Ed Talks
Ed Talks dives into the strategies and insights that drive workforce development in manufacturing. Hosted by Fabricators and Manufacturers Association President and CEO Ed Youdell, this podcast features candid conversations with business leaders who are shaping the future of the industry. From innovative training programs to employee engagement strategies, Ed Talks explores how manufacturers can attract, develop, and retain top talent to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry. Ed Talks is a production of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and part of the FMA Podcast Network.
Episodes
John Paul Surdo, President of Americas for Bystronic, joins FMA President/CEO Ed Youdell on the Ed Talks podcast.
They chat about the strides that the metal fabrication industry has made is recent years by implementing advanced technologies like automation, robotics, and AI, and how that raised the bar on the sector's skilled workforce.
They also talk about what it means to be a leader in the metal fabrication industry, how F...
Nora Harding, Executive VP at Special Products and Manufacturing (SPM), joins FMA President/CEO Ed Youdell on the Ed Talks podcast.
SPM is a 62-year-old manufacturing company with three facilities in Texas. They were named The Fabricator's 2025 Industry Award winner and appear on the FAB 40 list.
Harding talks about SPM's strong company culture centered around their "BUILT" principles (Best people, Urgency, Integrity, Learnin...
Sarah Richards, the Visionary/CEO of Mankato, Minn.-based Jones Metal, joins FMA President/CEO Ed Youdell to discuss how her family-owned metal fabrication business in Mankato, Minnesota attracts, develops, and engages its workforce.
She talks about how Jones Metal has developed a strong company culture focused on values like kindness, grit, positivity, ownership, and helpfulness. This helps attract and retain talented employees...
Leadership in manufacturing goes beyond the walls of the corner office. It’s seen throughout the shop floor and in the satisfaction of customers.
I’m Ed Youdell, President and CEO of Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and host of Ed Talks, the newest addition to the FMA Podcast Network.
Here at FMA, we believe the key to unlocking manufacturing’s full potential is through attracting, developing, and engaging the people...
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