley brings deep commercial expertise to the MSI-DFAT team. Having collaborated closely with clients on a range of complex projects across PLM, CAD, CAE Simulation, and Test Engineering, he possesses a strong understanding of the unique requirements and consistent evolution of the space, aircraft and defense industries. Bradley is enthusiastic about supporting the customer-partners of the Maryland Sound International-Direct Field Acoustic Test (MSI-DFAT) company in its Direct Field Acoustic Noise testing campaigns.Episode Links:MSI-DFAT | Direct Field Acoustic TestingMSI-DFAT on Instagram“NASA's Successful Quantifying of Comedy Timing” by Penn Jillette and TellerEpisode 279 TranscriptConnect with the community on the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments!Also please check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. “We exist to empower & heal roadies and th

远在上海郊区，从未去过的宝龙美术馆，给了我们今年最大的艺术展惊喜，远超预期的观展体验，为2024画上了一个很美妙的句号！ 这个展览就是北京艺术家王玉平的个展，《王玉平 2024》。 想要找到描绘北京城的艺术家，是非常难的，杨老师能想到的，只有王玉平。但我们都没有机会在上海看到王玉平的展览，这次宝龙美术馆满足了我们的好奇心。 三十多年前，王玉平跟中国画坛的正在崛起的青年艺术家们，如刘小东，喻红，赵半狄等人，被称为“新生代”画家。转眼已经2024年，王玉平虚岁六十“，却顽童一般精力活现，风趣幽默，画他的北京生活，画他生趣盎然满满都市味的画室静物。 无论他的画室内的作品，还是街头写生，都看得出是老行家，印象派，表现主义，漫画，从容拿捏艺术史上的各类表现形式，表面轻巧，层次特别深。就光说梵高的笔法，王玉平轻松演绎，甚至达到了新高度。 ■ 主播 杨老师 实验性的人生 · ■ Cover art 中作品 王玉平北京城写生作品局部 · ■ Song List Olivia Dean - Ladies Room · ■ 延伸内容 很久没有在一个展览看得这么过瘾，游得这么过瘾了。 https://www.douban.com/note/868657554 PLM展览 | “王玉平2024”即将在宝龙美术馆呈现 https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/yVnBwdnZTEWV4UuLuPrfKA 王玉平上海新展：把工作室原封不动搬到展厅，鲜活又随性 https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ZkOpHVCMkZECNgF7gI1jXg · ■ sns 感谢你的收听！关于节目和主播的动态，欢迎关注我们的社交号： 「一画一话」微博 「一画一话」豆瓣 杨老师微博 另一位主播微博 Instagram上也可以找到我们。 如果你喜欢我们的节目请在你常用的平台留下好评，将节目分享给你的朋友。 · ■ 进入听友群 添加小助手微信号：tvtproject · ■ 付费订阅 patreon 订阅 爱发电 订阅 · ■ say hi info（at）theviewtalk.com

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Brian Berger, the Vice President and Head of the Thickeners and Clarifiers Product Group at Metso. Based in Denver, Colorado, he has been leading this innovative product line since 2020. Prior to his current role, Brian was in charge of the Grinding Mills Product Line, with a global team spanning several locations: Australia, China, Sweden, Peru, Chile, and Finland.In this episode, we are discussing:⚉ Introduction to Thickeners and Clarifiers⚉ Shifting from ETO (Engineering-to-Order) to CTO (Configure-to-Order)⚉ PLM Benefits and Challenges⚉ Product Managers and Product Management Evolution⚉ Modularization and Digital Transformation⚉ Cultural and Organizational Dynamics in the Company⚉ Customer-Driven Sustainability and Lifecycle Services for Sustainability⚉ Personal Challenges and the Driving Change⚉ Navigating Career Transitions⚉ Embracing Change and Challenging the Status QuoCONNECT WITH BRIAN:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-d-berger-p-e-9b455614/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

Entérate de todo lo chusco y no tan chusco que acontece en el mundo de las #redessociales con mucha chispa y humor al lado de Flavio Aguirre y Pao Luna.Sigue a Flavio en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flavinux/ Sigue a Pao en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mooncheriie/ #abejorromedia ◉ ¿Te gustó este video? suscríbete a nuestro canal en @AbejorroMedia◉ Más programas de La Chisma Web en: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM...

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Helene Ålander, a seasoned leader in digital transformation and former Head of PLM Architecture & Systems at Ericsson. Helene brings over 30 years of experience in the IT, telecom, and software industries and has been at the forefront of transforming complex organizations through Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). In this episode, we are discussing: ⚉ Defining PLM and Product Portfolios ⚉ Ericsson's Digital Transformation in PLM ⚉ Leadership Style and Engaging People in Change ⚉ Applications of AI in PLM ⚉ Tackling Legacy Systems and Product Retirement ⚉ The Link Between Sustainability and Data ⚉ Emerging Trends in PLM ⚉ Advice for Junior Professionals in Building a Strong Foundation in PLM and IT Careers ⚉ The Value of Diverse Skillsets and Team Dynamics in Transformations ⚉ Challenges in Leading Transformations ⚉ Biggest Career Learning Moments ⚉ The Importance of Vision in Transformation MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⚉ [Podcast] Episode 6: Revolutionizing PLM: Insights from Yousef Hooshmand - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1262360/episodes/13325798 CONNECT WITH HELENE: ⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenealander/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM: ⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy. If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

Compared to most of the world, Americans have greater opportunities for wealth and a pleasurable life. But in light of biblical warnings about riches, how should Christian couples view the American Dream? In the final episode of "On the Same Team," PLM graduates Stephen and Jubilee Howell talk about how their pursuit of the American Dream nearly led to their ruin, but how God gave them a new vision centered on building His Kingdom.

