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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 2 hours 29 minutes
episode 43: Employment Agreements: Why They’re Important
Think Employment Agreements are silly? Don’t think they’re necessary for your small business? Just more work for you? In this episode of my TRUE POSITION I share my experiences implementing them and why I think they’re an integral part of a...
episode 42: Buying Equipment on Speculation: Right or Wrong?
Ever wonder WHEN is the right time to buy new machinery? Are you hearing from your customer’s that significant new business is in the queue? Are you debating leasing or purchasing ? Brand new or used? In this episode of we explore all the pros and...
episode 41: Writing a Resume 101 and Tips on Interviewing
Are you ready for a new career? Been some time since you updated your resume? On this episode I share with you what I, and other HR personnel look for on a resume and offer some tips on how to differentiate yourself from your competition.
episode 40: Marketing for Manufacturers: It’s Not All Smoke and Mirrors
Have your marketing efforts faded? Still print paper line cards to prospect? Have you reviewed your digital media presence and how is Artificial Intelligence going to impact your marketing endeavors? I may have your answers on this episode of my TRUE...
episode 39: Scaling Your Business: Risk vs. Reward
Is the thought of tripling your sales tripling your blood pressure? Are you worried about the financial impact of growing your business? How about the HR implications? Well on this episode I’m sharing my own thoughts and plans for our growth. Join...
episode 38: Managing the EBITDA
Not excited about digging into the numbers? Finance not your thing? Do you know what your gross margin is? Or, how about your EBITDA? On this episode of , I have two very special guests; our new fractional CFO, from and my very own son, . We will...
episode 37: Manufacturing Leaders Leading
Where is the manufacturing industry going? It certainly is a much smaller community of late. Think you want to give back but don’t think you’re “educated” enough to inspire or influence a peer? Well on this episode I have my friend Craig...
episode 36: Optimizing Value-Add Services From Your Vendors
Are you cutting your bar stock in house? Think you’re saving money? How about water jet, laser or routing services to remove the material closer to a near-net shape? This episode should open your eyes to cost effective services that can be done by...
episode 35: Implementing EOS With an Implementer
Is your business flat? Feeling burnt out? Have you lost your fire? Don’t worry, it’s a common thing for business executives and owners. On this episode I chat with an EOS implementer and have him share some tips on how to effectively implement EOS...
episode 34: Crafting a Culture for Your Machine Shop
What are Core Values? How about Mission and Vision Statements? Do you really need them to lead a successful business or is it just all smoke and mirrors? Well on this episode I hope to clear the air and we can all reflect on these guiding principles.