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Bryan Powrozek
Bryan Powrozek Nov 15, 2024

Episode 50: Valuation insights for your business

In this podcast, we sit down with Wipfli Partner Chris Volz to discuss the importance of understanding your competitive landscape, the current regulatory environment and the impact of potential key tax law changes on your business.

Robert Zondag
Robert H. Zondag Nov 13, 2024

Podcast: The employee stock ownership plan advantage

What tax advantages do employee stock ownership plans provide? Listen in to find out.

Robert Zondag
Robert H. Zondag Oct 30, 2024

Podcast: Enhancing wealth programs for community impact

How can financial institutions leverage wealth programs to enhance community impact? Listen in to find out.

Bryan Powrozek
Bryan Powrozek Oct 23, 2024

Episode 49: Cybersecurity Tips for Manufacturers

In this episode of The Sound of Automation podcast, we sit down with Tom Wojcinski, partner at Wipfli, and Jim Peterson, principal solutions advisor at ConnectWise, to discuss the importance of cybersecurity for manufacturers. Listen to the episode to learn about the increase in cyberthreats due to remote work environments and the expansion of digital ecosystems, as well as best practices for improving cybersecurity in manufacturing environments.

Robert Zondag
Robert H. Zondag Oct 14, 2024

Podcast: How to navigate new SEC cybersecurity rules

How can you effectively implement and manage the new SEC cybersecurity rules? Listen in to find out.

Robert Zondag
Robert H. Zondag Sep 13, 2024

Podcast: Navigating data privacy in financial services

With the rise of new AI technology, how can financial services companies stay in compliance with data privacy regulations? Listen in to find out.

Bryan Powrozek
Bryan Powrozek Sep 13, 2024

Episode 48: Manufacturing M&A Market Update

In this episode of The Sound of Automation podcast, we sit down with Colin Johnson from Wipfli Corporate Finance (WCF). Bryan and Colin provide a manufacturing M&A market update and overview of the competitive landscape. They also offer advice on how to determine if your business is ready to sell, or if you should instead focus on ways to grow your business. Listen in to learn why it's so important to define your goals and surround yourself with a well-rounded support team to help you think through your options and develop the best path forward.

Bryan Powrozek
Bryan Powrozek Aug 28, 2024

Episode 47: Exploring Manufacturing Opportunities with AMT

In this episode of The Sound of Automation podcast, we sit down with Mary Cecile Neville and Chris Chidzik from The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) to discuss what the manufacturing market looks like, where it's headed and what's to come at IMTS 2024. Listen in to learn how AMT can help manufacturers leverage new opportunities, make connections and grow their businesses.

Bryan Powrozek
Bryan Powrozek Jul 24, 2024

Episode 46: The Power of Purpose-Driven Businesses

In this episode of The Sound of Automation podcast, we discuss the power of purpose-driven businesses with Dirk Beveridge of We Supply America and Ashley Martin of NIBCO. Listen in to learn how businesses can be a force for good by focusing on legacy, longevity and love. We’ll share ways that family-owned business NIBCO has had a positive impact on the community and how you can too.