Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Aug 2023
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Monthly
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Episodic
Consistency
77%
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About This 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 American manufacturing and grow their business. Join 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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Recent Episodes

Next Gen Leadership in Manufacturing

Dec 10, 2025 45m

We’re closing out 2025 by spotlighting the leaders who aren’t just talking about the future of manufacturing—they’re building it in real time.This wrap-up episode features five voices who are…

From the Shop Floor to the National Stage

Oct 29, 2025 25m Transcript

What does PMPA leadership in modern manufacturing really look like? In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we sit down with Brian Adams, President of the Precision Machined Products Association…

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

Sep 24, 2025 48m Transcript

In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we're heading to Salt Lake City to talk with Steve Van Orden and Eric Van Orden —father and son leaders at Paramount Machine. Steve started the company in…

The Impact of Betting on Yourself

Jul 30, 2025 46m

What happens when you decide to bet on yourself and back it up with clear goals, data, and follow-through? In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, Greg sits down with Dan Plath, VP of Operations…

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

Jun 25, 2025 40m Transcript

Manufacturing Manager, Daniel Anglemyer, didn’t take the traditional path into manufacturing, and that’s exactly why you’ll want to hear his story.From hog barns and cage fights to union shops and…

A Champion for Change with Christina Collette

May 28, 2025 44m Transcript

In this episode, we talk with Christina Collette, GM of Final Frontier Manufacturing (Formerly Action Industries) in Arvada, CO. She shares her path from managing teams in banking to rolling up her…

Cracking the CMMC 2.0 Code with Darren Gallop

Apr 23, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

What does it mean to be CMMC 2.0 Compliant? Why does it matter, and how do manufacturers tackle it without getting lost in the weeds? Greg interviews Darren Gallop, CEO and founder of Carbide Secure,…

From Homemade Furniture to Operational Excellence with Rebekah Collogan

Mar 26, 2025 40m Transcript

In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we’re excited to welcome Rebekah Collogan, a seasoned operations leader with years of experience in optimizing production, scaling teams, and driving…

Showing Up & Second Chances with Kody Guidry

Feb 26, 2025 29m Transcript

From a part-time job in college to becoming an equity partner in a thriving machine shop, Kody Guidry's journey is anything but conventional. In this episode, we explore how Coastal Machine is…

Are You Up for the Fight? with Bob McGregor

Jan 29, 2025 48m Transcript

In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, Bob McGregor, President of Neo Industries, shares his journey of turning around a micro-machining company in Colleyville, TX. When Bob purchased the…

Best of 2024 with Greg McHale

Dec 31, 2024 30m Transcript

In this special year-end episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we reflect on the fantastic guests we’ve had on the show in 2024 and recap some of their best moments. This episode recaps insightful…

It Always Starts with a Broom and a Bridgeport with Randal Leach

Nov 27, 2024 39m Transcript

In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, Greg welcomes Randal Leach, Operations Manager at Ricaurte Precision, to discuss his journey into manufacturing, which didn’t start with love, but his…

Evolving With Your Customers Across Multiple Generations with Adam Gordon

Oct 30, 2024 37m Transcript

Adam Gordon is a second-generation leader at Tendon Manufacturing. The sheet metal and fabrication shop, Based in the Cleveland suburb of Warrensville Heights, was co-founded in 1988 by Michael…

Twisted Roads Make Better Stories with Tony Gunn

Sep 25, 2024 53m Transcript

We’ve all heard of him, and you’ve seen him everywhere with his red microphone as he visits manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, but now you’ll get to REALLY know him on this podcast…

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

Jul 31, 2024 44m Transcript

On this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, Greg McHale interviews Rob Caron of Caron Engineering, a true pioneer and the recipient of the 2024 M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal from ASME/SME.…

Humility, Curiosity, and Impatience - The Key Ingredients of Entrepreneurship with Gus Guttierez

Jul 01, 2024 54m Transcript

In this episode, Gustavo (Gus) Gutierrez, owner of GC Machining Solutions, takes us through his incredible journey from a 15-year-old who traded coffee for training at his first manufacturing job, to…

Making Things Happen with Eric Van Orden

Apr 24, 2024 1h Transcript

In this episode, Gustavo (Gus) Gutierrez, owner of GC Machining Solutions, takes us through his incredible journey from a 15-year-old who traded coffee for training at his first manufacturing job, to…

If It Wasn’t For A Car Magazine…with Paul Van Metre

Mar 27, 2024 57m Transcript

Paul Van Metre is the co-founder of ProShop ERP and a true Manufacturing Maverick. Listen in as he talks with Greg McHale about some of the serendipitous moments that completely changed the course of…

Don’t Tell Me No - Tell Me How with Mike Payne

Feb 28, 2024 1h 3m Transcript

Greg McHale sits down to talk with Mike Payne, Owner of Hill Manufacturing about his unconventional path to becoming a shop owner. Mike was actually helping the previous owner look for a buyer when…

From Hog Shed to Top Shop—The Evolution of a Family Business with Kylan Hastreiter

Jan 31, 2024 46m Transcript

Greg McHale interviews Kylan Hastreiter, Vice President of Hastreiter Industries, located in Marshfield, WI. Kylan’s parents started the shop in the late 1980s in a hog shed with one Makino LeBlond…

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