Best Data Tools For Smbs Podcasts (2025)

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240: How AI Agents are Revolutionizing Safety and Operations in Manufacturing with Dunchadhn Lyons of Spot AI 24:04

4d ago24:04

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Imagine having a tireless teammate watching your back 24/7, never missing a beat when it comes to keeping you safe. That’s exactly what AI agents in manufacturing are capable of today. Spot AI uses cameras and AI agents to spot safety issues, send alerts, and collect data that can improve safety training in the future. Yes, a human could do all tha…

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Scale Like PayPal: Simple AI Strategies That Actually Work for Small Business with Mike Todasco 40:06

7d ago40:06

40:06

Are you spending countless hours trying to figure out how to make AI work for your business, while bigger companies seem to have it all figured out? What if you could learn how one of the world's most innovative companies actually implements AI, and discover how to scale those same strategies in your business - without the enterprise budget? The tr…

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239: How to Build a "Customer Advisory Board" and Create a Frictionless Customer Experience with Mandy Dwight (Dwight & Co.) and Anthony Leo (IPR Robotics) 50:14

11d ago50:14

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Without customer buy-in, even the most innovative robotics automation products can fall flat. But the approach most manufacturers take with new products is to build them first, then get feedback. In this episode, you’ll hear how one company flipped the script and did robotics product development the other way around. Joining this episode is Anthony…

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No Code, No Problem: Revolutionizing Marketing with AI Tools with Mike Russell 38:13

14d ago38:13

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Have you ever felt left behind in the marketing tech race because you don't know how to code? Maybe you've watched colleagues implement amazing automation or create sophisticated workflows, while you're still struggling with basic tools. What if I told you that the coding barrier in marketing is crumbling, thanks to artificial intelligence? The tru…

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238: Scaling Smart: Warehouse Automation and Calculated Growth at Startups with Adi Dalvi, VP of Sales at OSARO 39:45

18d ago39:45

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How does a startup scale? It all starts with a great product that solves a real problem. And sometimes that means taking the slow and steady road to startup success. Recorded at Trillium Brewing in Boston, we sit down with Adi Dalvi, the VP of Sales at OSARO, a company that specializes in robot piece-picking and machine learning solutions to automa…

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Inside LinkedIn's AI Marketing Strategy: A Senior Leader's Perspective with Hava Maloku 34:37

21d ago34:37

34:37

Have you ever wondered how the world's largest professional network approaches artificial intelligence in their marketing? We all see the innovations and changes happening on LinkedIn's platform, but what's happening behind the scenes? How are they actually implementing AI in their marketing strategies, and what can we learn from their approach? Th…

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Agentic AI: Data is Gold for SMBs and Nonprofits 24:36

21d ago24:36

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Send us a text Are AI agents just for big tech? Absolutely not! In this episode of Ask Sarah, we're joined by subject matter expert Ron to reveal how Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) and mission-driven organizations can leverage practical AI agent solutions for massive ROI. Discover why good data is the true gold for AI success, explore real-worl…

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New Fintilect CEO Soergel on the richness of transactional data 22:21

22d ago22:21

22:21

Access to transactional data provides the richest insights for personalized banking experiences. “What are [consumers] paying, how are they paying, what kinds of life stages are they in the midst of?” Lindsay Soergel, chief executive at AI-powered digital banking solutions provider Fintilect, asks. She says this information delivers “the greatest v…

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237: How Higher Education Is Shaping the Future of Manufacturing with MIT's Dr. John Liu 52:47

25d ago52:47

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What role does higher ed play in making sure manufacturing thrives? Universities and other higher ed hubs are playing a leading role in shaping the future of this industry. And MIT is a prime example of this, with specialist courses to help graduates and professionals get the skills they need to bring new innovations to life. We’re joined by the Pr…

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From Disaster to Digital Recovery: A Business Owner's AI Journey with Judi Fox 39:09

28d ago39:09

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What would you do if your business suddenly faced a catastrophic disruption tomorrow? For most of us, that's a terrifying thought we'd rather not consider. But the reality is, business emergencies don't wait for the perfect moment - they strike without warning, forcing us to adapt or risk losing everything we've built. That's exactly what happened …

