The Manufacturer’s Mindset Podcast by Ballantine Digital
The Manufacturer’s Mindset Podcast features casual conversations with manufacturing and industrial professionals about their journeys, lessons learned, and more. Your host is Ryan Cote, Managing Partner at Ballantine Digital.
The Manufacturer’s Mindset Podcast by Ballantine Digital
Latest Episodes
Brandon Lincoln: How to Sell When Your Customers Aren't Online
Brandon Lincoln handles all the marketing for Ideal Manufacturing and all the marketing and sales for Ideal Rockaway, two companies under one roof in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. One sells industrial woodworking machinery. The other sells sk...
John Hilgendorf: Why Fundamentals Always Beat Marketing Shortcuts
John Hilgendorf handles all marketing for ABM Equipment, a company that designs dry bulk solid systems and inspection equipment for the food, chemical, and nutraceutical industries. And when I say all marketing, I mean all of it. Content, trade...
Ryan Tilly: How Human Marketing Wins in Manufacturing
Ryan Tilly of MSC Floors shares how honest marketing, SEO blogs, paid search, and real human connection help drive growth in a niche manufacturing industry. We also talk AI, trade shows, storytelling, and why effort still matters.
Michael Brooks: Why Relationships Still Drive Manufacturing Success
Michael Brooks has spent nearly 38 years with Oneda Corporation, so he’s seen a lot of change in manufacturing. In this episode, he shares what he’s learned about building strong customer relationships, doing business with a Japanese-influenced...
Gabriela Miraglia: How to Build a Manufacturing Business Around People and Innovation
Gabriela Miraglia of FormuNova shares her journey of building a cosmetic contract manufacturing company focused on small-batch production, innovative product development, and strong team culture. She also talks about the leadership lessons she ...