Episodes

Please join us as we interview Diane Evans, President/Owner of Evans Gourmet Foods and Kentucky Beer Cheese, headquartered in Nicholasville, KY. Although Diane and her husband Chris didn’t purchase the company until 2004, Kentucky Beer Cheese has a rich 35-year history with its founding in 1987 by…

Please join us as we interview John Mittel, Co-Founder, of Phocus headquartered in Louisville, KY. Phocus is a tea-caffeinated sparkling water that was born from John Mittel and Tom O’Grady’s need for an alternative to energy drinks or soda. Phocus’ mission is to support healthy and productive li…

Please join us as we interview executives, Ben Johnston, Eric Gardner, and Chris Johnston, from Pittsburg Tank & Tower Group headquartered in Henderson, KY. PTTG designs, builds, and maintains tanks, communications towers, and support systems for our nation’s infrastructure. PTTG plays an integra…

Please join us as we interview Ryan Jones, Co-Founder, of Roots & Jones headquartered right outside of Louisville, KY in Oldham County. Ryan began making pens as a hobby and to get back to his roots with his grandfather, Jim Cantrell, after graduating from the University of Kentucky. Today Roots …

Please join us as we interview Peter Mitchell, Owner, of Capitol Bicycle Company based in the heart of London, Kentucky. Capitol Bicycle Company produces handmade, bespoke bicycle frames, unique to each cycling client. With fit and comfort as his primary objectives, Peter curates custom “One of O…

Please join us as we interview Joshua Peters, Creative Director, of Open Grain Woodwork. Established in 2007, Open Grain Woodwork is a creative studio locally owned and operated in Louisville, KY. Their team is comprised of expert craftsmen with decades of experience to bring your vision to life.…

Please join us as we interview Corey Roppel, Third Generation and Executive of Roppel Industries, headquartered in Louisville, KY. Celebrating its 75th year, Roppel Industries has been Making America Run since 1947. From custom fabrication to heat exchange service, repair, and rebuilding. Check …

Please join us as we interview David Horne, President of Tag Your Swag, located in Louisville, KY. We talk to David about the origins of Tag Your Swag. How it was born out of his family-owned and operated contract decorator company, Stitch Designers, as a direct-to-consumer logo’d apparel and pro…

Join us as we interview Jim Higdon, Co-founder of Cornbread Hemp located in Louisville, KY. We talk to Jim about the rich history of hemp here in Kentucky and what Cornbread Hemp is doing with the first-ever USDA certified organic Flower-Only CBD oil. Find all of your CBD needs at https://www.cor…

Join us as we interview Ruth Moore Vice President of HR for Aristech Surfaces located in Florence, KY. We talk with Ruth about the lasting impact Aristech has had on the community and the families employed by Aristech Surfaces for over 50 years. Aristech Surfaces has produced and marketed a broad…

This week we are interviewing Bob Martin, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Fives Machining Systems in Hebron, KY. Fives Machining Systems has a long history in manufacturing dating back to 1884. It was founded as Cincinnati Screw and Tap before becoming Cincinnati Milling Machining Company…

This week we are interviewing Nick Baute of Hound Dog Press. A Letterpress Printing company founded in 2008 and located in Louisville, KY. They specialize in custom invitations, greeting cards, stationery, posters, and prints. Join us as we learn more about letterpress printing and how it's used…

This week we are interviewing Larry Williams of Aviation Safety Resources. Founded in 2000 and located in Nicholasville, Ky. Aviation Safety Resources address the safety needs of new-generation aircraft with new parachute canopy design and manufacturing, ballistics & ejection technologies, and ai…

This week we are interviewing Angie and Tony Alexander, two siblings working together to continue the great craftsmanship at Mike Alexander Dies, Inc. Started in Louisville, KY in 1984 by the company namesake, they manufacturer rotary and flat steel cutting dies. Mike Alexander Dies, Inc. utilize…

This week we are interviewing Chad Rosen, the founder of Victory Hemp Foods. Victory Hemp Foods creates highly functional, great-tasting hemp ingredients for super-nutritious, plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan foods. They have an interesting story to tell, along with news of raising $4.5 million…

Central KY Tool is a small woman-owned business, located in Lebanon, KY. They have a rich history of manufacturing precision parts and fabrication solutions. With 50+ years of business under their belt, they are your one-stop shop for any of your machine and fabrication needs. Join us as we inte…

No expletives intended folks, but hear us out! Big Ass Fans headquartered in Lexington, KY provides air quality solutions in industrial, commercial, and school system settings. BAF is here to make your employees or students safer, healthier, and more productive with the solutions they provide. J…

Muth’s Candies, located in Louisville, KY, believes in old-fashioned attention to craft and detail, applying it to each candy piece they produce. Spokesperson Sarah Blazin says this, combined with four generations and one hundred years of experience, sets them apart from most other candy makers wo…

Join us as we interview Aaron Lanning of Lanning Chemical and Lanning Paints. With years and years of industry knowledge Lanning Paints can meet any paint or coatings need. If you would like to contact Aaron visit www.lanningpaints.com or give them a call at 502-618-2138. Don't forget to check o…

At Huff Technologies Inc., located in Morganfield, Ky, they “build the things that build the things”. With over 30 years of experience in building research and development testing equipment and many types of product processing equipment, they can fulfill any of your industrial needs. Have a need …

Join us as we interview Jeff Gilkinson, CEO of AUVECO, headquartered in Cold Springs, KY. Sometimes manufacturers have trouble marketing and getting their products sold. With roughly 35 years worth of makes and models on their shelves, AUVECO, has your clips and fasteners covered for your vehicle…

From seasoned lumber in a field to the finest American oak barrel, Canton Cooperage headquartered in Lebanon, KY, prides itself on patience, skill, and passion to make perfect barrels for the finest WINE…and spirits!  Join us as we interview Bryan Eble, CFO of Canton Cooperage.  Contact Brian at th…

From manure to the most recent Asian Carp epidemic, Organilock, headquartered in Madisonville, KY, developed its own proprietary biomass drying & processing equipment. Utilizing sources like these to revolutionize biomass management. Join us as we interview Scott Laskowski, owner of Organilock.

We interview Steve Hardek, Chief Strategy Officer of ZoomEssence, as we discuss the innovation of ZoomEssence, why they chose Kentucky and challenging the status quo. I want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our …