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236: The Power of Decisive Leadership in Modern Manufacturing with Paperless Parts' Co-Founder & CEO Jason T. Ray 59:47

1M ago59:47

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Sometimes indecision costs more than a wrong decision. Making decisions is a leader’s bread and butter, but during times of uncertainty or crisis, they often become more cautious and hesitant. The danger here is getting left behind while more confident, proactive leaders charge ahead. Jason T. Ray, Co-Founder and CEO of Paperless Parts, is a regula…

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Making AI Your Most Valuable Team Member: A Leaders Guide with Liza Adams 46:26

1M ago46:26

46:26

What if your next star employee never needed a coffee break, could work 24/7, and actually made your human team more creative and productive? That's not science fiction - it's the reality of properly implemented AI in today's business environment. But here's the challenge: most business leaders either overthink AI integration, making it more compli…

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235: How to Find Automation Talent Anywhere with Kyle Mahan, VP & GM of Wauseon Machine 30:02

1M ago30:02

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What does it take to find the best talent in the manufacturing industry these days? When it comes to automation, you can use location (or lack of location) to your advantage. In this episode, Kyle Mahan of Ohio-based Wauseon Machine takes us through their approach to securing the best automation talent. We'll also hear some history on the organizat…

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Gemini for Leadership: AI-Powered Decision-Making with Mike Allton 18:34

1M ago18:34

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In this episode, I explore how leaders can leverage Gemini to make smarter, faster, and more data-driven decisions. I share my own experience using Gemini to navigate a major business rebrand and provide a practical framework for integrating AI into your leadership workflow. Discover how Gemini can assist with rapid market analysis, data-driven ris…

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234: From Pro Football to Craft Beer with Katie and Brandon Fields of Inside the Five Brewing Co. 28:56

1M ago28:56

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It’s not every day that a former NFL player joins the podcast. And it’s not every day you see one make such a dramatic career pivot from pro football to craft brewing and small business ownership. But that’s exactly what Brandon Fields did. When he was winding down his football career, he found his passion in brewing, starting out with a home brewi…

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AI Digital Clone: How to Augment Your Team's Expertise with George B. Thomas 49:21

1M ago49:21

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Imagine if your top expert—maybe even you—could be available 24/7, across multiple languages, without burning out. Sounds like science fiction? For many SMB leaders, the knowledge held by key individuals becomes a bottleneck, limiting growth and overwhelming crucial team members. But what if AI offered a way not to replace, but to amplify that irre…

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Gemini Prompt Engineering: Get the Results You Want with Mike Allton 15:18

1M ago15:18

15:18

In this episode, I unlock the secrets to crafting powerful prompts that get you the exact results you need from Gemini and other large language models (LLMs). I introduce the RICCE framework, a practical system designed to help you communicate effectively with AI and achieve optimal output. Think of RICCE as your training wheels for prompt engineer…

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233: Manufacturing 101, On-The-Job Training, and Finding Fulfillment in Engineering Featuring Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence 46:32

2M ago46:32

46:32

Manufacturing and engineering are full of talented, passionate people. Just listen to literally any of these episodes for proof of that. But what is it that keeps people in this space motivated and fulfilled? Ask 10 different people, and you’d likely get 10 very different answers. For this episode, we posed the question to three guests – Steve Ilmr…

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How JPMorgan uses AI to support SMBs 19:28

2M ago19:28

19:28

JPMorgan Chase is scaling its digital resources and fintech integrations to support small business owners through economic uncertainty and continued digital transformation. The effort starts with understanding business owners, John Frerichs, head of global SMB payments at the $4.3 trillion bank, tells Bank Automation News in this episode of “The Bu…

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Google Cloud Expert Reveals: Making AI Agents Work for Your Bottom Line with Eva Dong 41:30

2M ago41:30

41:30

Are you throwing money at AI without seeing real returns? You're not alone. Businesses everywhere are struggling to turn their AI investments into actual revenue. But what if I told you that AI agents could become your most profitable team members? The challenge isn't just implementing AI - it's making it pay for itself. Many business leaders are i…

