Episode #14 – Uncle Milty & the Fasteners of Freedom

With mid-term elections looming and the fastener industry preparing for Las Vegas, the fate of the country and the industry hangs in the balance. The stakes could not be higher as FTR hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas welcome Pac-West president Andy Cohn (27:26), and Quickscrews International CEO Greg Wiener (58:28). Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners (17:38) leads off with a report on the recent Taiwan Fastener Show and current market conditions. Brian and Eric open the show with a powerful sound bite of renowned economist and free market advocate, Dr. Milton Friedman, and explain their feelings about the upcoming election. They also make a startling admission during the new “Screw-Up of the Week” segment, and discuss potential tattoo ideas for NIFS attendees. Run time: 01:30:11