The Manufacturer’s Mindset Podcast by Ballantine Digital
The Manufacturer’s Mindset Podcast features casual conversations with manufacturing and industrial professionals about their journeys, lessons learned, and more. Your host is Ryan Cote, Managing Partner at Ballantine Digital.
The Manufacturer’s Mindset Podcast by Ballantine Digital
Latest Episodes
Gabriela Miraglia: How to Build a Manufacturing Business Around People and Innovation
Gabriela Miraglia of FormuNova shares her journey of building a cosmetic contract manufacturing company focused on small-batch production, innovative product development, and strong team culture. She also talks about the leadership lessons she ...
Frank Lamb: Lessons on Scaling, Automation, and Staying Ahead
Frank Lamb joins The Manufacturer's Mindset Podcast to share his unconventional path from uncertainty to a 40-year career in industrial automation. He explains what manufacturers should know about PLCs, robotics, AI, and the risks of scaling to...
Jeff Steele: How to Lead a Manufacturing Business Through Crisis and Come Out Stronger
Jeff Steele shares how a series of career experiences prepared him to step in, buy a manufacturing company during a chaotic period, and lead it forward. In this episode, you’ll pick up lessons on navigating uncertainty, leading through crisis, ...
Steven Reif: Real-World Cold Calling Lessons for More Meetings and Better Sales Results
In this episode, Ryan Cote talks with Steven Reif of Roof Maintenance Systems about what it really takes to succeed in sales. Steven shares practical lessons on cold calling, persistence, listening, and building trust, with real-world advice th...
Valerie Menges: How to Build a High-Accountability, High-Quality Family Manufacturing Business
Valerie Menges, CEO of Walenta Grinding, shares how she led a fourth-generation precision grinding company through succession, modernization, and ISO-driven quality. You’ll learn how to prioritize talent and accountability, earn respect through...
