Episode #118 - Health of Nations
The health of the fastener industry appears robust, even as the federal government works diligently to destroy healthcare for the country, as industry scion and fastener philosopher, Mr. Charlie Kerr joins in with a stream of consciousness appearance on an array of topics (1:22:33). Industry veteran, Jonathan Koch of Industrial Metal Finishing describes the impact of the booming energy market, and explains how LinkedIn can act as an invisible hand toward sales success (15:50). The FDI provides another shot in the arm with its latest numbers, as described by Mike McNulty with Frank DeVito of Solution Industries on the Fastener News Report (54:53). Carmen Vertullo has the prescription to an all too frequent bolt torquing question, during the Fastener Training Minute (1:15:43). Plus, Fastener Fair Mexico review and Fastener Fair USA preview with Mack Brooks’ Melissa Magestro (46:59). Brian and Eric aren’t quite sick that their annual fishing trip is over, but an imminent return to the lake would be what the doctor would order, if only their insurance plan covered it. Run time: 02:09:29
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Episode #184 - Resolutions
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Episode #183 - Down Hill
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Episode #182 - Asking For It
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Industry veteran Marc Strandquist announces a new mission with Sellside Group, helping fastener companies navigate the challenges of a market in flux. David Kerr of Metal Resource Solutions warns of coming price hikes on Eur...
Episode #180 - Trainageddon
Has tragedy been narrowly averted or is the supply disruption train still racing down the track, set to impact business across the country? Scanwell Logistics freight forwarding expert Chris Donnell shares his view (16:31). O...
Episode #179 - Big Fastener
When big fastener companies acquire other big fastener companies, and people who know big fasteners talk about it, you have the makings of an aptly titled podcast. Star Stainless president, Tim Roberto Jr. discusses the recen...
Episode #177 - The Other Show
The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey hit the floor at Fastener Fair USA with mic in hand. Her interviews with show attendees reveal steady progress along with a vague yet persistent uncertainty (1:41:04). Less ambiguous, Würt...
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Jake "Valdez" Davis of BTM Manufacturing and John "Cool Hand" Butler from The Olander Company inadvertently sign up for a grueling obstacle course race. But like the resilient industry they support, they’re sure to make a str...