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Gemini vs. ChatGPT: Choosing the Right AI for Your Business with Mike Allton 14:14

2M ago14:14

14:14

In today's episode, I dive into the most important question every business is asking: Gemini or ChatGPT? I provide a balanced and hype-free comparison of Gemini and ChatGPT, exploring their shared capabilities, unique strengths, and ideal use cases. This isn't about declaring a winner; it's about empowering you to make an informed decision and choo…

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232: AI Agents for Manufacturing 101 Featuring Composabl CEO & Co-Founder Kence Anderson 53:27

2M ago53:27

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An AI agent can create. It can predict. It can analyze data. But for it to really drive change and enhance operations, it needs to take action. That’s the next step of machine learning and AI, says Kence Anderson, CEO of Composabl, a company that helps manufacturers create multi-agent AI systems. Our discussion with Kence is probably one of the mos…

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BONUS: MEPs are at Risk of Losing Funding and Need Your Help 41:26

2M ago41:26

41:26

Today's bonus episode is all about MEPs, and actually a very urgent issue related to MEPs. For context, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers grow, make operational improvements, and reduce risk. To put it in more si…

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One Platform to Rule Them All: The Magai Approach to AI Integration with Dustin W. Stout 58:02

2M ago58:02

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Are you juggling five different AI tools just to get through your workday? Trying to remember which login goes with which platform and wondering if you're actually saving time or just creating new headaches? You're not alone. Today we've got the AI whisperer himself, Dustin W. Stout. This guy isn't just another tech founder with fancy promises—he's…

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Nonprofit AI: Exponential Impact Training 17:06

2M ago17:06

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Send us a text This episode delves into the transformative potential of Generative AI (GenAI) for nonprofit, social impact, and CSR organizations, aiming to equip individuals with the tools and mindset to achieve "10x impact". Inspired by leading AI figures like Andrew Ng, this approach emphasizes leveraging advanced AI tools and a transformative m…

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Gemini for Growth: 3 AI Breakthroughs for Your Business with Mike Allton 12:18

2M ago12:18

12:18

Tired of AI hype and ready for real results? In this episode of The AI Hat Podcast, I dive into 3 powerful ways you can use Google's Gemini AI to supercharge your business today. Discover actionable strategies to revolutionize your marketing, operations, and customer engagement. What You'll Learn: How Gemini can generate killer marketing content an…

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Data Challenges and Solutions for Program Management 8:03

2M ago8:03

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Send us a text Tired of scattered data and struggling to get meaningful insights? This episode dives into the common data challenges faced by organizations, from inconsistent data across multiple tools to the limitations of traditional solutions like CRMs and spreadsheets. We'll explore a new approach to data collection and management that unifies …

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231: Why VCs and Startups Are Betting on Manufacturing and the Midwest Featuring Drive Capital and Path Robotics, Live from Columbus, OH 1:05:13

2M ago1:05:13

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What’s getting VCs to look beyond Silicon Valley in the tech startup scene? The Midwest is not just an up-and-coming place for investors to watch. It’s now a region that more investors are betting on. With companies like Path Robotics, the Midwest is taking its status as a manufacturing hub and merging it with the kind of innovative tech traditiona…

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Creating Scalable Automations With Your Data 9:12

2M ago9:12

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🎙️ Why Point-to-Point Automation Is Broken—and What to Do Instead | Data Fuel Podcast 🔔 Subscribe for smarter systems, cleaner data & automation that actually scales 📢 Your Zaps and automations are breaking—and it’s not your fault. Tools like Zapier and Make are powerful, but when used in point-to-point setups, they create fragile, error-prone spag…

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Marketing Automation 2.0: Why Agentic AI is a Game-Changer for Small Business with Alex Carlson 39:17

2M ago39:17

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Are you tired of wearing all the marketing hats in your small business? Juggling social media, email campaigns, content creation, and analytics while trying to actually run your business? What if I told you there's a new wave of AI that doesn't just help with tasks - it actually takes control and drives results on its own? The challenge for small b…

