Episode #222 - More Rudolph

About this episode

The episode features discussions on the fastener industry, seasonal cheer, and insights from various guests on future trends and regulations.

The year concludes with mixed news from across the fastener industry, as veteran sales rep Rick Rudolph shares his recipe for seasonal cheer (1:40:39). Eurolink president, Craig Penland is bullish on the future, but keeps watch on European CBAM and other environmental regulations that complicate running a fastener business (23:25). On the Fastener News Report , Martin Inc. EVP Scott McDaniel joins news editor Mike McNulty to unpack the surprising shift of the FDI (57:53). Thread guru Carmen Vertullo explains B7 threaded rod markings on the Fastener Training Minute (1:30:26). PLUS: Zech Williams of Würth Industry explains the YFP approach to professional development (47:48) and Marco Rodriguez of Cresa drops more commercial real estate wisdom (42:49). Brian and Eric think deeply about the coming year as they take stock in the present moment.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian, Eric Dudas

Guests: Rick Rudolph, Craig Penland, Scott McDaniel, Carmen Vertullo, Zech Williams, Marco Rodriguez

Topics covered

• fastener industry news
• seasonal cheer
• environmental regulations
• professional development
• commercial real estate
• future outlook

Keywords

• fasteners
• sales
• environmental regulations
• professional development
• commercial real estate
• industry news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Würth Industry, Cresa

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