Manufacturing Professionals will receive immediate and actionable insight into high-level issues of running a small to mid-sized manufacturing company. All communicated in an easy-to-digest 20 minutes by your expert podcaster and second-generation business owner, Jim Carr.
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episode 53: It's True: We're Really Paperless!
Exciting news, folks! CARR Machine & Tool, Inc. has boldly stepped into the future like a streamlined, paperless pacesetter! Say goodbye to paper jams and hello to digital glam! Our shop is shedding its paper weight faster than you can say "Ctrl +...
episode 52: Don’t Be Fooled: It's Not Easy to Start a Machine Shop
Embarking on the journey of launching a machine shop entails navigating through substantial challenges. The initial hurdle lies in the considerable start-up costs, machinery, tools, and skilled labor. The industry itself poses a formidable challenge...
episode 51: Anguish, Agony and Lessons Learned :The 2008 Great Recession
The 2008 Recession hit hard—jobs vanished, homes were lost, and dreams shattered. Triggered by the housing market crash, it brought widespread economic pain. Unemployment soared, savings disappeared, and the road to homeownership turned into a...
episode 50: Keeping the Conditions Healthy on the Shop Floor
Listen, maintaining a healthy machine shop environment offers dual benefits for businesses. First, it boosts efficiency by preventing accidents, optimizing workflow, and reducing equipment wear. Second, a clean and safe workspace fosters a positive...
episode 49: Are You Ready to Retire?
Is retirement in your future? Are you sure this is something you want to do? What are the circumstances around your decision? Are you financially able to retire and at what age? Where are you going to live? On this episode I have a friend with me that...
episode 48: New Year, New Goals
Are you ready for the New Year? Ready to lose some weight, get back in the gym, be a better spouse, increase sales by 50%, get better efficiency from your employees, grow your EBITDA and ramp up your gross margin? Think it’s possible? Well don’t...
episode 47: Gaining Extreme Value From Your MEP
Are you moving your facility into a larger facility and want advice on how to set it up? How about looking for professional services to grow your business? In this episode I have an industry friend to tell us how to easily get grants for our business...
episode 46: Safety on the Shop Floor: Why It’s Important
Ever have a near-miss in your shop? Ever have to file a Workers Compensation claim? It’s not fun and can really affect your insurance rating. In this episode I’m sharing my tips and how to make your shop floor (even) safer.
episode 45: We’re Only Quoting the Job Not Machining It
Quoting a machined part isn’t easy, you can spend too much time and still get it wrong. In this episode I’ll share some tips on what I’ve learned quoting jobs for nearly two decades.
episode 44: Creating Data Packages for an AS9100 Machine Shop
Are you thinking about implementing AS9100 to ramp up your brand and take your business to the next level? Think it’s easy to create and assemble an AS9102 data package? Well on this episode I’m going to explain how we do it at CARR Machine.