Join us for an inspiring conversation with Lindsay Roselle of Vortic Watch Company, as she shares her remarkable entrepreneurial journey and how she’s transforming antique US pocket watches into modern timepieces. Lindsay shares her diverse background in business development and entrepreneurship, the challenges of managing a business while being a mother, and stepping in as interim CEO after her partner experienced a medical emergency. Additionally, we talk to Jeff Green, Carrot-Tops business development manager, about the profound impact of breast cancer on his family and the importance of awareness and support. Learn about Vortec's commitment to American craftsmanship and the larger implications of American-made products in today's economy.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:48 Lindsay's Entrepreneurial Journey
02:00 Balancing Motherhood and Business
04:05 RT's Medical Emergency
08:09 Stepping in as Interim CEO
08:52 The Story of Vortec Watch Company
21:15 American Craftsmanship and Challenges
27:57 The Art of Watchmaking: Skills and Challenges
29:14 Advocating for Trade Schools and Skilled Labor
30:14 In-House Manufacturing and Clean Room Assembly
31:15 Partnerships and Veteran Training Initiatives
32:04 The Importance of Trade Schools in the AI Era
33:25 Future of Vortec: Balancing Tradition and Modernity
35:58 Challenges in American Watch Manufacturing
41:59 Consumer Choices and American Craftsmanship
47:55 Flags of Change: Breast Cancer Awareness