Oct 20, 2020
Meredith Shay, CEO at InCord, talks to Ari about building a compassionate culture, creating a platform where people can be heard, and maintaining employee accountability. They also discuss the importance of a proper succession plan in a family business.
Meredith describes her InCord journey, how she gained respect from...
Pedro Soto, Hygrade Precision Technologies - Good coffee and strong execution are pivotal to success
Oct 13, 2020
Pedro Soto, President and CEO at Hygrade Precision Technologies, talks to Ari about making decisions, developing strategies, and executing with perfection
Pedro and Ari discuss the importance of personal touches like benefits, health care and even good coffee. They also talk about understanding the voice of the...
Oct 6, 2020
Karen McWhirt, President at Prospect Machine Products, talks to Ari about implementing lean and making those changes stick!
Karen and Ari talk about the benefits of getting help from CONNSTEP and how these programs changed many of Prospect Machine's practices. She shares how to break down communication barriers within a...
Sep 29, 2020
Melissa Biggs, Partner at DNB Lobby, shares her experience as a lobbyist for the manufacturing industry and specifically with the Connecticut Manufacturers Collaborative (CMC).
In this episode, she discusses great ideas on how to engage with legislators and build powerful relationships over time. She encourages...
Sep 22, 2020
Nancy Traver, Industry Specialist at Traver IDC, highlights her experience growing up in a family business and the passion she has endured along the way. Nancy shares thoughts on the value of the organization, women in manufacturing, operating under a decision tree, and her involvement in Smaller Manufacturers...