Today we speak with Luke Espiritu, a Filipino labour leader and a campaigner for workers rights and social justice. A trained lawyer, Luke has dedicated himself to fighting for the rights of the lowest paid workers in the uber driving and transport sector. Luke is the PLM senate candidate for the upcoming 2025 elections and a founding member of PLM - the Partido Lakas ng Masa (Party of the Laboring Masses, PLM).Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

A God-filled marriage does not happen by accident. It is built on the foundation of ongoing repentance toward God and a spirit of humility towards each other. In Ep. 06 of our series, "On the Same Team," we'll be talking with PLM graduates Greg and Paloma about why it's been so important for both of them to remain aware of their own sin and their own great need for God.   Resources we mentioned: The Story of Greg and Paloma (Testimony Video) Rescued, Redeemed, Restored (Part 1) | Greg And Paloma's Story Of Hope (Podcast) By Pure Life Ministries Rescued, Redeemed, Restored (Part 2) | Greg And Paloma's Story Of Hope (Podcast) By Pure Life Ministries The Walk of Repentance (Devotional) By Steve Gallagher

It's an amazing thing when the person who sees our sins and flaws most clearly is also completely devoted to seeing us walk in victory. In Ep. 05 of our series, "On the Same Team," we'll talk with PLM graduates Bob and Lori about one of the big focuses in their marriage: building each other up in love.

If you want to make meaningful progress towards key targets, whether that's profit margins, production cycles, or sustainability goals, you need to be humble about where you went wrong in the past and find the right insights to bridge the information gap for your decisions moving forward. In this second installment of aPriori's executive talk series, Senior Director of Product Marketing Chris Jeznach talks to Peter Bilello is CEO of CIMdata, a global researcher and strategy consultancy focused on product lifecycle management and realizing the value of PLM for the entire organization.

Simon Rance, Director of Product Management at Keysight, discusses process data management and PLM solutions for enterprise hardware silicon and semiconductor design. He explains the differences between data management for hardware and software design, highlighting the need for specialized solutions in the hardware design world. Rance also discusses the importance of traceability and security in data management, particularly in industries like automotive and military aerospace.   Simon's Full Presentation https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets...

Come join Share PLM for another podcast episode with Maxime Gravel, aerospace engineer, industry expert, and Manager of Model-Based Engineering at Moog Inc. Max's career journey spans working with notable companies where he has been instrumental in driving innovation and transformation. In this episode, we unpacked: ⚉ Max Gravel's career journey ⚉ Transition to Model-Based Definition (MBD) ⚉ Why choose model-based? ⚉ The importance of leadership and culture in transformation ⚉ What conditions foster a transformative mindset in organizations? ⚉ Configuration Management (CM) in aerospace and beyond ⚉ Adapting to new roles in MBD ⚉ Navigating digital transformation with company leadership ⚉ How do we make configuration management exciting for companies? ⚉ How do we make model-based interesting or PLM interesting?⚉ How Max evolved as a leader ⚉ Lessons learned in 20 years in the businessCONNECT WITH MAXIME: ⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxime-gravel-54a14366/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM: ⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy. If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

Emma chats to Mark Harrop, Founder and CEO at WhichPLM, who has helped brands, retailers, and manufacturers make intelligent investments in technology and smart choices for process change for over five decades.Together, they run down the definition of product lifecycle management (PLM), the journey of technology in fashion over Mark's long career, and PLM's place at the centre of both the near-term and the longer-term future of fashion.

As we gear up for launch day, listen to the conclusion of Preparing for Launch. (If you haven't listened to Part 1, we highly recommend doing so before diving into this episode!) Stephen and Lucian will cover topics like internal work instructions, setting up your PLM software, press kits, and so much more. This is really fun to talk about because we are also in the middle of this right now. It's been fun and quite meta. We hope you enjoy this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with South Cox, the owner of Stalker Stickbows. South shares his journey of transitioning from compound to traditional archery, emphasizing the significance of showcasing failures in hunting. We delve into the challenges and rewards of dedicating oneself to hunting as a passion. Our discussion extends to the future of hunting, the vital role of conservation efforts, and the influence of social media on hunting culture.Join the PLM membership and get the exclusive podcast "Field Notes", access to the private community and members-only merch, and a lot more.This episode is brought to you by:Born Primitive Outdoor (Code PLM10)Metabolic Elite Supplements (Code PLM15)Selway Archery Products

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Aron Snyder of Kifaru, a versatile individual deeply immersed in outdoor pursuits such as hunting, guiding, and scouting. Aron sheds light on his unique approach to harmonizing personal passions with professional obligations, the art of task delegation within his organization, and his unwavering focus on areas where he can make the most impact. He also delves into the realm of gear experimentation, the significance of providing candid feedback, and the pivotal role of passion and authenticity in cultivating influence.Join the PLM membership and get the exclusive podcast "Field Notes", access to the private community and members-only merch, and a lot more.This episode is brought to you by:Born Primitive Outdoor (Code PLM10)Metabolic Elite Supplements (Code PLM15)Selway Archery Products

