Fully Threaded Radio

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #158 – Don’t Mess with Jess (2:15:28)

If the fastener business sometimes feels like mortal combat, one group seems prepared. YFP president, Jake Glaser leads a wide ranging conversation with fellow youthful thread warriors London Penland, of Eurolink, and Young Fastener Professional of ... [Read More]

Fully Threaded Radio – Special Report: Optimas CEO Marc Strandquist (24:44)

Bold strategies and a new leadership direction for industrial fastener supplier Optimas Solutions are the topics as newly appointed CEO, Mr. Marc Strandquist discusses key points of their exciting recently announced initiative, his management ... [Read More]

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #157 – One More Rep (2:08:01)

The screw biz rebounded sooner than expected, but the customer meeting game still has a long way to go. Veteran sales pro Jackie "Kind of a Big Deal" Ventura guest-hosts a timely segment that details the current picture, as she welcomes fellow rep ... [Read More]

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #156 – Virtual Vegas (1:53:14)

The one sure bet in the fastener industry is the Vegas show. But with this year’s long-odds cancellation, the FTR boys needed a way to unload their huge supply of giveaway Vegemite. They decided to set up a virtual booth anyway to see if the ... [Read More]

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #154 – Stay @ Home Tour (2:07:23)

Feeling right at home in their new roles with LindFast Solutions Group, Bernie Longen and John "OJ" Simpson explain recent developments and things to come as the fastener industry powerhouse supplier hits its stride (1:17:49). ITR Economics analyst ... [Read More]

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #153 – Non-Standard (2:40:50)

As the “new abnormal” grinds on, industry veteran rep Rick Rudolph relies on his standard cordiality and grace to serve fastener companies in the New England region (10:41). AIM Test Labs founder Carmen Vertullo along with Eurolink vlogger ... [Read More]

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #152 – Absolutely Threaded (151:7)

Thread game veterans Rich Cavoto and Bob “GQ” Baer explain the origins of the infamous Naperville Fastener Association, share fitness training secrets, and offer ideas for an improved city driving experience (1:32:18). Newer to the field, but ... [Read More]

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #151 – The NEW Fully Threaded (170:31)

During a novel edition of fastener talk radio, we hear stories from industry insiders across the operational spectrum. Jun Xu of Brighton Best, Mike Topolewski of Perigee Manufacturing, Joanne Bialas of International Fasteners, and Matt Boyd of ... [Read More]

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #150 – Quarentined

The fastener industry was interviewed at the precipice of dramatic upheaval during the recent Pac-West/NFDA joint conference. None could have foreseen what was actually soon to unfold at the time FTR placed its microphone in front of industry ... [Read More]

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #149 – Best Threaded

Are services the critical factor for distributor survival in the new market? What caused the dramatic shift in the FDI reading? Which fastener association is best dressed? MWFA president Paula Evitts along with fellow officer, the debonair George ... [Read More]