In this special year-end episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we reflect on the fantastic guests we’ve had on the show in 2024 and recap some of their best moments. This episode recaps insightful discussions with shop leaders and industry pioneers who have shared their experiences, challenges, and wisdom with Greg McHale.
Join Greg as he revisits conversations featuring some of the most influential and inspiring voices in precision manufacturing. They discuss navigating manufacturing automation and technology, building a thriving workplace culture, and becoming CMMC 2.0 compliant.
And don’t forget to check out the full episodes at www.mfgmavericks.com to learn valuable lessons from those shaping the future of manufacturing!
In this episode, you’ll hear from:
- (1:38) Rob Caron, Founder of Caron Engineering
- (5:05) Kylan Hastreiter, Vice President of Hastreiter Industries
- (7:00) Mike Payne, Owner, Hill Manufacturing
- (9:04) Paul Van Metre, Co-Founder, Proshop ERP
- (11:05) Eric Van Orden, Paramount Machine Swiss Leads
- (14:56) Gustavo Gutierrez, Owner of GC Machining Solutions
- (18:29) Tony Gunn, America’s Manufacturing MC
- (20:14) Adam Gordon. Vice President of Operations, Tendon Manufacturing
- (22:43) Randal Leach, Operations Manager at Ricaurte Precision
“Automation is a necessity, and it’s going to be the future, but the infrastructure around it still needs a lot of work.”
—Rob Caron, Founder of Caron Engineering
“A precision manufacturing business is the hardest business in the world, the most cmplicated, cash-intensive, and with slim margins.”
—Paul Van Metre, Co-Founder, Proshop ERP
“Technology makes me better. It makes me bigger, stronger, and faster”
—Mike Payne, Owner, Hill Manufacturing
“If you’re stagnant—you’ve seen it. How many shops are going out of business because they’re stagnant?”
—Eric Van Orden, Paramount Machine Swiss Leads
LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES:
- From Hog Shed to Top Shop—The Evolution of a Family Business with Kylan Hastreiter
- It Always Starts with a Broom and a Bridgeport with Randal Leach
- Evolving With Your Customers Across Multiple Generations with Adam Gordon
- Twisted Roads Make Better Stories with Tony Gunn
- What It Takes to Build a Business with Your Name on the Door with Rob Caron
- Humility, Curiosity, and Impatience – The Key Ingredients of Entrepreneurship with Gus Guttierez
- Making Things Happen with Eric Van Orden
- If It Wasn’t For A Car Magazine…with Paul Van Metre
- Don’t Tell Me No – Tell Me How with Mike Payne
Links Referenced:
- Datanomix: https://datanomix.io/
- mfgmavericks.com: https://mfgmavericks.com