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Made in America with Ari Santiago Ari Santiago
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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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Adapting and Thriving Alongside Great People with Jack Birtwell, Porter Preston
Adapting and thriving through uncertainty and change is one thing that Jack Birtwell, President and Owner of Porter Preston, knows well!
On this episode, Jack shares his journey and how he turned a career setback into a successful enterprise. He and Ari delve into the importance of supportive partnerships - both his business partner and his wife have been instrumental to the company's start and success. They talk about what makes a successful partnership.
Jack also talks about the fun and positive culture that propels Porter Preston forward. He highlights both his "harmony policy" and their innovative recruitment tactics that ensure a great workplace.
Jack's favorite business books:
Customers for Life, Carl Sewell
7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey
Jack Birtwell, Porter Preston
Website: https://www.porterpreston.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/porterprestoninc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRjM-ltTIAneBYDjFjI21BA
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/porterpreston/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/porterprestoninc/
Jack's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-birtwell-03950b2a/
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/
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
Jack and Ari discuss:
Partnerships, company culture, interview process, business 101 -
Lower Energy Costs and Increase Reliability with Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Cadenza Innovation
Learn how you can save money on your electricity or even make money from it, while also making your power infrastructure more reliable and sustainable!
In this episode of Made in America, Ari talks to Christina Lampe-Onnerud, CEO of Cadenza Innovation, about the transformative potential of battery storage technology.
Christina discusses how Cadenza Innovation's approach to battery storage can significantly increase safety, reduce electricity costs, enhance grid resilience, and promote sustainable energy consumption. That's a lot of benefits!
From scientist to entrepreneur, Christina shares how she leveraged her experience and expertise to make a substantial impact on energy systems and efficiency.
This episode offers a deep dive into how innovative energy solutions like Cadenza's can make your business more profitable while also achieving environmental benefits. Join us for an enlightening discussion on the future of energy and manufacturing.
Christina's favorite business book: Good to Great, James C. Collins
Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Cadenza Innovation
Website: https://cadenzainnovation.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadenzainnovation/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cadenzainno
Christina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lampeonnerud/
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/
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
Christina and Ari discuss:
Battery storage, energy cost, sustainability -
Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers with Rani Viroja, Accuturn Manufacturing/AMEP
Wanna be inspired by the next generation of manufacturers? Watch this episode!
This week's guest discovered a passion for manufacturing that led not only to her current role at Accuturn Manufacturing, but also to designing programs that teach the next generation about manufacturing.
Rani Viroja, Quality Engineer and a 2nd generation leader at Accuturn talks about her company, her story, and the Advanced Manufacturing Employee Partnership (AMEP).
Rani tells Ari about Accuturn's focus on being more than a job shop - their ability to act quickly, and locally, means they can solve customers' supply chain issues in unique ways.
Rani's work with AMEP focuses on connecting students to manufacturing careers, demonstrating the power of early exposure to the field. Through innovative programs and personal engagement, Rani is at the forefront of inspiring the next generation to explore the diverse and exciting opportunities manufacturing has to offer.
Rani Viroja, Accuturn
Website: https://accuturnmfg.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accuturnmfg
Rani's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rani-viroja/
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/
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
Rani and Ari discuss:
Supply chain, AMEP, workforce development -
How to Drive Company Culture with Core Values and Active Listening with Shelley Fasano, Dymotek
A company that values good culture values its employees. In this episode we learn all about Dymotek, specialists in plastic molding, from their CEO, Shelley Fasano.
Shelley talks to Ari about the history of the company - how their entrepreneurial founders believed in finding the right people for the right job and continue that tradition today.
We learn about Shelley's manufacturing journey - a great women in manufacturing story. And we discover how she aligns the company's Core Values with everything from hiring to bonuses.
There's a lot to learn from this episode, including some great examples of using automation and new technology to improve jobs and productivity.
Shelley Fasano, Dymotek
Website: https://www.dymotek.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dymotek-Corporation/130484690351110
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dymotek
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dymotek-molding
Shelley's LinkedIn:
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/
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
Shelley and Ari discuss:
Company culture, Core Values, Technology, Automation, Productivity, Listening -
Sustainability with a Customer Focus with Jaclyn Epstein, Mica Corporation
Sustainability, customer focus, core values, and relationships are what this episode is all about.
This is a compelling conversation with Jaclyn Epstein, COO of MICA Corporation, a pioneer in water-based primers for sustainable flexible packaging solutions.
Discover how Mica Corporation is revolutionizing the industry with a customer-focused approach and a commitment to environmental stewardship ingrained in the company's DNA.
Jaclyn also shares insights into documenting the company's core values—customer focus, continuous improvement, and helping each other thrive —which drive innovation and keep everyone rowing in the same direction.
Favorite book: Hug your Customers: Love the Results, Jack Mitchell
Jaclyn Epstein, Mica Corporation
Website: https://mica-corp.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/micacorporation
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mica-corporation/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicaCorporationShelton
Jaclyn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-epstein-a938623b/
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/
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
Jaclyn and Ari discuss:
Sustainability, Customer focus, Core values, Community involvement -
Using Extended Reality and AI in Manufacturing with Ted Dinsmore, SphereGen Technologies
As technology like Augmented (AR), Virtual (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) as well as AI become better and better, the use cases for business continue to grow. In this week's fascinating episode, Ted Dinsmore from SphereGen Technologies explains what these technologies are and how they can be used to solve complex business challenges.
After initially serving the medical industry, Ted realized that AR/VR/MR and AI could make a big impact on manufacturing as well. In this episode, Ted walks Ari through some of the use cases of each technology to help our listeners imagine what could be done in their our facility.
Technologies like these are vital as the older manufacturing leaders must pass on vital information to a younger, more technically savvy generation. The uses of new technology are only limited by your imagination…so come imagine what can be accomplished.
Ted's favorite business book - his own…Partnering with Microsoft
Ted Dinsmore, SphereGen
Website: https://www.spheregen.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SphereGen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spheregen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spheregen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spheregentechnologies
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spheregentechnologies/
Ted's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddinsmore/
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/
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
Ted and Ari discuss:
Augmented reality
Virtual reality
Mixed Reality
AI
Industry 4.0
Digital transformation