Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing

Welcome to Clocking In—Voices of NC Manufacturing, your host Phil Mintz, Executive Director of NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES). We will be interviewing some of the manufacturers who have made North Carolina manufacturing the powerhouse it is today.

Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 84 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing, a business show with 84 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #78

  E-72: Coker Feed Mill

  May 11, 202624 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Dr. Phil Mintz sits down with Amber Coker Butler and Lawrence Butler, third-generation leaders of Coker Feed Mill, a family-owned agricultural manufacturer based in Goldsboro, North Carolina. After careers in education and a life in Phoenix, the couple returned home to help transition the business as Amber’s father prepared for retirement.</p> <p>Coker Feed Mill produces high-quality feed for poultry, livestock, and horses, with a strong emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, freshness, and nutritional value. Serving independent feed retailers across North Carolina and beyond, the company has built a loyal customer base largely through wo...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #77

  E-71: OGC Stained Glass

  Feb 24, 202618 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Dr. Phil Mintz, Director of NC State University Industry Extension Services, talks with Bogdan Ionescu, co-owner of OGC Stained Glass (Ordway Glass Company), a husband-and-wife–run stained glass studio based in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Bogdan walks us through how he and his wife Nicole built a thriving, award-winning business out of their garage—balancing art, family life, and purpose along the way.</p> <p>OGC Stained Glass was named the 2025 winner of the North Carolina Chamber’s “Coolest Thing Made in North Carolina,” a remarkable achievement for a two-person operation focused entirely on hand-cut, one-of-a-kind stained glass art...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #76

  E-70: Engineering Independence at Outrider USA

  Jan 20, 202626 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing, host Dr. Phil Mintz sits down with Tommy Ausheman, co-founder and president of Outrider USA. Based in Mars Hill, North Carolina, Outrider USA is a premier manufacturer of adaptive electric all-terrain vehicles designed to restore independence, adventure, and access to the "great outdoors" for individuals with mobility impairments.</p> <p>Tommy’s journey began at Appalachian State University, where his passion for mountain biking and rock climbing collided with his studies in Appropriate Technology. This discipline—focused on creating functional, repairable, and sustainable solutions without over-engineering—became the foundation of his...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #75

  E-69: Adapting, Innovating, and Building the Future

  Nov 30, 202520 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing, host Phil Mintz sits down with Lindsey Crisp, President and CEO of Carver Machine Works—also known as CMW Global—a nearly 50-year-old manufacturing company located just steps from the Pamlico River in Washington, North Carolina.</p> <p>Lindsey shares how Carver Machine Works has evolved from repairing phosphate mining equipment in the 1970s to becoming a trusted supplier for the industrial and naval defense industries. With a background in accounting, Lindsey offers a unique perspective on manufacturing leadership, financial management, and how adaptability has fueled the company’s longev...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #74

  E-68: Remanufacturing, Relationships, and Resilience: Jason Alexander of Alotech, Inc.

  Nov 3, 202528 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing, host Phil Mintz sits down with Dr. Jason Alexander, Business Development Manager at Alotech, Inc., a contract manufacturing company based in Goldston, North Carolina.</p> <p>Alotech’s journey—from its early roots in remanufacturing to its expansion into machining, engineering, logistics, and product development—reflects both the adaptability and innovation driving North Carolina’s manufacturing economy. The company was recognized with the 2019 NCMEP Manufacturing Leadership Award for innovative practices that improved customer profit margins through remanufacturing process improvements.</p> <p>Jason shares his remarkable personal and professional path—from a col...

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.