Episode #195 - Third R AI L
As the world moves towards more complex and sometimes risky technologies, successful fastener entrepreneurs like Scott Camp of Atlas Distribution Services rely on strong fundamentals and organic development to grow (1:46:24). Meanwhile, tech-based fastener businesses forge ahead, as BoltWise co-founder Cole Weiler looks for ways to match distributor challenges with AI-based solutions (26:15). AFC Industries CEO Kevin Godin joins news editor Mike McNulty to evaluate strengthening FDI numbers, and Marco Rodriguez delivers a commercial property update on the Fastener News Report (1:00:41). PLUS: Christian Reich of Goebel Fasteners is one of the newest Certified Fastener Specialists in the industry (53:18). On the Fastener Training Minute, industry guru Carmen Vertullo looks at tamper-proof screws (1:37:09). Brian and Eric wonder who actually writes the news. Run time: 02:43:15
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Jo Morris of Desert Distribution and TJ McFarland of Brikksen travel far afield in their fastener endeavors, jamming in as much fun as good business will allow. Thread guru Carmen Vertullo discusses thread stripping on the Fastener Training Minute.
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OneMonroe fastener data hawk JR Prahl sees the long range impact of clean data. Martin EVP Scott McDaniel joins Mike McNulty to examine the upward spike in industry sentiment on the Fastener News Report. Brian and Eric announce a new …
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Episode #204 - Wall to Wall
Don "The Amazing" Shan joins Brian and Eric for semi-comprehensive IFE '24 coverage, featuring Larry Stevens, Jo Morris, Marcel Goebel, Wayne Wishnew, Lisa Sanderson, Jake Glaser, John Gaudette, Mike Robinson and more! Earnest CEO Kirk Zehnder joins industry newsman Mike …
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