Chip Hautala is the CEO and founder of MotionSource International, an industrial supply company specializing in lubrication systems, hydraulics, and PPE. His company takes a service-first approach by providing 20-minute quotes instead of the industry standard week-long delays.

Watch as Chip shares how they scaled from one location to seven by hiring for culture fit and building systems that prioritize both customer satisfaction and employee development. He explains their "nobody wins unless everybody wins" philosophy and how they use AI technology to serve international customers in 88 different languages.

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Dr. Pritam Poddar is the CEO of PrisAM, a 3D printing company developing lightweight lattice structures for aerospace and defense applications. His company uses robotic arms to print directly in 3D space rather than traditional layer-by-layer methods, enabling faster production of large-scale parts up to 12 feet long.

He discusses the funding journey from university accelerators to SBIR grants and explains how hybrid manufacturing combines 3D printing with CNC machining to reduce material waste. Watch as Pritam shares how they secured Air Force contracts through government accelerator programs and developed innovative core materials that outperform traditional honeycomb structures.

Nate Wheeler is the owner of weCreate, a nationally recognized marketing agency that helps manufacturers grow, save money, and become more efficient. Need help or want to be a podcast guest? Reach out to us below.

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Jason Bodlaender is the Sales Director at Xicato, an American LED chip manufacturer specializing in high-accuracy lighting solutions for museums, hospitals, and smart facilities. His company integrates IoT sensors directly into LED lighting systems to enable asset tracking, energy management, and facility optimization. Watch as Jason shares how they navigate Asian manufacturing partnerships while reducing tariffs through strategic drop-shipping and explains their AI-powered quoting system that automates complex lighting specifications. He also discusses moving production from China to the Philippines for better quality control and communication on their most complex wireless-enabled products.

Nate Wheeler is the owner of weCreate, a nationally recognized marketing agency that helps manufacturers grow, save money, and become more efficient. Need help or want to be a podcast guest? Reach out to us below.

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