Manufacturing Runs The World

Justin Schnor, Flipeleven

Manufacturing is evolving fast—are you keeping up? On Manufacturing Runs The World, I talk with industry leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers about the tech, trends, and strategies shaping the future of manufacturing. No fluff—just real conversations to help you stay ahead. Let’s get into it.

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    From Barry’s Bootcamp to a Made-in-USA Fitness Empire | Tyler Danen | FITBENCH Founder

    In this episode of Manufacturing Runs The World, we dive into the garage-gym innovation that’s shaking up the fitness industry. When Tyler Danen couldn’t find the right dumbbells during a workout, he didn’t just get frustrated—he got inspired. That spark turned into FITBENCH, a fully loaded, all-in-one fitness station now used in commercial gyms and home gyms across the U.S. But this isn’t just a product story—it’s a reshoring, redesign, and reinvention story. Tyler shares how: ​His idea was knocked off in China just months after launch ​COVID-19 forced him to rethink his supply chain ​He reshored production and reengineered the product to eliminate welds and reduce weight by 30% ​Fitbench landed a national contract with Planet Fitness and scaled production with just 10 employees 💪​He’s now building strength equipment with American steel and next-level lean manufacturing Whether you’re a product designer, entrepreneur, or just someone who’s ever done a “walk of shame” with too-heavy dumbbells… this episode is for you.👉 SHOP: https://fitbench.com ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – The dumbbell fail that started it all 00:42 – The lightbulb moment 01:30 – Knocked off in China 02:15 – Reshoring to the U.S. 03:00 – Redesigning for lean manufacturing 05:02 – Planet Fitness deal & scaling smart 07:29 – 10 employees, full U.S. production 08:10 – Product pricing & why strength is back 09:21 – Bonus: Jacked, tan, and… gray? 👋 Follow us for more stories from makers, founders, and manufacturers: Instagram: @ManufacturingRunsTheWorld LinkedIn: Manufacturing Runs The World TikTok: @ManufacturingRunsTheWorld #MadeInUSA #FitnessInnovation #ManufacturingPodcast #Entrepreneurship #LeanManufacturing #PlanetFitness #FITBENCH

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    They didn’t just build fans — they invented an industry

    When cows were overheating in the California sun, Jaylin Krell’s father and grandfather set out to solve a problem no one else was paying attention to. That’s how MacroAir created the first-ever HVLS fan — a category that changed the way we cool large spaces forever. In this episode, Jaylin shares how they turned that breakthrough into a global business, why they’ve resisted the pressure to “scale big,” and how small, family-run manufacturing still wins by staying human-first. Whether you're a business owner, engineer, or just curious how innovation actually happens — this story will change the way you see manufacturing. You’ll hear: The untold origin of HVLS fans (yes, it started with cows) Why staying small was a strategic advantageHow MacroAir balances innovation with a human-first manufacturing cultureReal tactical lessons for any manufacturer trying to scale smartWhat’s next for the future of airflow, noise reduction, and IoT-enabled fans 🔗 Learn more about MacroAir:Website → ⁠https://macroairfans.com⁠LinkedIn → ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/macroair-fans⁠ 🎧 Subscribe for more stories behind the machines:YouTube → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ManufacturingRunsTheWorld⁠Spotify → ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7FWkHhWiexEG2Ad3pCKjU0⁠Apple Podcasts → ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-runs-the-world/id1796031856⁠

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Manufacturing is evolving fast—are you keeping up? On Manufacturing Runs The World, I talk with industry leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers about the tech, trends, and strategies shaping the future of manufacturing. No fluff—just real conversations to help you stay ahead. Let’s get into it.