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 13: Why Good Communication Is Key
Are you scared of communicating? Does the thought of telling a vendor their quality is awful? How about telling a customer that you quoted the job incorrectly and you’re going to have to charge them 30% more. Well on this episode I’ll share some...
episode 12: War Room Meetings: Do They Help or Hinder?
Is your manufacturing company on a path for growth? 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.
episode 11: Taking on Debt: Is It Worth It?
Did you grow up in a family owned business learning that a thriving company should be debt free? Is that a good approach to growing your business? Is it even possible? In this episode I share my own feelings on debt and offer some unusual lending options.
episode 10: Parting Ways With a 21 Year Employee
One of the top three hardest things I’ve had to do in my career was to terminate a veteran employee. An employee who I worked with for 21 years. I knew him, his family, and many aspects of his personal life. AND I had to give him the bad news that...
episode 9: CYBER Fraud: It's Only A Matter of Time
Do you get random texts from “Amazon” saying they can’t deliver your product, or how about your credit card has been compromised and you need to call or click the link immediately to stop it. The hackers are getting smarter and we’re...
episode 8: Manufacturing Leaders: Unite!
What happens when a foursome of manufacturing leaders get together for an open conversation about the future of manufacturing? Issues they’re having right now? And how is the health of manufacturing in their respective businesses?
episode 7: Being the Policeman: Implementing Disciplinary Actions
Does the thought of writing someone up give you anxiety? How about having to tell someone they need to correct an action or there is a potential of termination? These are not fun meetings to have. I’ve struggled with this my entire career. In this...
episode 6: SAFETY on the SHOP and $AVE
Do your insurance rates continue to skyrocket? Is it because of excessive workers compensation claims? On this episode of my TRUE POSITION I’m bringing in a special Safety Guest to share tips on how to beef up your safety protocols and save some money.
episode 5: Moving the Machine Shop After 40 Years
When is the right time to move your business? There are so many reasons. Future growth is probably the biggest, with taxes, infrastructure, cost, and even a warmer climate. In this episode I’ll be sharing all the business and personal reasons for...
episode 4: Best Practices for Borrowing Money in an Inflationary Economy with Ty Willis
How does a growing machine shop continue to buy CNC equipment when interest rates are double what they were 12 months ago? Will inflation continue to rise and will I not be able to buy that sweet new CNC machine? This week we have a...