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The Sound of Automation

Industrial automation businesses are the driving force behind Industry 4.0, and Wipfli is here to help. Join Bryan Powrozek, engineer turned CPA, as he interviews influencers in the industrial automation space and offers tips on everything from taxes and finances to data and transactions. If you want support growing your industrial automation business, The Sound of Automation is for you.

Episode36

The Keys to a Resilient Manufacturing Business

Listen to this episode of The Sound of Automation featuring Bill Boucher of Wipfli to learn how to build resilience into your manufacturing business and achieve your growth goals.
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Bryan Powrozek

Senior Manager & Industrial Automation Lead at Clayton & McKervey

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As the leader of the firm’s industrial automation group and host of The Sound of Automation podcast, Bryan helps owners free up cash flow and scale their businesses. With connections in Automation Alley, Control System Integrators Association, Association for Advancing Automation, and the Association for High Technology Distribution, Bryan covers a variety of topics in the industrial automation space with guests from all over the world.

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Episode31

Industrial Automation Trends to Watch in 2023

In this episode, Senior Manager Bryan Powrozek becomes the guest and Vice President of Marketing & Practice Growth Denise Asker becomes the host. Bryan and Denise discuss the top trends impacting industrial automation companies this year. Listen in to hear their take on data, collaboration, M&A and more.
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Episode30

Challenges for System Integrators

In this podcast episode, we talk about the challenges facing system integrators today with our guest Jose Rivera, CEO of CSIA. Bryan and Jose discuss the main drivers that are impacting businesses including staffing challenges, supply chain, inflation and more.
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Teresa Gordon
Episode29

International Expansion 101

In this podcast episode, we talk about global expansion with Teresa Gordon who leads our international practice. Bryan and Teresa discuss what companies should and should not do when setting up a U.S. subsidiary. Learn why it's important to think about your 'why' before building your global business plan.
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Episode28

Talent Strategy

In this episode we talk with Alex Chausovsky, VP of Analytics and Consulting at Miller Resource Group. Bryan and Alex discuss how the economy is impacting talent strategies as we kick off 2023.
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Episode27

Year-End Tax Planning Tips

In this episode of The Sound of Automation podcast, we talk with Tarah Ablett, Senior Manager at Clayton & McKervey. Bryan and Tarah discuss year-end tax planning tips and what to expect in 2023. Listen in to learn more.
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Tim Hilligoss
Episode26

You’re Not for Sale, but….

In this episode we talk with Tim Hilligoss,  Shareholder at Clayton & McKervey.  As a trusted advisor, Tim guides clients through business transactions, tax issues and international expansion. Tim and Bryan discuss what business owners can do if they are approached to sell, but are not quite ready.  Tim lays out several scenarios to help get business owners thinking about "what's next?" . Listen in to learn more.
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