MakingChips – Page 6 – MakingChips Podcast

The podcast that navigates the ups and downs of all things manufacturing.

Meet the Hosts

ABC’s of CMMC and Cybersecurity, 362

In 2018, the US Government set a standard for cybersecurity, so anyone in any industry that touched the US government had to meet the requirement—but it wasn’t happening. Now, CMMC is coming out and you will be audited. So what is CMMC? Does your shop need it?

SZN1: Haves and Have Nots with Paul Van Metre, 361

There is a widening disparity in the manufacturing industry: Insanely busy shops and shops that are barely treading water. In any business, there will always be companies that thrive and grow and those that don’t.

SZN1: Hot Sauce with Tony Gunn and Meaghan Ziemba, 360

We are melting our faces off with some hot sauces in this episode of MakingChips. Why? Because spices break down barriers. And as these hot sauces break down our mouths, you may just get some answers you weren’t expecting about everything from mental health to making investments.

SZN1: Medium Sauce with Meaghan Ziemba from Mavens of Manufacturing, 359

We’ve moved on to medium sauce and we are on FIRE. We’re in manufacturing, so the MakingChips podcast covers all things manufacturing. But we’re also human, and we value the importance of being transparent and talking about things like mental health.

SZN1: Mild Sauce with Tony Gunn from MTD CNC, 358

We’re tasting our way through 12 different types of hot sauce chosen by none other than me, Tony Gunn, the Global GM at MTDCNC.com. Meaghan Ziemba of Mavens of Manufacturing also joins us as we work our way through some chicken wings.

Bonus Chips: Q&A with Titan Gilroy, 357

Does Titan still run a shop? Does he believe in digital transformation on the shop floor? Why did Titan seek out jobs no one else wanted? In this special edition of MakingChips, Titan Gilroy answers burning listener questions while simultaneously sharing some spectacular advice for manufacturing leaders everywhere.

Who is a CNC Expert According to Titans of CNC? 355

Titan Gilroy wanted to create a platform where aspiring machinists could hone their skills, share their work, and connect with leaders in the industry to get hired. So he launched CNC Expert. You can share projects, get hired (or hire someone), receive free training to get certifications, and much more.

MakingChips Seasons: Big MFG Leader to Small MFG Owner with Steve Burkett, 353

Steve Burkett has been in global aerospace manufacturing for 30 years. One year ago, he bought a well-established local shop and is now the President and CEO of Auto-Turn Manufacturing. Steve transitioned from being a big MFG leader to a small MFG owner.

MakingChips Seasons: Real Life of a Small Shop Owner with Ken Parent, 352

Ken Parent keeps it real. Ken launched Parent Manufacturing in 2020 in the midst of the Covid pandemic. Navigating running a small shop and providing for his family hasn’t been an easy road. Instead of shying away from the reality of entrepreneurism, Ken shares the good, the bad, and the ugly on LinkedIn. The response has been overwhelming.

What are Your Root Motivations as a Manufacturing Leader? 351

Did you know that we all operate from one of three root motivations? The majority of the decisions we make are because we’re striving for respect, value, or approval. When you know your root motivations as a leader—and in turn learn your team’s—it can help you become a better leader.