From the Fabricator Podcast for Glass & Glazing Pros

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By: Max Perilstein

This is the companion podcast to the first ever glass and glazing industry blog- "From the Fabricator"- join Max Perilstein of Sole Source Consultants each month for interviews and details into the most important subjects in the industry.

From the Fabricator! S4E16- Scott Smith (LTS) and Conley Oster/Gary Chen (RAISE Robotics)
#16
Last Saturday at 3:00 PM

Back at it again with the From the Fabricator podcast.  This time out we start with Scott Smith of LTS.  Great guy and tons of insight into our world from the past through the present and into the future.  Next up Conley Oster and Gary Chen talk robots and advancement.  These guys started RAISE Robotics and are simply brilliant.  Great takes in here and also how this can solve the labor challenges out there.  THANK You for listening and checking it out!! 
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From the Fabricator! S4E15- Keith Daubmann (D3, MAG, MyShowerDoor) Jason Godfrey (UFP Packaging)
#15
11/02/2024

Welcome back to the From the Fabricator podcast!  This time out we've got the amazing Keith Daubmann of D3 Glass, MyArchitecturalGlass, and MyShowerDoor and the very interesting Jason Godfrey of UFP Packaging.  Lots of interesting conversation from taking big chances to trying to new things.  We covered it all!
Thank you for listening!
And a thank you to our episode sponsor- FHC!
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From the Fabricator! S4E14- Jason Isackson (Sentinel) Michael & Carolyn Spellman (IGE)
#14
10/12/2024

Welcome back to the From the Fabricator podcast!  This time out we've got Jason Isackson of Sentinel Facades, a new company in a very popular space.  Jason gives a rundown on all that is going on in that process.  Next is Michael and Carolyn Spellman as they breakdown machinery solutions, VIG and more.  They've brought so many groundbreaking technologies to our space and it was great to see what they have happening now and into the future.
Thank you for checking it out!
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From the Fabricator! S4E13 Super Sized! Katy Devlin, Alan Kinder, Art Huard/Shawn McHale and Kyle Lindersmit
#13
09/21/2024

Getting ready for GlassBuild?  I am too!  This special edition hits it all... from the show side to great exhibitors who will be exhibiting the latest and greatest.
Katy Devlin of NGA kicks it off, followed by Alan Kinder of Guardian Glass.  Then the duo of Art Huard and Shawn McHale of NVOY Fire Rated join and we wrap up with an update from Kyle Lindersmith of Burkle.  Thanks for checking it out!  SEE YOU AT GLASSBUILD!
Thank you to the episode sponsor FHC!
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From the Fabricator! S4E12- Diana San Diego, Chris Cordle, Merv Campbell
#12
09/07/2024

The latest From the Fabricator podcast features three greats again.  Leading off is Diana San Diego of SAFTI First.  Some excellent deep dives into sales and marketing and fire rated/specialty products.  Then Chris Cordle of the Specialty Fenestration Group talks Lean Manufacturing and Operations.  Good lessons there.  Last, we wrap it with Merv Campbell of Omni Cubed.  Material Handling and Safety- so crucial and a massive focus of Merv's company.
Thank you for checking it out!
Also Thank you to the episode sponsor- FHC- Frameless Hardware Company

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From the Fabricator! S4E11- Syndi Sim, Jenni Chase, Chuck Knickerbocker
#11
08/17/2024

The latest From the Fabricator is a special super-sized edition featuring three tremendous industry leaders.  Leading off Syndi Sim, new to Q-Railing but an industry vet catches us up on her move along with a ton of energizing info and perspective.  After that Jenni Chase of the National Glass Association covers the crucial push into Workforce Development and all that goes with it.  Last we wrap it up with the legend Chuck Knickerbocker of TGP.  The conversation covers a lot of years and also everything from Steel curtain walls to our resilient way of doing things.  All good stuff!  Thanks...


From the Fabricator! S4E10- John Leonard (FHC) Priscilla Koeckeritz (Brin) and Dan Reinhart (Salem)
#10
07/27/2024

Back at it again!  The latest podcast has 3 great guests covering a wide range of industry topics!  
John Leonard of FHC, Priscilla Koeckeritz (Brin) and Dan Reinhart (Salem) are on this time out and we cover railings, cultures, forecasts, people and much more.
Thank you for listening!!
Also Thank you to FHC for sponsoring!
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From the Fabricator! S4E9- Jason Douglas (HB Fuller) and John Trainor (Architectural Glass & Sunshades)
#9
07/06/2024

Summer is in full swing, and on this episode of the From the Fabricator podcast, we've got two fantastic talents from our space.  First up is Jason Douglas of HB Fuller. Interesting and smart path taken and now a part of some of the most popular materials in around.  Then John Trainor jumps on for a wide range of topics and insights.  Fun to catch up there.  Thanks for listening!!
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From the Fabricator! S4E8- 50th overall Episode! Special with Cal Beyer and David Argus on Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery, Support & More
#8
06/15/2024

For the 50th episode of the From the Fabricator podcast, we dedicated the time to the crucial subjects of Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery, and Support.   Max is joined by Cal Beyer of SAFE Project (www.safeproject.us) and David Argus of Karas and Karas Glass.  A wide range of subjects was covered but really focused on the workplace, what's happening, what can and has been done to help, and just an overall important learning experience from two incredible humans. A must listen.  Thank you.
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From the Fabricator! S4E7- Tom O'Malley & Kevin Mayer + Travis Nevins & Matt Fox
#7
05/25/2024

The supersized holiday edition of the From the Fabricator podcast is here! We kick it off with a dive inside—demountable interiors and more—with Tom O'Malley of Clover and Kevin Mayer of PurOptima. Then, we pivot to labor, training, education, and more with Travis Nevins and Matt Fox of IUPAT. There are lots of interesting nuggets throughout! Thank you for listening!
And Thank you to our new sponsor FHC!
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