In this episode of Beyond the Blend, Steve Knapp sits down with Doug Sackett, Certified Lubrication Specialist, industry educator, mentor and lifelong advocate for raising standards across the lubrication and reliability profession.

From growing up in a family business and unexpectedly finding his way into lubricants, to becoming a respected voice within the reliability community, Doug shares the experiences, mentors and lessons that shaped his career.

The conversation explores professional development, certification, community, mentoring and why the future of the industry depends on continuously investing in people. Along the way, Doug reflects on the importance of curiosity, the value of technical expertise combined with commercial understanding, and why sharing knowledge is one of the greatest responsibilities experienced professionals have.

If you've ever wondered what separates good lubrication professionals from great ones, this episode is packed with insight. Based on the transcript provided in the uploaded file.

What You'll Hear

How an unexpected opportunity led Doug into lubricants
The mentors who shaped his career
Why certification and professional standards matter
The connection between technical expertise and commercial value
The role of STLE, networking and industry community
Why mentoring is one of the most rewarding parts of leadership
The simple philosophy: Never stop learning. Never stop mentoring.

Guest

Doug Sackett, CLS - Industry Educator, Reliability Advocate and Mentor

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