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Banks push for cost-effective, multimodal AI tools 26:57

2M ago26:57

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Financial institutions are moving beyond pilot projects to implement production-grade, explainable and cost-effective AI solutions that can meet operational and regulatory demands. AI has evolved rapidly since fintech Arteria AI was founded in 2020, Amir Hajian, chief science officer, tells Bank Automation News in this episode of “The Buzz” podcast…

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230: Shark Tank, Advanced Prosthetics, and How PSYONIC's Ability Hand is Driving Accessibility for Humans and Robots Featuring PSYONIC CEO & Founder Dr. Aadeel Akhtar 46:00

2M ago46:00

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Robotics is a cool field, no doubt about that. But what’s cooler than using it to change people’s lives? When he was seven years old, Aadeel Akhtar met a girl in Pakistan with a missing leg. This kickstarted a fascination with helping people regain control over lost limbs and a decision that pivoted his planned career in medicine to robotics and pr…

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Tackling Data Challenges: Internal, External, and Unified Solutions 15:15

2M ago15:15

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Send us a text This podcast episode delves into the critical challenges that social purpose organizations face in simplifying data collection and management for both internal and external data sources. It highlights how data often becomes scattered across multiple systems, making it difficult to unify and analyze for meaningful impact. The discussi…

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The AI Advantage: How Small Businesses Can Punch Above Their Weight Class with Phil Pallen 44:07

2M ago44:07

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Are you running a small business and feeling constantly overwhelmed by all the AI tools, wearing too many hats, and wondering how competitors seem to get so much more done? What if you could multiply your productivity without expanding your team or working longer hours? The struggle of being a solopreneur or small business owner has always been abo…

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229: Manufacturing Leadership in Indiana and Beyond: Live from Indianapolis, IN 46:48

2M ago46:48

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We’ve been on tour for the past couple of months, recording live episodes in some of the manufacturing hot spots around the country. Indiana is our current stop, where Guggman Haus Brewing hosted us for an episode all about innovation, technology, culture, and, of course, Indiana’s manufacturing prowess. Manufacturing makes up a huge portion of Ind…

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The You-niverse: How to Stay Human in an AI Marketing World with Mark Schaefer 45:21

3M ago45:21

45:21

Have you ever wondered if we're slowly losing our humanity in the rush to adopt AI? Every day, another marketer proclaims they've automated their entire workflow, created the perfect AI system, or generated flawless content. But what if perfection isn't what your audience really wants? The truth is, we're facing an unprecedented challenge in market…

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Citizens moves from scraping to APIs for payments 19:55

3M ago19:55

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Citizens Bank is advancing its digital payments strategy in 2025, with a focus on embedded finance and omnichannel capabilities. For example, Citizens is moving from screen scraping to an API-enabled environment, allowing it to use insights from its private banking segment in other segments, such as SMB, mid-market and commercial, Taira Hall, execu…

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228: Industrial Marketing from SMBs to the Enterprise, Live from the 2025 Industrial Marketing Summit in Austin, TX 57:50

3M ago57:50

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Manufacturers up and down the country are doing great work and naturally, you want the world to know about it – especially your potential customers. So we turn the spotlight on marketing in this episode to take a look at the folks who get the name out there for manufacturing companies big and small. Recorded live from the 2025 Industrial Marketing …

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Future-Proof Events: How AI Ensures Your Events Thrive, Not Just Survive with Warwick Davies 38:38

3M ago38:38

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Have you ever felt that sinking feeling of launching an event only to realize competitors already seem to be two steps ahead? Perhaps you've noticed others leveraging cutting-edge tech, and you're worried about falling behind. With technology evolving faster than ever before, event planners face mounting pressure. How can you keep pace? How can you…

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227: Are the Challenges Facing Rural vs. Urban Manufacturers Really That Different? Live from the Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference 1:07:01

3M ago1:07:01

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When you imagine a rural versus an urban manufacturing company, that picture might look a bit different. But some things are the same. Both types of manufacturers face challenges, but do they face different ones? The good news is that there are some incredible people and businesses in the industry who are on a mission to bridge connections, build u…

