The Throughput Show Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:06:52 -0500 https://thethroughputshow.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Throughput Show yes c00efe16-1565-53aa-8822-b1374c34ecce Throughput Mastery episodic false Live conversations with manufacturing practitioners and leading voices on a wide range of topics. Sharing best practices and finding areas for improvement.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Throughput Mastery https://storage.buzzsprout.com/t9uka9pgqj9ie78814okdl5wma78?.jpg The Throughput Show 017; Landon Wade; A New Merch Strategy 017; Landon Wade; A New Merch Strategy Landon Wade talks about the strategic use of merchandise as a way to strengthen customer relationships. We discuss why merch works when it’s intentional, how to avoid wasting money on swag, and how companies can use physical touchpoints to stay top of mind with the right customers.

]]> Landon Wade talks about the strategic use of merchandise as a way to strengthen customer relationships. We discuss why merch works when it’s intentional, how to avoid wasting money on swag, and how companies can use physical touchpoints to stay top of mind with the right customers.

]]> Throughput Mastery Buzzsprout-18610763 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2877 17 full false 016; Gina Tabasso; One Team, One Goal 016; Gina Tabasso; One Team, One Goal Gina Tabasso of Barracuda B2B Marketing explores what it really means to operate as one team with one shared goal. The conversation focuses on alignment between marketing, sales, and operations, and how clarity, communication, and accountability drive sustainable growth.

]]> Gina Tabasso of Barracuda B2B Marketing explores what it really means to operate as one team with one shared goal. The conversation focuses on alignment between marketing, sales, and operations, and how clarity, communication, and accountability drive sustainable growth.

]]> Throughput Mastery Buzzsprout-18520652 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2715 16 full false 015; Jared Brubaker; The Discipline of Leadership Development 015; Jared Brubaker; The Discipline of Leadership Development Jared Brubaker breaks down leadership development as a discipline that must be practiced intentionally, not left to chance. He shares a five-discipline framework for developing leaders through repetition, structure, and real-world application.

]]> Jared Brubaker breaks down leadership development as a discipline that must be practiced intentionally, not left to chance. He shares a five-discipline framework for developing leaders through repetition, structure, and real-world application.

]]> Throughput Mastery Buzzsprout-18481748 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 3160 15 full false 014; Georgian Simion; Defining Meaningful KPIs 014; Georgian Simion; Defining Meaningful KPIs Georgian Simion shares his approach to KPIs, which includes how to define and display them for maximum impact, common mistakes that render KPIs useless, and thoughts on gathering the data you need.

]]> Georgian Simion shares his approach to KPIs, which includes how to define and display them for maximum impact, common mistakes that render KPIs useless, and thoughts on gathering the data you need.

]]> Throughput Mastery Buzzsprout-18347516 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 3394 14 full false 013; Matthew Rassi; Problems Don't Age Well 013; Matthew Rassi; Problems Don't Age Well Guest host Chad Bareither talks with Lean expert Matthew Rassi about the mindset shift required to run toward problems instead of away from them. Matthew explains why problems don’t age well, why teams must broadcast issues early, and how leaders can build a culture of ownership, visibility, and continuous improvement.

]]> Guest host Chad Bareither talks with Lean expert Matthew Rassi about the mindset shift required to run toward problems instead of away from them. Matthew explains why problems don’t age well, why teams must broadcast issues early, and how leaders can build a culture of ownership, visibility, and continuous improvement.

]]> Throughput Mastery Buzzsprout-18307257 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2978 13 full false 012; John Key; Financing the Shop Floor - Q&A with a Former Bank President 012; John Key; Financing the Shop Floor - Q&A with a Former Bank President John Key shares his experience as a former bank president, what he looked for from financing candidates, and how to get the most favorable terms for your shop. 

]]> John Key shares his experience as a former bank president, what he looked for from financing candidates, and how to get the most favorable terms for your shop. 

]]> Throughput Mastery Buzzsprout-18244954 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2770 12 full false 011; Dan Ratterman; Using Visual Goals to Scale Shady Rays 011; Dan Ratterman; Using Visual Goals to Scale Shady Rays Dan Ratterman, COO of Shady Rays, shares how he helped scale one of America’s fastest-growing sunglasses brands by aligning vision, strategy, and daily execution.

]]> Dan Ratterman, COO of Shady Rays, shares how he helped scale one of America’s fastest-growing sunglasses brands by aligning vision, strategy, and daily execution.

]]> Throughput Mastery Buzzsprout-18195455 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2212 11 full false 010; Mike Fritz; The Psychology of Customers 010; Mike Fritz; The Psychology of Customers Mike Fritz, CEO of America Precision Partners, breaks down the 3 primary customer categories, how they differ from one another, and how you should approach each of them.

]]> Mike Fritz, CEO of America Precision Partners, breaks down the 3 primary customer categories, how they differ from one another, and how you should approach each of them.

]]> Throughput Mastery Buzzsprout-18155384 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 3209 10 full false 009; Mike Payne; Cash (Flow) is King 009; Mike Payne; Cash (Flow) is King Mike Payne, president and Owner of Hill Manufacturing, along with Jon Hughes and Phil Hanke (Principals with CLA accountants specializing in manufacturing) talk about common cash flow pitfalls, how to avoid them, and how to move from defense to offense with your cash. 

