This week our guest is Ron Bower, Founder and President of InterviewPath. 

In this episode, Ron shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and explains how his two talent management ventures, InterviewPath and Brickpath Group, complement each other. 

He offers his seasoned take on all things talent—from overcoming common recruiting challenges to refining your interview process, and most importantly, how leaders can stay ahead of the curve regarding generational workforce shifts. 

His Cleveland area restaurant picks include Strip Steakhouse in Avon, Lakewood Truck Park, and the West Side Market. 

Connect with Ron Bower on LinkedIn.

Our guest this week is Jim Vinoksi, the Host of Manufacturing Talks!

In this episode, Jim offers us insight into his career journey and how he became a prominent thought leader in the manufacturing industry. 

He shares how his contributions to Forbes inspired his podcast, Manufacturing Talks. Jim and Paul also discuss current manufacturing trends as they relate to the upcoming election, reshoring, workforce development month, and more.

As a Michigan native, Jim shouts out Rush Creek Bistro as his favorite restaurant. 

Connect with Jim Vinoski on LinkedIn for more manufacturing insights.

This week our guest is Jeffrey Stern, Principal at The O.H.I.O. Fund. 

Jeffrey joins us to discuss his latest venture, The O.H.I.O. Fund, a unique investment fund focused on driving Ohio’s economic future. He explains the concept of the industrial renaissance that Ohio is undergoing and emphasizes how strategic investments in manufacturing and technology position our state for long-term growth. 

He also hosts Lay of the Land, a podcast focused on telling entrepreneurial stories in Northeast Ohio. He shares how he found his entrepreneurial path, guided by what he learned from our community of entrepreneurs. 

Jeffrey’s top food picks are Mitchell’s for ice cream and Il Rione for pizza!

Follow Jeffrey on LinkedIn for updates on The O.H.I.O. Fund.

Our guest this week is Frank “Sully” Sullivan, President of DayGlo Color Corp.

In this episode, Sully walks us through the colorful history of DayGlo and its impact on various industries, from safety to fashion. 

Since being named President in 2023, he shares how he’s worked to navigate an iconic brand through a competitive market. He also shares how they prioritize a culture of transparency and offers a perspective on how they hope to keep innovating.

His top restaurant picks include Cabin Club, Veranda, Il Venetian, and Li Wah.

Connect with Sully on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on all things fun & fluorescent!

This week our guest is Torino Fitzgerald, Vice President of Talent and Cultural Transformation, at Process Technology.

Headquartered in Willoughby, Ohio, Process Technology is a global manufacturer of thermal and power supply products. Torino joined their team in 2023 and has played a pivotal role in transforming and scaling their company culture initiatives. 

In this episode, Torino offers his expert perspective on cultural transformation and unlocking people's potential. This episode is a must-listen for any leader!

Torino’s restaurant recommendations include El Taco Macho and Young’s Sushi.

Connect with Torino Fitzgerald on LinkedIn.

Our guest this week is Hector Hernandez, Inside Sales Specialist at Xaloy!

Xaloy is a global leader in screw, barrel, and front-end component manufacturing. Headquartered in Austintown, Ohio, they have been a long-time partner of Rust Belt Recruiting. (Listen to Episode 71 featuring Trudy Cheney of Xaloy)

Hector was recently placed in his new role with Xaloy through Rust Belt Recruiting. We are thrilled to have him join us to share more about his candidate experience and his career in the manufacturing industry.

In this energetic conversation, Paul and Hector discuss Hector’s foray into podcasting, how he uses positive thinking to motivate himself, and how he has utilized that perspective in his past management roles. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with a career in manufacturing. 
Hector’s food recommendations are TownHall and Sol. Connect with Hector on LinkedIn.

This week our guest is Rosemary Mudry, Executive Director of the Cleveland Public Market Corporation (CPMC), a non-profit focused on Cleveland’s iconic West Side Market. 

In this episode, we learn about the roots of the West Side Market, what makes it so unique, and how CPMC is working to preserve that. 

Rosemary offers us insight into why the shift to a non-profit happened and how it allows CPMC to be more nimble in approaching challenges and opportunities. She also shares with us the long-term vision of the market and the efforts they are taking to implement new programs. 

Residing on the East Side, Rosemary’s restaurant recommendations include L'Albatros for drinks on the patio and Tommy’s for a family-friendly option.

Connect with Rosemary on LinkedIn to stay up to date with CPMC’s efforts and check out westsidemarket.org for more information on the market. 

Our guest this week is Terrence Southern, Founder & CEO of Robotopia, an Advanced Automation Systems Integrator and Workforce Development company. 

Terrence is a nationally recognized thought leader, strategist, and consultant in the manufacturing automation industry and we are thrilled to have him on the podcast! 

In this episode, Terrence shares his career journey, his dedication to making STEM education accessible and exciting for the next generation of our workforce, and what the future looks like for his various endeavors. 

Connect with Terrence on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all things robotics!

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This week our guest is Jason Therrien, the President & CEO of thunder::tech, an integrated marketing agency. 

In this episode, Jason shares how thunder::tech has expanded over the past 25 years, including how he’s evolved as an entrepreneur and leader. 

He shares his expert insight into the dynamic world of modern marketing with us, focusing on employer branding. He offers actionable advice for small to mid-size manufacturers on developing and leveraging a strong employer brand. 

Jason’s restaurant recommendations include Momocho, a modern Mexican spot in Ohio City, and Mendoza’s in Port Clinton, a hole in the wall with unbeatable burritos.

Follow Jason on LinkedIn to stay up to date on marketing trends.
Check out thunder::tech and their employer branding resources here.

Our guest this week is Lindsay Fleuriet, the Creative Director of Postindustrial Media. We are thrilled to have our second guest from Postindustrial Media join us to give an update on all things Postindustrial. (Listen to Episode 64 featuring Carmen Gentile of Postindustrial Media) 

In this episode, Lindsay offers us insight into her role as Creative Director and how she helps to shape the artistic direction of the publication’s narrative and their other efforts.

We also learn about her childhood growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, and how her family’s background lends itself to helping tell stories about postindustrial communities, the throughline of them being optimism about reclamation, shown through art. 

Lindsay’s restaurant picks are in Youngstown where you can find the best Italian food in Ohio! Avalon, Wedgewood and Elmton are her top picks for pizza.

Connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn and learn more about Postindustrial Media at postindustrial.com.