--- title: CompassMSP's Made in America podcast description: CompassMSP's Made in America podcast with host Ari Santiago, founder of CompassMSP. image: https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Old%20MiA%20podcast/Podcast%20pics/MiA%202nd%20Anniversary%20Ari.jpg --- CMMC Compliance Starts Here. Compass Gets You Certified.[Start Here →](https://compassmsp.com/solutions/cybersecurity-advisory/cmmc) # Made in America Podcast ##### Are you a manufacturing business owner or leader looking for insights, tips, and stories on how to grow your company, overcome challenges, and leverage technology? If so, you will love our “Made in America” podcast. Tune in as leaders of manufacturing companies share how they overcame business challenges and found new ways to excel. #### CompassMSP's Made in America Podcast # Discover by Category - Business Strategy - Cloud & Infrastructure - Compliance & Risk - Cybersecurity - Events - IT Modernization - Made in America Clear Filters ### Building Connecticut’s Manufacturing Future: A Bold Strategy for Innovation, Talent, and Growth - Episode 95 Jul 21, 2025 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/building-connecticuts-manufacturing-future-bold-strategy) ![Building Connecticut’s Manufacturing Future: A Bold Strategy for Innovation, Talent, and Growth - Episode 95](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/lavoie%20last%20podcast.jpg) ### Evolving a Legacy: How Jill Mayer is Future-Proofing Bead Industries with Culture, EOS, and Innovation - Episode 96 Jun 30, 2025 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/evolving-a-legacy-jill-mayer-future-proofing-bead) ![Evolving a Legacy: How Jill Mayer is Future-Proofing Bead Industries with Culture, EOS, and Innovation - Episode 96](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/jill%20mayer%20podcast.jpg) ### Boosting Sales with Effective Chat Solutions: Insights from Nelson Bruton, Manufacturing Chats - Episode 94 Jun 2, 2025 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/nelson-bruton-manufacturing-chats) ![Boosting Sales with Effective Chat Solutions: Insights from Nelson Bruton, Manufacturing Chats - Episode 94](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA%20Ep%20239%20Nelson%20Bruton_Poster%20Frame.jpg) ### Manufacturing as the Backbone of America, Grant Branch III, Kamflex Corporation - Episode 93 Apr 11, 2025 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/grant-branch-iii-camflex) ![Manufacturing as the Backbone of America, Grant Branch III, Kamflex Corporation - Episode 93](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA/March%2017,%202025%20-%20Grant%20Branch,%20Camflex/MiA%20Ep%20238%20Grant%20Branch%20III%20Poster%20Frame.jpg) ### Simple Ways for Manufacturers to Improve Their Bottom Line - Jeff Rossi, CBIZ - Episode 92 Apr 11, 2025 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/jeff-rossi-cbiz) ![Simple Ways for Manufacturers to Improve Their Bottom Line - Jeff Rossi, CBIZ - Episode 92](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA/Mar%203,%202025%20-%20Jeff%20Rossi,%20CBIZ/MiA%20Ep%20237%20Jeff%20Rossi%20CBIZ_Poster%20Frame.jpg) ### Bringing Hard Tech Product Innovators and Manufacturing Together - Adam Rodrigues, FORGE - Episode 91 Apr 11, 2025 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/adam-rodrigues-forge) ![Bringing Hard Tech Product Innovators and Manufacturing Together - Adam Rodrigues, FORGE - Episode 91](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA/Feb%203,%202025%20-%20Adam%20Rodrigues/MiA%20Ep%20236%20Adam%20Rodrigues%20still%2007%20Poster%20Frame.jpg) ### Penmar Industries: More Than a Label Manufacturer - Ed Rodriguez - Episode 90 Apr 11, 2025 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/ed-rodríguez-penmar-industries) ![Penmar Industries: More Than a Label Manufacturer - Ed Rodriguez - Episode 90](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA/Jan%2020,%202025%20-%20Ed%20Rodriguez/MiA%20Ep%20235%20Ed%20Rodriguez%20Poster%20Frame.jpg) ### Changing Lives with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - Mike Calorossi, MannKind Corporation - Episode 89 Apr 11, 2025 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/mike-calorossi-mannkind) ![Changing Lives with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - Mike Calorossi, MannKind Corporation - Episode 89](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA%20Ep%20234%20Mike%20Calorossi%20Poster%20Frame%20(1).jpg) ### CCAT: An Important Partner for Technology & Automation in Manufacturing - Live from ACM Aerospace Alley Part II - Episode 88 Apr 11, 2025 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/live-from-acm-aerospace-alley-2024-ccat) ![CCAT: An Important Partner for Technology & Automation in Manufacturing - Live from ACM Aerospace Alley Part II - Episode 88](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Body%20(3).png) ### Why it's Time to Get