Manufacturing Advocates Podcastepisodichttps://awesound.com/a/manufacturing-advocates-podcasten-usCopyright 2026 hackmanjThu, 21 May 2026 04:22:25 -0000Hear the stories of the difference makers in the US manufacturing industryJoe Hackmanhackmanjuser-hackmanj@awesound.com2026-05-21 @ 04:22:25 UTC (reference: dseud)cleanManufacturing, USAhttps://awesound.com/hackmanj/episode-11-jeff-krauseEpisode 11 - Jeff KrauseCEO of SMETap the experience and passionate leadership of Jeff Krause, CEO of SME. Listen to hear how Jeff and SME are working hard to address the skills gap and assisting manufacturers with technological advancement.

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]]>Wed, 31 May 2017 12:30:00 -0000https://awesound.com/t/te8632SME, Manufacturing, Michigan, Skills Gap47:52cleanhttps://awesound.com/hackmanj/episode-10-Episode 10 - Al StimacMade in the USA is a Great BrandIf you take half of what Al Stimac has accomplished it would be ambitious for the most motivated Type A individual. Al is driven by a strong passion for manufacturing and helping others. When he sees a need, he fills it. Hear his inspiring story.

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]]>Wed, 03 May 2017 12:30:00 -0000https://awesound.com/t/t3knu4Florida, Manufacturing, CTE, STEM39:28cleanhttps://click.awesound.com/click-auid/tempauid/http://manufacturingadvocates.com/2017/03/15/san-joaquin-valley-manufacturing-alliance-ep9/?tuid=ta7aq0&auid=tempauidEpisode 9 - San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing AllianceGuests: Mike Dozier and Mike BettsWhat can manufacturers and the right partners do to improve their community? By this example, a heck of a lot. Take a brief audio tour of the work that Mike Betts, Mike Dozier and their partners at the SJVMA have done to bring together 500+ association members all working to improve the health and future of the greater San Joaquin Valley area.

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]]>Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:30:00 -0000https://awesound.com/t/ta7aq055:35cleanhttps://click.awesound.com/click-auid/tempauid/http://manufacturingadvocates.com/2017/02/22/industry-president-becomes-us-manufacturing-advocate/?tuid=t61bsk&auid=tempauidEpisode 8 - Harry MoserLearn how the Reshoring Initiative is protecting American JobsHarry Moser is extremely knowledgeable on why US manufacturing jobs go off shore and what to do about it. Listen and learn how we can more effectively re-shore jobs back to the US as well as protect the existing jobs by helping people do the real cost calculations.

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]]>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:30:00 -0000https://awesound.com/t/t61bskIllinois, Reshoring Initiative, Skills Gap, Economics, Harry Moser43:55cleanhttps://click.awesound.com/click-auid/tempauid/http://manufacturingadvocates.com/2017/02/08/california-advanced-manufacturing-apprenticeship-collaborative-ep7/?tuid=t0nzkd&auid=tempauidEpisode 7 - John DunnAmerican Apprenticeship InitiativeLearn how apprenticeships will play a crucial role in filling the advanced manufacturing jobs of the future.

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]]>Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:30:00 -0000https://awesound.com/t/t0nzkdCalifornia, American River College, Apprenticeships, Education, Skills Gap44:41cleanhttps://click.awesound.com/click-auid/tempauid/http://manufacturingadvocates.com/2017/01/11/california-manufacturers-and-technology-association-ep6/?tuid=tz38wa&auid=tempauidEpisode 6 - Dorothy RothrockCalifornia Manufacturing & Technology AssociationCan California lead a US manufacturing renaissance? Dorothy Rothrock believes we can, learn why in Episode 6 of the manufacturing advocates podcast.

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]]>Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:00:00 -0000https://awesound.com/t/tz38waCalifornia, Manufacturing, CMTA, Dorothy Rothrock39:36cleanhttps://click.awesound.com/click-auid/tempauid/http://manufacturingadvocates.com/2016/12/15/sacramento-valley-sme-manufacturing-advocates-ep5/?tuid=trqv78&auid=tempauidSacramento Valley SME EP5Matt, Jeff and Mike talk about the role of the Sacramento Valley SMELearn about the advocacy and leadership of the Sacramento Valley SME. Working to make manufacturers successful today and in the future.

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]]>Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:00:00 -0000https://awesound.com/t/trqv7846:34cleanhttps://click.awesound.com/click-auid/tempauid/http://manufacturingadvocates.com/2016/11/30/the-role-of-the-american-welding-society-ep4/?tuid=tjpk31&auid=tempauidThe Role of the American Welding Society EP4VP of AWS Dale Flood on Episode 4 of the Manufacturing Advocates PodcastFind out about the inter-workings of the American Welding Society from current VP Dale Flood.

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]]>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:00:00 -0000https://awesound.com/t/tjpk31Welding, Skills Gap, American Welding Society, AWS, Dale Flood43:26cleanhttps://click.awesound.com/click-auid/tempauid/http://manufacturingadvocates.com/2016/11/09/innovation-in-education-sierra-college-and-hacker-lab-ep3/?tuid=to4pua&auid=tempauidInnovation in Education Sierra College and Hacker Lab EP3Carol Pepper-Kittredge, Heather Lee and Sebastian Romanet on Episode 2 of Manufacfuring Advocates PodcastFind out more about the role community colleges like Sierra College and maker spaces like Hacker Lab play in filling the skills gap.

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]]>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 13:00:00 -0000https://awesound.com/t/to4puaSierra College, Rocklin, CA, Hacker Lab, Makers, VR, Skills Gap50:20cleanhttps://click.awesound.com/click-auid/tempauid/http://manufacturingadvocates.com/2016/10/26/doing-the-impossible-since-1972-ep2/?tuid=tym8ia&auid=tempauidJoe Wernette - Doing the Impossible Since 1972 EP2Joe Wernette CEO of Tri Tool Episode 2 of Manufacturing Advocates PodcastLearn the solutions to growing a business in a challenging environment.

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]]>Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:55:00 -0000https://awesound.com/t/tym8ia42:38cleanhttps://click.awesound.com/click-auid/tempauid/http://manufacturingadvocates.com/2016/10/05/high-school-car-buff-becomes-champion-for-students-and-manufacturers-ep1/?tuid=tccv4t&auid=tempauidBill Gaines The Original Difference Maker EP1 Bill Gaines and Grow Manufacturing Episode 1 of Manufacturing Advocates PodcastListen as Bill Gaines describes the efforts of Grow Manufacturing to improve prospects of manufacturers and the local communities.

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]]>Wed, 05 Oct 2016 13:00:00 -0000https://awesound.com/t/tccv4tManufacturing, Bill Gaines, Grow Manufacturing, California, Manufacturing Advocates48:10clean