Talking Industrial Automation

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Building Smarter Automation Through Partnership, AI, and Industry Expertise with Greg Jackson and Alan Hinchman

September 15, 2026

What does it take to build smarter, more effective industrial automation? Lisa Richter sits down with Greg Jackson of Smart Sites and Alan Hinchman of Gray Matter to explore a partnership spanning more than 30 years—and how the industry has evolved from simply collecting data to turning it into meaningful insight. They dive into AI, cybersecurity, system integration, industry expertise, and the growing need to do more with less. They also share lessons from the field, the importance of truste...

From Specs to Trust: How Industrial Automation Buyers Really Make Decisions

August 17, 2026

In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, Lisa Richter sits down with Nicole Bojic, Founder and CEO of ILLI Agency, to explore the human side of B2B marketing and industrial automation buying decisions. Nicole explains why the best technology can lose to the technology a buyer actually understands, and why technical specifications, data, and ROI alone may not be enough to win the deal. Drawing from years of buyer research, she shares how fear, trust, risk, and internal decision-making...

From Plant Floor to Smart Factory: How Data, AI & Employee Ownership Are Reshaping Manufacturing with Sam Zungri

July 15, 2026

What does it take to turn decades of industrial automation expertise into a modern, AI-ready manufacturing business? In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, Lisa Richter sits down with Sam Zungri, President and CEO of Polaris Automation, to discuss how automation, operational data, and employee ownership are transforming the future of manufacturing. Sam shares his journey from electrical engineer to business leader, explains how Polaris evolved from a traditional controls system int...

The Next Byte · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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Talking Industrial Automation is hosted by Lisa Richter. Its publicly listed email is podcast@controlsys.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Talking Industrial Automation?

The publicly listed email for Talking Industrial Automation: podcast@controlsys.org.

How many listeners does Talking Industrial Automation have?

Podseeker estimates Talking Industrial Automation reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Talking Industrial Automation?

Talking Industrial Automation typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, directors, engineering leaders, industrial automation specialists, and systems integration professionals with direct experience in manufacturing transformation. Common among recent guests: Leading industrial automation or systems integration organizations; Developing manufacturing, engineering, or digital transformation solutions; Applying operational data and artificial intelligence to industrial environments. Recent guests include Sam Zungri, Axel Zein, and Rob Goldsmith.

How hard is it to get booked on Talking Industrial Automation?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Talking Industrial Automation cover?

Recent episodes cover Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, Systems Integration, Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.