People in Production Podcast with Ryan Nelson
Join host Ryan Nelson as he explores the DNA of thriving manufacturing operations. As founder of Circle of 5, Ryan delves deep into how successful organizations build high-performing teams and create empowering cultures that drive excellence.
Each episode features dynamic conversations with manufacturing leaders and cross-industry innovators, uncovering strategies for talent development, organizational growth, and future-focused leadership. Whether you're a manufacturing executive, team leader, or passionate about building strong workplace cultures, this podcast delivers practical insights to transform your organization.
The Kansas City Chapter of NTMA and Circle of 5 present this exclusive series starting January 2025. Subscribe now to learn how today's visionaries are reshaping the future of manufacturing and organizational excellence.
People in Production Podcast with Ryan Nelson
Latest Episodes
Local Power, Real Partnerships
What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of ...
Episode 16 - Katherine O'Toole: What's Ahead for KCNTMA
Catherine O'Toole from Kansas City NTMA joins us to discuss upcoming events designed to strengthen the Midwest manufacturing community through intentional networking and collaboration.• April 24-25: Joint Chapter Summit with St. Louis N...
Episode 15 - Ian Reel (Part 2) - Classroom to CNC: When Your Side Hustle Becomes Your Empire
From purchasing his first CNC machine with no prior experience to building a successful manufacturing business with 14 machines and 10 employees, Ian shares his journey of calculated risk-taking and growth.• Starting with a small 1,500 ...
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Episode 14 - Ian Reel (Part 1) When One Good Idea Changes Everything: A Manufacturer's Journey
Ian Reel from Kaw Valley Precision shares his non-traditional journey from industrial arts teacher to manufacturing entrepreneur, revealing how he strategically built his business while mitigating risks. As a former industrial arts teacher, he ...
Episode 13 - Leveraging Your NTMA Membership: A Kansas City and St. Louis Collaboration
Manufacturing leaders from the Kansas City and St. Louis chapters of the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) discuss how their organization creates value for members and fosters collaboration across regional boundaries. The conver...