Matt Adams, PLM, Fiber Optics Production and Lab Test for Viavi, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges testing equipment vendors face in the data center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode we're joined by Cody D'Acquisto of Lone Wolf Custom Gear, UOMO and Dying Breed Bowhunter.In this episode we dive into Cody's beliefs on woodsmanship and other deer tactics, getting close, traditional archery, and a lot more.Follow Cody: Lone Wolf Custom GearUOMO OutdoorsInstagramJoin the PLM membership and get the exclusive podcast "Field Notes", access to the private community and members-only merch, and a lot more.This episode is brought to you by:Born Primitive Outdoor (Code PLM10)Metabolic Elite Supplements (Code PLM15)Selway Archery Products

What exactly is an ERP? It's essentially a bundled suite of various offerings. However, simply combining various offerings doesn't automatically qualify a collection of software as an ERP. The determining factor is the level of embeddedness that categorizes software as an ERP. Moreover, the components included within an ERP may vary depending on the industry. While finance and accounting typically form the core requirements for an ERP, the approaches differ—some integrate HCM and FP&A, while others incorporate PLM, WMS, and TMS. So, where does Unit4 stand in terms of capabilities, and how does it stack up against other ERP systems?In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of Unit4's capabilities. We covered many grounds, including their unique suite approach because of their combination of ERP, HCM, S2P, and FP&A. We also discussed the differences between service-centric and product-centric ERP and how they each differ in their process and cross-functional integration.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

At the heart of The Prophets' vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, hosts Jan Griffiths and Terry Onica welcome Shiv Tailor, the VP of Enterprise Technology for Volta Trucks, to discuss the challenging journey of a startup in the electric vehicle (EV) industry and Volta Trucks' comeback to the EV business.Shiv brings exciting news that Volta Trucks is back in action and is preparing to launch its electric commercial vehicles in Europe by the end of this year. Reflecting on Volta's journey, Shiv emphasizes the lessons learned. He stresses the importance of focusing on customer needs and the business's core value proposition.Shiv advises startups entering mass production to pay attention to detail, from supply base maturity to financial planning. He also points out the significance of optimizing processes, nurturing strong relationships with partners, and prioritizing workforce well-being for operational success.Shiv highlights the importance of QAD's comprehensive training course based on 24 essential supply chain processes, which helped them align their team's understanding of the supply chain and automotive best practices.Sharing his perspective on quality management, Shiv advocates partnership-driven relationships with suppliers and shares Volta's proactive approach to ensure product quality and reliability.Shiv explores the critical role of IT and data strategies in managing supplier collaborations and enhancing operational efficiency. They discuss the significance of technology in fostering transparency, streamlining processes, and driving innovation, with Shiv sharing insights on Volta's approach to leveraging emerging technologies like Gen AI.The episode ends with Shiv's advice for EV startups and pioneers, urging them to focus on what truly matters for the business's success.Themes discussed in this episode:The challenges startups face in starting a business in the EV sectorFocusing and aligning with customer needs to drive success in the automotive industryLessons learned from Volta Trucks' revival, emphasizing the value of streamlining operations and identifying core value propositionsThe complexities of mass production, including the need for robust supply chain maturity, adequate capital, and efficient processesThe critical role of relationships and collaboration with suppliers in ensuring successful production outcomesCollaborating to develop quality standards and ensuring quality in productionThe significance of technology and data strategies in managing supplier collaborations and enhancing operational efficiencyThe potential of emerging technologies like AI to drive innovation and improve customer experienceFeatured on this episode: Name: Shiv TailorTitle: VP Enterprise Technology at Volta TrucksAbout: Shiv Tailor, VP of Enterprise Technology at Volta Trucks, drives digital transformation and agile strategies for the company's mission to enhance urban sustainability with fully electric trucks. With a decade of automotive industry experience, Shiv's expertise spans telecommunications, electronic engineering, project governance, program delivery, and lean manufacturing. Under his leadership, Volta Trucks has swiftly implemented Salesforce, ERP, and PLM systems, facilitating the successful launch of nine products across various platforms.Connect:

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Trevor Polo, strategist for Protect Life Michigan (PLM), to discuss the results of a new PLM report (in conjunction with Created Equal) on the effectiveness of abortion victim photography, how the pro-life movement should respond to various post-Roe challenges, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we cover a range of topics including the pace of life and adapting to changes, the role of hunting in conservation both in Africa and the U.S., traditional craftsmanship in Asia with a focus on Japan and China, the cultural significance of tea, longevity and health practices, discipline in youth sports, the value of mastery and craftsmanship versus mass production, gun ownership in America, the dedication of actors to authentic portrayals, the impact of martial arts films, the importance of choosing the right medium for storytelling, an in-depth review of "Dune 2" and its cinematic brilliance, personal connections to the film industry, and the excitement for the upcoming April 1 giveaway for our community.Sponsor Links: Born Primitive Outdoor (Use code PLM10)Selway ArcheryJoin the PLM Community: Get exclusive content, merch discounts, and other patron-only benefits. Become a member today by visiting our website and signing up for the PLM membership.

