Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMC064: Inspiring the Next Generation of Makers - The Shop Rat Foundation with Kelly Burr
The Manufacturing Industry of today looks a lot different than it did 20 or 30 years ago. Modern machine shops are safe, clean working environments; …
10 years, 5 months ago
MC063: Manage & Mitigate - Developing a Crisis Plan for your Manufacturing Company with Scott McPherson
There is an old saying: “Expect the best, prepare for the worst.” It’s not something we want to think about, and it can be a difficult topic to discu…
10 years, 5 months ago
MC062: Manufacturing a Community - Accelerating Success with a Mastermind Group
Throughout history, successful individuals such as Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison all met with groups of like-minded people on a regu…
10 years, 6 months ago
MC061: Riches in the Niches
We come to you from two separate locations (Dallas & Chicago) on this remote episode of MakingChips. Today we talk about establishing and exploring y…
10 years, 6 months ago
MC060: An Industry of Makers - 2016 Crain's Manufacturers Summit with Special Guests
On this special episode of MakingChips, we recap the 2016 Crain's Manufacturers Summit with interviews from several VIP guests. First, we speak with …
10 years, 6 months ago
MC059: Women in Manufacturing - Stamping Out a New Vision with Erica Wiegel
Women are the future of manufacturing industry leaders and essential to the success of the industry. However, many women in manufacturing have experi…
10 years, 7 months ago
MC058: "Life is Great!" - Developing Your Core Values
A few months ago, we met with Craig Zoberis of Fusion OEM to talk about his company's Core Values. In that episode, we covered the importance of figu…
10 years, 7 months ago
MC057: Creating a Future Workforce - How a Council of Manufacturing Leaders Takes a High School Metals Program to the Next Level - with Rob Stuebing
Last week, we talked with Frank Holthouse about East Leyden High School’s Metals Program, and how they are providing an environment for students to l…
10 years, 7 months ago
MC056: From World War II to Today: The Metals Program at Leyden High School
Just a few years ago there were stories of mass layoffs in the manufacturing industry. Now, that is no longer the case. In 2015, Forbes listed Machin…
10 years, 7 months ago
MC055: Hands-On Skill Demonstrations: Beyond the Resume with Elena Valentine
An important part of what makes a manufacturing leader successful is their ability to think outside of the box. This line of thinking should also ext…
10 years, 8 months ago