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PODCAST: The Impact of Betting on Yourself

ByDatanomix Team

Episode #21 of Manufacturing Mavericks

Learn how Dan Plath turned self-belief into measurable results, using data, automation, and leadership systems to transform MedFab’s shop floor.

In this episode of the Manufacturing Mavericks podcast, Greg McHale sits down with Dan Plath, VP of Operations at MedFab Precision Solutions, to dig into the real meaning of betting on yourself. Dan shares how he went from feeling stuck in school to leading transformational change on the shop floor, one meeting, metric, and mindset shift at a time.

Together, they explore how trusting in your own abilities isn’t enough—you’ve got to back it up with data, the right tech, and clear leadership systems like EOS to see real results.

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