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PODCAST

How Manufacturers Improve Podcast

Welcome to How Manufacturers Improve, a Manufacturers Alliance podcast, where we help everyone who works in manufacturing become a better leader and problem solver so all manufacturers can remain competitive.

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26:56

Becoming a Strategic Leader

How Manufacturers Improve Podcast ·

2023/10/17

The reality is that once you have a role where you are leading people as a manager, director, or VP you will still face a handful of leadership issues. You may feel the tendency to micromanage, struggle to acquire resources or even ignore performance issues. Avoid these issues and enjoy my conversation with Matt Kanz and Kelly Hanson, our instructors for the Strategic Leader Certification, as they share what they have done to overcome these issues… so you can too Download the leaders guide >>>

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31:25

Influential Leadership (LIVE from MOY 2023)

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2023/10/10

In this week’s episode, we talk with Brad Konik, CEO of Konik and Matt Kanz, SVP NA at Jack Links, as they share their leadership experience, how to avoid micromanaging, practical leadership tools, and some of the biggest surprises they faced going from manager to senior leader. Download the Leaders Guide >> Whether you’re seeking a direct-hire or contract employee, Konik’s technical talent network can quickly build a high-caliber team to meet your needs. Contact them today at

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26:43

Leading with a Vivid Vision

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2023/09/26

For those of you who have struggled with inconsistent results, turnover, or just need to make sure you’re on the same page as your leadership team, you’re going to love this conversation. We’ve invited the CEO of Konik, Brad Konik, to talk about what he has done to establish a vivid vision for his company that is engaging and inspiring for his employees, clients and community. Download the Leaders Guide Learn more about Konik by visiting www.konik.com

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17:19

Training That Fits Your Culture

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2023/09/12

Failure to customize your training can result in people feeling left out, not willing to be open about real issues, or cultural roadblocks like the infamous “that’s not how we do it around here.” Avoid these issues and enjoy this week’s conversation with Monica Smith, as she shares what she’s done to help members successfully customize training… so you can too! Download the Leader’s Guide This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Bremer Bank. With bankers who know that

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25:14

My Favorite Lesson Learned

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2023/09/05

Enjoy this week’s special 100th episode featuring Manufacturers Alliance team members Jeremy Blake, Monica Smith, and Jim as they discuss their favorite lessons learned and how they keep growing. Download the Leaders Guide This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Bremer Bank. With bankers who know that in business, relationships matter more than ever. And understanding is everything. Find a Bremer Bank today at www.Bremer.com

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23:26

3 Behaviors that are Sabotaging Your Leadership

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2023/08/29

Becoming a successful senior leader is predicated on your ability to address emerging leadership challenges with new skills and strategies. The challenge I see most leaders face is that they went to school for engineering, operations, or supply chain management, not leadership. That’s why I want to break this problem down, look at some of the most common causes, and share what I’ve seen other successful executives do so that you can become a more strategic leader. Download the Leaders guide

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29:38

2023 Manufacturer of the Year Winners

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2023/08/22

Every year we award three manufacturers for their dedication to developing a culture of continuous improvement and willingness to share their lessons learned with their peers. In this episode, we’re talking to the 2023 Manufacturer of the Year Award Winners about their success, lessons learned, and looking forward to the future. Register for the 2023 Manufacturer of the Year Awards This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by The City of Monticello. In Monticello Life is

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28:26

Developing Master Level Front Line Leaders

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2023/08/08

Front-line leaders have to be good at getting work done through the voluntary cooperation of others but what does it take to master your ability to get high-quality products and services to the customer on time consistently? On this week’s episode Todd Voit, the Director of Continuous Improvement at the Bernard Group, shares what you can do to develop master-level front-line leaders. Download the Leader’s Guide This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Bremer Bank. With

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26:08

Kata for High Performing Teams

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2023/07/25

Have you ever wondered how to get your team to stop pencil whipping and start problem solving? On this week’s episode, Continuous Improvement Leader Jill Hillyer shares her experience with developing high performing teams with Kata! Find a Peer Group This episode was sponsored by Blue Key Media. Blue Key Media specializes in helping manufacturing companies increase sales, recruit more efficiently, and cut through the noise with the power of video. Learn more at www.bluekeymedia.com

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24:18

Monticello: Working, Living and Retiring Well

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2023/07/11

Have you ever experienced constraints to growth like access to talent, transportation, moving or going multi-site? Having a community partner on your team ensures that you take advantage of every financial and lifestyle incentive. Enjoy this week’s conversation with Angela Schumann & Jim Thares as they discuss how you can work, live and retire well in Monticello. Questions about moving to Monticello? Contact Jim or Angela Why are industrial and manufacturing businesses choosing Monticello? Check

