Episode #45 - In the Money
To finish in the money, you need the people, resources and network connections it takes to compete at the highest level. Fastener associations provide many opportunities to bring all the ingredients together. Joe Peplinski, of Beacon Fasteners & Components, explains how success in the fastener business is much like placing in a bass tournament. Pacific Warehouse Sales partner, Kelly Lehman, demonstrates this principle on the golf course, during the 3rd annual Mel Kirsner Memorial Golf Tournament (25:16). Then, NFDA Spring Conference attendees, including incoming president, Jay Queenin, along with Don Haggerty, Robbie Gilchrist, and others, discuss their thoughts on this year's hugely successful event and the direction of the organization (77:29). Also, FTI editor, Mike McNulty, and Holden Lewis present the April FDI survey results, and focus on the numbers and what they mean for fastener distributors (41:43). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas consider communist propaganda and the epics of Homer. Eric ponders bass fishing, while Brian angles for invitations. Run time: 01:41:12
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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.
Episode #205B - Travelers
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.
Episode #205A - Footprints
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 …
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 #202 - In Other News
Eurolink president Craig Penland and technologist Anders Green. Huyett CEO Tim "Iron Butt" O'Keeffe joins newsman Mike McNulty. Carmen Vertullo compares macro and micro hardness testing. IFE show manager Morgan Wilson, plus Bob "GQ" Baer and Lynn Dempsey report from …