Component Connection: Where Industry Conversations Come Together
Originally Published by: SBCA Media — April 14, 2026
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Staying informed, connected, and adaptive in today’s component manufacturing industry is essential.
That’s why SBCA’s Component Connection podcast continues to evolve, bringing more of the industry conversation into one place and now back into its own dedicated email.
If you’ve been following along in the Friday Five, you’ve already seen Component Connection as part of that weekly update. Now, each episode will once again be delivered directly to your inbox, making it easier to catch and engage with the latest conversations.
With a consistent weekly cadence and a wide range of topics, Component Connection is designed to keep you connected to the issues shaping the industry. Each episode offers insight into areas such as production, workforce development, association updates, leadership, safety, and lumber.
Hosted by SBCA staff, the podcast features Molly Butz, SBCA Interim Co-Executive Director and Managing Director; Sean Shields, Director of Strategic Partnerships; Ashley Baker, Director of Education; and Abby Langenberg, Director of Business Development & Member Engagement, each bringing perspectives from across the association and the broader industry.
The podcast features voices from across the industry, including manufacturers, suppliers, and subject-matter experts. The focus is on real-world perspective, sharing experiences and lessons learned to help listeners better understand the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Episodes are typically 15–25 minutes and can be streamed anytime on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts.
If you haven’t seen Lumber Connection lately, that’s because it’s now part of Component Connection. The podcast includes a monthly lumber segment, offering perspective on market dynamics and what they mean for the structural building components industry.
Component Connection is a resource built for the industry. Make it part of how you stay informed.
Off-site. On Air. Tune In!
Listen and subscribe at: sbcacomponents.com/media/component-connection.