Moving on CMMC - Live from ACM Aerospace Alley - Episode 87 Apr 11, 2025 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/live-from-acm-aerospace-alley-2024-cmmc) ![Why it's Time to Get Moving on CMMC - Live from ACM Aerospace Alley - Episode 87](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MIA%20ACM%20Tradeshow%202024%20Panel%2001%20Poster%20Frame%2003.jpg) ### Fostering the Next Generation of Manufacturing in the USA- Monique Iken, PMC-STS, Inc. - Episode 86 Apr 11, 2025 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/monique-iken-pmc-sts) ![Fostering the Next Generation of Manufacturing in the USA- Monique Iken, PMC-STS, Inc. - Episode 86](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA%20Ep%20233%20Monique%20Iken%20still%2007%20Poster%20Frame.jpg) ### A Turn-around Story with Randy Hauser, Chicago Metal Fabricators - Episode 85 Sep 9, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/randy-hauser-chicago-metal-fabricators) ![A Turn-around Story with Randy Hauser, Chicago Metal Fabricators - Episode 85](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA%20Ep%20232%20Randy%20Hauser%20still%2003.jpg) ### Strategic Diversification and Innovation with Charlie Radcliff, Radcliff Wire - Episode 84 Aug 26, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/charlie-radcliff-radcliff-wire) ![Strategic Diversification and Innovation with Charlie Radcliff, Radcliff Wire - Episode 84](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA%20Ep%20231%20Charlie%20Radcliff_Still%2001.jpg) ### Turning Passion into Evangelism with Aneesa Muthana, Pioneer Services/M&M Quality Grinding - Episode 83 Aug 12, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/aneesa-muthana-pioneer-services-mmqualitygrinding) ![Turning Passion into Evangelism with Aneesa Muthana, Pioneer Services/M&M Quality Grinding - Episode 83](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA%20Ep%20230%20Aneesa%20Muthana%20still%2001.jpg) ### Nailing down quality and culture with Rick Skidmore, Timberlane - Episode 82 Jul 29, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/rick-skidmore-timberlane) ![Nailing down quality and culture with Rick Skidmore, Timberlane - Episode 82](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA%20Ep%20229%20Rick%20Skidmore_Still%2001.png) ### Risks, hard work, and helping others Owen Polzello-Park City Packaging - Episode 81 Jul 15, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/owen-polzello-park-city-packaging) ![Risks, hard work, and helping others Owen Polzello-Park City Packaging - Episode 81](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA%20Ep%20228%20Owen%20Polzello_Still%2001.png) ### Putting the puzzle pieces together with Chris deGruchy, Cast Rite Metal - Episode 80 Jul 1, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/chris-degruchy-cast-rite-metal) ![Putting the puzzle pieces together with Chris deGruchy, Cast Rite Metal - Episode 80](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Chris-Ari.png) ### Improving Indoor Air Quality with Steve Levine, AtmosAir - Episode 79 Jun 17, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/steve-levine-atmosair) ![Improving Indoor Air Quality with Steve Levine, AtmosAir - Episode 79](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Steve%20Levine_WIDESCREEN.jpg) ### Overcome challenges with strategic thinking, Laura Grondin, Virginia Industries - Episode 78 Jun 3, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/laura-grondin-virginia-industries) ![Overcome challenges with strategic thinking, Laura Grondin, Virginia Industries - Episode 78](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/MiA%20Ep%20225%20Laura%20Grondin_Still%2005.jpg) ### The Chemistry of Success with Kate Hampford Donahue, Hampford Research - Episode 77 May 20, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/kate-hampford-donahue-hampford-research) ![The Chemistry of Success with Kate Hampford Donahue, Hampford Research - Episode 77](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20224%20Kate%20Donahue_Still%2007-3.jpg) ### Adapt and Thrive Alongside Great People -Jack Birtwell, Porter Preston - Episode 76 May 6, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/jack-birtwell-porter-preston) ![Adapt and Thrive Alongside Great People -Jack Birtwell, Porter Preston - Episode 76](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20223%20Jack%20Birtwell_Still%2005-1.jpg) ### Lower Energy Costs and Increase Reliability with Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Cadenza Innovation - Episode 75 Apr 22, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/christina-lampe-onnerud-cadenza-innovation) ![Lower Energy Costs and Increase Reliability with Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Cadenza Innovation - Episode 75](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20221%20Christina%20Lampe-Onnerud%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers