Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMakingChips Seasons: Big MFG Leader to Small MFG Owner with Steve Burkett, 353
Episode 353
Steve Burkett has been in global aerospace manufacturing for 30 years. One year ago, he bought a well-established local shop and is now the President…
3 years, 6 months ago
MakingChips Seasons: Real Life of a Small Shop Owner with Ken Parent, 352
Episode 352
Ken Parent keeps it real. Ken launched Parent Manufacturing in 2020 in the midst of the Covid pandemic. Navigating running a small shop and providing…
3 years, 6 months ago
What are Your Root Motivations as a Manufacturing Leader?
Episode 351
Did you know that we all operate from one of three root motivations? The majority of the decisions we make are because we're striving for respect, va…
3 years, 6 months ago
Does IMTS Really Change the Manufacturing Economy?
Episode 250
What is the greatest show on manufacturing Earth? IMTS. Every two years, the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) draws manufacturers f…
3 years, 6 months ago
MakingChips Seasons: Small Shop Owners Can Thrive with a PEO, 349
Episode 349
I'm Mike Payne, the President and Owner of Hill Manufacturing & Fabrication and the first guest host for MakingChips Seasons. When I first bought my …
3 years, 6 months ago
Growth Roadmaps: Planning the Work and Working the Plan
Episode 348
Where have we been? Where are we now? Where are we going? These three questions are a simple way to structure how we communicate the vision for our c…
3 years, 7 months ago
How to Manufacture a Recession
Episode 347
We know that 2023 is going to be a challenge. After all, a recession is being purposefully orchestrated. The Fed is trying to curb inflation. And tru…
3 years, 7 months ago
Reflections on 25 Years at ZENGERS, 346
Episode 346
Reflecting on the past and learning from it helps shape our future decisions as leaders—both personally and professionally. I've worked in my family …
3 years, 7 months ago
Recruiting Manufacturing Leaders is a Lot Like Selling
Episode 345
As a manufacturing leader, one of the most important things you can do is hire the right people. As I've been working through the recruiting process,…
3 years, 7 months ago
Fanatical Prospecting to Make Your Manufacturing Company Recession Proof, 344
Episode 344
This is a good time of year to start thinking about your sales pipeline and hunting for new business. Prospecting is one of the most important things…
3 years, 8 months ago