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Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders

MakingChips LLC

Manufacturing is tough—but you don"t have to go it alone. If you"re leading a manufacturing business, you face constant pressure: staying competitive, adopting new tech, managing people, and driving growth. MakingChips helps you tackle those challenges head-on. Since 2014, we"ve been equipping manufacturing leaders with the knowledge and inspiration they need to succeed. With hundreds of episodes and over a million downloads, MakingChips is a top resource for the metalworking nation—covering

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33:15

MC019: Marketing Lesson #1 - Brand Strategy for your...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/04/20

In this episode, we interview Julie Poulos about the brand image of your manufacturing company and why strategy is most important. Being “the best kept secret” should NOT be your goal. Julie tells us why starting with a new website or a new logo is NOT the right first step. Marketing Steps: 1. Competitive Analysis 2. Interviews 3. Online Analytics 4. Influencer Identification (Defining Your Buyer Types) 5. Develop the Plan Jim and I want you to be equipped when you are having a discussion with a

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MC018: The Third Place for Engineers with Ray Zaganto

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/04/13

In this episode, we interview Ray Zaganto, who created a new concept called “The Hardware Store” for reaching his customers by being innovative, thinking outside the box and finding the Alpha Engineer. Your "first place" is your home. Your ”second place" is the workplace. The “third place” is another location that connects you into a community and facilitates creative interaction. A lot of companies do not have the resources to outfit a standalone location and create a third place, but as Ray

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37:23

MC017: Industrial Real Estate Strategies with Michael...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/04/06

In this episode, we interview Michael Magliano, an industrial real estate broker from Cushman & Wakefield, about strategies for buying, selling and leasing industrial real estate. In our Manufacturing News segment, we discuss an article that asks the question: “What Do Manufacturing Workers Want From Their Employer.”

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25:05

MC016: Take-Aways from the Crain’s Manufacturing...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/03/30

In this episode, we interview Ray Ziganto, President of Bi-Link, a global manufacturing company about his take-aways from the Crain’s Manufacturing Summit. • How does a manufacturing company stay on the leading edge? • How do you re-think manufacturing education? • Start with small steps. Cary Wood, President, Chief Executive Officer, Board Member of Sparton, talks about how to train and relate to the new workforce generation and why his turnover is so low. Dr. David Boulay, President of the

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29:00

MC015: Tips to Save Time and Money with CAM Software...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/03/23

What are the 3 most important actions that manufacturers can take now to improve their utilization of CAM software? In this episode, we interview Matt Sump with ShopWare, one the top resellers of MasterCAM Software. Jim answers the question: If you put 10 machinist in a shop and gave them a piece of material and a print, how many different ways will they produce that part? We discuss: • Latest trends in CAM software • How tool paths are calculated • Radial chip thinning • Most efficient amount of

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20:32

MC014: Taking Advantage of Federal and State Grant Money

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/03/16

In this episode, Jim and I discuss how you can receive grant money to expand your manufacturing business. We specifically discuss the Federal TAAF Grant that Jim was awarded, the process that he went through, the reimbursed expenses and how he coupled two programs together. Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms MakingChips.com/TAAF In our Manufacturing News segment, we discuss an article in the LA Times that states manufacturing is slower to grow in California than any other state in the USA. The

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38:10

MC013: From the Shop Floor to the Corner Office with...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/03/09

Roberts Swiss, a 60 year old manufacturer of Precision Swiss Machined Parts. Fernando gives actionable advise to others who are not born into privilege and do not have a lot of resources, but desire to seek advancement starting from the ground floor. Fernando attributes his career success to: • Taking advantage of learning from every possible resource - including the people who stood in his way • Tackling large projects • Questioning the WHY behind business processes • Working hard and doing the

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29:04

MC012: Successful Family Business Succession with...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/03/02

When should the owners of a business start succession planning? NOW! In our Manufacturing News segment, we discuss an article stating that slow manufacturing growth doesn’t matter to the economy.

