CompassMSP's Made in America Series with Ari Santiago

Making good investments in your business is really difficult. Spending money when you don't know the end result is a big risk. But Charlie Radcliff, President of Radcliff Wire, Inc., shared one of his biggest business lessons…if you make the right business investment, whether it's in a person or in equipment, it will pay for itself in the end. This episode has some great business lessons: YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJ4120 Podcast website: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJb9n0 #MadeinAmerica #Manufacturing #innovation #technology #diversification #investments

Last year at this time, Marietta Lee of The Lee Company took over as CEO of this 75 year old family run company. She told Ari all about the transition, as well as new things going on in the company – a new internal training program, new recruitment techniques, improved benefits, and company growth. A great episode from a great CT company. YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJ1M_0 Podcast website: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJ08X0

Innovating and upgrading technology is critical to staying competitive. Luckily, the state and federal government each have programs that help defray some of those costs. In this clip, Charlie Radcliff, President of Radcliff Wire, Inc., talks about some of the funding programs he's used and how they've helped his company pay for and expand their technology investments. Learn many more tips from this week's full episode: YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJ2000 Podcast website: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJ9kZ0 #MadeinAmerica #Manufacturing #innovation #technology #diversification #investments

Marketing has largely replaced word of mouth in today's business landscape. You've got to use different methods to reach new customers. Charlie Radcliff at Radcliff Wire, Inc. talks about the success he's found with inbound marketing. YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJ5gz0 Podcast website: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJ68G0 #MadeinAmerica #Manufacturing #innovation #technology #diversification #investments

For 3rd and 4th tier manufacturers, it can be extremely difficult to find out where your part ends up. But the effort to discover the end product can be immensely helpful for your marketing efforts. It's a smart thought process that many manufacturers should keep in mind. Learn more on this week's Made in America podcast with Charlie Radcliff, President of Radcliff Wire, Inc. YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJm2y0 Podcast website: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJ9kX0 #MadeinAmerica #Manufacturing #innovation #technology #diversification #investments

This week last year, we had a great episode with Lorella Struzzi, ProMold Plastics. Coincidentally, we focused on a similar discussion to this week’s episode with Charlie Radcliff – the risks of having a low customer mix and the importance of diversification. Learn more in this throwback Thursday episode: YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q02MJlzT0 Podcast website: https://hubs.ly/Q02MJst10 #TBT #throwbackthursday #manufacturing #MadeinAmerica

Small manufacturers run big risks when they focus too much on a single industry or rely too heavily on a single customer. Learn how Charlie Radcliff, President of Radcliff Wire, Inc., thinks about this important part of business differentiation. YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJbNx0 Podcast website: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJ1MM0 #MadeinAmerica #Manufacturing #innovation #technology #diversification #investments

Working with family isn't always easy - but this bit of good advice came in handy for Charlie Radcliff, president of Radcliff Wire, Inc... If you have a good idea…do it. Just be prepared to pay the price if it doesn't work out! Hear more from Charlie and Ari on this episode of Made in America: YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJbxs0 Podcast website: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJdf_0 #MadeinAmerica #Manufacturing #innovation #technology #diversification #investments

Diversification reduces risk in so many situations. In this episode, Ari talks to Charlie Radcliff, President of Radcliff Wire, Inc., about their diversification strategy and how innovation drives that strategy further in their custom-shaped wire business. YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q02LHZ_90 Podcast website: https://hubs.ly/Q02LJ7mj0 #MadeinAmerica #Manufacturing #innovation #technology #diversification #investments

Remaining positive in work and life means making choices…and for Aneesa Muthana CEO of Pioneer Service Inc. and M&M Quality Grinding, sometimes that means eliminating toxic people from her work and life. YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q02K8dyZ0 Podcast website: https://hubs.ly/Q02K8h9w0 #MadeinAmerica #Manufacturing #Leadership #DEI #companyculture