with Rani Viroja, Accuturn Manufacturing/AMEP - Episode 74 Apr 8, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/rani-viroja-accuturn-manufacturing) ![Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers with Rani Viroja, Accuturn Manufacturing/AMEP - Episode 74](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20222%20Rani%20Viroja%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### How to Drive Company Culture with Core Values, Shelley Fasano, Dymotek - Episode 73 Mar 25, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/shelley-fasano-dymotek) ![How to Drive Company Culture with Core Values, Shelley Fasano, Dymotek - Episode 73](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20220%20Shelley%20Fasano%20still%2004-1.jpg) ### Sustainability with a Customer Focus with Jaclyn Epstein, Mica Corporation - Episode 72 Mar 11, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/jaclyn-epstein-mica-corproation) ![Sustainability with a Customer Focus with Jaclyn Epstein, Mica Corporation - Episode 72](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Episode%20219%20Jaclyn%20Epstein_Still%2006_1_5_3-1.jpg) ### Extended Reality & AI in Manufacturing with Ted Dinsmore, SphereGen Technologies - Episode 71 Jan 15, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/ted-dinsmore-spheregen-technologies) ![Extended Reality & AI in Manufacturing with Ted Dinsmore, SphereGen Technologies - Episode 71](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20218%20Ted%20Dinsmore%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### 175 years of manufacturing with Paul Lloyd, Farrel Pomini - Episode 70 Jan 8, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/paul-lloyd-farrel-pomini) ![175 years of manufacturing with Paul Lloyd, Farrel Pomini - Episode 70](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MIA%20Ep%20216%20Paul%20Lloyd%20Still%2005-1.jpg) ### Serving the Industrial Base with Ron Angelo, CCAT - Episode 69 Jan 2, 2024 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/ron-angelo-ccat-2024) ![Serving the Industrial Base with Ron Angelo, CCAT - Episode 69](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20217%20Ron%20Angelo%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Recruitment and Retention - The Best of Made in America - Episode 68 Dec 26, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/best-of-recruitment-and-retention) ![Recruitment and Retention - The Best of Made in America - Episode 68](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Best%20of___Recruitment%20and%20Retention%20-%20widescreen-1.jpg) ### Persistence Beats Resistance with Craig Allmendinger, Northeast Scientific - Episode 67 Dec 18, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/craig-allmendinger-northeast-scientific) ![Persistence Beats Resistance with Craig Allmendinger, Northeast Scientific - Episode 67](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Episode%20215%20Craig%20Allmendinger%20Still%2004-1.jpg) ### A Passion for Time and Space with Love Hunter, Love Hunter Watches - Episode 66 Dec 11, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/love-hunter-watches) ![A Passion for Time and Space with Love Hunter, Love Hunter Watches - Episode 66](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20214%20Love%20Hunter%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Persistence & Inspiration with Alison Carey-Lynch, Carey Manufacturing - Episode 65 Dec 4, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/alison-carey-lynch-carey-manufacturing) ![Persistence & Inspiration with Alison Carey-Lynch, Carey Manufacturing - Episode 65](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20213%20Alison%20Carey-Lynch%20Still%2005-1.jpg) ### Customer collaboration and IoT with Sam Simons, OEM Controls - Episode 64 Nov 27, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/sam-simons-oem-controls) ![Customer collaboration and IoT with Sam Simons, OEM Controls - Episode 64](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20212%20Sam%20Simons%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Live from 2023 ACM Aerospace Alley, Part 2 - Episode 63 Nov 20, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/2023-acm-aerospace-alley-part2) ![Live from 2023 ACM Aerospace Alley, Part 2 - Episode 63](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%202023%20ACM%20Trade%20Show%20still%2010-1.jpg) ### Live from 2023 ACM Aerospace Alley, Part 1 - Episode 62 Nov 13, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/2023-acm-aerospace-alley-part1) ![Live from 2023 ACM Aerospace Alley, Part 1 - Episode 62](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%202023%20ACM%20Trade%20Show%20still%2009-1.jpg) ### Basic Science Makes Smart Business with Tom Kelly, Kelly Green Board - Episode 61 Nov 6, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/tom-kelly-kelly-green-board) ![Basic Science Makes