Irons in the Fire

Irons in the Fire is a podcast exploring, highlighting, and raising awareness to the exceptional manufacturing and aerospace companies in Spokane, WA and surrounding areas. Tune in to hear valuable, behind-the-scenes insights from leaders of the Inland Empire's top manufacturers! The name "Irons in the Fire" holds real significance for me. My father, a talented iron worker and metal fabricator, started a business in the Bay Area, CA in the 1980s called Irons in the Fire. Growing up I learned a ton about the trades of fabrication, welding, and manufacturing and this has fueled my passion for the Manufacturing industry today.

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Episodes

Season 2 Episode 5 - Tamarack Aerospace

Imagine some of the most incredible advancements in aerospace fuel-saving technology and try to picture what that journey might look like. For Tamarack Aerospace Group this journey was wrought with excitement, hard work, disappointments, setbacks, and most of all success. The company has experienced all of these various stages in the development of their patented Active Winglet technology and have emerged with a highly demanded product. Listen as Nick Guida, Founder and CEO and Jacob Klinginsmit...

Feb 06, 2020•38 min

Season 2 Episode 4 - Proto Technologies

When a company has a need for contract manufacturing services would they rather work with several companies or a single company with a broad range of expertise? The option to partner with a single company who can deliver timely, high-quality products from the design phase through completion is extremely attractive and look no further for such a partner than Proto Technologies in beautiful Liberty Lake, WA. CEO and President, Rory Nay has done a phenomenal job in creating a long-standing company ...

Nov 14, 2019•28 min

Season 2 Episode 3 - Eide Bailly

What comes to mind when you think of manufacturing? Episode 3 of this exciting season includes an insightful conversation with Steve Roark and Shayna Wood, of Eide Bailly, about former perceptions of manufacturing versus what the industry has become. Tune in while you work, exercise, or relax but be sure to enjoy!

Sep 25, 2019•45 min

Season 2 Episode 2 - Tedder Industries

What does life sound like at one of the nation's leading gun holster manufacturers, Tedder Industries? Season 2 continues to start off with a with a bang as newly appointed CEO, Tim Treto, walks us through the ins and outs of his journey to the top, including feats of engineering, operations, and leadership. Some of the concepts implemented by this company are wildly innovative and intriguing. Tune in while you work, exercise, or relax but be sure to enjoy!

Aug 15, 2019•29 min

Season 2 Episode 1 - Northwest Aerospace News

Season 2 of the podcast starts off with a sonic boom! In this dynamic episode listen as Dean Cameron, President and CEO of Top Drawer Media, clearly demonstrates his role as a valuable resource in the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Community. From make-believe dogfights in his childhood imagination, to his direct experience working in aerospace manufacturing, Dean has an unmatched background that leads to a premier newsprint product in the Northwest Aerospace News magazine. You'll be amazed to hear...

Jun 26, 2019•34 min

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