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American Made, 1st: Podcast

American Made, 1st: Podcast

By: Darin Keiser
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Conversations with Owners, Founders and Leaders of American based companies to shine a spotlight on American Made products and services, learn about their stories, histories, and the workers and communities they support.

2026 Darin Keiser
Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Episode 07: Heritage Steel, Bobby Griggs
    Apr 24 2026

    The conversation with Bobby Griggs from Heritage Steel covers the history and evolution of the company, the impact of coatings on health and the environment, the multi-layer steel process, sourcing steel and aluminum, the workforce and long-term employees, an affordable cookware line, and AI optimization for resource management.

    Takeaways

    • Quality Cookware
    • Impact of Coatings

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Heritage Steel
    • 05:40 The Impact of Coatings on Health and the Environment
    • 11:41 Sourcing Steel and Aluminum
    • 26:34 Affordable Cookware Line and AI Optimization

    Contact info:

    Bobby Griggs, Vice President

    www.heritagesteel.us

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    35 mins
  • Episode 06: Welch Tuning Systems, Samuel Welch
    Apr 11 2026

    Samuel Welch, the founder of Welch Tuning Systems, shares insights into the innovation of drum tuning and the challenges of balancing American manufacturing with global partnerships. The conversation covers the mechanics of drum tuning, the benefits of Welch Tuning Systems, marketing and distribution strategies, remote business operations, blacksmithing business, product range and pricing, the patent process, and the revolutionizing impact of drum tuning. Additionally, the discussion delves into the importance of balancing American manufacturing with global partnerships.

    Takeaways

    • Innovation in Drum Tuning
    • Balancing American Manufacturing with Global Partnerships

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Background
    • 08:08 Marketing and Distribution
    • 17:20 Blacksmithing and Artistic Ironwork
    • 25:13 Patent Process and IP Protection
    • 35:08 Balancing American Manufacturing

    Contact info: Samuel Welch

    www.WelchTuningSystems.com

    Samuel@welchtuningsystems.com

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    37 mins
  • Episode 05: WindSolarUSA.com, Michelle Knox
    Apr 11 2026

    Michelle Knox shares her journey from business management to becoming an advocate for solar energy. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in the solar industry, the impact of data centers on energy demand, and the importance of supporting American-made products in the renewable energy sector.

    Takeaways

    • Renewable energy advocacy
    • Impact of data centers on energy demand
    • Supporting American-made products in the renewable energy sector

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Journey to Solar Advocacy
    • 07:12 Solar Education and Installation
    • 14:16 Realistic Expectations for Solar Energy
    • 27:31 Supporting American-Made Products

    Contact info: Michelle Knox

    www.WindSolarUSA.com

    Michelle@windsolarusa.com

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    28 mins
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