In this episode we're breaking down the new bow giveaway and why we chose the companies we did to help us with this one. We also get into the some gratitude for the trad archery community, the Super Bowl, the entertainment-ified version of sports, Mahomes v. Brady, Polish freaks of nature, and a lot more. A special thank you to our incredible partners who make this podcast possible. Remember, by supporting them, you're also supporting the Peace, Love, and Meat community. -Selway Archery -Born Primitive Outdoor Code PLM10 If you love what we're doing and want to get more involved, consider joining the PLM membership. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive podcasts, special merch, and members-only discounts. Plus, you'll be the first to know about our giveaways and events. Your support enables us to continue sharing powerful stories and content with our growing community. Become a member --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plm8/message

Feat. Brandon Lilly, Ross Hillier, and Guest Dr. Jim Lavalle. In today's episode, Dr. Jim LaValle shares his passion for helping people and his lifelong dedication to improving health. He discusses his early days in bodybuilding and his transition to focusing on health and wellness. He shares his approach to working with clients, focusing on support, care, and individualized plans. Additionally, Jim delves into the rise of peptides in health and wellness and the development of effective and innovative supplements. We were really excited to have Dr. Lavalle on with us and to also announce our new partnership with his company, Metabolic Elite. Visit the new PLM website and sign up for the new membership to get exclusive content, and help support the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plm8/message

