How do you squeeze the most out of the orange? Patrick Carmitchel shares the long-term vision that's been part of the AssetWatch approach since day one. Listen to the bonus episode – link in bio. What does getting the most out of your equipment look like for your team?

When COVID shut everything down, one state didn't wait around. Michael Tamasi, Owner and CEO of AccuRounds, was right in the middle of it. In this clip, he tells Chris what happened next. Listen to the full episode and subscribe to our newsletter - link in bio. Has your region ever had to pivot fast under pressure?

A lot of manufacturers think they have to fix their old systems before they start with AI. Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of QAD Redzone, says they can do both at once. Listen to Episode 306 - link in bio. Could your systems do more with AI?

People first. Suppliers second. Customers third. That's the order Andrew Gibson, CEO of AlphaQ swears by, and it runs counter to how most companies rank things... Listen to Episode 299 - link in bio. Who are the real stars at your company?

What if bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. also means starting over completely? Sean Petterson, CEO of Supersede, calls it a clean slate, not what came before it. Listen to Episode 304 and subscribe to our newsletter - link in bio. What would you build differently, starting from scratch?

We sold out our first-ever live show in Massachusetts! Over 100 tickets, standing room only. Live from Canton - Michael, Joe, and Megan join Chris to talk defense, workforce, and what makes the state a strong place to build. Listen to Episode 298 - link in bio. What's something your region does better than most people realize?

Fifteen systems to check. One team that already knows where to look. That kind of expertise is worth hundreds of thousands in revenue for customers. Their real moat isn't the equipment. It's the expertise behind it. Listen now – link in bio.

We covered a lot in this episode - robotics, cobots, asphalt equipment. And then there's the butter braid... Dominique describes this pastry to Chris, who's never seen one in his life. Listen to Episode 303 - link in bio. What's a local favorite you'd struggle to explain?

If wood rots and boats get wet, let's put a better material in. In Episode 304, Sean Petterson, CEO of Supersede, tells Chris how that became a company built on first principles. Listen to Episode 304 - link in bio. What's one manufacturing problem you'd solve differently?

Fewer people on the floor doesn't mean less gets done. Markus Thiel, Head of Intralogistics at Siemens, breaks down why robotics keeps warehouses flexible. Listen to the bonus ep, link in bio. Where has automation freed up your team?

Sometimes the smallest gestures have the biggest impact. In this clip, Hannah McGarry tells Chris a story about a student who'd never experienced something most people take for granted. Listen to Episode 302 and subscribe to our newsletter – link in bio. What's a small act of generosity that meant more than expected?

There's a lot more coming out of Iowa than corn. In this episode, four guests join Chris live in Des Moines to talk about what the state builds. Listen to Episode 303 - link in bio. What's something made in your state that would surprise people?

Rush LaSelle, CEO at Fathom, tells the story behind a $775 million deal that shocked the industry. In this clip, he talks to Chris about why the price tag was never really about the tech. Listen to Episode 297 - link in bio.

Some of New York's biggest advantages were set in motion two centuries ago. In this clip, Stacey Weismiller traces one of these advantages way back. Listen to episode 301 and subscribe to our newsletter – link in bio. What piece of your region's history helped shape industry?

Philadelphia might have already solved a problem most manufacturers are still stuck on. Chris brings 5 guests together to talk about the region's talent shortage, and how it's being solved. Listen to Episode 302 - link in bio. What's your city's biggest challenge in finding talent?

Skeptical to sold, in two hours or less. Kristen from Siemens tells David and Chris what she's seeing from customers taking their first steps with software-defined automation. Full bonus episode - link in bio. How long did it take your team to get curious about AI?

“New York City is where dreams come to audition". Chris sits down with seven guests to explore manufacturing in a city best known for Wall Street. Don’t miss Episode 301 – link in bio. What comes to your mind when you think of industry in New York?

Episode 300 isn't the only big milestone Chris has up his sleeve! Live in St. Louis, his high school buddies get him to share some big personal news. Listen to the episode and sign up to our newsletter - link in bio. Who do you lean on for advice before a big life change?

Would you leave out obvious features of your product on purpose? Tyler Mincey of Baukunst explains why the first iPhone shipped without GPS, copy and paste, or an App Store. Ep 296 – link in bio. What have you deliberately held back until it was ready?

The biggest benefits of predictive maintenance have nothing to do with equipment. Dustin Moore shares a pattern most in manufacturing will recognize. Listen to the bonus episode and subscribe to our newsletter - link in bio. When has something broken on you at the worst time?