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title: "Manufacturing Mavericks"
date: 2023-08-23 17:05:07
description: "The Manufacturing Mavericks Podcast highlights those leaders who are innovating with technology, culture, people, and processes."
keywords: "Manufacturing Mavericks"
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# Manufacturing Mavericks Podcast

Manufacturing Mavericks aren’t afraid to shake things up and stand out from the crowd. They are embracing the best tools and technology to showcase world-class manufacturing and grow their business.

Join [Greg McHale](https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mchale/), Founder of Datanomix, as he sits down with these exceptional people to hear their stories and explore the important lessons they learned along the way. Listeners can gain valuable insights they can use in their own facilities to improve their bottom line.

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## TRAILER

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## EPISODES

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/the-best-advice-from-next-gen-leaders/)

	## The Best Advice from Next-Gen Leaders Who are Redefining Manufacturing

				December 8, 2025December 22, 2025			

		We’re closing out 2025 by spotlighting the leaders who aren’t just talking about the future of manufacturing, they’re building it. This episode brings together five voices redefining what modern leadership looks like on the shop floor and where it’s headed next.

				[
					Listen Now The Best Advice from Next-Gen Leaders Who are Redefining ManufacturingContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/the-best-advice-from-next-gen-leaders/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/pmpa-president-brian-adams-on-manufacturing-leadership/)

	## From the Shop Floor to the National PMPA Stage

				October 31, 2025October 31, 2025			

		From sweeping shop floors to leading a national organization, Brian Adams shares his journey through precision manufacturing and the pivotal moments that shaped his career.

				[
					Listen Now From the Shop Floor to the National PMPA StageContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/pmpa-president-brian-adams-on-manufacturing-leadership/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/the-next-mountain-paramounts-multi-generation-growth-story/)

	## The Next Mountain: Paramount’s Multi-Generation Growth Story

				September 23, 2025November 25, 2025			

		Father and son duo Steve and Eric Van Orden of Paramount Machine share how they’ve grown a modern shop without losing sight of their roots. From garage beginnings to a 70-person team, they open up about leadership, trust, and building a culture that empowers people and embraces change.

				[
					Listen Now The Next Mountain: Paramount’s Multi-Generation Growth StoryContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/the-next-mountain-paramounts-multi-generation-growth-story/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/the-impact-of-betting-on-yourself/)

	## The Impact of Betting on Yourself

				July 29, 2025July 30, 2025			

		What happens when you bet on yourself and back it up with clear goals, data, and follow-through? Dan Plath shares how he’s driving real change at MedFab through culture, automation, and the power of EOS.

				[
					Listen Now The Impact of Betting on YourselfContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/the-impact-of-betting-on-yourself/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/from-mud-to-metal-a-grit-fueled-journey-in-manufacturing/)

	## From Mud to Metal: A Grit-Fueled Journey in Manufacturing

				June 20, 2025June 24, 2025			

		From MMA fights to manufacturing leadership, Daniel Anglemyer shares how grit, a culture-first mindset, and the right technology are transforming operations and empowering people at Hibshman.

				[
					Listen Now From Mud to Metal: A Grit-Fueled Journey in ManufacturingContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/from-mud-to-metal-a-grit-fueled-journey-in-manufacturing/)

			[

		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/a-champion-for-change/)

	## A Champion for Change

				May 27, 2025May 27, 2025			

		From banking to the shop floor, Christina Collette of Final Frontier Manufacturing shares how she found purpose in precision machining. Hear how she leads change with data, automation, and a fresh take on modern manufacturing culture.

				[
					Listen Now A Champion for ChangeContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/a-champion-for-change/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/cracking-the-cmmc-2-0-code/)

	## Cracking the CMMC 2.0 Code

				April 22, 2025May 1, 2026			

		CMMC Registered Practitioner Darren Gallop discusses self-assessments, budgeting, the certification path, and how to move forward confidently.

				[
					Listen Now Cracking the CMMC 2.0 CodeContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/cracking-the-cmmc-2-0-code/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/from-homemade-furniture-to-operational-excellence/)

	## From Homemade Furniture to Operational Excellence

				March 24, 2025June 17, 2025			

		Rebekah is an experienced operations leader with years of expertise in optimizing production, scaling teams, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

				[
					Listen Now From Homemade Furniture to Operational ExcellenceContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/from-homemade-furniture-to-operational-excellence/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/showing-up-and-second-chances/)

	## Showing Up & Second Chances

				February 25, 2025March 19, 2025			

		Explore how Coastal Machine is scaling operations into defense, aerospace, oil & gas, and why GM Kody Guidry supports hiring and training inexperienced talent instead of pursuing seasoned machinists.

				[
					Listen Now Showing Up & Second ChancesContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/showing-up-and-second-chances/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/are-you-up-for-the-fight/)

	## Are you up for the fight?

				January 28, 2025February 25, 2025			

		Bob’s persistence and optimism shine as he discusses learning new skills, overhauling operations, and rebuilding customer trust.

				[
					Listen Now Are you up for the fight?Continue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/are-you-up-for-the-fight/)

			[

		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/best-of-2024-with-greg-mchale/)

	## Best of 2024 with Greg McHale

				December 31, 2024December 31, 2024			

		Greg McHale reflects on the fantastic guests we’ve had on the show in 2024 and recaps some of their best moments.

