This edition includes Desmond Clark, a former NFL tight end with the Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins. He’s now an entrepreneur serving as the owner, president and CEO of Bear Down Logistics. Desmond is a motivational speaker and the author of “Principles of Winning: 5 Keys to Create a Standard of Excellence.”

He’ll be one of the featured speakers for SMI’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Puerto Rico.

Desmond talks about the influence of his childhood, important lessons he learned while playing professional football and how it translates to how he now conducts business. He also talks about the motivation to write his book and how it has impacted others.

You can connect with Desmond Clark on LinkedIn. You can also visit his websites at dezclarkspeaks.com or beardown-logistics.com.

This edition also features Harry Moser the founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative. Many would call the Reshoring Initiative championed by Harry as the first foray into a national drive towards reviving manufacturing in the U.S. The mission of the organization is to bring good, well-paying manufacturing jobs back to the United States.’’

Harry talks about the important role of reshoring in bringing jobs back to the U.S., why companies originally decided to reshore and and how the landscape has changed more recently. He also talks about how reshoring aligns with a company's long-term competitive strategy.

The Reshoring Initiative website can be found at www.reshorenow.org

You can reach Harry through LinkedIn, by email at: harry.moser@reshorenow.org or phone 847-867-1144.

The Springs Are Everywhere podcast highlights critical issues facing manufacturers and gives a brief glimpse of products that contain springs! Though often hidden in plain sight, springs are part of everyone’s daily life and used in products commonly found in your car, cellphone or at your workplace.

This podcast episode is brought to you by our Platinum Sponsor, Gibbs Interwire (www.gibbswire.com) and our Silver Sponsor, Automated Industrial Motion (www.aimcoil.com).

Learn more about the Spring Manufacturers Institute at www.smihq.org.

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This edition includes Clay Martin, the founder of Isla Talent. Clay’s company is a staffing agency that specializes in recruiting skilled blue-collar workers from Puerto Rico in an effort to connect U.S. employers with top-tier talent across various industries. With attracting qualified workers being among the most challenging aspects of being a manufacturer, you will learn about the advantages of recruiting workers from Puerto Rico.

Visit http://www.recruitingpuertorico.com or contact Clay Martin at clay@recruitingpuertorico.com.

This edition also features Dr. John Passante. John is president of the Organizational Development Group where, among many talents, he is an executive coach and keynote speaker. He has worked for many notable corporations during his career and is the author of “The Human Side: High-Touch Leadership in a High-Tech World.” You will learn from John about the need for the human touch in leadership and how kindness is needed more than ever today.

You can reach John at theorgdevgroup@gmail.com or by phone at 401-252-9430.

The Springs Are Everywhere podcast highlights critical issues facing manufacturers and gives a brief glimpse of products that contain springs! Though often hidden in plain sight, springs are part of everyone’s daily life and used in products commonly found in your car, cellphone or workplace.

This podcast episode is brought to you by our Platinum Sponsor, Gibbs Interwire (http://www.gibbswire.com) and our Silver Sponsor, Automated Industrial Motion (http://www.aimcoil.com).

Learn more about the Spring Manufacturers Institute at http://www.smihq.org.

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This episode of the podcast features Susan Quinn, an accomplished author, keynote speaker, leadership expert and executive coach. As CEO of circle S studio and the author of “Does Your Business Show Up or Stand Out?,” Susan provides insights into nine key traits she has identified in high-performing companies.

The episode also includes an interview with Don Jacobson III of Newcomb Spring, who currently serves as president of the Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI). A fourth-generation springmaker, Don discusses his recent visit to the SkillsUSA National Championships in Atlanta, addresses current challenges within the spring manufacturing sector, and highlights resources offered by SMI to support business growth.

For more information about Susan, please visit www.circlesstudio.com/business-playbook. You connect with her on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanquinn01. You can reach Don at d3@newcombspring.com or through LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/don-jacobson-iii-24479b152.

The Springs Are Everywhere podcast addresses significant topics affecting manufacturers while offering an overview of products that incorporate springs. Although frequently overlooked, springs are integral to many everyday items, including automobiles, mobile phones, and workplace equipment.

This podcast episode is brought to you by our Platinum Sponsor, Gibbs Interwire (www.gibbswire.com) and our Silver Sponsor, Automated Industrial Motion (www.aimcoil.com).

Learn more about the Spring Manufacturers Institute at www.smihq.org.

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