Description

Micro manufacturing businesses operate in a constant balance between flexibility, quality, cash, and people.

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Adkins, President of Performance Results Plus, to explore what it really takes to run a small, highly specialised manufacturing business.

Mike shares his journey from mechanical engineering and the military through to leading roles in large organisations, before stepping into ownership and reshaping a micro manufacturing company in his own way.

He explains why resilience matters in smaller operations, how a focused team can operate with high standards, and what changes when you move from improving businesses to owning one.

This conversation covers:

• What a well-run micro manufacturing business looks like
• Why flexibility matters across both people and production
• How fewer, highly skilled people can change the way a shop runs
• The reality of cash flow in small manufacturing businesses
• Why customers often misunderstand manufacturing costs
• How to build process without losing skill and experience
• The role of culture when reshaping a business
• One practical way to get more from your team

Connect with Mike
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelleeadkins/
PRP Manufacturing: http://www.prph2o.com/