Smart Business with Tom Kelly, Kelly Green Board - Episode 61](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20211%20Tom%20Kelly%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Change and Reinvention with Ryan Bower, Verico Technology - Episode 60 Oct 30, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/ryan-bower-verico-technology) ![Change and Reinvention with Ryan Bower, Verico Technology - Episode 60](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20210%20Ryan%20Bower%20Still%2008-1.jpg) ### Lighting the Architectural World, Allie Schieffelin, The Lighting Quotient - Episode 59 Oct 24, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/allie-schieffelin-the-lighting-quotient) ![Lighting the Architectural World, Allie Schieffelin, The Lighting Quotient - Episode 59](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20209%20Allison%20Schieffelin%20Still%2006-1.jpg) ### Solving Tough Engineering Challenges with Mark Mangiafico, Peter Paul - Episode 58 Oct 17, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/mark-mangiafico-peter-paul) ![Solving Tough Engineering Challenges with Mark Mangiafico, Peter Paul - Episode 58](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20208%20Mark%20Mangiafico%20still%2004-1.jpg) ### Entrepreneurship, Acquisitions & EOS-Rich Milici Blackstone Industries - Episode 57 Oct 10, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/rich-milici-blackstone-industries) ![Entrepreneurship, Acquisitions & EOS-Rich Milici Blackstone Industries - Episode 57](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20207%20Rich%20Milici%20still%2004-1.jpg) ### Taking Apparel from Commodity to Craft with Jacob Long-American Woolen - Episode 56 Oct 3, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/jacob-long-american-woolen) ![Taking Apparel from Commodity to Craft with Jacob Long-American Woolen - Episode 56](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Episode%20206%20Jacob%20Long%20Still_01-1.jpg) ### Industrializing Construction with Modular Manufacturing, Roger Krulak, FullStack Modular - Episode 55 Sep 26, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/roger-krulak-fullstack-modular) ![Industrializing Construction with Modular Manufacturing, Roger Krulak, FullStack Modular - Episode 55](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20205%20Roger%20Krulak%20Still%2004-1.jpg) ### Beating the Odds with Jonathan Marcus, Rose Sisters Brands - Episode 54 Sep 19, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/jonathan-marcus-rose-sisters-brands) ![Beating the Odds with Jonathan Marcus, Rose Sisters Brands - Episode 54](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20204%20Jonathan%20Marcus%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Quality, Improvement and Empowerment-Carleton Birk, Birk Manufacturing - Episode 53 Sep 14, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/carleton-birk-birk-manufacturing) ![Quality, Improvement and Empowerment-Carleton Birk, Birk Manufacturing - Episode 53](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Ari%20and%20Carleton-1-1.png) ### A Successful Rise to CEO with Marietta Lee, The Lee Company - Episode 52 Sep 5, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/marietta-lee-the-lee-company) ![A Successful Rise to CEO with Marietta Lee, The Lee Company - Episode 52](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20202%20Marietta%20Lee%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Resilience Through Tough Times with Lorella Struzzi, ProMold Plastics - Episode 51 Aug 29, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/lorella-struzzi-promold-plastics) ![Resilience Through Tough Times with Lorella Struzzi, ProMold Plastics - Episode 51](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20201%20Lorella%20Struzzi%20still%2004-1.jpg) ### Reinventing a 170 year business, Jeff Davis, Sheffield Pharmaceuticals - Episode 50 Aug 22, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/jeff-davis-sheffield-pharmaceuticals) ![Reinventing a 170 year business, Jeff Davis, Sheffield Pharmaceuticals - Episode 50](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20200%20Jeff%20Davis%20still%2004-1.jpg) ### Finding the right path with Meghan West, Mastercam - Episode 49 Aug 15, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/meghan-west-mastercam) ![Finding the right path with Meghan West, Mastercam - Episode 49](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20199%20Meghan%20West%20still%2004-1.jpg) ### You Can't Do it Alone with Pete Hoffman, Orange Research - Episode 48 Aug 8, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/pete-hoffman-orange-research) ![You Can't Do it Alone with Pete Hoffman, Orange Research - Episode 48](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20198%20Pete%20Hoffman%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Get the Best Sleep Ever with Bob Zukowski, Custom Sleep