Rust Belt Rundown

Rust Belt Rundown
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Rust Belt Rundown

Shining a light on the meaningful work being done in Northeast Ohio, the Rust Belt Rundown convenes manufacturing executives and business leaders for candid discussions about business, regional happenings, industry trends, entrepreneurship, and more.

  1. JAN 16

    Episode 89 featuring Todd McCracken of the National Small Business Association

    This week our guest is Todd McCracken, President and CEO of the National Small Business Association (NSBA). NSBA is the nation’s first small business advocacy organization and is proud to be staunchly nonpartisan.  In this episode, Todd discusses his 37-year career with NSBA and how their advocacy work has evolved. He shares his insights into the Corporate Transparency Act, workforce retention, healthcare, and other key issues facing small business owners today.  Todd’s top DC area food picks include SHŌTŌ, Rumi’s Kitchen, and Cantlers.  Learn more about NSBA and its resources here or connect with Todd on LinkedIn.

    35 min

  2. 12/05/2024

    Episode 88 - Rundown Wrapped 2024

    On this week’s episode, we’re wrapping up the Rundown for 2024! Inspired by Spotify Wrapped, here are some top highlights from this year’s episodes: Most Popular Episode - Episode 81 featuring Frank “Sully” Sullivan of DayGlo Color Corp Best Local Spotlight - Episode 78 featuring Rosemary Mudry of the Cleveland Public Market Corporation   Most Personable Episode - Episode 69 featuring Joe Cimperman of Global Cleveland Most Thought-Provoking Episode - Episode 77 featuring Terrence Southern of Robotopia Most Inspiring Episode - Episode 82 featuring Jeffrey Stern of The O.H.I.O. Fund A sincere thank you to all of our guests who shared their time and stories with us this year. Check out all of 2024’s episodes and more here. Is there a guest that you’d like to hear on the Rundown? Submit a request here. Learn more about the Rundown and sign up for email notifications here.

    19 min

  3. 11/21/2024

    Episode 87 featuring Caleb Townsend of Factur

    Our guest this week is Caleb Townsend, Co-Founder of Factur, an agency that provides marketing and sales services to B2B manufacturers and industrial distributors.  In this episode, Caleb delves into the common challenges industrial companies face with their sales and marketing efforts. He shares Factur's industry-specific approach to lead generation, content strategy, and business development and debunks misconceptions about outsourcing.  Hailing from Carmel, Indiana, Caleb’s restaurant pick is Juniper on Main for Southern Coastal cuisine.  Follow Caleb on LinkedIn to learn more about Factor’s unique solutions for the industrial sector.

    37 min

  4. 11/07/2024

    Episode 86 featuring Dana McCallum of Xact Metal

    This week our guest is Dana McCallum, the Vice President of North American Sales and Partnerships at Xact Metal. Dana’s career has always been within the manufacturing industry but she shares how she transitioned from marketing to sales and tells about her current sales role with Xact Metal.  She offers insight into the rapid evolution of 3D printing and the advancements it’s making for manufacturers. She also shares her advice for supporting and mentoring underrepresented groups in manufacturing and her work with Women in 3D Printing.  Her Cleveland restaurant shout-out goes to Alea in Ohio City for a vibrant Mediterranean fusion menu and top-notch drinks.  Connect with Dana on LinkedIn for updates on industry trends!

    34 min

  5. 10/24/2024

    Episode 85 featuring Joe Manofsky of One Step Ahead Ohio

    Our guest this week is Joe Manofsky, Co-Founder of One Step Ahead Ohio! In this episode, he shares the inspiration behind One Step Ahead Ohio, the nonprofit he helped to launch in 2021. He offers insight into the varied ways they support the Northeast Ohio community and how OSAO sets itself apart from traditional nonprofits.  Joe joins during Manufacturing Month, so he also elaborates on one of their core initiatives, the Skilled Labor Foundation, which advocates for the benefits of a career in the skilled labor industry for Northeast Ohio youth.  Joe cites Whistle as his favorite spot for pizza in the city.  Connect with Joe Manofsky on LinkedIn.

    34 min

  6. 10/10/2024

    Episode 84 featuring Ron Bower of InterviewPath

    This week our guest is Ron Bower, Founder and President of InterviewPath.  In this episode, Ron shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and explains how his two talent management ventures, InterviewPath and Brickpath Group, complement each other.  He offers his seasoned take on all things talent—from overcoming common recruiting challenges to refining your interview process, and most importantly, how leaders can stay ahead of the curve regarding generational workforce shifts.  His Cleveland area restaurant picks include Strip Steakhouse in Avon, Lakewood Truck Park, and the West Side Market.  Connect with Ron Bower on LinkedIn.

    53 min

  7. 09/26/2024

    Episode 83 featuring Jim Vinoski of Manufacturing Talks

    Our guest this week is Jim Vinoksi, the Host of Manufacturing Talks! In this episode, Jim offers us insight into his career journey and how he became a prominent thought leader in the manufacturing industry.  He shares how his contributions to Forbes inspired his podcast, Manufacturing Talks. Jim and Paul also discuss current manufacturing trends as they relate to the upcoming election, reshoring, workforce development month, and more. As a Michigan native, Jim shouts out Rush Creek Bistro as his favorite restaurant.  Connect with Jim Vinoski on LinkedIn for more manufacturing insights.

    48 min

  8. 09/12/2024

    Episode 82 featuring Jeffrey Stern of The O.H.I.O. Fund

    This week our guest is Jeffrey Stern, Principal at The O.H.I.O. Fund.  Jeffrey joins us to discuss his latest venture, The O.H.I.O. Fund, a unique investment fund focused on driving Ohio’s economic future. He explains the concept of the industrial renaissance that Ohio is undergoing and emphasizes how strategic investments in manufacturing and technology position our state for long-term growth.  He also hosts Lay of the Land, a podcast focused on telling entrepreneurial stories in Northeast Ohio. He shares how he found his entrepreneurial path, guided by what he learned from our community of entrepreneurs.  Jeffrey’s top food picks are Mitchell’s for ice cream and Il Rione for pizza! Follow Jeffrey on LinkedIn for updates on The O.H.I.O. Fund.

    49 min
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    Shining a light on the meaningful work being done in Northeast Ohio, the Rust Belt Rundown convenes manufacturing executives and business leaders for candid discussions about business, regional happenings, industry trends, entrepreneurship, and more.

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    • Creator
      Rust Belt Rundown
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2025
    • Episodes
      90
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © Rust Belt Rundown
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