Rust Belt Rundown

Meaningful insight from manufacturing executives and business leaders.

Shining a light on the meaningful work being done in Northeast Ohio, the Rust Belt Rundown convenes manufacturing executives and business leaders for candid discussions about business, regional happenings, industry trends, entrepreneurship, and more.

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Episode 50 featuring Art Oestrike of Jackie O’s Brewery

Rust Belt Rundown
Art Oestrike, founder of Jackie O's Brewery, details his entrepreneurial ventures, tells stories of his family and how they helped to inspire Jack...
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Episode 49 featuring Jack Schron, President of Jergens, Inc.

Rust Belt Rundown
In this episode Jack Schron tells us about his extensive career with Jergens, what it’s like to work for a family-owned business, and how county g...
Listen to Episode 49 featuring Jack Schron, President of Jergens, Inc.

Episode 48 featuring Ned Hill, Professor of Economic Development at The Ohio State University

Rust Belt Rundown
Listen in as Paul and Ned Hill discuss economic development in relation to regional planning and what cities need to do to attract remote workers ...
Listen to Episode 48 featuring Ned Hill, Professor of Economic Development at The Ohio State University

Episode 47 featuring Brian Krusz of Sgt. Clean Car Wash

Rust Belt Rundown
Listen in as Brian Krusz shares with us why he chose the Marines and how he got started in the car wash industry. He also tells us how Sgt. Clean ...
Listen to Episode 47 featuring Brian Krusz of Sgt. Clean Car Wash

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The Team

Paul O'Connor

Host
Paul O'Connor has interviewed countless sports and business professionals through the lens of his two podcasts, one being the Rust Belt Rundown, where he uses his experience working across multiple industries to have meaningful conversations with manufacturing executives and business leaders.