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Manufacturing is challenging, but if you are connected to a community of leaders, you can elevate your skills, solve your problems and grow your business! MakingChips was launched in 2014 to equip and inspire the metalworking nation. Hundreds of episodes and a million downloads later, it’s an industry-leading source of information, inspiration, and entertainment for manufacturing leaders of all types. It’s hosted by Jason Zenger and Nick Goellner, two multi-generational manufacturing leaders, and they’re joined by a rotating panel of expert guests – including Titan Gilroy (TITANS of CNC), John Saunders (NYC CNC), Mark TerryBerry (Haas Automation), and many more. Join us as we tackle the topics that keep you up at night - leadership, operations, technology, growth, workforce development and culture.
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Now displaying: May, 2017
May 30, 2017

There are 12 Master Brand Archetypes. Which one are you?

Hello Metalworking Nation! We are thrilled to bring you another episode in our MakingChips #MarketingForMakers Series with Red Caffeine. On today’s episode we welcome two special guests from Red Caffeine; Shannon Callarman – Content Director and Danny Wyse – Graphic Designer. We’ll hear Shannon explain what Archetyping is, and what it says about you and your brand identity. Later on, we’ll hear Danny talk about developing logos, and putting a face to a brand that represents your business. In manufacturing news, we talk about continued growth in South Carolina’s manufacturing sector.

Episode Outline
[00:01] – MachineMetrics
[03:00] – Manufacturing News
[05:13] – Quarterly ZENGER’s Meetings
[07:05] – Core Values at Carr Machine
[10:00] – We Hug it Out
[14:05] – Welcome Shannon
[15:34] – The Art of Branding
[16:05] – Archetyping
[22:04] – Look Into Your Archetype
[26:04] – Welcome Danny
[29:18] – Mood Board
[35:05] – The Value of Trust
[39:43] – What Are Your Goals?

Mentioned in this Episode:
MachineMetrics – 10% Discount
Manufacturing News
Red Caffeine Marketing + Technology
Shannon Callarman | LinkedIn
Danny Wyse | LinkedIn
What’s Your Archetype?
Filtering The Brand Experience – Phase 1
Filtering the Brand Experience – Phase 2
Brand Story Template | Red Caffeine 

 

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May 23, 2017

Hello Metalworking Nation! We are excited to be coming to you from our brand new studio at the DMDII in Goose Island, Chicago. On this episode of MakingChips, Jim and Jason talk about overtime in the manufacturing industry. Should workers count on it as a guarantee; or should it be considered a special privilege? We also speak about industry 4.0, our new studio, family vacations, and growing pains with acquisitions. In manufacturing news, we comment on Apple CEO Tim Cook's announcement of a new fund that will invest $1 billion into U.S. companies that perform advanced manufacturing.


Episode Outline:
[00:01] - MachineMetrics
[01:50] - Our New Home
[03:00] - Manufacturing News
[07:34] - Growing Pains
[10:26] - Boston
[11:30] - Privilege or Entitlement?
[13:10] - Counting On It
[16:15] - Part of the Package
[18:55] - Work/Life Balance
[21:43] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:
Machine Metrics | MakingChips Discount
Manufacturing News
MakingChips | Marketing Series
MakingChips TV
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• Jim@makingchips.com
• Jason@makingchips.com
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Telephone: (312) 725-0245

May 16, 2017

Hello Metalworking Nation! Today we are coming to you from DMG MORI’s Innovation Days in Hoffman Estates, IL where we are pleased to welcome some very special guests to the show. On this episode we’ll be speaking with three different manufacturing leaders, and getting their perspective on hot-button topics including automation, strategic visioning, digitization, and mitigating the skills shortage.

First, we welcome Thorsten SchmidtCEO of DMG MORI USA. Thorsten touches on DMG MORI's strong focus on technology cycles, quality control, automation, and intelligent data collection. We also hear his global perspective on what differentiates good leaders from great leaders, and what they are doing to remain successful.

Next, we sit down with Rick Frankowitch, Operations Manager at Hommer Tool. Rick, a DMG MORI customer, shares his excitement about this year's Innovation Days, while offering us some insight into mitigating the skills shortage issue.

Lastly, we speak with Craig Van den AvontPresident of GAM Enterprises, Inc. and a founder & President of GAM Gear, LLC. Craig speaks about the future of automation, innovating tooling, and recruiting skilled talent.

