Podcasts

Sit down with us as we speak with Nathan James, CEO of Boardroom Socks. Boardroom Socks is a family owned and operated sock manufacturer in North Carolina. We will discuss how the business began in Nathan’s family home and is on track to sell 1 million pairs of socks.

This week we chat with Chris and Michael, Co-Founders of City Bonfires. We will discuss how their business was founded during COVID and has found itself as a center piece in many backyards. The passion these two have for the outdoor industry and American made products is contagious. Let’s hear S’more of what they have to share! 🔥🍫🍪

Join us in the conversation with Eric Christianson, a U.S. Veteran and CEO of Nutrient Survival. Nutrient Survival’s product focuses on creating a sound mind and body for preparation, sustaining off-the-grid, and everyday living. Nutrient Survival is surpassing 10 million dollars in sales as it takes on the future of America’s food industry.

Sit down with us as we talk to Greg Owens, CEO of Liberty Tabletop! We will learn about his journey in reviving the American flatware industry. Liberty Tabletop is the only U.S. made flatware manufacturer and its entire operation is powered via Hydroelectricity from Niagara Falls.

This week we sit down with Jay Gagliano, owner of National Textile Industries, a third generation business that was started after Jay’s grandfather immigrated through Ellis Island. We will discuss the businesses history, what it means to create heirloom products, and the importance of manufacturing in the United States.

On today’s episode we chat with Kim Strassner, owner of Words with Boards, a family owned and American made business that focuses solely on personalized wood products for your home and kitchen. Kim will share her background with Chinese manufacturing and why her company chooses to produce quality products in the USA. We will also hear how the products are sustainably made and the impact they are having in their local community of Hampden, MD.

A simple inquiry on a product led to an opportunity of a lifetime to acquire Boldfoot Socks. Today we are joined by Josh Law, veteran and co-owner of Boldfoot Socks. A sock company that focuses on brand authenticity and durability. Each purchase contributes to a give back program supporting veterans and the growth of an American made business.

Joined by Jim Markel, Veteran and CEO of Red Oxx a travel gear company for the everyday business traveler to the extreme over-lander. In this episode, we hear about Jim’s take on the future of American manufacturing including his thoughts on automation, the workforce, skills, and direct to consumer routes. We will also hear how they have turned their manufacturing space into a hub for the community in Billings, MT.

Today we are joined by Katrina Boldry, the Founder and CEO of Bold Lead Designs a company that is designing and manufacturing dog harness, collars, and leashes. Bold Lead Designs sells direct to the everyday pet owner and individuals who rely on guide dogs for their mobility assistance. 🦮 Listen to hear how Katrina began training guide dogs at an early age and how her work has come full circle giving back to guide dog training organizations.

Carey Strobeck, founder of 4T2D [Fourtitude] joins us in the studio today! 4T2D is an apparel brand based in Burlington, Vermont that focuses their product on being versatile — perfect for joy seekers, adventurers, and everyday life. We will hear how they have developed a skilled workforce in their local community through education and their efforts to keep material out of landfills through upcycling. 

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This week’s guest is Ted Dennard, founder of the iconic American food brand Savannah Bee Company. Driven by a deep passion for beekeeping and the vital role of bees in our ecosystem, Ted embarked on this venture over two decades ago. He’ll share the Savannah Bee Company’s philosophy that “It takes a hive” to bring honey from collection to the customer. We will also learn about their 501(c)(3) organization, which introduces children to the science of bees in over 1,100 schools nationwide.