Episode #168 - Another Slice
Fastener Professional of the Year, family business operator and philanthropist Jim Derry of Field Fastener reflects on what it takes to be successful in business and in life (1:29:32). NCFA Screw Open full coverage, including this year's winner of the coveted FTR Award, Laura Vath, Dan Duffield, Kim Arnold, Charlie Kerr, Kurt Triptow and many more! (20:36). Star Stainless national sales manager, Bryan Wheeler joins industry newsman Mike McNulty to discuss the latest FDI and shocking outlook reading on the Fastener News Report (56:21). On the Fastener Training Minute, thread guru Carmen Vertullo explains when it's good to substitute a long socket set screw for a stud, and when it's not (1:21:37). BONUS: Fastener CFO for hire Pete Carlson explains why it makes sense to review your financials, and where to look for hidden revenue (41:20). Brian and Eric contemplate the drifting sands of time, while assiduously avoiding sand traps and perilous golf situations in general. Run time: 02:07:33
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Episode #207A - FDI Screwge
Star Stainless president Tim Roberto Jr. and news editor Mike McNulty remain positive, despite mixed feelings over probable new tariffs. Goebel Fasteners CEO Christian Reich at the Fastenal Expo. Over the road trucking update with Marco Rodriguez of Cressa. Brian …
Episode #206B - A Mining Mind
Premium fastener provider J. Lanfranco mining industry veteran Steve Roebuck digs up new business. Fastener Training Minute: Carmen Vertullo discusses a nylon insert locknut question. PLUS: "Out of the Rut" IronClad gloves contest winner!
Episode #206A - Out of the Rut
AFC VP of sales John Kovatch joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report, Jake "Valdez" Davis of BTM Manufacturing announces the return of fastener mud racing. Brian and Eric launch the IronClad gloves "Out of the Rut" contest.
FTR Special Report: Würth EVP Larry Stevens
Würth EVP Larry Stevens shares his thoughts as he guides the world's largest industrial supplier toward global integration and connectivity. From simple midwest beginnings, he spent 16 years building the business in Asia before returning to the U.S. to focus …
Episode #203 - More Threads
Fastener industry 50 year veteran and Goebel Fasteners national sales manager Sam Underwood explains what makes a great distributor (14:29). Will Snyder of WTC Business Technology Services on the fallout from the Cloudstrike ...