How to Create a New Product Category and Grow Demand

Featuring Stephanie Nolan, VP Sales and Marketing at Square Robot
April 15, 2025
In this episode of The Kula Ring, Stephanie Nolan of Square Robot shares how submersible robotics is transforming tank inspections. We also dive into the marketing and sales strategies that innovative solution utilizes.
Introducing cutting-edge tech into a risk-averse industry isn’t simple. Stephanie dives into the challenge of marketing something most people don’t even know exists, and how a fully integrated sales and marketing team is using account-based marketing, webinars, and targeted messaging to drive adoption.
From the importance of building the right contact list to adapting messaging across industries and organizational levels, this episode is full of actionable insights for marketers navigating niche markets with complex buying committees.
If you’ve ever wondered how to get traction when you’re competing with “how it’s always been done,” this episode’s for you.

Building a Manufacturing Brand Through Content, Storytelling, and Inbound Marketing

Featuring Josh Gravelle, Corporate Marketing Manager at Calvary Robotics
March 11, 2025
How do you shift from traditional marketing to an inbound approach in the manufacturing industry? Josh Gravelle, Marketing Manager at Calvary Robotics, joins The Kula Ring to share his journey from TV production to B2B marketing and how he’s helped evolve Calvary’s marketing strategy over nearly a decade.
Josh discusses the challenges and rewards of getting engineers involved in content creation, the role of brand storytelling in establishing thought leadership, and why consistency in marketing efforts pays off. He also dives into the impact of launching a podcast, leveraging speaking engagements, and integrating HubSpot to strengthen Calvary’s inbound marketing efforts.
If you’re looking for insights on how to develop a meaningful content strategy that goes beyond just generating leads, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

Beyond Email Blasts: How MISUMI Optimizes Marketing Automation

Featuring Carlicia Layosa, Marketing Automation Manager at MISUMI
February 18, 2025
Deploying marketing automation at scale in the manufacturing sector comes with an array of challenges and opportunities. In this week’s episode of The Kula Ring, Carlicia Layosa shares her firsthand experience implementing and refining marketing automation strategies. She discusses the importance of data integration, audience segmentation, and behavior-based campaign triggers to create personalized customer journeys. Carlicia also reflects on lessons learned, including the need for an early focus on data quality, the power of AB testing, and the balance between personalization and crossing the “creepy” line. Plus, we explore the evolving role of AI in automation and what the future holds for engagement-driven marketing.

Automating Creativity: How Cobots and Innovation Are Transforming Food Production

Featuring Jamie Bobyk and Doug Henderson, Apex Motion Control
January 14, 2025
This week we explore the transformative power of automation in the food and baking industry with Doug Henderson and Jamie Bobyk from Apex Motion Control. Utilizing brand-new collaborative robots (cobots) to revolutionize manual processes, Doug and Jamie share how their team blends creativity and technology to solve complex challenges. They discuss the importance of video content in driving customer engagement, the humanization of cobots on factory floors, and the leadership needed to embrace these innovations. Tune in to discover why automation is reshaping food production and creating long-term partnerships.

Creating an Effective Sales Enablement Content Strategy

Featuring Sarah Carson
December 3, 2024
Sarah Carson from packaging design and manufacturing company, Rohrer, talks about bringing together marketing and sales teams from two organizations, building in-house capabilities, and her approach to creating powerful sales enablement content.

Merging Legacies: A Unique Approach to Growth and Leadership

Featuring Amy Rodgers, Marketing Director at KMM Group
November 19, 2024
In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of three long-standing companies that merged to create a unified entity while preserving the rich heritage of their origins. Amy Rodgers, Marketing Director at KMM Group, shares insights into navigating the complex challenges of integrating multiple brands, streamlining operations, and evolving a cohesive identity in a highly competitive industry. Hear how cultural alignment, strategic branding, and a relentless focus on personalization can create a competitive edge and foster growth. Amy also discusses the power of building thought leadership, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to position leaders as industry experts and establish a relatable, impactful voice. If you’re interested in how companies can grow while staying true to their roots, this episode offers inspiration and practical advice.
