The Manufacturing Executive

Leveraging Government as Regulator, Funder and Customer w/ Terry Szmagala

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Nov 25, 2025
Terry Szmagala, a seasoned legal and government affairs expert from TGS Advisory, offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between manufacturers and government. He emphasizes the importance of viewing government as a key stakeholder, discussing its role as a regulator, funder, and customer. Terry shares actionable insights on leveraging regulations to create product advantages and the need to prioritize government funding discovery. He also encourages manufacturers to engage with policymakers, highlighting their influence and the benefits of embedding government engagement into their processes.
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INSIGHT

Government Is A Core Stakeholder

  • Government is a major stakeholder that affects manufacturers as regulator, funder, and customer.
  • Treat government like other stakeholders rather than an external nuisance.
ANECDOTE

Using Codes To Create Product Demand

  • Terry recounts Eaton influencing building codes to require safety-related products like GFCIs.
  • He used regulation to create a market moat and turn compliance into revenue.
ADVICE

Bake Regulatory Review Into Product Strategy

  • Add a government/regulatory slide to your annual product-line strategic review.
  • Ask whether regulation can mandate or expand demand for specific products.
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