				[
					Listen Now Best of 2024 with Greg McHaleContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/best-of-2024-with-greg-mchale/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/it-always-starts-with-a-broom-and-a-bridgeport/)

	## It Always Starts with a Broom and a Bridgeport

				November 27, 2024November 27, 2024			

		Randal Leach of Ricaurte Precision explains why embracing modern systems redefines what it’s like to run a “precision machining facility.”

				[
					Listen Now It Always Starts with a Broom and a BridgeportContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/it-always-starts-with-a-broom-and-a-bridgeport/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/evolving-with-your-customers-across-multiple-generations/)

	## Evolving With Your Customers Across Multiple Generations

				October 30, 2024November 27, 2024			

		From squeezing in the odd job to the craziest parts they’ve ever made. Adam Gordon shares how Tendon has had quite a history. 

				[
					Listen Now Evolving With Your Customers Across Multiple GenerationsContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/evolving-with-your-customers-across-multiple-generations/)

			[

		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/twisted-roads-make-better-stories-with-tony-gunn/)

	## Twisted Roads Make Better Stories with Tony Gunn

				September 24, 2024September 25, 2024			

		America’s Manufacturing MC, Tony Gunn, shares where he gets his optimism, how he became a machinist, and what keeps him returning to the shop floor.

				[
					Listen Now Twisted Roads Make Better Stories with Tony GunnContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/twisted-roads-make-better-stories-with-tony-gunn/)

			[

		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/what-it-takes-to-build-a-business-with-your-name-on-the-door/)

	## What It Takes to Build a Business with Your Name on the Door

				July 30, 2024July 30, 2024			

		Rob shares his journey from starting a company to delivering cutting-edge manufacturing technology.

				[
					Listen Now What It Takes to Build a Business with Your Name on the DoorContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/what-it-takes-to-build-a-business-with-your-name-on-the-door/)

			[

		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/key-ingredients-in-entrepreneurship/)

	## The Key Ingredients in Entrepreneurship

				July 1, 2024July 1, 2024			

		Gus Guttierez talks about how the most valuable things you learn in life often can’t be taught in school.

				[
					Listen Now The Key Ingredients in EntrepreneurshipContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/key-ingredients-in-entrepreneurship/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/making-things-happen/)

	## Making Things Happen

				April 24, 2024April 24, 2024			

		Eric Van Orden calls himself “just a guy”, but Greg knew he was a Manufacturing Maverick the minute he set up an in-person meeting for 4 am.

				[
					Listen Now Making Things HappenContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/making-things-happen/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/if-it-wasnt-for-a-car-magazine/)

	## If It Wasn’t For A Car Magazine…

				March 27, 2024March 27, 2024			

		Paul’s love of manufacturing and the people who work in it drives him to help make “the hardest business in the world” a little easier.

				[
					Listen Now If It Wasn’t For A Car Magazine…Continue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/if-it-wasnt-for-a-car-magazine/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/dont-tell-me-no-tell-me-how/)

	## Don’t tell me no – Tell me how

				February 28, 2024February 28, 2024			

		This episode explores how Mike leveraged his background in private equity and data analysis to double his shop’s size in 5 years – every five years.

				[
					Listen Now Don’t tell me no – Tell me howContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/dont-tell-me-no-tell-me-how/)

			[

		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/from-hog-shed-to-top-shop-the-evolution-of-a-family-business/)

	## From Hog Shed to Top Shop—The Evolution of a Family Business

				January 30, 2024July 1, 2024			

		Greg McHale interviews second generation machine shop President, Kylan Hastreiter.

				[
					Listen Now From Hog Shed to Top Shop—The Evolution of a Family BusinessContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/from-hog-shed-to-top-shop-the-evolution-of-a-family-business/)

			[

		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/manufacturing-mavericks-share-tips-to-grow-your-business/)

	## The Best Advice To Grow Your Business

				December 27, 2023January 31, 2024			

		Manufacturing Mavericks share their best insights & advice around growing a successful business.

				[
					Listen Now The Best Advice To Grow Your BusinessContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/manufacturing-mavericks-share-tips-to-grow-your-business/)

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		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/is-your-shop-in-no-mans-land/)

	## Is Your Shop in No Man’s Land?

				November 27, 2023July 30, 2024			

		Dave Capkovitz outlines the process his company has developed that guarantees they will double a shop’s valuation in three years, and he shares some tips on how to improve profitability.

				[
					Listen Now Is Your Shop in No Man’s Land?Continue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/is-your-shop-in-no-mans-land/)

			[

		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/staying-competitive-in-a-very-competitive-market/)

	## Staying Competitive in a Very Competitive Market

				October 24, 2023August 21, 2024			

		Hernan Ricaurte shares how he took over his Dad’s shop and grew it in a very competitive area, serving extremely competitive markets.

				[
					Listen Now Staying Competitive in a Very Competitive MarketContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/staying-competitive-in-a-very-competitive-market/)

			[

		](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/podcast-1-jackrussell/)

	## Entrepreneurship is Never a Straight Line

				September 27, 2023January 31, 2024			

		Jack Russell shares his unconventional path to buying and growing ROLAR Products from a 3-people to a still-growing 40-person company. He talks about building a great culture and making money.

				[
					Listen Now Entrepreneurship is Never a Straight LineContinue
							](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/podcast-1-jackrussell/)

We want to talk to people inspiring innovation in manufacturing.  If you are a Manufacturing Maverick figuring out and defining what the next chapter of precision manufacturing looks like, contact us to tell your story and inspire others.

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