"Let's Talk Manufacturing: is part of the "Let's Talk Business South Carolina" network of B2B talk shows. It is an audio podcast and a YouTube video series -- hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins. Episodes feature industry outlooks, conversations on trending advanced manufacturing topics, and interviews with industry executives and thought leaders. 

Guests on today's show include: 
Scott Brandon, the owner and CEO at Brandon, a full-service marketing agency, provides advice, guidance, and plenty of pro tips for B2B marketers. And David Suddeth, executive director at Health Me, Healthy SC, in an executive you should know.

This episode is presented by Greenville Technical College. 

Each episode also appears on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkbusiness.rickjenkins

If you know of someone qualified to be a guest on the show, send an email to the show's host, Rick Jenkins: [email protected].

Thanks for listening.

"Let's Talk Manufacturing: is part of the "Let's Talk Business South Carolina" network of B2B talk shows. It is an audio podcast and a YouTube video series -- hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins. Episodes feature industry outlooks, conversations on trending advanced manufacturing topics, and interviews with industry executives and thought leaders. 

Presented by the Bank of Travelers Rest and produced in conjunction with the SC Small Business Development Centers, this episode is packed full of advice from our team of experts: a banker, CPA, attorney, marketer, and an IT exec. If you run a small business or are in the process of starting one, get ready to take notes!

Here's the team of experts providing advice on this episode:
Michele Abraham, state director, SC Small Business Development Center
Rance Bryan, Sr. vice president, Bank of Travelers Rest
Doug Lineberry, Partner, Burr & Forman
Joe LaPenna, CEO, Drum Creative
John Price, managing member, Scott and Company
Linda Mayes, general manager, PTG (Palmetto Technology Group)

Each episode also appears on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkbusiness.rickjenkins

If you know of someone qualified to be a guest on the show, send an email to the show's host, Rick Jenkins: [email protected].

Thanks for listening.

"Let's Talk Manufacturing: is part of the "Let's Talk Business South Carolina" network of B2B talk shows. It is an audio podcast and a YouTube video series -- hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins. Episodes feature industry outlooks, conversations on trending advanced manufacturing topics, and interviews with industry executives and thought leaders. 

Guests on this episode include:
Andy Carr, CEO, SC Manufacturing Extension Partnership. He'll share how to obtain SCMEP's new Manufacturing Resource Guide.

Andy Kurtz, CEO, Kopis, talks about how technology has advanced through the generations. 

Emily Heflin, business develop director at MAU Workforce Solutions, provides tips on addressing workforce challenges.

Kelvin Byrd, Dean of Advanced Manufacturing at Greenville Technical College, who also oversees the Center for Manufacturing Innovation, explains how CMI assists manufacturers hire employees and address other workforce issues. 

Each episode also appears on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkbusiness.rickjenkins

If you know of someone qualified to be a guest on the show, send an email to the show's host, Rick Jenkins: [email protected].

Thanks for listening.

Each episode also appears on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkbusiness.rickjenkins

If you know of someone qualified to be a guest on the show, send an email to the show's host, Rick Jenkins: [email protected].

Thanks for listening.

Let’s Talk Business is a B2B talk show -- audio podcast and a YouTube video series -- hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins. Episodes feature industry outlooks,  panel discussions on trending business topics, and interviews with high-level South Carolina business executives, community leaders and government officials. Let’s Talk Business is available on most popular podcast platforms. Video recordings of the full episode, as well as individual interview segments, are also posted on the Let's Talk Business South Carolina YouTube channel.

Joe Perkins, the executive vice president at Carolina Handling, a supply chain consultant located in Greenville, explains how companies are making investments in their supply chain structure to ensure they remain intact regardless of what the future might throw at us. And as is often the case these days, we solve problems with cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence. Joe explains how AI is being used in the industry to increase efficiencies and drive profit margins.

Also, Sarah Lyles, executive director at PalmettoPride, joins the show to talk about South Carolina's anti-litter organization. The non-profit's primary goal is to encourage citizens to take responsibility for litter prevention. Since 1999, the organization has helped more than 700,000 volunteers remove almost 90 million pounds of litter from our roads and natural areas. Find out how PalmettoPride battles the litter problem and how you/your business can help with the cause. 

And in another segment of "An Executive You Should Know," you'll beet Karen Weaver, the owner of OASE Day Spa. Today's episode is brought to you by Greenville Technical College.

Each episode also appears on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkbusiness.rickjenkins

If you know of someone qualified to be a guest on the show, send an email to the show's host, Rick Jenkins: [email protected].

Thanks for listening.

Let’s Talk Business is a B2B talk show -- audio podcast and a YouTube video series -- hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins. Episodes feature industry outlooks,  panel discussions on trending business topics, and interviews with high-level South Carolina business executives, community leaders and government officials. Let’s Talk Business is available on most popular podcast platforms. Video recordings of the full episode, as well as individual interview segments, are also posted on the Let's Talk Business South Carolina YouTube channel.

Kerry Murphy, CEO at Artisphere, shares the plans for this year's arts festival, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. 140 artists will be on hand representing the visual, performing and culinary arts. This year's festival will be held in downtown Greenville on Mother's Day weekend. 

And Karen Weaver, owner of OASE Day Spa, joins us In a segment of "An Executive You Should Know."

