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Ari Santiago, CEO of CompassMSP

Made in America
with Ari Santiago

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 with Ari Santiago how they overcame business challenges and found new ways to excel.

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CCAT: An Important Partner for Technology & Automation in Manufacturing - Live from ACM Aerospace Alley Part II - Episode 88

Dec 9, 2024 Listen to episode
CCAT: An Important Partner for Technology & Automation in Manufacturing - Live from ACM Aerospace Alley Part II - Episode 88

Why it's Time to Get Moving on CMMC - Live from ACM Aerospace Alley - Episode 87

Dec 4, 2024 Listen to episode
Why it's Time to Get Moving on CMMC - Live from ACM Aerospace Alley - Episode 87

A Turn-around Story with Randy Hauser, Chicago Metal Fabricators - Episode 85

Sep 9, 2024 Listen to episode
A Turn-around Story with Randy Hauser, Chicago Metal Fabricators - Episode 85

Strategic Diversification and Innovation with Charlie Radcliff, Radcliff Wire - Episode 84

Aug 26, 2024 Listen to episode
Strategic Diversification and Innovation with Charlie Radcliff, Radcliff Wire - Episode 84

Turning Passion into Evangelism with Aneesa Muthana, Pioneer Services/M&M Quality Grinding - Episode 83

Aug 12, 2024 Listen to episode
Turning Passion into Evangelism with Aneesa Muthana, Pioneer Services/M&M Quality Grinding - Episode 83

Nailing down quality and culture with Rick Skidmore, Timberlane - Episode 82

Jul 29, 2024 Listen to episode
Nailing down quality and culture with Rick Skidmore, Timberlane - Episode 82

Risks, hard work, and helping others Owen Polzello-Park City Packaging - Episode 81

Jul 15, 2024 Listen to episode
Risks, hard work, and helping others Owen Polzello-Park City Packaging - Episode 81

Putting the puzzle pieces together with Chris deGruchy, Cast Rite Metal - Episode 80

Jul 1, 2024 Listen to episode
Putting the puzzle pieces together with Chris deGruchy, Cast Rite Metal - Episode 80

Improving Indoor Air Quality with Steve Levine, AtmosAir - Episode 79

Jun 17, 2024 Listen to episode
Improving Indoor Air Quality with Steve Levine, AtmosAir - Episode 79

Overcome challenges with strategic thinking, Laura Grondin, Virginia Industries - Episode 78

Jun 3, 2024 Listen to episode
Overcome challenges with strategic thinking, Laura Grondin, Virginia Industries - Episode 78

The Chemistry of Success with Kate Hampford Donahue, Hampford Research - Episode 77

May 20, 2024 Listen to episode
The Chemistry of Success with Kate Hampford Donahue, Hampford Research - Episode 77

Adapt and Thrive Alongside Great People -Jack Birtwell, Porter Preston - Episode 76

May 6, 2024 Listen to episode
Adapt and Thrive Alongside Great People -Jack Birtwell, Porter Preston - Episode 76

Lower Energy Costs and Increase Reliability with Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Cadenza Innovation - Episode 75

Apr 22, 2024 Listen to episode
Lower Energy Costs and Increase Reliability with Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Cadenza Innovation - Episode 75

Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers with Rani Viroja, Accuturn Manufacturing/AMEP - Episode 74

Apr 8, 2024 Listen to episode
Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers with Rani Viroja, Accuturn Manufacturing/AMEP - Episode 74

How to Drive Company Culture with Core Values, Shelley Fasano, Dymotek - Episode 73

Mar 25, 2024 Listen to episode
How to Drive Company Culture with Core Values, Shelley Fasano, Dymotek - Episode 73

Sustainability with a Customer Focus with Jaclyn Epstein, Mica Corporation - Episode 72

Mar 11, 2024 Listen to episode
Sustainability with a Customer Focus with Jaclyn Epstein, Mica Corporation - Episode 72

