The Tipping Point with Marie Williams a Ratermann Manufacturing Podcast

Laura Brumsey: How to talk to leaders of billion dollar companies, How to motivate people & customers, How to grow professionally in your industry.

Laura Brumsey is the Vice president of operations and administration at the Compressed Gas Association (CGA). In the gas and welding industry, the CGA is how we run our daily operations. They are the association that mandates how to safely handle compressed gases and without them, our industry wouldn't exist safely..and without our industry daily life would look quite different. CO2 in your beverage, Argon needed to build new construction, bio-med, and technology in need of specialty gases all would be without supply. The gas and welding industry has a huge impact on the United States economy which means Laura's job includes meeting with the very top leaders of multi-billion dollar companies. Think about going into a room of some of the most powerful people in our country and asking them to back your initiative..pretty scary, huh? Laura breaks down what that experience is like and how to maintain your confidence.  In this episode, we also dive into how Laura got to where she is and her advice to anyone trying to work their way up in their industry or leading emerging professionals.  Curious to know where Laura sees the future of the gas and welding industry going? She answers that as well.  To learn more about the CGA click here: https://www.cganet.com/ To learn more about Ratermann Manufacturing click here: https://rmi.rmimfg.com/

Niki Wente of Wente Vineyards: Wine and Wisdom

Niki Wente is the director of vineyard operations at Wente Vineyards the nation’s oldest family ran winery. In this episode, Niki gives an inside look at what it’s like to be a wine grower in the state of California and the challenges that are faced. She shares her experience as a young professional coming up in leadership and her advice for young professionals. She dives into Wente’s sustainability practices and some of their findings. And finally, her advice for females and businesses in a male dominant industry. Ratermann Manufacturing is a supplier in the atmospheric gas and welding industry. Like the wine industry, many companies have been around for several generations & offer business opportunities that don’t always require a college degree. Niki will be speaking at Ratermann’s Women's Round table event in February. You can learn more about that event here [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-wisdom-ratermanns-womens-round-table-event-tickets-453890116557] To learn more about Ratermann Manufacturing follow us!  linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ratermann-manufacturing/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ratermannmfg/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/ratermannmfg] Looking for products? Visit our website at rmiorder.com Do you have a story or advice for young professionals? Email us at marie@rmimfg.com [marie@rmimfg.com]

Joe Francis of Central McGowan

A mentor podcast for the gas and welding supply industry! In this episode I talk to Joe Francis, owner of Central McGowan. Central McGowan is a gas and welding supply company based in Minnesota with 7 locations around the midwest.  Joe is a young entrepreneur who took over central McGowan after the passing of his father. Joe has done an incredible job of growing central McGowan and navigating new markets. I always learn a lot from Joe every time we talk. In this episode Joe talks about the importance of staying vulnerable, having difficult conversations, and transparency with your employees. How do you take a company from traditional to growth driven? Why are folks intimidated by new technology & how do you navigate what’s new? Joe Francis dives into both these questions in this episode. Ratermann Manufacturing is the largest supplier of compressed gas equipment and supplies. Our purpose is to provide solutions to people who are building the future and changing the world. Visit our website at http://rmiorder.com  If you have a story to tell email Marie at mailto:marie@rmimfg.com

Allison Earlbeck of Earlbeck Gases: Becoming a leader / Advice for women in the industry / Attracting & retaining employees

A podcast that discusses how people got to where they are today and what they learned along the way. This week’s guest is Allison Earlbeck COO of Earlbeck Gases and Technologies. In this episode we discuss: * Her journey into a leadership role * How she attracts and retains employees * Advice for women in the gas and welding industry