Each episode also appears on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkbusiness.rickjenkins

If you know of someone qualified to be a guest on the show, send an email to the show's host, Rick Jenkins: [email protected].

Thanks for listening.

Let’s Talk Business is a B2B talk show -- audio podcast and a YouTube video series -- hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins. Episodes feature industry outlooks,  panel discussions on trending business topics, and interviews with high-level South Carolina business executives, community leaders and government officials. Let’s Talk Business is available on most popular podcast platforms. Video recordings of the full episode, as well as individual interview segments, are also posted on the Let's Talk Business South Carolina YouTube channel.

Protecting ourselves and our companies from potential cyberattacks is one of the biggest worries business owners and technology officers face today. It’s one of the things that can keep them up at night. On this episode, two guests share their story about how they navigated a real-word cybersecurity challenge.

Clay Mardre, president at I&M Industrials, walked into work one Monday morning and discovered his company was the victim of a ransomware attack. Eventually, he enlisted the help of Reed Wilson, CEO at Palmetto Technology Group. The two worked together to overcome the attack and implement a plan to minimize the odds of it ever happening again.

Each episode also appears on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkbusiness.rickjenkins

If you know of someone qualified to be a guest on the show, send an email to the show's host, Rick Jenkins: [email protected].

Thanks for listening.

Let’s Talk Business is a B2B talk show -- audio podcast and a YouTube video series -- hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins. Episodes feature industry outlooks,  panel discussions on trending business topics, and interviews with high-level South Carolina business executives, community leaders and government officials. Let’s Talk Business is available on most popular podcast platforms. Video recordings of the full episode, as well as individual interview segments, are also posted on the Let's Talk Business South Carolina YouTube channel.

Three guests join this episode: Marc Mullis, the founder and CEO at Payformance Partners, talks about the importance of pay transparency and shares insight on hot compensation trends. Brett Cooper, the manager of corporate accounts at HTI or Human Technologies, Inc., says the "ugly truth" about today's supervisor is that they're just not ready to lead. 

Also, Michael Oliver, the public relations and social media coordinator for Metromont Corporation, is an executive you should know. Today's episode is brought to you by Greenville Technical college.

Each episode also appears on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkbusiness.rickjenkins

If you know of someone qualified to be a guest on the show, send an email to the show's host, Rick Jenkins: [email protected].

Thanks for listening.

Let’s Talk Business is a B2B talk show -- audio podcast and a YouTube video series -- hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins. Episodes feature industry outlooks,  panel discussions on trending business topics, and interviews with high-level South Carolina business executives, community leaders and government officials. Let’s Talk Business is available on most popular podcast platforms. Video recordings of the full episode, as well as individual interview segments, are also posted on the Let's Talk Business South Carolina YouTube channel.

Episode 30 includes interviews with three executives. Katherine O'Neill, the chief economic development officer in Spartanburg, provides a rundown of a wide variety of economic development projects in Sparkle City as well as throughout the county. 

David Benner, the area president for FocusCFO, talks about the benefits of companies hiring fractionally. And in a segment of "An Executive You Should Know," Stacey Bevill, owner of Golden Career Strategies, joins the show.

Each episode also appears on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkbusiness.rickjenkins

If you know of someone qualified to be a guest on the show, send an email to the show's host, Rick Jenkins: [email protected].

Thanks for listening.

Let’s Talk Business is a B2B talk show -- audio podcast and a YouTube video series -- hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins. Episodes feature industry outlooks,  panel discussions on trending business topics, and interviews with high-level South Carolina business executives, community leaders and government officials. Let’s Talk Business is available on most popular podcast platforms. Video recordings of the full episode, as well as individual interview segments, are also posted on the Let's Talk Business South Carolina YouTube channel.

The modern workplace is ever changing. Companies must deal with more challenges than ever, including a labor shortage, skills gap, the continuing demand for remote/hybrid work, and new recruiting and retention strategies. Get an update. Also, see how a staffing firm and client work together to solve a real-world problem. Plus, get an update on how new regulatory laws will impact employers in 2024. 

Each episode also appears on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkbusiness.rickjenkins

If you know of someone qualified to be a guest on the show, send an email to the show's host, Rick Jenkins: [email protected].

Thanks for listening.

Let’s Talk Business is a B2B talk show -- audio podcast and a YouTube video series -- hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins. Episodes feature industry outlooks,  panel discussions on trending business topics, and interviews with high-level South Carolina business executives, community leaders and government officials. Let’s Talk Business is available on most popular podcast platforms. Video recordings of the full episode, as well as individual interview segments, are also posted on the Let's Talk Business South Carolina YouTube channel.

Artificial intelligence is finding its way into almost every industry. There is not an industry that has not, or will not, be impacted by AI. On this episode, we are presented with a real-world application of the technology. 

Rick Oppedisano, CEO at Delta Bravo AI, and Tyrone Ellis, aftermarket engineering leader at Trane Technologies, join the show to discuss how they are working together to use AI to solve supply and demand challenges for Trane. By using predictive analytics, Trane is able to drive efficiency in the field and reduce costs.

Each episode also appears on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkbusiness.rickjenkins

If you know of someone qualified to be a guest on the show, send an email to the show's host, Rick Jenkins: [email protected].

Thanks for listening.