]]> Mike Payne, president and Owner of Hill Manufacturing, along with Jon Hughes and Phil Hanke (Principals with CLA accountants specializing in manufacturing) talk about common cash flow pitfalls, how to avoid them, and how to move from defense to offense with your cash. 

]]> Throughput Manufacturing Masterminds Buzzsprout-18114805 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 3425 9 full false 008; Paul Van Metre; Your Tech Stack is Your Best Sales Tool 008; Paul Van Metre; Your Tech Stack is Your Best Sales Tool Paul Van Metre, Co-founder and Chief Evangelist of ProShop ERP, looks at how to use your tech stack to increase sales by increasing trust with your customers and prospects.

]]> Paul Van Metre, Co-founder and Chief Evangelist of ProShop ERP, looks at how to use your tech stack to increase sales by increasing trust with your customers and prospects.

]]> Throughput Manufacturing Masterminds Buzzsprout-18083099 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3235 8 full false 007; Mark Kenny; Rewiring Collaboration: The Missing Link in Execution, Engagement, and Adaptability 007; Mark Kenny; Rewiring Collaboration: The Missing Link in Execution, Engagement, and Adaptability Mark Kenny identifies 4 uncommon practices to build a more collaborative culture in your company. For the bonus PDF Mark provided, DM Josh McKain on Linkedin.

]]> Mark Kenny identifies 4 uncommon practices to build a more collaborative culture in your company. For the bonus PDF Mark provided, DM Josh McKain on Linkedin.

]]> Throughput Manufacturing Masterminds Buzzsprout-18036242 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2847 7 full false 006; Anthony Nicks; Building a Sales Engine as Strong as Your Operations 006; Anthony Nicks; Building a Sales Engine as Strong as Your Operations Anthony Nicks shares his 3-part framework - Diagnose, Develop, and Deploy - for creating the most important machine in your shop: The Sales Machine.

You can learn more about Anthony on his website: https://transformativesalessystems.com/sales-leadership/

]]> Anthony Nicks shares his 3-part framework - Diagnose, Develop, and Deploy - for creating the most important machine in your shop: The Sales Machine.

You can learn more about Anthony on his website: https://transformativesalessystems.com/sales-leadership/

]]> Throughput Manufacturing Masterminds Buzzsprout-17996596 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2969 6 full false 005; Arthur Field; Smashing the "Dark, Dirty, Dangerous" Stereotypes in Manufacturing 005; Arthur Field; Smashing the "Dark, Dirty, Dangerous" Stereotypes in Manufacturing Arthur Field busts some misconceptions about manufacturing, talks about taking imperfect action, and issues a video challenge for manufacturing leaders. 

]]> Arthur Field busts some misconceptions about manufacturing, talks about taking imperfect action, and issues a video challenge for manufacturing leaders. 

]]> Throughput Manufacturing Masterminds Buzzsprout-17964215 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3099 5 full false 004; Emily Wilkins; Marketing Doesn't Have to Suck 004; Emily Wilkins; Marketing Doesn't Have to Suck Emily Wilkins breaks down 3 stupid simple techniques to make your marketing fun and attract the most profitable prospects for your business.

]]> Emily Wilkins breaks down 3 stupid simple techniques to make your marketing fun and attract the most profitable prospects for your business.

]]> Throughput Manufacturing Masterminds Buzzsprout-17923795 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2888 4 full false 003; Greg Mischio; Why and How Manufacturing Leaders Should be Thought Leaders 003; Greg Mischio; Why and How Manufacturing Leaders Should be Thought Leaders Greg Mischio shares some surprising statistics about the effectiveness of thought-leadership in your marketing efforts, as well as some step-by-step tips for sharing your expertise and becoming a thought leader.

]]> Greg Mischio shares some surprising statistics about the effectiveness of thought-leadership in your marketing efforts, as well as some step-by-step tips for sharing your expertise and becoming a thought leader.

]]> Throughput Manufacturing Masterminds Buzzsprout-17883878 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3037 3 full false 002; Chad Bareither; Cost Savings is Not a Dirty Word 002; Chad Bareither; Cost Savings is Not a Dirty Word Chad Bareither shares a case study of a client who took a stalled project, changed how they communicated the WHY behind it, and got it back on track, resulting in $1.5 million in cost savings with more to come.

]]> Chad Bareither shares a case study of a client who took a stalled project, changed how they communicated the WHY behind it, and got it back on track, resulting in $1.5 million in cost savings with more to come.

]]> Throughput Manufacturing Masterminds Buzzsprout-17838053 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3310 2 full false 001; Jim Mayer; The Skills Gap is a Symptom; The Culture Gap is the Crisis 001; Jim Mayer; The Skills Gap is a Symptom; The Culture Gap is the Crisis Jim Mayer breaks down the history of the skills gap, what caused it, and what modern-day leaders can do about it.

He provides current data to support his opinions on the skills gap and gives three action items for leaders to take right now.

]]> Jim Mayer breaks down the history of the skills gap, what caused it, and what modern-day leaders can do about it.

He provides current data to support his opinions on the skills gap and gives three action items for leaders to take right now.

]]> Throughput Manufacturing Masterminds Buzzsprout-17780261 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 3496 1 full false