Technology - Episode 47 Aug 1, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/bob-zukowski-custom-sleep-technology) ![Get the Best Sleep Ever with Bob Zukowski, Custom Sleep Technology - Episode 47](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20197%20Bob%20Zukowski%20still%2004-1.jpg) ### Economic Development at the Speed of Business John Bourdeaux-AdvanceCT - Episode 46 Jul 25, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/john-bourdeaux-advancect) ![Economic Development at the Speed of Business John Bourdeaux-AdvanceCT - Episode 46](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20196%20John%20Bourdeaux%20still%2004-1.jpg) ### Collaborative Robotics with Rishabh Agarwal, Peer Robotics - Episode 45 Jul 18, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/rishabh-agarwal-peer-robotics) ![Collaborative Robotics with Rishabh Agarwal, Peer Robotics - Episode 45](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20195%20Rishahb%20Agarwal%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### The Entrepreneurial Spirit with Tushar Shah, Airex Rubber - Episode 44 Jul 11, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/tushar-shah-airex-rubber) ![The Entrepreneurial Spirit with Tushar Shah, Airex Rubber - Episode 44](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20194%20Tushar%20Shah%20still%2004-1.jpg) ### Sustainable Manufacturing for the Future - Best of Made in America - Episode 43 Jul 4, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/sustainable-manufacturing-for-the-future) ![Sustainable Manufacturing for the Future - Best of Made in America - Episode 43](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Copy%20of%20Best%20of%20MiA%20-%20Sustainability%202023-1.png) ### Saving Lives with Joe Mullally, Defibtech - Episode 42 Jun 27, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/joe-mullally-defibtech) ![Saving Lives with Joe Mullally, Defibtech - Episode 42](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20193%20Joe%20Mullally%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Creative Problem Solving with Ed Gilchrest, Gyre9 - Episode 41 Jun 20, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/ed-gilchrest-gyre9) ![Creative Problem Solving with Ed Gilchrest, Gyre9 - Episode 41](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20192%20Ed%20Gilchrest%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Reinvention and Resilience with Beverlee Dacey, Amodex Products - Episode 40 Jun 13, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/beverlee-dacey-amodex-products) ![Reinvention and Resilience with Beverlee Dacey, Amodex Products - Episode 40](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Episode%20191%20Beverlee%20Dacey%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kim Bowen, Specialty Cable Corp - Episode 39 Jun 6, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/kim-bowen-specialty-cable-corporation) ![Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kim Bowen, Specialty Cable Corp - Episode 39](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20190%20Kim%20Bowen_Still%2006-1.jpg) ### Pivoting through Four Generations with Capri Brighenti, Miller Foods - Episode 38 May 30, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/capri-brighenti-miller-foods-omas-pride) ![Pivoting through Four Generations with Capri Brighenti, Miller Foods - Episode 38](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20189%20Capri%20Brighenti%20Still%2004-1.jpg) ### Using i4.0 to Solve Big Problems with Brian Romano, Arthur G. Russell - Episode 37 May 23, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/brian-romano-arthur-g-russell) ![Using i4.0 to Solve Big Problems with Brian Romano, Arthur G. Russell - Episode 37](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20188%20Brian%20Romano%20still%2004-1.jpg) ### Becoming a Manufacturer Overnight with Shari Raymond, Milton & Goose - Episode 36 May 16, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/shari-raymond-milton-and-goose) ![Becoming a Manufacturer Overnight with Shari Raymond, Milton & Goose - Episode 36](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20187%20Shari%20Raymond%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Build Superior Products and Relationships, Marc Navarre-Talalay Global - Episode 35 May 9, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/marc-navarre-talalay-global) ![Build Superior Products and Relationships, Marc Navarre-Talalay Global - Episode 35](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20186%20Marc%20Navarre%20still%2005-1.jpg) ### Solving the World's Food Waste Problem with Jonathan Fife Bright Feeds - Episode 34 May 2, 2023 [Listen to episode](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/jonathan-fife-bright-feeds) ![Solving the World's Food Waste Problem with Jonathan Fife Bright Feeds - 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