Welcome to Watching the Sparks Fly hosted by Donnie Garvich, VP of Engineering at Stella Source. Watching the Sparks Fly is a podcast that dives into industries and organizations that are resistant to change. The only way to spark that change is from the inside out, and Donnie is speaking to the individuals willing to be the spark. In this podcast, you'll find in-depth interviews from organizational leaders and the uphill battles they've faced to bring forth meaningful and lasting change. Pa ...
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Lessons in Innovation After Transitioning From a Software CEO to Manufacturing Owner with Drew Honeycutt
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47:32In this episode of Watching the Sparks Fly, gain insights into the complexities of the metals industry, the significance of cooperation among machine shops, and the potential for growth and disruption in the coming years. Donnie Garvich speaks with Drew Honeycutt, CEO of Talladega Casting and Machine Co., about the challenges and opportunities in t…
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Leveraging Innovation Along With The Required Cultural Changes To Make It Stick
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47:46This episode was recorded live at the SMU Steel Summit on August 26, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, where a dynamic discussion unfolded around fostering innovation within the metals industry. Wes Spencer, Vice President of Product at Stella Source, moderated a conversation with Stephen Armstrong, Executive Vice President of O'Neal Industries, and Edwin…
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Bringing Innovation to a 100 Years Old Steel Supplier | Stephen Armstrong & Wes Spencer
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1:11:36Host Donnie Garvich is joined by Stephen Armstrong and Wes Spencer as they each share their unique journeys of innovation and change at O'Neal Steel. Stephen and Wes started at O'Neal Steel at different points in time and at different stages of their careers, yet their paths quickly intertwined as each saw a larger vision for the company. The only …
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