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    Industrial Strength Marketing

    Making marketing the strength of a manufacturing business begins with centering on the industrial customer and ends with profit. Host James Soto, founder, and CEO of the award-winning agency INDUSTRIAL, brings exclusive interviews with icons of manufacturing, industrial marketing, Martech, and media to deliver insights that help you grow your business.
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    Episodes (39)

    Dad Joke Battle with Jon Miller: A Fresh Look at the B2B Landscape, AI, Technology, and Marketing.

    Dad Joke Battle with Jon Miller: A Fresh Look at the B2B Landscape, AI, Technology, and Marketing.

    In this podcast episode, John Miller, a visionary in the marketing technology industry, discusses the shift in the B2B marketing landscape. He talks about how the economic environment has changed, with more difficulty and uncertainty in the market. Miller also highlights the issue of buyer indifference, as buyers have become numb to traditional marketing tactics. He emphasizes the need for a new go-to-market playbook to adapt to these challenges

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    About the Show

    As a top manufacturing marketing podcast, we focus on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-focused manufacturing executives. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders? Apply to be a guest on the show.



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    Industrial Strength Marketing
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    How to Stand Out in the Content Jungle with Chris Luecke, founder of Manufacturing Happy Hour.

    How to Stand Out in the Content Jungle with Chris Luecke, founder of Manufacturing Happy Hour.

    Ready to take your content engagement to the next level? Tune in to this enlightening conversation with Chris Luecke, the mastermind behind Manufacturing Happy Hour. From hidden leadership insights in manufacturing podcasts to building thriving communities, Chris reveals how to make your content resonate and your audience connect.


    In this episode of the Industrial Strength Marketing Show, Chris Luecke joins our host James Soto to explore how content creators are not only competing with others in their industry, but also with any other activity that could grab someone's attention.


    Enjoyed this episode? We'd greatly appreciate your review! Even a simple word of encouragement from you fuels our momentum and keeps us inspired. 


    As a top manufacturing marketing podcast, we’re focused on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-focused manufacturing executives. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders? Apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    How to do recruiting marketing right for manufacturers with Ann Wyatt

    How to do recruiting marketing right for manufacturers with Ann Wyatt

    This episode of the Industrial Strength Marketing podcast focuses on what workforce development does/can look like in our industry!

    James Soto, our host, is bringing in a guest that fights the good fight, to get new workers into the right company, the creator of workforce 4.0 Ann Wyatt! Ann discusses how companies can do a better job sharing information on a job description that provides clarity to workers such as a salary range posting. James also dives into Ann’s history of bringing together companies and technical colleagues to ensure the students are taking classes that not only give them a skill, but set them and their company up for long term success.

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    • Connect with Ann on LinkedIn
    • Check out Ann’s recruiting website Here
    • Connect with host James Soto on LinkedIn

    About the Show

    As a top manufacturing marketing podcast, we’re focused on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-focused manufacturing executives. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders? Apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    Women in Marketing and Manufacturing with Shae Eichele, HEH Group

    Women in Marketing and Manufacturing with Shae Eichele, HEH Group

    On this episode of Industrial Strength Marketing, James Soto invites Shae Eichele from HEH Group to discuss her career as an industrial marketer and her insights on marketing that makes an impact. They talk about the challenges marketers face in manufacturing and offer advice on how to overcome them. Shae emphasizes the importance of confidence and collaboration and shares how her passion for the industry stemmed from a cheerleading incident. The episode concludes with a focus on women in manufacturing and the untapped potential they bring to the field.

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    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

    As a top manufacturing podcast, we’re focused on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-focused manufacturing executives. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders? Apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    Charting a New Course for B2B Growth with Jennifer Stanley, McKinsey & Company

    Charting a New Course for B2B Growth with Jennifer Stanley, McKinsey & Company

    On this episode of Industrial Strength Marketing, James Soto welcomes Jennifer Stanley. Stanley, partner at McKinsey & Company, shares her insights on how to create positive and enduring change in the world, and how to grow your business through sales and marketing. They also examine how the  rule of thirds will guide industrial companies to execute their marketing and sales strategies. The conversation focuses on the need for businesses to adapt to this trend to stay competitive and includes insights on how to create a successful e-commerce strategy

    Articles and resources referenced in this episode:

    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

    As a top manufacturing podcast, we’re focused on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-focused manufacturing executives. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders? Apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    Leveraging Gifting to Break Through the Digital Noise with Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso

    Leveraging Gifting to Break Through the Digital Noise with Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso

    On this episode of Industrial Strength Marketing, James Soto interviews Kris Rudeegraap, the founder of Sendoso. Sendoso is the worlds leading sending experience and management platform industrial and B2B marketers trust to build authentic relationships through intelligent corporate gifting. Kris shares his story of how he started the company and the challenges he faced along the way, including a cease and desist letter from Starbucks. The two discuss the importance of personalized marketing and its impact on the customer experience. This episode is a must-listen for marketers looking to make a difference in their businesses.