Extended Reality & AI in Manufacturing with Ted Dinsmore, SphereGen Technologies - Episode 71

Jan 15, 2024 Listen to episode
Extended Reality & AI in Manufacturing with Ted Dinsmore, SphereGen Technologies - Episode 71

175 years of manufacturing with Paul Lloyd, Farrel Pomini - Episode 70

Jan 8, 2024 Listen to episode
175 years of manufacturing with Paul Lloyd, Farrel Pomini - Episode 70

Serving the Industrial Base with Ron Angelo, CCAT - Episode 69

Jan 2, 2024 Listen to episode
Serving the Industrial Base with Ron Angelo, CCAT - Episode 69

Recruitment and Retention - The Best of Made in America - Episode 68

Dec 26, 2023 Listen to episode
Recruitment and Retention - The Best of Made in America - Episode 68

Persistence Beats Resistance with Craig Allmendinger, Northeast Scientific - Episode 67

Dec 18, 2023 Listen to episode
Persistence Beats Resistance with Craig Allmendinger, Northeast Scientific - Episode 67

A Passion for Time and Space with Love Hunter, Love Hunter Watches - Episode 66

Dec 11, 2023 Listen to episode
A Passion for Time and Space with Love Hunter, Love Hunter Watches - Episode 66

Persistence & Inspiration with Alison Carey-Lynch, Carey Manufacturing - Episode 65

Dec 4, 2023 Listen to episode
Persistence & Inspiration with Alison Carey-Lynch, Carey Manufacturing - Episode 65

Customer collaboration and IOT with Sam Simons, OEM Controls - Episode 64

Nov 27, 2023 Listen to episode
Customer collaboration and IOT with Sam Simons, OEM Controls - Episode 64

Live from 2023 ACM Aerospace Alley, Part 2 - Episode 63

Nov 20, 2023 Listen to episode
Live from 2023 ACM Aerospace Alley, Part 2 - Episode 63

Live from 2023 ACM Aerospace Alley, Part 1 - Episode 62

Nov 13, 2023 Listen to episode
Live from 2023 ACM Aerospace Alley, Part 1 - Episode 62

Basic Science Makes Smart Business with Tom Kelly, Kelly Green Board - Episode 61

Nov 6, 2023 Listen to episode
Basic Science Makes Smart Business with Tom Kelly, Kelly Green Board - Episode 61

Change and Reinvention with Ryan Bower, Verico Technology - Episode 60

Oct 30, 2023 Listen to episode
Change and Reinvention with Ryan Bower, Verico Technology - Episode 60

Lighting the Architectural World, Allie Schieffelin, The Lighting Quotient - Episode 59

Oct 24, 2023 Listen to episode
Lighting the Architectural World, Allie Schieffelin, The Lighting Quotient - Episode 59

Solving Tough Engineering Challenges with Mark Mangiafico, Peter Paul - Episode 58

Oct 17, 2023 Listen to episode
Solving Tough Engineering Challenges with Mark Mangiafico, Peter Paul - Episode 58

Entrepreneurship, Acquisitions & EOS-Rich Milici Blackstone Industries - Episode 57

Oct 10, 2023 Listen to episode
Entrepreneurship, Acquisitions & EOS-Rich Milici Blackstone Industries - Episode 57

Taking Apparel from Commodity to Craft with Jacob Long-American Woolen - Episode 56

Oct 3, 2023 Listen to episode
Taking Apparel from Commodity to Craft with Jacob Long-American Woolen - Episode 56

Industrializing Construction with Modular Manufacturing, Roger Krulak, FullStack Modular - Episode 55

Sep 26, 2023 Listen to episode
Industrializing Construction with Modular Manufacturing, Roger Krulak, FullStack Modular - Episode 55

Beating the Odds with Jonathan Marcus, Rose Sisters Brands - Episode 54

Sep 19, 2023 Listen to episode
Beating the Odds with Jonathan Marcus, Rose Sisters Brands - Episode 54

