Career Episodes

Sal is joined by Douglas Johnson, President at Marion Manufacturing Company, Inc., to unpack what it really takes to transition a company to a younger, energized workforce. From overcoming technology gaps and generational com...

Sal is joined by Chris DiPentima, President and CEO of CBIA, for a candid conversation about leadership, legacy, and the future of Connecticut business. Chris shares his winding journey from Boston College to manufacturing to...

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Brett Greene, President (and self-proclaimed Head Coach) of Willington Nameplate, to talk about career pivots, leadership, and personal growth. Brett shares his transition from finance to manufacturing operations, how he learned the ro…

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Paul Lavoie, Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, to discuss how technology and workforce development are reshaping the manufacturing landscape. As automation and AI redefine traditional roles, Paul explains how the industry can …

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Brian Montanari, President & CEO of HABCO Industries, to unpack how AI is transforming regulated industries—and what leaders need to do to keep up. Over a pour of Whistlepig, Brian shares how AI is being implemented in real-world manuf…

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Bryn Tindall, Founder and CEO of Rebellion Group, to explore how businesses can build impactful brands without blowing the budget. From billboard strategy to post-pandemic relationship building, Bryn shares real-world marketing insight…