Made in America with Ari Santiago

Each week, Ari Santiago interviews a thriving manufacturing leader to share the positive messages around the industry with two goals: 1) To share best practices amongst manufacturing business leaders to help each other to grow and succeed 2) To spread the word that manufacturing is a growing part of our economy and offers exciting opportunities for incredible, well-paying careers --------------- Ari Santiago is the CEO of CompassMSP a Technology Managed Service Provider with offices from Miami to Milwaukee and down the eastern seaboard. He has a passion for the manufacturing industry and the incredible impact it makes on our economy. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by CompassMSP - www.compassmsp.com Produced by Miceli Productions - www.miceliproductions.com

Evolving a Legacy: How Jill Mayer is Future-Proofing Bead Industries with Culture, EOS, and Innovation

Jun 30, 2025

In this insightful episode of Made in America, Jill Mayer, CEO of Bead Industries, shares how she's steering a fifth-generation, 111-year-old company into the future. From embracing EOS to bring structure and accountability, to leveraging the Culture Index for smarter hiring, Mayer breaks down the systems and mindsets...

Boosting Sales with Effective Chat Solutions: Insights from Nelson Bruton, Manufacturing Chats

Jun 2, 2025

In this Made in America podcast episode, Nelson Bruton, President of Manufacturing Chats, shares insights on how manufacturers can boost their sales and business growth through practical, effective communication tools like live chat.

The discussion covers the evolution of Manufacturing Chats from a full-service digital...

MiA Ep 238 Grant Branch III: Manufacturing as the Backbone of America

Mar 17, 2025

In this week's Made in America episode, Grant Branch III, CEO of the Kamflex Corporation, shares how the company offers more than just conveyors—they provide complete solutions for their customers by integrating robotics, conveyors, and data analytics.

Grant explains how being a system integrator allows them to...

MiA Ep 237 Simple Ways for Manufacturers to Improve Their Bottom Line with Jeff Rossi, CBIZ

Mar 3, 2025

This episode is packed with tips on how manufacturers can improve their bottom lines. From analyzing inventory management, to tax incentives, M&A opportunities, R&D credits and grant opportunities, you don't want to miss this episode!

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Adam Rodrigues, Vice President of FORGE: Connecting Hard Tech CT Product Innovators and Manufacturers with Adam Rodrigues

Feb 3, 2025

In our newest Made in America episode, Ari sits down with Adam Rodrigues, Vice President of FORGE, to discuss hard tech innovation and startup success. With only 3% of hard tech startups making it to market, FORGE is helping founders overcome challenges through funding, education, and manufacturing connections.