PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Interview with PMPA’s New Executive Director Emily Riley

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn put PMPA’s new Executive Director Emily Riley in the interviewee chair to talk about her journey to becoming PMPA’s Executive Director, her takeaways from her first week on the job and moving PMPA forward..

 

 

Published June 30, 2025

 

 

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Tariffs, HTS Codes and Your Company’s Scope

Tariffs have become the number one item of concern and conversation in our manufacturing industry. Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss where shops can get the sensemaking they need to understand this new challenge to our business and team. Where do you go for sensemaking assistance?

 

Published June 16, 2025

 

 

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

What I Wish I Knew Then That I Know Now

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss Miles Free’s manufacturing career, highlighting the valuable lessons he’s learned along the way.

 

 

Published June 9, 2025

 

 

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Talking Business Part 5 with Special Guest John Detterbeck

Miles Free and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 5 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

 

Published May 5, 2025

 

 

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Reframing Work-Life Balance and Development Opportunities

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why factors other than compensation can be the difference between keeping and losing a current or potential employee in a continuous battle for skilled workers in our shops.

 

 

Published May 19, 2025

 

 

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Talking Business Part 4 with Special Guest John Detterbeck

Miles Free and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 4 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

 

Published April 7, 2025

 

 

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

What’s Going On In Washington D.C. with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway

Miles Free and David Wynn unexpectedly discuss tax cuts and regulatory actions before talking tariffs with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway. There is more to impact your shop in Washington DC than tariffs…

 

Published April 28, 2025