Quality, Improvement and Empowerment-Carleton Birk, Birk Manufacturing - Episode 53

Sep 14, 2023 Listen to episode
Quality, Improvement and Empowerment-Carleton Birk, Birk Manufacturing - Episode 53

A Successful Rise to CEO with Marietta Lee, The Lee Company - Episode 52

Sep 5, 2023 Listen to episode
A Successful Rise to CEO with Marietta Lee, The Lee Company - Episode 52

Resilience Through Tough Times with Lorella Struzzi, ProMold Plastics - Episode 51

Aug 29, 2023 Listen to episode
Resilience Through Tough Times with Lorella Struzzi, ProMold Plastics - Episode 51

Reinventing a 170 year business, Jeff Davis, Sheffield Pharmaceuticals - Episode 50

Aug 22, 2023 Listen to episode
Reinventing a 170 year business, Jeff Davis, Sheffield Pharmaceuticals - Episode 50

Finding the right path with Meghan West, Mastercam - Episode 49

Aug 15, 2023 Listen to episode
Finding the right path with Meghan West, Mastercam - Episode 49

You Can't Do it Alone with Pete Hoffman, Orange Research - Episode 48

Aug 8, 2023 Listen to episode
You Can't Do it Alone with Pete Hoffman, Orange Research - Episode 48

Get the Best Sleep Ever with Bob Zukowski, Custom Sleep Technology - Episode 47

Aug 1, 2023 Listen to episode
Get the Best Sleep Ever with Bob Zukowski, Custom Sleep Technology - Episode 47

Economic Development at the Speed of Business John Bourdeaux-AdvanceCT - Episode 46

Jul 25, 2023 Listen to episode
Economic Development at the Speed of Business John Bourdeaux-AdvanceCT - Episode 46

Collaborative Robotics with Rishabh Agarwal, Peer Robotics - Episode 45

Jul 18, 2023 Listen to episode
Collaborative Robotics with Rishabh Agarwal, Peer Robotics - Episode 45

The Entrepreneurial Spirit with Tushar Shah, Airex Rubber - Episode 44

Jul 11, 2023 Listen to episode
The Entrepreneurial Spirit with Tushar Shah, Airex Rubber - Episode 44

Sustainable Manufacturing for the Future - Best of Made in America - Episode 43

Jul 4, 2023 Listen to episode
Sustainable Manufacturing for the Future - Best of Made in America - Episode 43

Saving Lives with Joe Mullally, Defibtech - Episode 42

Jun 27, 2023 Listen to episode
Saving Lives with Joe Mullally, Defibtech - Episode 42

Creative Problem Solving with Ed Gilchrest, Gyre9 - Episode 41

Jun 20, 2023 Listen to episode
Creative Problem Solving with Ed Gilchrest, Gyre9 - Episode 41

Reinvention and Resilience with Beverlee Dacey, Amodex Products - Episode 40

Jun 13, 2023 Listen to episode
Reinvention and Resilience with Beverlee Dacey, Amodex Products - Episode 40

Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kim Bowen, Specialty Cable Corp - Episode 39

Jun 6, 2023 Listen to episode
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kim Bowen, Specialty Cable Corp - Episode 39

Pivoting through Four Generations with Capri Brighenti, Miller Foods - Episode 38

May 30, 2023 Listen to episode
Pivoting through Four Generations with Capri Brighenti, Miller Foods - Episode 38

Using i4.0 to Solve Big Problems with Brian Romano, Arthur G. Russell - Episode 37

May 23, 2023 Listen to episode
Using i4.0 to Solve Big Problems with Brian Romano, Arthur G. Russell - Episode 37

Becoming a Manufacturer Overnight with Shari Raymond, Milton & Goose - Episode 36