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23:25

Selecting Your Next Green Belt Candidate

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2023/06/27

We all have limited time, energy and resources, but we also know that investing in people can unlock huge potential. Enjoy my conversation with Continuous Improvement leader Steve Drueen as he shares his expertise on what you can do to Select Your next Green Belt Candidate. Learn more about the Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification This episode was sponsored by Wipfli: The firm whose perspective can change everything for your business. Learn more at www.wipfli.com/manufacturing

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26:47

The Recruitment Revolution

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2023/06/13

The market for talent is still competitive. The challenge for most is being able to let go of those old recruitment practices and coming up with new ways to attract talent. Enjoy today’s episode featuring Jim Mulrooney with Bremer Bank, as he shares what he’s learned working with small business owners and how they’ve revolutionized recruitment. Learn more about Bremer Bank by visiting www.bremer.com

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27:30

Writing Problem Statements That Attract Resources

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2023/05/30

Enjoy this week’s conversation with our leadership and development coach, Jeremy Blake, as he shares his expertise on how to write the kind of problem statements that attract resources! Download this week’s resource by visiting www.mfrall.com/resources This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Bremer Bank. With bankers who know that in business, relationships matter more than ever. And understanding is everything. Find a Bremer Bank today at www.Bremer.com

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32:50

Using Data to Make Better Decisions

How Manufacturers Improve Podcast ·

2023/05/16

On this week’s episode, Ryan Swiderski and Kate Brown share how you can use better data to optimize inventory, effectively communicate price increases, and counteract labor shortages! Thank you to today’s sponsor, Konik. Whether you’re seeking a direct-hire or contract employee, Konik’s technical talent network can quickly build a high-caliber team to meet your needs. Contact them today at www.koniknetwork.com

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43:08

What it Means to be a Great Team Leader

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2023/05/02

A lot of people think that the fastest way to increase their income is to take on a leadership role and although a raise will likely come with the promotion how do you know that you’ll really like it and be successful at it? Enjoy this week's conversation with Jessica Lyons, Kelly Hansen, and Diane Bartels, as we discuss the challenges leaders face around communication, delegation, running meetings, engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. Get today’s resource by visiting

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17:15

Becoming a Professional Team Leader

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2023/04/25

Becoming a successful team lead hinges on your ability to lead yourself. The challenge most leaders at this level face is balancing leading a team while accomplishing hands-on work. That’s why on today’s bonus episode, we share some things you can start doing and some things you should stop to help you become a more successful team leader. Get today’s resource by visiting www.mfrall.com/resources

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36:47

The Real Cost of Neglecting Safety

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2023/04/18

It’s easy to let safety take a back seat when there haven't been any lost time incidents and your metrics are all about getting quality products to the customer on-time, but what is the real cost of neglecting safety? Enjoy this week’s conversation with Tim Sheehan, the Owner of OECS, as we discuss his new book Building a Safety Culture and how it can help you ensure that safety is number one for your company! Get your complimentary book by visiting:

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31:25

How to Develop a Leadership Mindset

How Manufacturers Improve Podcast ·

2023/04/04

Everyone has an opinion about what it takes to be successful, but the ones that are worth listening to come from the people that prioritize the success of their team. Enjoy this week’s conversation with Paul Langlois, Vice President of Enterprise Learning, careers and engagement for Ecolab as we discuss the four traits that will help you acquire the mindset of a leader. Download this week’s resource by visiting www.mfrall.com/resources This episode was sponsored by Wipfli: The firm whose

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26:59

Creating a Kaizen Culture

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2023/03/21

Getting people to want to change can feel impossible, but with a few practical tools you can be on your way to developing a Kaizen (change for the better) culture! Enjoy this week’s Podcast conversation with Mario Calvo, Sensi and Division Lean Manager for Parker Hannifin as we discuss how to develop a culture of kaizen and accomplish the results that come with it. Download this week’s resource by visiting www.mfrall.com/resources This episode was sponsored by Bremer Bank. With bankers who

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32:26

Reducing Rejects and Rework

How Manufacturers Improve Podcast ·

2023/03/07

Have you ever built specs that the customer didn’t want or need? What is the true cost of tolerances being too tight, unneeded functionality, or overkill on fatigue testing? On this week’s episode Chad Moertl shares how you can build quality at the source and give the customer exactly what they want! Download this week’s resource by visiting www.mfrall.com/resources This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Konik. Whether you’re seeking a direct-hire or contract

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