Laura Wisner joins the podcast to discuss Kowtown Gravel, a gravel cycling event that takes place in Kremmling, Colorado. She shares her background in cycling and how she found her way to gravel cycling. Laura talks about her connection to Kremmling and the beautiful gravel roads in the area. She describes the different terrains and challenges that riders can expect on the Kowtown Gravel course. Laura also discusses the spirit of the event and how it is a fundraiser for the community gym in Kremmling. She invites cyclists to come and experience the unique gravel roads and welcoming community of Kowtown Gravel. Key Takeaways: - Kowtown Gravel is a gravel cycling event that takes place in Kremmling, Colorado. - The event offers three course lengths: the Bull (90 miles), the Cow (60 miles), and the Calf (35 miles). - The course features a mix of smooth gravel roads, chunkier sections, and climbs. - Kowtown Gravel is a fundraiser for the community gym floor in Kremmling. - The event welcomes both competitive riders and those who want to enjoy a scenic ride. Kowtown Gravel Website Episode Sponsor: Dynamic Cyclist (code TheGravelRide for 15% off) Support the Podcast Join The Ridership  Automated Transcription, please excuse the typos: [00:00:00] Craig Dalton: Hello, and welcome to the gravel ride podcast, where we go deep on the sport of gravel cycling through in-depth interviews with product designers, event organizers and athletes. Who are pioneering the sport I'm your host, Craig Dalton, a lifelong cyclist who discovered gravel cycling back in 2016 and made all the mistakes you don't need to make. I approach each episode as a beginner down, unlock all the knowledge you need to become a great gravel cyclist. [00:00:26] Craig Dalton (host): This week on the podcast. We welcome Laura Wizner to the show to talk about cow town, gravel Cowtown gravel is a Colorado event happening on July 6th, 2024 in Kremmling, Colorado. Kremmling as a town you might've been through on your way to Steamboat Springs, but it's a town. The race organizers want you to remember as the gravel is fantastic as are the views. Laura's come on to talk to us about all you can expect from Cowtown, gravel, and an interesting story about how she became familiar with crumbling in the first place. I hope you enjoy this episode. Before we jump in, I did need to thank this week. Sponsor, dynamic cyclist. Dynamic cyclist has been producing, cycling, specific stretching and strengthening routines for many years. Now. They've got a vast library of content, both focused on you as a general cyclist, but also many different programs based on specific areas of weakness. It's during this period every year in the winter that I start thinking about how limiting my personal low back problems have made my cycling. So I love to dig into the dynamic cyclist. Low back routine six week program, just focusing on getting those stretches needed, to get deep into everything related to my hip flexors and lower back. It's a great reminder that stretching only takes a short amount of time for having a huge impact. All their videos are no longer than 15 minutes. So none of us has any excuses not to squeeze them into our winter routines to get us prepped for this season. I say that, and I'm not going to lie. I miss a day or two here or there, but it's on my mind, frankly, constantly this idea that stretching is probably one of the most important things I can do to set myself up for success in 2024. So go on over to dynamic cyclists.com. They've got a seven day free trial. So it's easy to see if, if it's something that you would like, they're also offering our listeners a 15% off discount on any of their programs. Which include either monthly or annual billing. So it's pretty flexible. If you're someone who just wants to do some routines in the winter, for example, anyway, head on over to dynamics, cyclists.com. Use the coupon code, the gravel ride, or follow the link in the show notes to get directly over there. With that business behind us, let's jump right into my conversation with Laura. [00:03:01] Craig Dalton: Laura, welcome to the show. [00:03:02] Laura Wisner: I'm so glad that you have me here. Thank you. [00:03:05] Craig Dalton: Where are you sitting today? [00:03:07] Laura Wisner: I am based in Boulder, [00:03:08] Craig Dalton: Colorado. Okay, and I'm excited to get you on to talk about Cowtown Gravel, which is not in Boulder, Colorado. So why don't you just set the stage by telling us where Cowtown Gravel takes place, and why don't you drop the, the month it takes place as well. [00:03:24] Laura Wisner: Okay, so Cowtown Gravel is in Kremling, Colorado. Um, it's going to take place for the second time on July 6, 2024. And Kremling, for those who have been to Steamboat, if you are coming from the Front Range Denver area, and you get a high 70, you go, um, north, we are the crook in the road in between Silverthorne and Steamboat Springs. Um, so Kremling is that, that little town that everybody has to go through, but may not have ever stopped there. [00:04:02] Craig Dalton: Yeah, I think as we discovered offline on my way to steamboat gravel, I definitely went through Kremling. I lived in Boulder, and if you had asked me to point to it on a map prior to this conversation, I wouldn't have been able to do it. But it's clear from my driving through that area, it's absolutely a beautiful part of the state. So we'll get into why and how the event got started. But first, let's just learn a little bit more about you and how you found your way to cycling and gravel cycling specifically. [00:04:31] Laura Wisner: Yeah, well, I mean, old, old school is Anybody who grew up in upper Midwest gravel road when they were kids, because not all roads were, um, paved back then. So, I mean, I started as a kid, just getting on my bike when you're up at our, um, vacation cottage and just take off for hours and hours on a gravel road, you know, no cell phones, parents have no idea where I was, um, no helmet, probably riding in cutoff jeans or something like that. But, um, you know, those are the, the good old days and then as I became an adult and got into, um, riding proper, uh, you know, got into road riding, mountain biking, cyclocross, and, um, the blessing of living in Boulder County is that we have these amazing gravel roads and, you know, people ask, well, why are you riding gravel? And I liken it to, if you live along one of the coasts, You learn to surf because it's right there and you should take advantage of it. So living here in Boulder County, it's crazy not to have a gravel bike or at least, you know, change out your wheels so you can get on our back roads and just go for miles and miles and hours and hours. So [00:05:50] Craig Dalton: yeah, I'm thinking back to which probably my first quote unquote gravel event was Boulder Rue Bay. In the early 90s when I lived in Boulder, and I certainly rode that on 23 C road tires. There's no doubt about it in my mind. Yeah, and [00:06:07] Laura Wisner: with my, my cycling friends and club, you know, we would, you know, even 10 years ago, we, a lot of us were just riding on gravel roads with, you know, road tires, um, and that was okay because they're, they're so smooth around here. And if you got a little chunky, well, I hope you're by handling slower. Up to the challenge, but, you know, this, uh, gravel revolution happened and all of a sudden you have all these options, um, not only in tires, but all of a sudden frames and, you know, it just became this. Um, the celebration of all things gravel. And so now it's just