How Manufacturers Improve
A Podcast for manufacturers that want to know the successes and lessons learned of industry leaders
Why Having the Best Products Isn’t Enough
Jen Roth
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #181
Having a great product isn’t a sales strategy. This episode breaks down why manufacturers lose business to awareness gaps and the full-funnel approach that turns trust into predictable revenue growth.
Why Good Employees Stop Caring
Betsy Roisen
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #180
In this episode, Betsy Roisen, Senior HR Manager at The Bernard Group, shares how manufacturing leaders can spot the early signs of disengagement, connect daily work to the bigger mission, and give employees the influence they need to stay invested.
Why Your Improvements Slowly Die
Jeremiah Johnson
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #179
Manufacturing improvements don’t collapse overnight; they erode quietly. Discover the leadership habits, audit practices, and ownership strategies that keep your gains alive long-term.
Why the Same Problems Keep Coming Back
Nathan Hole
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #178
Most manufacturers fix the same problems over and over. Learn how to separate symptoms from root causes, run more effective RCA sessions, and build a culture where real problems actually get solved.
Why Managers Wait Too Long to Address Bad Behavior
Monica Smith & Kirby Sneen
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #177
Unaddressed bad behavior destroys manufacturing culture from the inside out. Discover why managers delay, what it costs the team, and the practical steps that make accountability faster and more consistent.
Habits That Manufacturing Leaders Must Master
Pete Wolf
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #176
Struggling to build habits that actually stick as a manufacturing leader? Discover the practical systems, mindset shifts, and daily disciplines that move the needle on performance and culture.
Claims That Cost Manufacturers the Most(And How to Prevent Them)
Steve Chismar & Zach Upgren
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #175
Most manufacturers are one incident away from a six-figure hit. Learn which insurance claims cost the most, why cyber is rising fast, and what a strong safety culture actually looks like on the plant floor.
Project Management For Manufacturers
Rodd Joos
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #174
Too many projects, not enough results? Learn how to prioritize the right work, manage scope, build stronger project teams, and use hybrid methodologies to deliver faster in manufacturing.
Capturing Tribal Knowledge
Curt Gosser
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #173
Tribal knowledge walks out the door when your best people leave. Discover practical strategies for capturing, documenting, and transferring operational knowledge before it’s too late.
AI Do’s & Don’ts
Angie Wittke
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #172
Discover how to implement AI in manufacturing without burning money. Learn essential security measures, data quality requirements, and why building a solid foundation matters before automating processes.