Wrapping up the year with the annual solo pod, and this year, the guest is Bill Sullivan of Brin Glass.  Bill announced his retirement earlier this year, so this was a chance to catch up with him before he started the next phase of his life.  Great talk on his path, the industry, and much more.

Thank you for checking it out!

Thank you to FHC for sponsoring this episode.  www.fhc-usa.com 

When stock imported components can’t accommodate your railing project, partner with FHC for award-winning glass railing systems that offer the utmost in safety, aesthetics, customization, lead time and customer service. 

The industry has spoken, FHC’s American-made, easy-to-install railing systems have been named “Best Innovation for Installers” by Glass Magazine, and just won the “railing” product category in USGlass Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards. 

Contact FHC today to learn why more and more architects and glaziers are placing their trust and business with FHC. You Now Have A Choice. 

From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/

Back at it again with the From the Fabricator podcast.  This time out we start with Scott Smith of LTS.  Great guy and tons of insight into our world from the past through the present and into the future.  Next up Conley Oster and Gary Chen talk robots and advancement.  These guys started RAISE Robotics and are simply brilliant.  Great takes in here and also how this can solve the labor challenges out there.  THANK You for listening and checking it out!! 
Thank you to FHC- Frameless Hardware Company for the support of this episode!  See them at FHC-USA.com!

From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/

Welcome back to the From the Fabricator podcast!  This time out we've got the amazing Keith Daubmann of D3 Glass, MyArchitecturalGlass, and MyShowerDoor and the very interesting Jason Godfrey of UFP Packaging.  Lots of interesting conversation from taking big chances to trying to new things.  We covered it all!
Thank you for listening!
And a thank you to our episode sponsor- FHC!
Stop gambling with your hardware. When you specify or purchase FHC entrances, railings or frameless shower door hardware, you gain instant peace of mind knowing that your hardware has been designed, engineered, manufactured and tested by a company that holds their quality to the highest standard in the industry… their own. Pair that with nearly-unlimited customization capabilities, ease-of-installation, breakneck lead times and the best customer service in the glazing industry and you’ll understand why more and more glaziers and fabricators are choosing FHC. 

FHC… You Now Have A Choice…

From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/

Welcome back to the From the Fabricator podcast!  This time out we've got Jason Isackson of Sentinel Facades, a new company in a very popular space.  Jason gives a rundown on all that is going on in that process.  Next is Michael and Carolyn Spellman as they breakdown machinery solutions, VIG and more.  They've brought so many groundbreaking technologies to our space and it was great to see what they have happening now and into the future.
Thank you for checking it out!
This episode was brought to you by FHC Frameless Hardware Company.
See them online at FHC-USA.com.  That website has everything a glazier could want or need and new items being added all the time.  Thank you FHC for the support here and of our industry! 

From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/

Getting ready for GlassBuild?  I am too!  This special edition hits it all... from the show side to great exhibitors who will be exhibiting the latest and greatest.
Katy Devlin of NGA kicks it off, followed by Alan Kinder of Guardian Glass.  Then the duo of Art Huard and Shawn McHale of NVOY Fire Rated join and we wrap up with an update from Kyle Lindersmith of Burkle.  Thanks for checking it out!  SEE YOU AT GLASSBUILD!
Thank you to the episode sponsor FHC!
FHC is Dallas-bound for GlassBuild!

Visit FHC in booth 45012 to see the award-winning glazing systems, tools and supplies that are changing the game for glaziers… and to meet the team of technical experts that are redefining the definition of customer service and project support. For American-made, designed, engineered and tested glass railing and entrance systems… The FHC booth is the place to be. Giddy Up!

From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/

The latest From the Fabricator podcast features three greats again.  Leading off is Diana San Diego of SAFTI First.  Some excellent deep dives into sales and marketing and fire rated/specialty products.  Then Chris Cordle of the Specialty Fenestration Group talks Lean Manufacturing and Operations.  Good lessons there.  Last, we wrap it with Merv Campbell of Omni Cubed.  Material Handling and Safety- so crucial and a massive focus of Merv's company.
Thank you for checking it out!
Also Thank you to the episode sponsor- FHC- Frameless Hardware Company

FHC is ALL IN for GlassBuild in Dallas, Sept 30th thru October 2nd.

To see the latest innovations in glass railing, all-glass entrances, frameless shower doors and the glass and glazing tools designed to save glaziers time and money…

There’s one place to be…

Booth 45012 on the show floor, smack dab at the main entrance. Product launches, hands-on demonstrations and surprises galore… FHC Booth 45012.

From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/

The latest From the Fabricator is a special super-sized edition featuring three tremendous industry leaders.  Leading off Syndi Sim, new to Q-Railing but an industry vet catches us up on her move along with a ton of energizing info and perspective.  After that Jenni Chase of the National Glass Association covers the crucial push into Workforce Development and all that goes with it.  Last we wrap it up with the legend Chuck Knickerbocker of TGP.  The conversation covers a lot of years and also everything from Steel curtain walls to our resilient way of doing things.  All good stuff!  Thanks for listening!
And thank you to FHC for sponsoring this episode!
Need glass railing?  For award-winning American-made systems with unmatched lead time, customization and customer support, FHC is the go-to source for glaziers. Methodically engineered and ridiculously easy to install, FHC glass railing systems are in a league of their own.
Explore railing solutions at FHC-USA.com

From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/

Back at it again!  The latest podcast has 3 great guests covering a wide range of industry topics!  
John Leonard of FHC, Priscilla Koeckeritz (Brin) and Dan Reinhart (Salem) are on this time out and we cover railings, cultures, forecasts, people and much more.
Thank you for listening!!
Also Thank you to FHC for sponsoring!
Need glass railings?
For award-winning American-made systems with unmatched lead time, customization and customer support, FHC is the go-to source for glaziers. Methodically engineered and ridiculously easy to install, FHC glass railing systems are in a league of their own. 
Explore railing solutions at FHC-USA.com

From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/

Summer is in full swing, and on this episode of the From the Fabricator podcast, we've got two fantastic talents from our space.  First up is Jason Douglas of HB Fuller. Interesting and smart path taken and now a part of some of the most popular materials in around.  Then John Trainor jumps on for a wide range of topics and insights.  Fun to catch up there.  Thanks for listening!!
This pod was brought to you by FHC:
Some say “All-Glass Entrance,” but EVERYONE says HERC-DOOR.The most-recognized and perhaps most-specified glass entrance system on the market is also the easiest and quickest door rail to install. Combine that with the fastest lead time in the industry and unmatched customer service and it’s easy to see why more glaziers and fabricators are choosing FHC’s HERC-DOOR rail and patch fittings for their projects.

FHC… You now have a choice. Visit FHC-USA.com

From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/

For the 50th episode of the From the Fabricator podcast, we dedicated the time to the crucial subjects of Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery, and Support.   Max is joined by Cal Beyer of SAFE Project (www.safeproject.us) and David Argus of Karas and Karas Glass.  A wide range of subjects was covered but really focused on the workplace, what's happening, what can and has been done to help, and just an overall important learning experience from two incredible humans. A must listen.  Thank you.
This podcast is grateful for the support from FHC. Frameless Hardware Company.
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You Now Have A Choice.    

From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/