another bike in your quiver. Um, so yeah, we did that too. [00:06:54] Craig Dalton: As gravel started to become popularized and specific bikes started to arrive. Were you someone who found your way to gravel events outside of Boulder County? Yeah, you know, [00:07:05] Laura Wisner: I did the very first, um, seaboat gravel. Um, did that for a couple of years and at that point I was racing cross and so what I would do is use my cross bike and just switch out. Um, the wheels, but, you know, the one by there's some pretty good grades around here. If you head up the mountains straight from Boulder, um, you can go up to Gold Hill or Ward. Um, it's a little hard on a 1 by, you know, that's a pretty good workout in and of itself. And geometry is not quite right, so it. Became a love of mine to the point where, okay. I'm going all in, I'm buying the frame, you know, the specific. Um, gravel bike and got rid of the road frame and. And then got rid of the cross bike and gravel is pretty much it at this [00:08:00] Craig Dalton: point. Nice. And so let's talk about your connection to Kremling, Colorado, and how you became familiar with the area in the first place. [00:08:10] Laura Wisner: Yeah. So Kremling, other being the, other than being the, uh, the bend in the road as you go up the steamboat, it's the, uh, West Grams County area. So people know Winter Park. Winter Park is. East Grand, Kremling is West Grand, and so I've been in Grand County quite a bit, skiing and cycling and things like that, but my husband has a family practice position, and for five years, he was Kremling's town doc, and so we kept our family home base here in Boulder, and he would go up to Kremling midweek, and it's a small community, it's predominantly a ranching community, And he got to know the people and, um, I got to slowly know more of the people and when I would go up to visit him midweek. We would go for gravel rides, and I was just blown away by roads that I didn't know existed. Um, the quality of the gravel was incredible. Um, and I had ridden, you know, boulder roads, I had ridden around steamboats. Um, and, and crumbling is just unsurpassed as far as the quality of its gravel. And the roads that we rode for three hours, and I think one truck passed us. Um, so, um, being part of Cowtown Gravel is just my way of giving back to that community and being able to lend my excitement for what the area has to offer to other folks who love gravel as much as I do. [00:09:51] Craig Dalton: I've gotten many questions about Cowtown Gravel, but I have to take us on a quick detour because I'm curious. I had recently, I'm curious about becoming the town doctor for a community. Is that was your husband sort of offered employment at the city or county level to come and be a physician for that community? And my only point of reference is watching Doc Hollywood recently with my 9 year old son, [00:10:20] Laura Wisner: my husband was a position on the front range for a while and part of the, the bigger system that sometimes is kind of beholden to insurance companies. And he just wanted something different. Um, and in Boulder, a little bit of his frustration was continually patting people on the back thing. You're healthy as a horse, you know, continue that marathon training or, you know, climbing or whatever you're doing. Um, if you wanted something a little bit more challenging, and when you go to a rural community, you get to see a lot more. Um, Kremlin does have an incredible, uh, health system up there. They were the first in Colorado to have a trauma one emergency room, uh, decades ago. And, um, they're, they're top notch, uh, health care up there, but it's hard to find doctors in rural areas. So, um, he, he, his attention was called to this position and he went up there and thought, you know, what? I want to do this, um, and truly the only reason that he came back. To the front range, uh, after five years is because we have a, a kid who's finishing up high school and he wanted to be present for that last year. So, so he made the change, but there is a part of both his and my heart that is still in K Town. [00:11:49] Craig Dalton: Yeah, you had mentioned, obviously part of his journey was getting to know members of the community and de facto with your visits there, you started to get to know. some of the community members and as avid cyclists exploring. It sounds like you found other gravel cyclists who are based out of Cowtown. Can you talk about some of those characters you met? Oh [00:12:10] Laura Wisner: yeah, and, and the biggest character of all is Sean Scholl, who is a co race promoter with, uh, along with Blaine Day. And Sean is Big Shooter of Big Shooter Coffee. And he is this incredibly loud, large character who is just incredible and so full of fun and has a lot of energy. And he, he was a world class athlete. And I would even say still is. Um, so he lives up there and he and Blaine are cycling buddies. And they wanted to create an event. Up in Kremling, welcome the world, come and check it out, check out the back roads. And when I heard through the grapevine that they were going to have this gravel race, I reached out to them and I said, I'm in, I want to help, what can I do? My background is in marketing and so I was able to lend that to them. The organization and so the, the really incredible thing about Blaine and Sean is that they're not trying to create an event that is just, you know, really easy. Come on up and, you know, we'll show you our background roads and we'll just have a great day. They surprised people in our first year with how hot it was. So, the Kremlin gravel, uh, we call it untapped and untamed, which is when you drive into Kremlin, that's the sign as you come into town, welcome to Kremlin, untapped and untamed. And we decided to put that as our gravel moniker. Um, there are roads that you couldn't even tell that's gravel because it almost feels paved. Um, and then you can go a little further in and, you know, get a little bit chunkier, um, a little bit rowdier. Um, and and what these guys are doing is they are creating an experience for, um, all 3 of our porcelain that people are just blown away by. Um, they're blown away by the climbing. They're blown away by, um, sections. Of roads or trails that they didn't even know existed. So we had such good feedback last year that the team had scientists went back to the drawing board. That my ride this year and made it even rowdier. So, really excited to have those people who joined us last year. Come and see what we have in store this year. [00:14:50] Craig Dalton: Yeah, that sounds amazing. So I want to talk a little bit about the gravel. I mean, obviously, if you go a little further up the road, an hour to steamboat, they talk about champagne gravel. You've been describing it a little bit, but it sounds like the team at Cowtown is trying to make sure that both our climbing legs, as well as our technical skills are explored. So what type, you know, if you think about through the course of the, the longer course, Think about the types of terrain and describe some of the different areas, whether it's single track, double track or dirt road that you might find yourself on. [00:15:23] Laura Wisner: Yeah. So, um, right now on calicongravel. com, we have the maps available to folks with the one caveat is that these might change because we're working with the Bureau of Land Management and the PLM. Um, Bill are going to tell us yes or no on some sections. So we put the scenario on that has more paved segments than non paved. I should say. All of our 3 races