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S9E209 [Re-Release] Automation = Opportunity: How Robots Create More Careers
Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial, is back in the feed — and this conversation is just as relevant as ever. Jake breaks down why outdated perceptions of manufacturing are holding the industry…
S9E208 The Economic Trends Every Business Should Watch
In this episode, we break down economic trends shaping businesses with economist Lauren Saidel-Baker. From inflation and labor shortages to AI and productivity, she shares what companies should…
S9E207 [EXHIBITOR EDITION] The Human Advantage: Why Trade Shows Matter
In this special Exhibitor Edition episode, we sit down with Chief Editor of Packaging World, Matt Reynolds, and Director of Custom Research at PMMI, Rebecca Marquez, to explore why trade shows matter…
S9E206 Your Employees Are Leaving—Here’s Why
Losing great people isn’t just about pay. Ultimately, it’s about leadership, culture, and connection. We sit down with Jim Weber to see what REALLY drives employees to stay or go so, listen in and…
S9E205 Shifting Perceptions of “Dirty Jobs” with Mike Rowe
Mike Rowe, best known for Dirty Jobs, joins the podcast to talk about why so many skilled trade careers are still misunderstood. He shares why he thinks perception, not opportunity, is the real…
S9E204 The Real Reason You Are Losing Customers
In this week's episode, Lisa Apolinski from PhatKat Consulting breaks down how suppliers can build trust and stand out by creating value-driven, story-based content that reduces risk, cost, and time.…
S9E203 [EXHIBITOR EDITION] How AI is Transforming Trade Shows
In this episode, Jessica Lawshe from PMMI and Don Kline from Map Your Show explain how AI-powered tools are making it easier for buyers to find the right exhibitors and navigate trade shows. We also…
S9E202 Where Manufacturing Careers Really Begin
Where do careers in manufacturing really begin for women? In this episode, Meaghan Ziemba shares why the path often starts long before college or a first job, shaped by early exposure, encouragement,…
S9E201 The Workforce Crisis You Can’t Ignore
Festo joins us to talk about how they’re working with PMMI to tackle the manufacturing workforce challenge through training and certifications. We also break down why the skills gap might not be what…
S9E200 Are Your Competitors Out-Marketing You?
In our 200th episode, we talk with Manufacturing Happy Hour host Chris Luecke about what authentic marketing looks like for manufacturers today. We cover how small teams can create consistent,…
S9E199 Front and Center at PACK EXPO East
Recorded live from the show floor, Sean is joined by Liz Cuneo of Healthcare Packaging and Matt Reynolds of Packaging World to break down what stood out at PACK EXPO East 2026. They cover cold-chain…
S9E199 [EXHIBITOR EDITION] How Small Exhibitors Win Big at PACK EXPO
Today we’re joined by Heather Davis from Blentech Corporation to talk about what it really takes to succeed at PACK EXPO as a small to mid-sized exhibitor. If you’ve ever wondered how to compete with…
S9E198 Are Tariffs the New Normal?
In this episode, Founder and Chief Trade Strategist of TradeMoves LLC, Shawn Jarosz, pulls back the curtain on the new IEEPA tariffs—why they’ve become the “new normal,” and what a looming Supreme…
S9E197 Stop Collecting Contacts. Start Connecting.
This episode of unPACKed with PMMI is a playback from a PPWLN Learning Circle focused on Connections. Alison Fragale and Lisa Hurtz share why meaningful professional relationships are built through…
S9E196 PACK EXPO East Jumpstarts the Year in Packaging
PACK EXPO East celebrates 10 years in Philadelphia as the go-to regional show where the packaging and processing community comes together to kick off the year. From automation and AI to…
S9E195 [EXHIBITOR EDITION] Mastering Brand Voice on the Trade Show Floor
A clear brand identity doesn’t just shape messaging—it drives real-world results. In this episode, Julie Parsons, Co-Founder and Managing Director of District Marketing Group, shares how thoughtful…
S9E194 From Challenge to Win: A PACK EXPO East Success Story
In this episode, we chat with Charlotte Ashcraft of Just Born Inc. about how PACK EXPO East helps CPGs and brands solve real packaging challenges, from handling delicate products to navigating…
S8E193 [EXHIBITOR EDITION] Maximize Your Trade Show Investment
Trade shows can be a powerful marketing tool. Hear from Jay Menashe of Exhibitus, Inc. as he shares how to justify your trade show ROI to management and secure continued support for 2026 and…
S8E192 The Behaviors Holding You Back
In this episode, Alison Fragale breaks down the ideas behind Likeable Badass and why the mix of warmth and competence matters. She talks about power, status, the bias women still face in…
S8E191 Keep Your Throughput Up and Downtime Down with AI
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Haase, Co-Founder of MaintainX to discuss how AI is shifting from a buzzword to delivering real, practical value on the manufacturing floor. Nick breaks down…
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unPACKed with PMMI has published 212 episodes since July 2019, covering topics in Business, Technology.
unPACKed with PMMI is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 16m.
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