Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Manufacturing Leaders Should Invest in Video to Tell their Story and Build Their Brand
Episode 383
Why do you need to create video content, both for recruiting team members and bringing in new business? How do you get started when you don't have th…
2 years, 10 months ago
MakingSparks: Why Should a Manufacturing Leader Come to FabTech?
Episode 382
What is FabTech? Why should anyone in welding, fabrication, metal forming, or finishing attend FabTech? They not only hold seminars and have booths a…
2 years, 10 months ago
MakingSparks: Part 2: Tactics and Strategies to Use for Recruiting in Manufacturing
Episode 381
Recruiting in manufacturing can be difficult. Many students are taught the traditional "Graduate high school and go to college for four years" mental…
2 years, 10 months ago
MakingSparks: Part 1: Embracing Culture to Recruit Top Talent in Fabrication and Manufacturing
Episode 380
Most mom-and-pop shops don't have to worry about recruiting, hiring, and retaining talent until they decide they want to grow. When you find yourself…
2 years, 11 months ago
MakingSparks: The Launch of MakingSparks with Casey Voelker and Matthew Nix
Episode 379
MakingSparks has officially arrived! Matthew Nix and I, Casey Voelker, are here to speak to the welding and fabrication industry. And just like Makin…
2 years, 11 months ago
Why MakingChips is Sparking a New Show for Fabrication Leaders
Episode 378
Are you in welding or fabrication? Are you a long-time listener of MakingChips who's just been waiting for content that speaks directly to you? The w…
2 years, 11 months ago
SZN1: Diligently Doing "Due Diligence" in Your Next Manufacturing Acquisition
Episode 377
You've found your acquisition target. They've committed to selling you the business. Now the real work begins. It's time for due diligence. Where doe…
2 years, 11 months ago
SZN1: The Starting Point in Acquisitions with Matthew Nix
Episode 376
How do you increase your capacity, make more chips, and bring on new clients without buying a new machine or pitching yourself to a single end user? …
3 years ago
Building a Lean Culture Through Strategic Leadership Part 2
Episode 375
Once you've implemented lean manufacturing, how do you sustain a lean culture? How do you motivate your team to focus on continuous improvement? How…
3 years ago
Building a Lean Culture Through Strategic Leadership Part 1
Episode 374
What is your definition of lean manufacturing? One definition of lean is "Maximizing the flow of value through your business to your customer." We al…
3 years ago