are predominantly gravel. If the BLM will give us permission, we're going to take off more paved sections and add more gravel for unpaved. So, um, our longest course is called the bull. It's 90 miles and it has 8, 000 feet of climbing. So, as it stands right now, worst case scenario, 76 percent unpaid, which is pretty incredible in and of itself. So, uh, we start right outside of town square. Um, we're going to start the high school, all downtown Kremling. Um, and we're going to start going northeast and if we're starting with paves, it's going to be a pretty fast start. There will be a peloton and, and, um, some people can hang on for dear life and some are just going to, you know, hard charge from the start. From there, we get to a really smooth gravel. It's very similar to Of pavement and you will hardly even tell that it's it's gravel. Um, and it's just a hard pack. It's beautiful. And from there, we go to what we call the whoopie moves and, um, just rolling, um, up and down and that is probably 1 of our chunkier sections, um, you know, a little bit looser, a little bit larger, uh, rock section, but It is something that anybody with, you know, halfway decent bike handling skills is going to be able to accomplish, um, and they're fun. And so we go from there back to a nice hard pack gravel. Um, something that is new this year is we're going up Black Mountain, um, which is about a 1600 foot climb. And both the bull long course and the cow mid length course will go up Black Mountain. Um, and at the top they're going to go down through three miles of private ranch land, which is super cool because, you know, part of the fun of gravel is exploring roads and places you've never been. So this private ranch land is only going to be accessible on race day. So you can't pre ride it. Can't check it out the day before. So that is going to be, um, a really fun first climb and I'll probably set the, the pack apart a bit there. [00:18:30] Craig Dalton: And how about on that, on that descent, is it the type of thing that it's sort of wide open and it's full gas or are there some technical elements to it that you need to be cautious about? Um, [00:18:42] Laura Wisner: it's going to be fine. It's not going to be super technical because we are taking, um. The mid and the long course through it. We wanted to make sure that, you know, we're not, uh, less than anybody going down that. So, um. It's totally rideable, and, and you won't need shocks, and, and you won't need, uh, mountain bike handling skills. But, I mean, those people who are, who want to go fast certainly can let it loose on that. It'll be great. Yeah, [00:19:13] Craig Dalton: yeah, and then it looks like from the course profile that you hit another big climb. Well, [00:19:17] Laura Wisner: here's where the two, uh, courses diverge. So, the bull, will go up again, and they'll go up Grouse Mountain. This was a part of the course from last year that people really enjoyed. Um, so they'll go up, and Grouse Mountain is, um, it's a, it's a paved, not a paved, it's a gravel road for ranchers to access their ranches. So, I mean, it's just a normal road. Once you get up towards the loop, there is going to be a little bit more, um, dirt section versus gravel, um, and. The whole loop has been expanded this year, so people can catch their breath this year. Check out the views, that's our highest point in the race. And, um, it's really beautiful. There's an abandoned cabin up there. There are streams that people often just fill their water bottles with, unfiltered water. Um, and are totally fine. So, we are going back up Grouse Mountain on the long course. Doing a lollipop and then coming back down [00:20:28] Craig Dalton: again. Got it. And I forgot to mention, or ask, what elevation is crumbling to start with? [00:20:34] Laura Wisner: Oh, crumbling is, uh, sorry about that. Crumbling is a little bit lower. I'd have to check that out. [00:20:45] Craig Dalton: Yeah, so a little bit lower than Boulder. So we're, we're not in the stratosphere when we climb up 1600 feet. [00:20:50] Laura Wisner: Um, I'm not going to say it's lower than Boulder, but it's, it's not, um, oh, 73, almost 7400 feet. [00:20:59] Craig Dalton: Okay. So that's no joke for us. Flatlanders. [00:21:02] Laura Wisner: Well, we have to give you some, some elements of the mountains here, but it's not like you're starting up at 11, 000 feet and you're going to feel the altitude a little bit if you're coming from, [00:21:15] Craig Dalton: yeah, that's part of the fun. Okay, so we've gone up and down grass mountain. What, what comes next? [00:21:22] Laura Wisner: Okay, so what we're doing this year is we are reversing course around our reservoir. Williams Fork Reservoir is just beautiful. And last year we started and went around it counterclockwise and so the Peloton was pretty tight through all of that. This portion is paved, um, to get to the, um, Williamsport Reservoir, you just have a little bit on the highway, but then a little climb again, about 500 feet, and then, um, you'll go around the water, um, um, And start heading back towards crumbling. So it's really scenic. Uh, and just really kind of a nice thing to see water, uh, water is a big issue for us here in the West. And so you're going to cross the Colorado on a bridge and then go around and work and see mountains in the background and it's. It's just really spectacular if you can catch your breath and look up once in a while. [00:22:26] Craig Dalton: I forgot to ask this on air, but how do you sort of cast the event in terms of a race versus a ride? And are there, is it a heavily competitive element in the front end? So [00:22:39] Laura Wisner: the spirit of Kowtown Gravel is we wanted to A, welcome people to the Kremling and and have them stop in our earlier than steamboat. Um, Kremling is only an hour and a half, two hours from the front range, depending on where you are. Um, we wanted to invite people to Kremling and check out our gravel. Secondly, it is a fundraiser for the community gym floor. The floor is half pulled out, and the multi generational community just really needs a place to work out that there's, you know, the schools need, um, a place to have the kids sports. The older folk need a place to work out, and so this is a fundraiser for the Middle Park gym, and so we don't have a prize purse at this point. We are trying to raise money. And so we have had some really competitive people come the first year. We had some semi pros and some pros come. And again, this year we are not going to offer a prize purse. Um, because this is a fundraiser, but that said, there were some pretty fast calves who came and raced, but we welcome those who just want to come out for an event and get access to this ranch that they're never going to be able to ride on again. Um, do the short course, which we call the calf course, which is, um, just really a welcoming section of Kremlin gravel. Um, E bikes are welcome on it, families are welcome on it, people who just don't want to commit the time or the distance. This is a 35 mile, just on a 35 mile course. 2200 miles of elevation gain. So, uh, we hope that some, some more pros come out. We're going to, you know, reach out and invite folks. Um, but you're going to, you know, the fun of gravel is you can come race an event or just come out and ride it because you're with, you know, a few hundred of your like minded [00:24:48] Craig Dalton: friends. Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. You're a great distance away from the front range to kind of come out and experience something unique. And I always love when events are able to negotiate access to land that we wouldn't otherwise get to ride because it just adds a sort of additional special elements to the [00:25:05] Laura Wisner: day. Well, in Special Elements, the, one of the things about Kremling is that it being a ranch community, um, big shooter, Sean, is a fifth generation rancher, and so he goes out and personally talks to the ranchers along the course. And ask them, please don't do your cattle drive a few days before, or this day, because we're going to have a lot of cyclists coming to, um, you know, you imagine a herd of cattle on the road, trying to compete for the road with cyclists. Or if they do their cattle drive a couple of days before, you're going to have a lot of cow pies being flipped up with the gravel. So, it's a unique, um, a unique aspect that Cowtown has. I mean, it really is, uh, true to its name in that aspect. Yeah, [00:25:58] Craig Dalton: that's great. I'm sure that Sean as a local and a cattleman himself is able to get his His peers excited for the option of allowing cyclists to come through town and not get too annoyed that their, their day might be a little bit disrupted by a Peloton at some point. [00:26:16] Laura Wisner: Well, you could get that in an urban setting or anywhere, but, um, the, the community of crumbling was really wonderful. We had. People from the retirement community make breakfast burritos and still those before the race of the fundraiser. Um, we had the high school band come and play at the after party. We had ranchers who were just out on their horses along the course and waving us on and cheering for us and. Um, it's just a really cool, unique [00:26:45] Craig Dalton: event. That's fun. I was going to ask you, like, if someone was interested in coming to the event, are there accommodations in Kremling, or do people typically drive in that day, or are they staying over? You know, [00:26:58] Laura Wisner: it's a mix, because, um, We're about an hour from Winter Park, about an hour from Steamboat, um, less than an hour from Summit County, and so there are a lot of folks in Colorado who have vacation homes, and so they might come up, do the event for the day, and because we're so close to the front range, you know, within two hours, some people might just make it a day event, go up and back. Kremlin does have lodging, we have A little bit of lodging, so if you're going to want a hotel to sleep in a bed, I'll get your lodging early. We do have an RV part. We have, um, camping. There's camping around the reservoir that we're going to ride around so. I would recommend that if people want to come up and we would love to have you, we're going to have a great time afterward. Uh, spend the night before, spend the night after, but make your plans early, especially because it is the 4th of July holiday. Okay. [00:28:02] Craig Dalton: And so what's the experience like once we cross the finish line? What should riders expect at that point? [00:28:09] Laura Wisner: Well, we have expanded our finish line experience this year. Um, and you know, we learn things as every race. Organization does. So this year we're going to have an arch welcoming people in. So it feels like I'm done. Um, we finished at Town Square, which has a brand new pavilion. So there's going to be a lot of shade. Um, we're going to have a band again. We're going to have food for people. There's a beer trailer. Um, kids can run around with their shoes off. It's just a really clean park and people just they hung out. You know, it's the I'll pray experience. You say hello to old friends. You talk to people. You might have met on course and road with for a while. So it was really nice event that it's the kind of thing where people hang out for a few hours and just chat it up and talk about their experience. [00:29:08] Craig Dalton: And prior to prior to this recording, you'd sent me a photo and you told me there was an interesting story. So it's a photo. I'm looking at a wide expanse of beautiful grazing land backdrop of beautiful Colorado mountains. I think that's a mosaic bike, but the writer is wearing what seems to be a bull. Skull on their head. [00:29:33] Laura Wisner: So that writer is Ben Delaney, and he came up in order to check out the course last year and Ben is a cycling journalist journalist who's been around forever. So that was on the top of Grouse Mountain and it took a little stop at the top to look around, take pictures and he points at the ground and says what's that? And of course, Cowtown. It's a cow pelvis bone, and the thing is, is really funny because it just looks like something out of a action hero movie. And so he started wearing it as a mask, wore it as a breastplate, was just hamming it up in front of a camera. But, you know, it's, it's, you know, it's trembling and there's going to be cow bones laying around. So, that, that's the [00:30:21] Craig Dalton: cow pelvis. It's a great, it's a great image and I'll, I'll make sure to put that as part of the part of the episode art so people can check it out. So, what's the best way for people to find out more about cowtown gravel? When are you opening up registration? [00:30:38] Laura Wisner: So, we are opening registration to the public on January 6, 2024. Um, people who sign up for our newsletter get to register a full day early. So we, in our inaugural year last year, we had 350 spots and we sold out and people were begging for a wait list. And so this year, we are going to open up to 700 spots. Um, and we do fully expect to sell out again. So again, go to CowTownGravel. com and put as much information as possible on our website, including a link to register the course maps, descriptions. Um, where do you find lodging? Um, it's all on our website. [00:31:25] Craig Dalton: Great, and definitely give them a follow on Instagram and see some of those great views we've been talking about. It looks like a lot of fun. I definitely love these sort of rural town starts. It's really cool to see another part of Colorado kind of raising their hand and saying, Hey, we've got great riding here too. And it's exciting that Sean and Blaine Kind of took this opportunity to sort of write a gravel love letter to their hometown and invite 700 of their new friends to come join them in 2024. Yeah, [00:31:56] Laura Wisner: we, we promise that it'll be experience that will not soon be forgotten. [00:32:01] Craig Dalton: Awesome. Thanks for the time. [00:32:03] Laura Wisner: Come back out Colorado. We'd [00:32:05] Craig Dalton: love to see you. Yeah, I definitely need another Colorado trip in my life. That's for sure. Thanks for all the [00:32:12] Laura Wisner: time, Laura. All right. Thank you. [00:32:15] Craig Dalton (host): That's going to do it for this week's edition of the gravel ride podcast. Big, thanks to Laura for coming on the show and talking to us about cow town gravel. If you're listening to this in early January. Registration opens up on January 6th. So make sure to head on over to the Cowtown gravel website, which I will link to in the show notes and grab a registration. If this event sounds like your cup of tea. Big, thanks to our friends at dynamic cyclists for sponsoring the show. Remember use the code, the gravel ride for 15% off any of their programs. If you're interested and we're able to support the show, ratings and reviews are hugely appreciated. It really helps in our discoverability. Better yet, send a text message to one of your riding buddies and share the show with them. 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