How Manufacturers Improve

Having the best product on the market doesn't guarantee sales. In this episode, Kirby talks with Jen Roth, CEO of Blue Sparq Marketing, about an effective marketing strategy for manufacturers. Jen explains the...

In this episode, Betsy Roisen, Senior HR Manager at The Bernard Group, shares how manufacturing leaders can spot the early signs of disengagement, connect daily work to the bigger mission, and give employees the...

In this episode, Jeremiah Johnson, Global Lean Leader at Boston Scientific, joins Kirby to break down exactly why hard-won gains slowly disappear and what it takes to stop the backslide for good. Jeremiah brings a...

In this episode, Nathan Hole, Continuous Improvement Leader, reveals why manufacturers keep solving the wrong problems, and the mindset shifts that lead to root causes that actually stick...

<p>In this episode, Kirby Sneen & Monica Smith break down why managers avoid addressing bad behavior and the practical steps to act faster, stay consistent, and protect team culture.</p>...

In this episode, Kirby Sneen & Monica Smith break down why managers avoid addressing bad behavior and the practical steps to act faster, stay consistent, and protect team culture. ------------------------------ Unlock...

<p>In this episode, Pete Wolf, President of Robinson Rubber Products, breaks down the leadership habits manufacturing leaders must master to stay focused, build culture, and drive consistent results.</p>...

<p >In this episode, Steve Chismar and Zach Upgren of North Risk Partners break down the insurance claims that cost manufacturers the most, and the practical steps to prevent them before they strike.</p>...

<p>In this episode, manufacturing executive Rodd Joos breaks down how to prioritize the right projects, manage scope, build stronger teams, and use Scrum and Fibonacci sequencing to deliver faster.</p>...

<p>In this episode, Curt Gosser, Director of Operations at Farmers Union Industries, shares how manufacturers can stop losing tribal knowledge and build systems that keep critical process knowledge in the plant.</p>...

<p >In this episode, Angie Wittke, CEO of BlueNet, shares AI security essentials for manufacturers, reveals why automating chaos fails, and explains the foundation-first approach to implementation.</p>...

<p>In this episode, Kirby Sneen and Gabii Stehli break down how manufacturing leaders can use recognition, not just compensation, to retain top talent and build a high-performing team culture.</p>...

<p>In this episode, General Manager Josh Erickson breaks down how metrics, language, and incentives silently create silos and the practical moves manufacturing leaders can make to fix them.</p>...

<p>In this episode, Heather Stewart, President and CEO of APG Solutions, shares how manufacturers can break down silos by replacing protectionism with curiosity and tying metrics to organizational North Star goals.</p>...

<p>In this episode, Scott Connor, Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Emerson, breaks down how to run successful Kaizen events, from the weeks of prep work required to maintaining momentum and securing leadership buy-in...