May 16, 2023 Listen to episode
Becoming a Manufacturer Overnight with Shari Raymond, Milton & Goose - Episode 36

Build Superior Products and Relationships, Marc Navarre-Talalay Global - Episode 35

May 9, 2023 Listen to episode
Build Superior Products and Relationships, Marc Navarre-Talalay Global - Episode 35

Solving the World's Food Waste Problem with Jonathan Fife Bright Feeds - Episode 34

May 2, 2023 Listen to episode
Solving the World's Food Waste Problem with Jonathan Fife Bright Feeds - Episode 34

Finding Your Niche in Manufacturing with Dave Marcil, Reno Machine - Episode 33

Apr 25, 2023 Listen to episode
Finding Your Niche in Manufacturing with Dave Marcil, Reno Machine - Episode 33

Handcrafted to High-Tech with Stephen Mazzarelli, Commercial Sewing - Episode 32

Apr 18, 2023 Listen to episode
Handcrafted to High-Tech with Stephen Mazzarelli, Commercial Sewing - Episode 32

Compassion Makes A Better Workplace with Jack Lukasik, Satellite Tool - Episode 31

Apr 11, 2023 Listen to episode
Compassion Makes A Better Workplace with Jack Lukasik, Satellite Tool - Episode 31

Best of Made in America: Technology that's changing manufacturing - Episode 30

Mar 28, 2023 Listen to episode
Best of Made in America: Technology that's changing manufacturing - Episode 30

Making the CT Economy Better with Alexandra Daum, CT-DECD - Episode 29

Mar 21, 2023 Listen to episode
Making the CT Economy Better with Alexandra Daum, CT-DECD - Episode 29

Listen and Act with Bob Luther, Lex Products - Episode 28

Mar 14, 2023 Listen to episode
Listen and Act with Bob Luther, Lex Products - Episode 28

Creating Joy and Love with Pasta, Carl Zuanelli - Nuovo Pasta - Episode 27

Mar 7, 2023 Listen to episode
Creating Joy and Love with Pasta, Carl Zuanelli - Nuovo Pasta - Episode 27

History and Future of Witch Hazel - Bryan Jackowitz, Dickinson Brands - Episode 26

Feb 28, 2023 Listen to episode
History and Future of Witch Hazel - Bryan Jackowitz, Dickinson Brands - Episode 26

Fail fast and learn faster with Charles Coristine, LesserEvil Snacks - Episode 25

Feb 21, 2023 Listen to episode
Fail fast and learn faster with Charles Coristine, LesserEvil Snacks - Episode 25

Helping CT Manufacturers Thrive with Paul Lavoie, Chief Mfg Officer - Episode 24

Feb 14, 2023 Listen to episode
Helping CT Manufacturers Thrive with Paul Lavoie, Chief Mfg Officer - Episode 24

Making a name in distilled liquors with Tony Tine, Waypoint Spirits - Episode 23

Feb 7, 2023 Listen to episode
Making a name in distilled liquors with Tony Tine, Waypoint Spirits - Episode 23

Policy solutions that will transform Connecticut, Chris DiPentima CBIA - Episode 22

Jan 31, 2023 Listen to episode
Policy solutions that will transform Connecticut, Chris DiPentima CBIA - Episode 22

Higher purpose beyond making profit, Gavin Watson Conscious Capitalism - Episode 21

Jan 24, 2023 Listen to episode
Higher purpose beyond making profit, Gavin Watson Conscious Capitalism - Episode 21

ERP implementation best practices with Paul Tedford, Synergy Resources - Episode 20

Jan 17, 2023 Listen to episode
ERP implementation best practices with Paul Tedford, Synergy Resources - Episode 20

Finally…a fast hand dryer! with Denis Gagnon, Excel Dryer - Episode 19

Jan 10, 2023 Listen to episode
Finally…a fast hand dryer! with Denis Gagnon, Excel Dryer - Episode 19

