What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers sparked a new kind of regional expo—one that actually shortens supply chains, surfaces hidden capabilities, and helps local OEMs meet local suppliers. Katherine brings a grounded, no-frills perspective shaped by growing up in a family too...
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What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers sparked a new kind of regional expo—one that actually shortens supply chains, surfaces hidden capabilities, and helps local OEMs meet local suppliers. Katherine brings a grounded, no-frills perspective shaped by growing up in a family too...
Episode 14 - Ian Reel (Part 1) When One Good Idea Changes Everything: A Manufacturer's Journey
People in Production Podcast with Ryan Nelson
27 minutes
8 months ago
Episode 14 - Ian Reel (Part 1) When One Good Idea Changes Everything: A Manufacturer's Journey
Ian Reel from Kaw Valley Precision shares his non-traditional journey from industrial arts teacher to manufacturing entrepreneur, revealing how he strategically built his business while mitigating risks. As a former industrial arts teacher, he discusses the challenges facing industrial education programs in schools and the strategic approach he took in testing market demand before fully committing to manufacturing. • Kaw Valley Precision specializes in aftermarket firearm parts with diversif...
People in Production Podcast with Ryan Nelson
What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers sparked a new kind of regional expo—one that actually shortens supply chains, surfaces hidden capabilities, and helps local OEMs meet local suppliers. Katherine brings a grounded, no-frills perspective shaped by growing up in a family too...