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    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

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    Exploring the Power and Ethics of AI Technology in Marketing with Parry Malm

    Exploring the Power and Ethics of AI Technology in Marketing with Parry Malm

    On this episode of Industrial Strength Marketing, host James Soto sits down with Parry Malm, CEO and co-founder of Phrasee, to talk about his journey as a marketer and entrepreneur. Malm discusses how he fell into entrepreneurship and the challenges of marketing in today's technology-focused landscape. Soto and Malm  delve into the world of AI,  its impact on marketing, and the ethics of it all. This episode also explores the intersection of marketing, technology, and business strategy.

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    If you haven’t already, please review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know your thoughts on the show.

    About the Show

    As a top manufacturing podcast and YouTube channel, we focus on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-minded manufacturing executives.

    Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders? Click here to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    Improving One Percent Every Day with Meaghan Ziemba, Mavens of Manufacturing

    Improving One Percent Every Day with Meaghan Ziemba, Mavens of Manufacturing

    Meaghan Ziemba, the founder of Mavens of Manufacturing and technical writer, is capturing the attention and telling the stories of women in manufacturing. In this podcast, Meaghan shares her story and encourages others to strive to be better one percent every day. Ladies and gentlemen, you will be inspired.

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    If you haven’t already, please review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know your thoughts on the show.

    About the Show

    As a top manufacturing podcast and YouTube channel, we focus on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-minded manufacturing executives. 

    Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders? Click here to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    Mfg Day 2022 - A IMTS+ Creators Lounge Rewind

    Mfg Day 2022 - A IMTS+ Creators Lounge Rewind

    Manufacturing Day 2022 is here! Join the IMTS+ Creators Lounge crew of rising social media stars as they talk about making positive perceptions of manufacturing a reality.

    Meet Rising Manufacturing Social Media Stars and Creators:

    Share the #MFGDay22 and #WeAreAllCreators love!

    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing podcast to let us know what you think of the show.

    About the Show
    As a top manufacturing podcast and YouTube channel, we focus on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-minded manufacturing executives. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders? Click here to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    IMTS+ Creators Lounge: Marketing Return on Heart with Scott MacKenzie, Industrial Talk

    IMTS+ Creators Lounge: Marketing Return on Heart with Scott MacKenzie, Industrial Talk

    Manufacturers are resolving to get back to IMTS. Scott MacKenzie, host of Industrial Talk, and James Soto are back. Listen in as they connect ahead of joining a leading team of manufacturing influencers at the IMTS+ Creators Lounge, the destination where manufacturing creators are gathering to tell their human stories.

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    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

    About the Show
    As a top manufacturing podcast and YouTube channel, we focus on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-minded manufacturing executives. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders? Click here to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    The Art of Getting Specified with Adam Beck, CADENAS PARTsolutions

    The Art of Getting Specified with Adam Beck, CADENAS PARTsolutions

    Adam Beck, Director of Marketing at CADENAS PARTsolutions, gives a masterclass on the art of getting specified by engineers. Learn why industrial marketers that provide specifying tools will grow their businesses by making their customers’ jobs easier.

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    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

    About the Show

    As a top manufacturing podcast, we focus on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-focused manufacturing executives. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders? Then, apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    The Future of Marketing and Selling in the Industrial Sector with James Soto

    The Future of Marketing and Selling in the Industrial Sector with James Soto

    Manufacturers that center on the customer, leverage data, and introduce the least amount of friction in the industrial buyer’s process will win the business of the future.

    This episode takes a fast-paced look at future industrial buying processes, next-generation buyers, martech, AI and machines that sell themselves.  You will hear a ‘future is now’ view of the delta manufacturers must immediately cross in order not just to compete but be competitive.

    Articles and resources reference in this episode:

    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

    About the Show
    As a top manufacturing podcast, we’re focused on what matters most to industrial marketers and executives tasked with developing and delivering on a strategic growth agenda. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on the lessons learned along the way, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial prospects, influencers, and leaders across the supply chain? Apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    The Engineering Approach to Industrial Marketing with Ilya Mirman, Desktop Metal

    The Engineering Approach to Industrial Marketing with Ilya Mirman, Desktop Metal

    Ilya Mirman, chief marketing officer of Desktop Metal, discusses his engineering approach to industrial marketing against the backdrop of the industrial design software and additive manufacturing revolution.

    Articles and resources reference in this episode:

    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

    About the Show

    As a top manufacturing podcast, we’re focused on what matters most to industrial marketers and executives tasked with developing and delivering on a strategic growth agenda. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on the lessons learned along the way, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial prospects, influencers, and leaders across the supply chain? Apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    A Vision to Inspire and Connect a World of Engineers with Frank Baldesarra, Engineering.com

    A Vision to Inspire and Connect a World of Engineers with Frank Baldesarra, Engineering.com

    Engineering.com and ProjectBoard are on the move. Frank Baldesarra, CEO shares his purpose-driven vision to connect engineers and the STEM community with the world.