The Best of…Leadership Lessons, a Highlight Episode - Episode 18

Dec 27, 2022 Listen to episode
The Best of…Leadership Lessons, a Highlight Episode - Episode 18

Helping small businesses succeed with Catherine Marx, SBA Connecticut - Episode 17

Dec 20, 2022 Listen to episode
Helping small businesses succeed with Catherine Marx, SBA Connecticut - Episode 17

Crafting award-winning beer with Jamie Lissette, Athletic Brewing Co. - Episode 16

Dec 6, 2022 Listen to episode
Crafting award-winning beer with Jamie Lissette, Athletic Brewing Co. - Episode 16

190 yrs of cultural relevance: Cici Bevin, Bevin Brothers Manufacturing - Episode 15

Nov 29, 2022 Listen to episode
190 yrs of cultural relevance: Cici Bevin, Bevin Brothers Manufacturing - Episode 15

Creating new products to solve problems: Tim Kane Goodway Technologies - Episode 14

Nov 22, 2022 Listen to episode
Creating new products to solve problems: Tim Kane Goodway Technologies - Episode 14

Live from the 2022 ACM Aerospace Alley Tradeshow! Episode 13

Nov 8, 2022 Listen to episode
Live from the 2022 ACM Aerospace Alley Tradeshow! Episode 13

Why you should take a seat at the table, with Jim Gildea - Bigelow Tea - Episode 12

Nov 1, 2022 Listen to episode
Why you should take a seat at the table, with Jim Gildea - Bigelow Tea - Episode 12

Bringing Manufacturing Back to the U.S.A. - Episode 11

Jul 5, 2022 Listen to episode
Bringing Manufacturing Back to the U.S.A. - Episode 11

Her Mark on Manufacturing: Tina Bracone, BMS Aerospace - Episode 10

Jun 21, 2022 Listen to episode
Her Mark on Manufacturing: Tina Bracone, BMS Aerospace - Episode 10

How a CT Brewery Became Historical: Matt Tkac, Bad Dog Brewing - Episode 9

Jun 14, 2022 Listen to episode
How a CT Brewery Became Historical: Matt Tkac, Bad Dog Brewing - Episode 9

Open New Doors: George LaCapra Jr., UniMetal Surface Finishing - Episode 8

May 24, 2022 Listen to episode
Open New Doors: George LaCapra Jr., UniMetal Surface Finishing - Episode 8

8 Generations of Farming: John Lyman and Gary Jalbert, Lyman Orchards - Episode 7

May 17, 2022 Listen to episode
8 Generations of Farming: John Lyman and Gary Jalbert, Lyman Orchards - Episode 7

A First-Generation Engineer is Making Moves: Jacquelynn Garofano, CCAT - Episode 6

Apr 19, 2022 Listen to episode
A First-Generation Engineer is Making Moves: Jacquelynn Garofano, CCAT - Episode 6

Communication is Key for a Company: Jim Furlong, Belimo Americas - Episode 5

Mar 22, 2022 Listen to episode
Communication is Key for a Company: Jim Furlong, Belimo Americas - Episode 5

Strategies & Support: Melissa Grosso U.S. Commercial Service Episode 4

Feb 22, 2022 Listen to episode
Strategies & Support: Melissa Grosso U.S. Commercial Service Episode 4

Innovation Inspires: Clive Cunliffe, Pietro Rosa - North America - Episode 3

Jan 11, 2022 Listen to episode
Innovation Inspires: Clive Cunliffe, Pietro Rosa - North America - Episode 3

Giving Back to Our Communities and Helping Others - Episode 2

Dec 28, 2021 Listen to episode
Giving Back to Our Communities and Helping Others - Episode 2

Taking risks to grow and develop with George Giering, Giering Metal Finishing - Episode 1

Sep 8, 2020 Listen to episode
Taking risks to grow and develop with George Giering, Giering Metal Finishing - Episode 1
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