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Goodbye Traditional Branding, Hello AI: Transform Your Brand Story with Park Howell 56:54

3M ago56:54

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Have you ever felt stuck spinning your wheels through months of painstaking, costly traditional branding exercises, only to end up with messaging that doesn't truly resonate—or worse, never sees the light of day? That's painful for you, frustrating for your audience, and costly for your business—and it's happening in far too many companies today. B…

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Data-Driven Retention: Moving Beyond Churn Prediction 9:42

3M ago9:42

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📊 Data-Driven Retention: Moving Beyond Churn Prevention 📢 Most companies focus on churn prevention—but what if you focused on retention instead? In this episode, we explore: ✔️ How predictive analytics can enhance customer retention & lifetime value ✔️ The key data signals that indicate customer health & engagement ✔️ Why proactive engagement beats…

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Data-Driven Impact: ICF Foundation's Approach to Social Change 41:18

3M ago41:18

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Send us a text Welcome to the Sopact Podcast! 🚀 Today, we have a truly inspiring episode featuring Coura Badiane, Vice President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Foundation, and Kathleen Lihanda, Director for Social Impact at ICF Foundation. Joining us as well is Hetal Sheth from Sopact, who has been closely working with ICF to revolu…

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Beyond Design Tools: An Evolution in AI Creative Operations with Satej Sirur 40:28

3M ago40:28

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Are your creative teams drowning in endless feedback loops, version control nightmares, and bottlenecks that seem to multiply by the day? You're not alone. Marketing teams everywhere are struggling with the growing demands of content creation, with 76% reporting they need to create more content than ever before, but with the same or fewer resources…

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226: Building a Community of Machine Shop Entrepreneurs Featuring Russell Winter, Founder of US MFG 47:13

3M ago47:13

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When like-minded entrepreneurs sit down to swap stories, advice, and connections, it’s a major win for everyone. This is one of the great things about manufacturing because this industry thrives on collaboration, not just competition. In this episode, we hear from Russell Winter, Founder of US MFG, who’s on a mission to connect entrepreneurs in the…

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Your Marketing Career Needs This AI History Lesson with Katie King 52:59

3M ago52:59

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Remember your first email marketing campaign? Or maybe you're old enough to remember when "digital marketing" meant updating your GeoCities website? Well, just like those marketers who dismissed email as a fad in the '90s, there are those today who are missing the signs of AI's transformative power in marketing. Every day, I talk to marketers who a…

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Introducing The AI Hat Podcast 2:15

4M ago2:15

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Welcome to "The AI Hat Podcast: Unlocking the Power of AI for Business Growth" Are you a business leader looking to harness the power of AI for growth but feeling overwhelmed by the complexity? Do you want practical advice and real-world strategies to successfully integrate AI into your business? Who is this show for? "The AI Hat Podcast" is design…

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No BS Impact Measurement: Building Real Skills for Real Change 37:28

4M ago37:28

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Send us a text Join Unmesh Seth, Founder of SOPACT, and his team as they break down the real challenges and solutions in impact measurement and management (IMM). In this special episode, they unveil SOPACT’s No BS Impact Measurement Course, a hands-on, practical program designed to help organizations take full ownership of their data, improve impac…

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The Future of Lean: AI's Impact on Business Staffing Models with Chris Daigle 46:40

4M ago46:40

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What if I told you that the business you're running today could operate with just 20% of your current staff? It sounds impossible, right? Maybe even a little scary. But here's the thing - businesses across the globe are discovering that with the right AI implementation, they can not only maintain their operations but actually improve them with dram…

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225: From Enterprise Engineering to Owning a Small Manufacturing Business Featuring Amorphic Brewing Founder Ron Hockersmith and a BROADcast For Manufacturers, Live from Milwaukee, WI 44:27

4M ago44:27

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What happens when a former engineering leader decides to open a brewery? In the true spirit of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we talk all about beer in this episode. Recorded live from Amorphic Beer in Milwaukee, WI, we sit down with the Founder, Ron Hockersmith, to learn about what makes their beer special and the company a success even as the hype aro…

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