Whether it's Kaizen, TQM, 5S, or the Toyota method, Brian has used them. Taking some of the most complex challenges, breaking them down into bite sized chunks, reimagining them and eliminating waste, Brian has helped Fortune 100 companies and small Iowa manufacturers become more lean, competitive and successful.

His seemingly simple strategies on their face seem simple. Trust me, they are not. Brian's uncanny ability to build consensus and increase throughput are nothing short of amazing.

Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/brian-shadle-manufacturing

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The pandemic had many lingering side effects. One of those is loneliness. A little-known fact is that loneliness has such far-reaching consequences that the health impact is comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, according to one study published in the journal PLOS Medicine.

Loneliness, coupled with increasing obesity and its detrimental effects on health are making it hard to make solid improvements in Iowa's overall health. With 37% of our population characterized as obese, employers, especially manufacturers who require more arduous physical demands must step alongside their employees to solve the problem.

Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/jami-haberl-manufacturing

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Bob Riley, known to many as Doc Fat, has been innovating in Central Iowa since 1986 when the founders of Feed Energy passed suddenly and he purchased the company. Bob stepped in and began his journey with Feed Energy - providing safe, energy-based nutrition solutions for the poultry, cattle and pork industries.

Growing the company from 11 to 124 in the last 37 years hasn't been easy, but it's been meaningful and brought critical products to the ag community in Iowa and around the world. His recent milestone of hiring his own replacements has been one of his greatest accomplishments.

Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/bob-riley-manufacturing

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The impression you make on your new hire in the first 15 minutes could predict whether or not they stay. With 87% of Zoomers (gen z) self admitted job hoppers, retention strategies matter more than ever!

Learn how four simple tactics can make the difference between staying and going.

Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/jim-roy-manufacturing

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What do you get when you cross a gregarious, passionate, articulate woman with a passion and love of science? One of the most amazing advocates for careers in STEM in the world.

We're lucky enough to have her in a highly influential role with kids all across the state as the Director of Innovative STEM Teaching at The Science Center of Iowa. I believe this treasure is a gateway for kids into STEM careers and it's available to all Iowa Educators and Industry Leaders across the state.

Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/jolie-pelds-manufacturing

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Our focus today is on manufacturers getting back to basics when it comes to marketing and data management.

Often the sexy topics like AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing and 3D CAD get the attention, but so many manufacturers and dealers are making missteps with brand, marketing, dealer channel relations and websites.

Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/michael-bird-manufacturing

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We'll start with understanding the difference between Private Equity and Venture Capital and learn how to position your company to receive it, how the process works and when it makes sense.

John Mickelson and his firm Midwest Capital Partners are on their third round of funding spanning 10 years. They've helped their clients manage through change, rebuild and grow. Every client has different needs and John helps us understand their services and how it all works.

Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/john-mickelson-manufacturing

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What was it that Einstein said? "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." In recruiting this is all too accurate. Periodically, employers need to retool their recruiting process to tap into new pools.

Bill Raine, a thirty year recruiting veteran offers four solid tips to immediately apply to open up the recruiting flood gates for new candidates. Whether it's adapting your employee drug testing procedures or providing transportation, Bill has ideas.

Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/bill-raine-manufacturing

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Sheri Penney, Director of the Iowa Women's Foundation Employment Engagement, works with communities across Iowa to develop childcare solutions driving thousands of working parents back into the workforce. With over 300,000 childcare openings statewide, there's a long way to go.

Funded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority through a three-year grant, Sheri has already seen success. Communities like Hamilton County have seen over 100 employees go back into productive careers because of increased capacity in their childcare system. The key to these partnerships is employer input and engagement. Many manufacturers are partnering to serve their employment base.

Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/sheri-penney-manufacturing

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After years in nursing, both patient care and management and a final move to a cubicle removed from all that gave her joy, Kris Howard made a bold move to a career in manufacturing. Testing the market first, with friends and close colleagues, she found a niche for herself in fast turnarounds and no minimums when ordering.

Starting her business just prior to the pandemic could be seen as ill-fated to some, but she made lemonade out of those lemons and emerged on the other side thriving, adding new product lines and cultivating even deeper relationships. A diehard networker and relationship builder, when asked how do you market? Her answer was word of mouth. https://kshdesignstudios.com/ works with all industries and all sizes of companies.

Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/kris-howard-manufacturing

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