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31:42

MC011: Introduction to Robotics in Machining with...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/02/23

Should you implement Robotics into your company? In this episode we interview Brian Panek from Panek Precision about robotics. We discuss the basics of robotics, how it has changed his manufacturing and the culture of his company. PanekPrecision.com LinkedIn.com/in/brianpanek Universal Robots In our Manufacturing News segment, we discuss that MakingChips has been featured on iTunes New & Noteworthy, which is a huge accomplishment. We would like to thank our listeners for their feedback and

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27:54

MC010: The Power of Networking

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/02/16

Who is in your network? In this episode we discuss the power of networking and how to properly cultivate relationships in your industry. Join MakingChips at the 3rd Annual Crain’s Midwest Manufacturers Summit. Crain’s Manufacturing Summit 1. Networking is a long term process 2. Should you stalk them on LinkedIn? 3. When you think that it is time for the hard sell…wait. 4. Ask for an introduction. 5. Stay within a particular circle. 6. Don't forget follow up, but don’t hard sell. 7. Offer free

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27:46

MC009: Credit, Payment Terms, Collections & Borrowing

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/02/09

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 bring the Metalworking Nation together as a community to talk about topics that people are afraid to bring up. What are your typical terms? Do you offer payment via credit card? Should you require a credit card for initial orders? Do you have a defined credit terms policy? If you are agreeing to an OEM contract that stipulates 90-120 day terms, are you

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22:22

MC008: Grow or Die?!?!

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/02/02

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 through wins as the company grew (you buy more machines as the customers come). Now, most businesses are caught up in the Wall Street mindset that if you are not growing, you are dying. Should every manufacturing company have this mindset or can we do better? Do you have at least a loose vision or mission for your company? Where do you see the company in 5

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20:26

MC0007: It’s Not Your Dad’s Machine Shop

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/01/26

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 most technological forward and innovative industries. In this seventh episode, Jim and I discuss how the industry has changed along with machine and software technology. Jim tells an interesting stories about when his dad ran the shop and one of his machinist screwed up a part, which you can’t do nowadays and I throw out how old I was when Jim started

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19:24

MC006: ISO International Standards

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/01/19

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 his company. We discuss the specific standards of ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) & OHSAS 18001 (Health & Safety). Fun Facts: ISO, the International Organization of Standards, has 3 official languages (English, French & Russian). ISO is derived from the Greek isos, meaning equal. The International Organization for

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20:57

MC005: Presidency by Death in the Family with Stacey...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2015/01/12

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 on MakingChips. In this fifth episode, we talk to Stacey Bales about her story of taking over as President of Bales Mold Service (recently rebranded as Bales Metal Surface Solutions). The first reaction from the bank is “How are we going to liquidate?” Who takes over when multiple family members are involved and no succession plan has been setup? Major

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21:56

MC004: 11 Points To Consider DURING The Dreaded...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2014/12/17

Do you go to the bar or do you take action? Jason and Jim will step you through 11 points to consider WHEN the recession hits the Metalworking Nation. Yes, this subject is a bummer, but MakingChips is going to Equip Manufacturing Leaders no matter the subject. Women in manufacturing Yoda says “No! Try not. Do or Do Not. There is no try” 1. Pay attention to your cash flow – like a hawk – know the numbers. 2. Talk to your staff and be honest about what is going on. 3. Be honest

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MC003: 7 Points To Consider BEFORE The Dreaded Recession

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2014/12/17

This episode is about tactics for manufacturing companies WHEN the recession hits. That’s right, I said WHEN, not IF. If there is one thing that nobody understands, it’s our economy. There is little evidence of a recession proof economy, so we need to spend some time discussing how to better prepare. Are you ready for a recession? 1. Do you have a diversified customer base? 2. Maintain proper overhead (building ego). 3. Review your debt – did those decisions result in a return?

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25:22

MC002: IMTS Hangover

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2014/12/17

IMTS started as The First National Machine Tool Builders Exposition in Cleveland in 1927. Post WWII, the show moved to Chicago in 1955. What is the IMTS hangover? What did you learn at IMTS that you can take back to your business? What is the best way to prepare for a show, such as IMTS?

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25:06

MC001: Social Media in Manufacturing

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2014/12/17

Do social media platforms, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others matter to the manufacturing industry? We will discuss WHY you should be on social media, WHAT platforms to consider, and HOW to get started. SEO Brand Awareness Thought Leadership Influencing a New Generation Social Media Platforms How often? What is the process? What should you do first? Social Media PPC Jim’s eBook “Social Media in Manufacturing”

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