Manufacturing Mavericks

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.

Manufacturing Mavericks is a business podcast hosted by Datanomix, with 25 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.

Datanomix hosts Manufacturing Mavericks, a business show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  Next Gen Leadership in Manufacturing

  Dec 10, 202546 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>This wrap-up episode features five voices who are rewriting what modern leadership on the shop floor actually looks like today—and where it's headed.</p><p>Hear from five industry leaders, Adam Gordon, Daniel Anglemyer, Rebekah Colligan, Eric Van Orden, and Randall Leac—leaders who are rebuilding culture, elevating teams, and using data as a competitive edge instead of a quarterly report.</p><p>Each guest shares their take on accountability, continuous improvement...

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  Episode #23

  From the Shop Floor to the National Stage

  Oct 29, 202525 minS0

  <p><br>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 (PMPA), for a candid and wide-ranging conversation, recorded live at Datanomix HQ in Nashua, NH.</p><p>Brian shares his personal journey from sweeping the shop floor at his family business to eventually leading PMPA at the national level. One handwritten letter to his uncle set the course for a lifelong career in precision manufacturing, and Brian has carried that legacy forward with humility, heart, and a focus on...

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  Episode #22

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

  Sep 24, 202548 minS0

  <p>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 family garage with a manual lathe and a bold vision. Now, Eric is helping lead the next chapter of growth with a focus on automation, people-first culture, and smart investments in technology.</p><p><br>Eric opens up about why his dad made him start at the bottom and how that decision shaped his leadership style. From sweeping the shop floor to now helping ru...

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  Episode #21

  The Impact of Betting on Yourself

  Jul 29, 202547 minS0

  <p>What happens when you decide to bet on yourself and back it up with clear goals, data, and follow-through? </p><p>In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, Greg sits down with Dan Plath, VP of Operations at MedFab Precision Solutions, to talk about what it means to take ownership of your career and your company’s future. Dan shares how he went from being a bored student to driving cultural and operational change on the shop floor. One meeting, metric, and mindset shift at a time.</p><p>They explore why trusting yourself is only part of the equation and...

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  Episode #20

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

  Jun 24, 202540 minS0

  <p>Manufacturing Manager, Daniel Anglemyer, didn’t take the traditional path into manufacturing, and that’s exactly why you’ll want to hear his story.</p><p>From hog barns and cage fights to union shops and now leadership at Hibshman, Daniel brings grit, humility, and a clear-eyed approach to modern manufacturing! In this episode, he opens up about how culture, not just equipment, drives real change on the shop floor.</p><p>You’ll hear how personal setbacks have transformed into leadership lessons, and why identifying and empowering emerging leaders in the industry is important. Additionally, he shares how technolo...

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