Rapid Fire Manufacturing
Rapid Fire Manufacturing is where the real stories of American manufacturing take center stage. I travel across the United States to sit down with shop owners, machinists, engineers, CEOs, and leaders who are shaping the future of this industry.
Every episode brings a look inside the work that keeps this country moving. Machine shops. Automation. Aerospace. Defense. Tooling. Robotics. Welding. Education. Innovation. Real people solving real problems and building something that matters.
My goal is simple. Show the next generation what opportunity looks like in manufacturing. Share the experience and lessons from people who built successful companies. And bring positive energy to an industry with incredible potential.
Short clips. Shop tours. Candid interviews. Fast moments with meaning.
If you want real stories from real people who make things, this is your place.
Welcome to Rapid Fire Manufacturing
Where America’s industry tells its story.
How a Farm Kid and Infantryman Became a Leader in Orthopedic Manufacturing
From Garage Beginnings to a One Man CNC Powerhouse Danny White of DW Machine
Inside Robinson Helicopter: Vertical Integration, Leadership, and the Future of Aviation
Trade Show Networking Tips from Chris Luecke (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
Industry Warning: Ian Sandusky on Niche Collapse, Tariffs, and the Future of Machine Shops
Safran USA CEO on Decarbonizing Aerospace, AI in Defense, and Building the Next Gen
From Alcohol to Entrepreneurship | The Rise of Mayhem Machine
Sustainable Manufacturing with Tim Ridderbos: Profit, Purpose, and People
Billy Ray Taylor on Ownership, KPAs, and Winning with People
Peter Lengyel, CEO of Safran USA: Leadership, Sustainability, and the Future of Aerospace
The Real Value of Networking in Manufacturing with Chris Luecke
Adapting to Change: Ian Sandusky on Trends, Training, and the Future of Manufacturing
Legacy and Innovation: Yuto Matsuura on CNC Machining and the Future of Family Business
Lean Lessons: Melissa Buie on Mindset, Failure, and Transforming Manufacturing Processes"
Faith, CNC, and Entrepreneurship: Jeff Kunkle's Journey to Machine Shop Ownership
Designing Success: Chris Massey on Aerospace, Mentorship, and the Power of Continuous Learning
Building Trust: Tony Ganser on Mastering Sales in the Manufacturing Industry
The New Generation of Manufacturing: Drew Crowe on Career Pathways, Mentorship, and Change
ontinuous Improvement in Action: John Reamer on Small Changes and Big Gains in Manufacturing
Building Tomorrow's Workforce: Gabe Kooyers on Advancing Manufacturing Education
Manufacturing the Future: Chris Stevens on AI, Upskilling, and Community Engagement
Metallurgical Mastery: Brian Shaw on Quality Control and the Future of Steel Manufacturing
Beyond Selling: Roger Atkins on Service, Sales, and the Future of Manufacturing
Unlocking Manufacturing Potential: Financial Solutions for Growth and Efficiency
Electronics Evolution: Sean Kincaid on American Manufacturing and Industry Trends
Bridging the Gap: Darryl Gratrix on Communication, Workforce Development, and Skilled Trades
From Construction to Circuits: Daniel Stanphill on Passion, Career Growth, and the D-Code Podcast
Job Shop Innovations: Brett Lister on Community, Technology, and the Next Generation of Machinists
Navigating Trust and Technology: Keith Granno on Building Relationships in Manufacturing Sales