The Manufacturing Employer

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Transforming recruitment and training through VR 2.0, with Eric Margheim of BeThere Immersive

October 13, 2026

Eric Margheim, founder and CEO of BeThere Immersive, joins The Manufacturing Employer to explore how immersive technology is transforming recruitment, onboarding and training for manufacturers. Drawing on his experience pioneering VR 2.0, Eric discusses the “experience gap” that often leads to mismatched hires and high turnover. He shares how realistic, accessible virtual reality experiences—capturing the actual sights and sounds of the shop floor—help boost retention and accelerate learning.

The gold is in the problems, with Glenn Bostock of SnapCab

September 29, 2026

Glenn Bostock, Founder and CEO of SnapCab, joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss why continuous improvement starts with people, not just processes. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience building SnapCab from a small cabinet shop to an international manufacturer, Glenn shares how caring, kindness, and psychological safety drive performance and innovation. He shares how surfacing mistakes is rewarded at SnapCab, why radical caring forms the foundation for growth and how businesses t...

Building lives through mentorship and skilled trades, with Dave Hataj of Edgerton Gear, Inc.

September 15, 2026

Dave Hataj, owner and president of Edgerton Gear, joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss how mentorship and character-building can transform lives through the skilled trades. Drawing on his experience and his work founding the "Craftsman with Character" program, Dave shares why manufacturing is about much more than technical skills—it’s about instilling responsibility, dignity and purpose in the next generation. The conversation explores overcoming negative perceptions of blue-collar wor...

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How do I get in touch with The Manufacturing Employer?

The Manufacturing Employer is hosted by Jon Franko. Its publicly listed email is jon@gorilla76.com. 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 The Manufacturing Employer?

The publicly listed email for The Manufacturing Employer: jon@gorilla76.com.

How many listeners does The Manufacturing Employer have?

Podseeker estimates The Manufacturing Employer reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Manufacturing Employer?

The Manufacturing Employer typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, founders, workforce-transformation leaders, HR and employee-experience specialists, or nonprofit and business leaders with practical expertise relevant to manufacturing employers. Recent guests include Georgina Woodley, Amanda Aschinger, and Ben Tasker.

How hard is it to get booked on The Manufacturing Employer?

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

What topics does The Manufacturing Employer cover?

Recent episodes cover Manufacturing, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Workplace Culture, and Workforce Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.