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 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.
episode 33: AS9100 Certification: Is It Worth It?
Does AS9100 credentialing bring in more business? What is the true cost for implementation? Does your company have the infrastructure to maintain the certs? Is it an easy process? On this episode I’m going to share what we’ve learned about as9100...
episode 32: Recession Blues: Are We or Aren’t We?
Some people say we’re in a recession, some are saying we’re heading for one and others are having record growth. What is up with this economy? On this episode of my TRUE POSITION I’ll share with you my experiences living through multiple...
episode 31: DPAs Rated Purchase Orders: Risky Business?
Is your company ITAR compliant? Do you have AS9100 credentialing? Do you do Department of Defense Work? Are you accepting DPAs-rated Purchase Orders and do you really know how they work and the seriousness of them?
episode 30: Industrial Real Estate: Lessons Learned
Ready to move your machine shop? Are you going to buy or lease? How many square feet do you think you need? How many docks? What are the restrictions for renovations? Do you need to sell your existing plant? This week I have my commercial realtor and...
episode 29: I Was Wrong: 5 Axis CNC Machining Rocks
Still waiting to buy a 5 axis machine? Is it the cost that scares you? Or the technology upgrade? Are you concerned you won’t find someone to run it or is it a financial burden? Well on this week’s episode I’m going to give the basics of why I...
episode 28: Implementing Margin Time for Yourself
Are you feeling overworked? Feeling uninspired? Has your energy level diminished and you're just not “into” your job lately? Don’t worry, as hurried business executives we all go through this - but this is a sign you need some margin time....
episode 27: Nurturing Future Champions in Manufacturing
Does the thought of six figure debt for an education stress you out? Are you looking for a career that can offer fast advancement based on performance? How about working for an industry that pays for your education? Well in this episode of MTP I...
episode 26: Nepotism or Nonsense?
Are you working at a company with multiple family members? Do you feel like they’re getting preferential treatment? Are they abusing their privilege? On this episode I share my own experiences with nepotism and offer the non-family members some tips...
episode 25: War Room Meetings: Do They Help or Hinder?
Do you like process and planning? Are you afraid of change? Does your team collaborate well? Well War Room meetings might be just the ticket for your company.