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DD Fantasy Football Radio2025 NFL Draft Fantasy Fallout | Full Rookie Breakdown, Dynasty Winners & SleepersRay and Scott are back to discuss EVERYTHING. They will discuss every pick and player that may (or may not) be fantasy-relevant and why from the 2025 NFL Draft. They will discuss tiers of players for rookie drafts, projected outcomes based on draft capital, their guys, late-round targets, and much, much more. The premier provider of actionable dynasty fantasy football content is here to give you everything you need to dominate your rookie drafts.
In this must-watch recap, they dive deep into rookie draft tiers, projected outcomes based on draft capital, late-round targets, and players you need to prioritize (or...
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Lights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsThe Throughput Mindset: How Automation and Culture Drive SuccessWhat separates the best shops from the crowd? It's not just the technology they use—it's the way they think. The top manufacturing leaders aren't content with operators who say, 'I run a mill,' or 'She programs machines.' Instead, they cultivate a culture where everyone is focused on one goal: increasing throughput. By aligning your people, resources, and technology to make your business successful, you build a team where nobody is a cog in the wheel—everyone is part of a powerful engine. For years, many in the industry have seen robotics and autom...
2025-01-2248 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsConnecting Advanced Machining Strategies to Business Results Part 2Here's our controversial take: We believe that "automated" is more important than "operated". It's a stance that scares a lot of operators—but it shouldn't. In this episode of MakingChips, Mike Payne and Kaleb Mertz return to dive into part loading and pallet loading, a mixed vs fixed mindset, and why predictive is better than reactive. We'll connect all of it back to every shop's end goal: business results. Don't miss it! Segments [0:18] Learn about IMTS 2024 Sectors [4:03] Part loading vs pallet loading [9:53] Embrace a mixed vs fixed mindset [16:00] Manufacturing Transformed [17:32] Predictive is better than reactive [22:29] If you...
2024-11-2026 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsConnecting Advanced Machining Strategies to Business Results Part 1Machine monitoring can give us insights into our machines that can and should change how we're operating. The end goal is to drive better business results. But how should monitoring be paired with advanced business strategies to help you achieve those results? Mike Payne, Kaleb Mertz and I connect the dots in this episode of MakingChips. Because if you're not efficiently MakingChips, you're not making money. BAM! – Nick Goellner Segments [0:20] Learn more about IMTS 2024 Elevate [2:28] What we listen to at work [7:00] Manufacturing News: Technology Orders Grow [13:08] Latin America Conference at IMTS [15:02] Using ProShop for cutti...
2024-11-2028 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsHow to Prioritize Flexibility when You Invest in AutomationPOV: You've decided to start the process of implementing automation in your machine shop—but it isn't as easy as flipping a switch. It's a process that consists of failing forward and learning from every mistake. Tom Schroeder—the Executive Vice President at PBC Linear—joins us in this episode of Lights Out to share how to prioritize flexibility when you invest in and begin to implement automation in your shop. Because if you're not making the right chips, you're not making money. – Nick Segments [1:28] Learn more about Kaleb Mertz [4:04] Today's guest: Tom Schroeder [5:16] What's the...
2024-11-2036 min
Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersLights out: Connecting Advanced Machining Strategies to Business Results Part 2Here's our controversial take: We believe that "automated" is more important than "operated". It's a stance that scares a lot of operators—but it shouldn't. In this episode of MakingChips, Mike Payne and Kaleb Mertz return to dive into part loading and pallet loading, a mixed vs fixed mindset, and why predictive is better than reactive. We'll connect all of it back to every shop's end goal: business results. Don't miss it! Segments [0:18] Learn about IMTS 2024 Sectors [4:03] Part loading vs pallet loading [9:53] Embrace a mixed vs fixed mindset [16:00] Manufacturing Transformed [17:32] Predictive is better than reactive [22:29] If you...
2024-08-0126 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersLights Out: Connecting Advanced Machining Strategies to Business Results Part 1Machine monitoring can give us insights into our machines that can and should change how we're operating. The end goal is to drive better business results. But how should monitoring be paired with advanced business strategies to help you achieve those results? Mike Payne, Kaleb Mertz and I connect the dots in this episode of MakingChips. Because if you're not efficiently MakingChips, you're not making money. BAM! – Nick Goellner Segments [0:20] Learn more about IMTS 2024 Elevate [2:28] What we listen to at work [7:00] Manufacturing News: Technology Orders Grow [13:08] Latin America Conference at IMTS [15:02] Using ProShop for cutti...
2024-07-2428 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersLights Out: How to Prioritize Flexibility when You Invest in Automation, 400POV: You've decided to start the process of implementing automation in your machine shop—but it isn't as easy as flipping a switch. It's a process that consists of failing forward and learning from every mistake. Tom Schroeder—the Executive Vice President at PBC Linear—joins us in this episode of Lights Out to share how to prioritize flexibility when you invest in and begin to implement automation in your shop. Because if you're not making the right chips, you're not making money. – Nick Segments [1:28] Learn more about Kaleb Mertz [4:04] Today's guest: Tom Schroeder [5:16] What's th...
2024-03-2236 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersKeys to Maintaining a Manufacturing Leadership MindsetHow do you create and cultivate a manufacturing leadership mindset? What can you do to recharge? How do you take care of yourself so you can take care of your team? How do you unify your team toward a shared goal? Special guests Eric Nekich 5th Axis® Workholding, Michael Gaunce with SCHUNK USA, and Kaleb Mertz with AME help me tackle these questions in this special round-table episode of MakingChips. Because if you aren't leading your team well, they won't be productively making chips, and they won't be making money. BAM! – Nick Segments [1:36] Introducing our...
2023-06-2645 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersIntegrating Your Tech Stack for Optimal Performance with Kaleb MertzIs your tech stack doing its job? Jim and Jason know how hard it can be to keep all the balls in the air and not become overwhelmed. As the manufacturing industry continues to grow, it is vital that the Metal Working Nation become increasingly efficient - and smarter. Guest speaker, Kaleb Mertz - the integrator and marketing team lead of MakingChips - dives into why and how you need to integrate your tech stack to boost your company's efficiency and ease the load on you and your employees. Making Chips and making money doesn't solely rely on the...
2019-06-2736 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersGiving Thanks with The Metalworking NationOn this special Thanksgiving episode of MakingChips, the Metalworking Nation shares what they are thankful for. While Jason and Jim usually address the challenging issues that manufacturers deal with, on this episode they step back and make some space to express gratitude for the good things in life. You wrote in and shared what you were thankful for and many of those are read many on the show. Connect with us:www.MakingChips.com/contact The struggle is real, but so are the blessings Jason and Jim kick off the show by sharing the things...
2018-11-2319 min