Manufacturing
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Navigating Uncertainty: How Business Games Build Strategic Thinking
In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, I sit down with Dan Topf from Topf Business Learning to explore how simulations and business games are transforming leadership development in manufacturing. Dan emphasizes the importance of getting back to basics with high-potential employees and key leaders—ensuring they understand how their individual roles align with the…
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From Battlefield to Breakthrough: How Athena GTX is Revolutionizing Medical Tech
In this episode, we sit down with Sean Mahoney, VP of Engineering and Regulatory Affairs at Athena GTX, to explore the journey of a company that started in California in 2003, primarily serving the military, and has since expanded into a variety of markets. Athena GTX specializes in developing cutting-edge medical monitoring technologies that are…
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The Clock is Ticking: Estate Tax Changes and Their Impact on Your Legacy
Leisa Fox collaborated with BrownWinick to bring Iowa Manufacturing Podcast listeners this exclusive content. Sponsors compensate hosts for their time. Bob Hodges, practice lead for BrownWinick’s Trust and Estate Tax division, provides critical insights into upcoming changes to the Unified Credit for estate tax and their potential impact on business transitions. The current exemption, set…
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Bridging the Talent Gap: AI & Efficiency in Iowa Manufacturing Hiring
Finding the right employee has never been easy, but with AI-driven recruitment, the process is getting faster, smarter, and more effective. In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, host Leisa Fox welcomes Jeremy Morris, an industry veteran and recruitment expert with SwipeJobs, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming hiring. SwipeJobs is a cutting-edge…
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Navigating NLRB, EEOC & ICE: Legal Updates for Manufacturers
Leisa Fox collaborated with BrownWinick to bring Iowa Manufacturing Podcast listeners this exclusive content. Sponsors compensate hosts for their time. In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, we sit down with Dani Smid, Partner at BrownWinick Law Firm and a leader in Employment and Labor Law, to discuss the evolving legal landscape under the…
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Don’t Throw the Baby out with the DEI Bath Water
In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, Leisa sits down with Sailu Timbo of Creative Planning to discuss the evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. As companies navigate changes in the current administration and shifting societal expectations, many organizations are questioning how to sustain their DEI initiatives—or whether to…
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Turning Chaos Into Opportunity: John Moretz with World Class Industries on Mastering ERP Change
In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, we sit down with John Moretz to discuss his firsthand experience navigating an ERP transition. John shares the highs and lows of implementing a new system, starting with the August 5, 2024 go-live moment. He reflects on how he and his team adapted to challenges like flying…
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Legacy and Innovation: The Burns Family Story at Mason Road Manufacturing
Join us for a heartwarming and insightful episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, where we sit down with Kerry Burns, owner of Mason Road Manufacturing, and his two sons, Jack and Jordan. Together, they share the story of their family-run business and how they’ve managed to merge legacy, innovation, and a strong work ethic to…
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From Refugee Camp to Aerospace Engineer: Kwizera Imani’s Inspiring Journey
Listen to Part 1: Listen to Part 2: In this powerful episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, we sit down with Kwizera Imani, a Project Engineer at Collins Aerospace, to hear his extraordinary story of resilience, perseverance, and the transformative power of mentorship. Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp, Imani learned early the values of…
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What’s in a Name – Looming Deadline for USPTO
Leisa Fox collaborated with BrownWinick to bring Iowa Manufacturing Podcast listeners this exclusive content. Sponsors compensate hosts for their time. Join us for an insightful conversation with Chris Proskey, Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice at BrownWinick, as we navigate the intricate world of trademarks and brand protection. With the United States Patent and Trademark…