Made in America with Ari Santiago Ari Santiago
-
- Economía y empresa
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
-
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 -
175 years of manufacturing with Paul Lloyd, Farrel Pomini
Farrel Pomini is a 175 year old company that has been through multiple iterations of their manufacturing journey - and still survives! In their latest iteration, they are a leader in research, design and manufacture of compounding systems for the polymer processing industry.
In this episode, Ari talks to Paul Lloyd, President of Farrel Pomini, about the history of the company and Paul's role for the past 30+ years. They dive into the sustainability of the plastics industry and the innovation that must continue in order to make it a viable solution for the planet in addition to the economy.
Throughout the episode, we hear Paul's reflections on his path into manufacturing and see how that is mirrored by their new and very successful Engineering Development Program.
Ari and Paul cover both the past and future all in one episode!
Paul's favorite business book: Zero to One, Peter Thiel
Paul Lloyd, Farrel Pomini
Website: https://www.farrel-pomini.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FarrelPomini
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farrel-pomini/
Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-lloyd-21121a244/
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/
Paul and Ari discuss:
Workforce development
Sustainability
Plastics
Engineer development program -
Serving the Industrial Base with Ron Angelo, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT)
CCATs technology adoption programs and funding opportunities for small and medium sized manufacturers keep growing and developing, so we are always happy to hear from Ron Angelo, President & CEO about their latest and greatest programs.
Ron tells Ari about continuous improvement over the years at CCAT and how they are focusing in on areas like training and technology adoption. They discuss programs like the Digital Thread Lab, Additive Adoption Program, and Digital Transformation Program - which focuses on areas like model-based definition and non-destructive testing.
At the end of the day, CCAT aims to help the regional supply chain stay competitive and resilient!
Ron Angelo, President and CEO, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT)
CCAT's Website: https://www.ccat.us/
CCAT's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccat/
CCAT's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTCenterforAdvancedTech
Ron's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronangelo/
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/
Ron and Ari discuss:
Workforce training
Digital transformation
Model-based definition
Automation
Additive technology -
Recruitment and Retention - The Best of Made in America
The manufacturing industry is constantly talking about workforce recruitment and retention. It's been a big topic on the podcast for several years, as well, and approaches are changing.
This week, we're sharing some of the recruitment and retention secrets that you may have missed during this year's episodes. We've pulled together some of the best tactics from great leaders across the state to help you make some additions or changes to your recruitment and retention strategy.
We also threw in some updated (and positive!) plans from Connecticut's Department of Economic and Community Development that are helping to support the growth of the CT workforce as both manufacturing and as a whole.
Kick off your 2024 recruitment with a bang!
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/
This episode covers:
Recruitment
Retention
Workplace culture
Workforce development