Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMC014: Taking Advantage of Federal and State Grant Money
In this episode, Jim and I discuss how you can receive grant money to expand your manufacturing business. We specifically discuss the Federal TAAF G…
11 years, 6 months ago
MC013: From the Shop Floor to the Corner Office with Fernando Ortiz
Roberts Swiss, a 60 year old manufacturer of Precision Swiss Machined Parts. Fernando gives
actionable advise to others who are not born into privile…
11 years, 6 months ago
MC012: Successful Family Business Succession with Aaron Wiegel
When should the owners of a business start succession planning? NOW!
In our Manufacturing News segment, we discuss an article stating that slow manuf…
11 years, 6 months ago
MC011: Introduction to Robotics in Machining with Brian Panek
Should you implement Robotics into your company? In this episode we interview Brian Panek
from Panek Precision about robotics. We discuss the basics …
11 years, 7 months ago
MC010: The Power of Networking
Who is in your network? In this episode we discuss the power of networking and how to properly
cultivate relationships in your industry.
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11 years, 7 months ago
MC009: Credit, Payment Terms, Collections & Borrowing
What is the right method for getting paid for your work? This is a subject that both Jim and I
were reluctant to talk about; however, our goal is to …
11 years, 7 months ago
MC008: Grow or Die?!?!
Years ago, most businesses did not have a vision or a mission for their companies. It was simply
a matter of "blocking and tackling" your team throug…
11 years, 7 months ago
MC0007: It's Not Your Dad's Machine Shop
The image is that manufacturing is a dirty, physical, turning-cranks, labor intensive job, but the facts is that the machining industry is one of the…
11 years, 8 months ago
MC006: ISO International Standards
Are international standards important for your company or your partners? In this
sixth episode, Jim and I discuss standards and the impact of ISO on …
11 years, 8 months ago
MC005: Presidency by Death in the Family with Stacey Bales
Is there a plan in place at your company if a top employee, such as the president or owner
dies? Episode five is the first in a new interview format …
11 years, 8 months ago