Made in America with Ari Santiago

Ari Santiago
Made in America with Ari Santiago

Each week Ari interviews a thriving manufacturing leader and discovers the secrets to their success. He uncovers each guests' 'manufacturing story' - their path into and through the industry, Ari digs into successes and best practices of each company and leader, as well as challenges and discoveries, to help listeners and guests learn from each other. Discover the strategies these great leaders have used to start, develop, and grow their business - workforce development, leadership, sales/marketing, investments, technology, mergers, workplace culture and so much more! Ari Santiago is the CEO of CompassMSP a Technology Managed Service Provider with offices up and down the eastern seaboard and into the Midwest. He has a passion for the manufacturing industry and the incredible impact it makes on our economy. Do you know someone who would be a great guest or have a topic you'd really like to learn about? Let us know! Reach out to our podcast producer at contactus@compassmsp.com

  1. 2024-09-09

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

    In this episode, Randy Hauser, President of Chicago Metal Fabricators, discusses the turnaround and growth of this metal fabricator company with roots dating back to 1908. Randy shares his journey from joining the company as a turnaround specialist to leading it through transformative changes in sales, marketing, and operations. Discover how Chicago Metal Fabricators differentiated itself in a competitive market by investing in large-scale equipment and building a culture of professionalism. Randy also emphasizes the importance of adaptability and fostering a team-oriented environment that encourages continuous improvement. This episode is packed with insights on leadership, manufacturing challenges, and the critical role of maintaining a strong customer focus. Randy's favorite book: Competitive Strategy, Michael Porter Randy Hauser, Chicago Metal Fabricators Website: https://chicagometal.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicagometalfabricators LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chicagometal Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChicagoMetalFab YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChi9gc6xrBRotQtb3dOU9sw Randy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-hauser-27143016/ Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/ Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/ Randy and Ari talk about culture, continuous improvement, sales, capital investments https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/  https://blog.compassmsp.com/  https://compassmsp.com/about

    42 min
  2. 2024-08-26

    Strategic Diversification and Innovation with Charlie Radcliff, Radcliff Wire

    In this episode, Charlie Radcliff, President of Radcliff Wire, shares the impressive journey of his family-owned business. Radcliff Wire specializes in custom-shaped wire, serving diverse industries such as aerospace, medical, and electronics.   Charlie talks to Ari about the company's diversification strategy, which came down from his father, and continues today as a mainstay. He also discusses the importance of continuous innovation to stay competitive.   Learn how the company leveraged state grants to adopt advanced technologies, allowing them to stay ahead of the curve. Discover why understanding the end-use of their products is crucial for entering and thriving in multiple markets.   Charlie also emphasizes the importance of making smart investments in technology and personnel, which have been key to their sustained success. He reflects on the company's rich history and his passion for the business.   This episode is packed with good insights on thriving in manufacturing!   Charlie's favorite book: The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt   Charlie Radcliff, Radcliff Wire Website: https://radcliffwire.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/radcliff-wire-inc Charlie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-radcliff-b1599948/   Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/ Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/   https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/  https://blog.compassmsp.com/  https://compassmsp.com/about      Charlie and Ari talk about innovation, technology, diversification, investments.

    35 min

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Each week Ari interviews a thriving manufacturing leader and discovers the secrets to their success. He uncovers each guests' 'manufacturing story' - their path into and through the industry, Ari digs into successes and best practices of each company and leader, as well as challenges and discoveries, to help listeners and guests learn from each other. Discover the strategies these great leaders have used to start, develop, and grow their business - workforce development, leadership, sales/marketing, investments, technology, mergers, workplace culture and so much more! Ari Santiago is the CEO of CompassMSP a Technology Managed Service Provider with offices up and down the eastern seaboard and into the Midwest. He has a passion for the manufacturing industry and the incredible impact it makes on our economy. Do you know someone who would be a great guest or have a topic you'd really like to learn about? Let us know! Reach out to our podcast producer at contactus@compassmsp.com

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