Step into the world of industrial manufacturing through candid conversations with the leaders shaping it. Hosted by Ryan Miller, CEO of PWI—a leading manufacturer of cranes, mezzanines, and fall protection systems. This podcast explores what it really takes to build and grow a successful business. Ryan shares his own journey while sitting down with fellow CEOs and team leaders to uncover the stories behind their success—the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the moments that defined them.
Episode 5 | The Boring Word Behind Real Success with Justin Moyer
Most businesses chase rapid growth. Justin Moyer took a different path. He spent years learning the electrical trade alongside his father before slowly building Moyer Electric into one of northern Indiana's trusted industrial and commercial electrical contractors. Today, Moyer Electric employs nearly 50 people, but that's only part of the story. Justin has also grown a commercial cleaning company with more than 60 employees and acquired an RV furniture manufacturer in 2020. In this episode, he shares why steady, intentional growth has shaped every business he's built and the lessons he's learned along the way. The Forge With Ryan Miller is a podcast created to help develop company cultures that result in strong teams and create lasting business growth. Real conversations with business owners, manufacturers, and leaders about what it actually takes to build something. Hosted by Ryan Miller, CEO of PWI a leading manufacturer of lifting, storage, and safety systems based in Indiana. New episode every Tuesday — subscribe so you never miss one.
Episode 4 | Why We Chose the Trades Over College
Most people are told there's one path. Finish school, go to college, get a degree. Ryan, Darren, and Kyle Miller didn't do any of that. They didn't finish high school, and they built one of Indiana's leading manufacturers in lifting, storage, and safety. This episode isn't just about the trades. The brothers get real about what it actually takes to run a successful business: finding your niche, showing up in person, answering the phone, knowing your role, and they share some strong views on college. If you're chasing something of your own, this one's for you. The Forge With Ryan Miller is a podcast created to help develop company cultures that result in strong teams and create lasting business growth. Real conversations with business owners, manufacturers, and leaders about what it actually takes to build something. Hosted by Ryan Miller, CEO of PWI a leading manufacturer of lifting, storage, and safety systems based in Indiana. New episode every Tuesday — subscribe so you never miss one.
Episode 3 | Operating a Business While Under Attack with Patrick Booth
Some people go through one hard season. Patrick Booth went through several at once, and some of them aren't over yet. In Episode 3 of The Forge, Ryan Miller sits down with Patrick Booth, owner of CCB Technology, a company his father started out of their family's basement in 1991. Patrick took over the business in 2019 and shares what he is walking through. This is a conversation about the pressures of being a second-generation business owner, navigating hardship in both business and life, and what it looks like to keep moving forward when things aren't easy. Patrick is candid about the realities of leadership, resilience, and trusting God through uncertain seasons. The Forge With Ryan Miller is a podcast created to help develop company cultures that result in strong teams and create lasting business growth. Real conversations with business owners, manufacturers, and leaders about what it actually takes to build something. Hosted by Ryan Miller, CEO of PWI a leading manufacturer of lifting, storage, and safety systems based in Indiana. New episode every Tuesday — subscribe so you never miss one.
Episode 2 | The Challenge of Building a Business with Family
In Episode 2 of The Forge, the Miller brothers engage in an open discussion about the realities of running a family business. They share insights on the lessons learned during tough times and how to maintain healthy relationships. The Forge With Ryan Miller is a podcast created to help develop company cultures that result in strong teams and create lasting business growth. Real conversations with business owners, manufacturers, and leaders about what it actually takes to build something. Hosted by Ryan Miller, CEO of PWI a leading manufacturer of lifting, storage, and safety systems based in Indiana. New episode every Tuesday — subscribe so you never miss one.
Episode 1 | The Story of PWI
In the first episode of The Forge , Ryan Miller sits down with his brothers, Darren and Kyle Miller, co-owners of PWI, to share the story behind the business their father started in 1979. What began as a small operation in Nappanee, Indiana, has grown into one of the nation's leading manufacturers of lifting, storage, and safety solutions. Together, they reflect on growing up in the shop, carrying on their father's legacy after losing both of their parents to cancer, and what it's really like leading a family business. The Forge With Ryan Miller is a podcast created to help develop company cultures that result in strong teams and create lasting business growth. Real conversations with business owners, manufacturers, and leaders about what it actually takes to build something. Hosted by Ryan Miller, CEO of PWI a leading manufacturer of lifting, storage, and safety systems based in Indiana. New episode every Tuesday — subscribe so you never miss one.