Episode Outline:
[00:01] - Industry 4.0 / MachineMetrics
[03:40] - Manufacturing News
[05:14] - Turning Things Around
[06:15] - Welcome Thorsten Schmidt
[08:29] - Regional Focus on Technology
[10:03] - Research & Development
[13:40] - Intelligent Data
[16:55] - Long-term Strategic Vision
[19:00] - Direct To Buy Platform
[21:23] - Welcome Rick Frankowitch
[22:18] - New Software
[23:42] - Mitigating the Skills Shortage
[25:34] - Welcome Craig Van den Avont
[26:00] - State of the Art Technology
[29:11] - Recruiting the Next Generation
[33:33] - Conclusion of Episode

MachineMetrics - MakingChips Discount
Manufacturing News
DMG Mori USA
Thorsten Schmidt | LinkedIn
Rick Frankowitch | LinkedIn
Hommer Tool
Craig Van den Avont | LinkedIn
GAM Enterprises
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May 10, 2017

Hello Metalworking Nation! We are thrilled to bring in a very special guest this week; someone who we truly believe can help elevate your leadership to the next level. Today we welcome Andrea Olsonfounder and CEO of Prag'madik. Prag'madik  works with technology companies, industrial manufacturers, and professional service companies that are facing challenges to growth, and looking to make their operations more efficient and effective.

On this episode we'll discuss and evaluate several different components of leadership; including hot-button topics such as being pragmatic in your leadership role, establishing your company culture, and mitigating setbacks. Later on, Andrea takes us through three bullet points that you can start using to become a better manufacturing leader immediately. In manufacturing news, we'll talk about U.S. manufacturing's robust growth in March 2017, and Jim makes a bet with Jason live on air.

Episode Outline:
[00:01] - DMG MORI Innovation Days
[02:40] - Manufacturing News
[06:11] - Vacation
[08:36] - Introducing Andrea Olson
[11:35] - Systematizing Issues
[12:30] - MachineMetrics
[13:55] - Recognizing Deficits
[17:01] - Defining Your Role
[20:30] - Superhero Complex
[23:02] - Parent/Child Perspective
[25:13] - Defining Culture
[29:38] - Mitigating Setbacks
[35:03] - Front of House Deficiencies
[38:30] - Being a Better Manufacturing Leader
[43:22] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:
DMG MORI - Innovation Days
Manufacturing News
Prag'madik
Andrea Olson | LinkedIn
MachineMetrics - Take 10% Off

We Want to Hear From YOU, The Metalworking Nation:
• Jim@makingchips.com
• Jason@makingchips.com
• Ryan@makingchips.com
Telephone: (312) 725-0245

May 3, 2017

How well do you know your customers and their needs? And, how well do you meet those needs? The only way to accurately pinpoint the most important expectations of your clients and how you are performing against them is to hear it directly from them. On today's episode, we talk about interviewing current, prospective and lost clients.

We welcome back Julie Poulos, Kacey Keegan, and Jimmy Merritello with Red Caffeine Marketing+Technology for our MakingChips Marketing Series. They share some valuable information about surveying your clients to help you better understand the collective voice of your customers. In manufacturing news, we'll discuss the current state of the manufacturing economy and efforts to restore U.S. manufacturing to its former glory.


Episode Outline:
[01:11] - DMG Mori
[03:39] - Manufacturing News
[06:16] - MachineMetrics
[07:35] - Welcome Back Julie
[12:40] - Feedback Loop
[15:00] - Great Success Stories
[18:09] - It All Starts with a List
[20:12] - Buying Trigger
[23:00] - Pain Point
[26:12] - Surveys
[28:59] - Buyer’s Persona

Mentioned in this Episode:
DMG MORI - Innovation Days
Manufacturing News
Machine Metrics - 10% Off
Red Caffeine Marketing + Technology
Julie Poulos | LinkedIn
Kacey Keegan | LinkedIn
Jimmy Merritello | LinkedIn
Survey Monkey
Red Caffeine Keystakeholder Interviews Question Set Template | PDF Download 

We Want to Hear From YOU, The Metalworking Nation:
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• Jason@makingchips.com
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Telephone: (312) 725-0245

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