    Articles and resources reference in this episode:

    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

    About the Show

    As a top manufacturing podcast, we’re focused on what matters most to industrial marketers and executives tasked with developing and delivering on a strategic growth agenda. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on the lessons learned along the way, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial prospects, influencers, and leaders across the supply chain? Apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    Why Manufacturers Must Generate Original Content with Hüseyin Kilic, Interesting Engineering

    Why Manufacturers Must Generate Original Content with Hüseyin Kilic, Interesting Engineering

    Hüseyin Kilic, chief executive officer of Interesting Engineering shares why manufacturers must create original researched content. Hear why industrial businesses must generate owned content as a hedge to disruptive search algorithms and changing social media terms of service policies.

    Articles and resources reference in this episode:

    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

    About the Show

    As a top manufacturing podcast, we’re focused on what matters most to industrial marketers and executives tasked with developing and delivering on a strategic growth agenda. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on the lessons learned along the way, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial prospects, influencers, and leaders across the supply chain? Apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    Five Steps to CRM and Marketing Automation Success for Manufacturers with Nicholas Holland, HubSpot

    Five Steps to CRM and Marketing Automation Success for Manufacturers with Nicholas Holland, HubSpot

    Nicholas Holland, VP of Product at HubSpot, shares The 5 Tips to CRM and Marketing Automation Success for Manufacturers ahead of INBOUND 2021.

    Articles and resources reference in this episode:

    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

    About the Show

    As a top manufacturing podcast, we focus on what matters most to industrial marketers and executives tasked with developing and delivering on a strategic growth plan. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on the lessons learned along the way, this show exists to provide insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial prospects, influencers, and leaders across the supply chain? Then, apply to be a guest on the show.


    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    A Clear and Concise Account-Based Experience Podcast with Jon Miller, Demandbase

    A Clear and Concise Account-Based Experience Podcast with Jon Miller, Demandbase

    Jon Miller, CMO of Demandbase, gives a masterclass on Account-Based Experience (ABX), the rethinking of Account-Based Marketing (ABM) that enhances every aspect of the industrial buyer’s experience throughout the B2B lifecycle. 

    Hear how when done right, ABX can outperform every other growth strategy for your manufacturing company.

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    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show. Happy #internationalpodcastday

    About the Show

    As a top manufacturing podcast, we’re focused on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-focused manufacturing executives. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders across the supply chain? Apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    Manufacturing Talk Radio- The Podcast that Stands the Test of Time with Lew Weiss and Tim Grady

    Manufacturing Talk Radio- The Podcast that Stands the Test of Time with Lew Weiss and Tim Grady

    Manufacturing thought leaders are flocking to the podcast medium, but are these shows built to last? Podcast pioneers Lew Weiss and Tim Grady of the Manufacturing Talk Radio podcast tell the story of manufacturing’s longest-running podcast.

    Articles and resources referenced in this episode:

    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

    About the Show

    As a top manufacturing podcast, we’re focused on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-focused manufacturing executives. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders across the supply chain?

    Apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    The 5 Key Factors to Accelerating a Manufacturer’s Growth with Keith Pigues, Luminas Strategy

    The 5 Key Factors to Accelerating a Manufacturer’s Growth with Keith Pigues, Luminas Strategy

    Is your manufacturing customer at the center of  your business? They better be! Keith Pigues , co-founder of Luminas Strategy, shares his secret sauce to centering on the customer and  accelerating the growth rate of a manufacturing  business. This is a not to miss episode. 

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    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

    Want some of the best industrial business growth insights? Visit our INDUSTRIAL Insights destination for the very latest topics and trends on industrial business growth and marketing strategy. 

    About the Show

    As a top manufacturing podcast, we’re focused on what matters most to industrial marketers and executives tasked with developing and delivering on a strategic growth agenda. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on the lessons learned along the way, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial prospects, influencers, and leaders across the supply chain? Apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!

    The Journey from Inbound to Experience Marketing with Nicholas Holland of HubSpot

    The Journey from Inbound to Experience Marketing with Nicholas Holland of HubSpot

    Nicholas Holland, HubSpot Vice President of Product spells out why marketers need  to market and sellers  need to sell how their customers want to buy.

    Articles and resources reference in this episode:

    If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show. 

    About the Show

    Industrial Strength Marketing with James Soto is a top manufacturing podcast focused on what matters most to industrial marketers and executives tasked with developing and delivering on a strategic growth agenda. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing, media, and martech leaders on the lessons learned along the way, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

    Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial prospects, influencers, and leaders across the supply chain? Apply to be a guest on the show.

    Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

    Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!