---
title: "PODCAST: From Mud to Metal: A Grit-Fueled Journey in Manufacturing"
date: 2025-06-26 14:11:03
description: "Daniel Anglemyer’s journey from hog barns to shop leadership shows how grit, culture, and tech can transform a manufacturing career and a company."
keywords: "Daniel Anglemyer"
categories: [Podcast Interviews]
tags: [Christina Collette, Greg McHale, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Mavericks, Manufacturing Technology, Podcast]
---

## Episode #20 of Manufacturing Mavericks

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

In [this episode](https://datanomix.io/mavericks/from-mud-to-metal-a-grit-fueled-journey-in-manufacturing/) of the Manufacturing Mavericks podcast, Daniel Anglemyer, Manufacturing Manager at Hibshman Screw Machine Products, shares his unconventional journey from hog barns and cage fighting to leading in precision manufacturing. He shares how grit, resilience, and a people-first approach have shaped his leadership style, and how embracing technology and maintaining clear shop floor visibility have fueled growth at Hibshman. Daniel’s story is a powerful reminder that real-world experience, paired with the right tools and mindset, can drive lasting change in manufacturing.

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