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Lights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsThe Real Takeaways from EMO: Monitoring, AI, and the Changing Face of AutomationIn this episode of Lights Out, we debrief from one of the largest manufacturing technology shows in the world—EMO Hannover. From automation and adaptive controls to AI-driven machining and the evolving economics of shop ownership, the team unpacks what's really changing in manufacturing and what's just noise. As the hosts reflect on trends like the shift from horizontal to 5-axis machining centers, the rise of machine monitoring and IoT integrations, and the reality of underused OEM technology, they dig into what these patterns mean for modern shops aiming to run smarter—not just harder. The co...
2025-10-3145 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsCoached—Not Just Monitored: How the Best Shops Turn Data into ActionYou can collect data all day—but if you're not using it to coach your team, you're missing the point. In this episode of Lights Out, hosts Nick Goellner and Dave Vuyk wrap up their "Mindset Shifts for Lights Out Legends" series with one final transformation: moving from a monitored shop to a coached one. Drawing on lessons from Nick's recent talk at the Automated Shop Conference, the hosts unpack how to turn dashboards into decisions and metrics into motivation. They explain why dashboards don't make chips, how to turn OEE from a vanity metric into a coaching tool...
2025-10-1742 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsAdaptive Over Aggressive: Redefining Lights-Out Manufacturing with Camoren SchleyLights-out manufacturing isn't just about adding robots or running machines overnight — it's about creating a culture and a system where your shop can perform at its peak without constant human intervention. In this episode of Lights Out, hosts Nick Goellner, Eric Nekich, and David Vuyk sit down with innovator and entrepreneur Camoren Schley of Slytek to explore the technologies and mindsets making true lights-out operations possible. Camoren's story begins in his grandfather's Denver manufacturing shop and evolves into a journey of building and selling high-pressure coolant systems, developing machine monitoring technology, and launching Slytek's advanced adaptive control solu...
2025-09-2654 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsFrom Fixed to Mixed: Mindset Shifts That Power Lights-Out Manufacturing, Ep #24In this episode of Lights Out, Nick Goellner, Eric Nekich, and Dave Vuyk take listeners inside the mindset shifts powering the next wave of lights-out manufacturing. Forget just "working harder" — this conversation is about working smarter, breaking out of fixed thinking, and unlocking massive gains without adding headcount or square footage. The trio opens by sharing the personal routines and disciplines that keep them at peak performance, then pivots to the real topic: transforming machine shops from fixed to mixed mindsets. By rethinking workholding, machine real estate, and cycle times, they reveal how shops can multiply throughput, fre...
2025-09-1242 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsCarrying the Legacy Forward: Yuto Matsuura on Family, Precision, and the Future of AutomationIn this episode of Lights Out, we sit down with a special guest who embodies both tradition and innovation: Yuto Matsuura, fourth-generation leader of Matsuura Machinery. His story is one of legacy, expectation, and transformation—from the weight of inheriting a century-old family business to finding his own passion for manufacturing and automation. We talk openly about the realities of stepping into leadership at a young age. Yuto shares how making a life-changing decision at just fifteen felt more like an obligation than a choice—and how, over time, he turned that responsibility into a genuine calling. His j...
2025-08-2952 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsThe Automation Trap: Turning Struggle into a Lean LegacyAfter three episodes of grit, missteps, and breakthroughs, the story of Iron Clunk Machining comes to its conclusion—and its rebirth as Iron Wheel Manufacturing. This isn't just the end of a narrative—it's proof that the right combination of lean principles, selective automation, and engaged leadership can completely transform a struggling shop into a thriving, joyful workplace. Twelve months after hitting rock bottom, Gary's shop is unrecognizable. A fresh coat of paint and spotless windows signal more than cosmetic changes—they reflect a culture rebuilt from the inside out. Palletized automation, in-process probing, and zero-point clamping now hu...
2025-08-1540 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsThe Automation Trap: Saving a Shop with Systems, Not SpindlesWelcome back to Lights Out, where we're continuing our deep dive into Iron Clunk's lean transformation—and this one is a turning point. After hitting rock bottom, Gary's found a lifeline in Klaus and the Lean Stream team. But this isn't a charity case—it's an investment. With tools like value stream mapping, theory of constraints, and 5S, Gary and his crew begin diagnosing their real problems: lost travelers, inefficient setups, no in-process inspection, and automation that added more chaos than value. In this episode, you'll hear how Gary starts to regain control—not just of his...
2025-08-0141 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsThe Connected Advantage: Solving Real Problems with Hexagon's Digital WorkforceIn this special episode of Lights Out, we step away from the Automation Trap series for a special episode recorded at Hexagon Live, where the buzz wasn't just about race car simulators—but about revolutionizing shop floor productivity. We sit down with Darren Metherell, Head of Sales for Hexagon's Connected Worker team, to explore how modern manufacturing operations can digitize smarter, faster, and with less friction than ever before. Hexagon may be known for metrology and measurement tech, but as you'll hear in this conversation, they're playing a much bigger role in the factory of the future. Dar...
2025-07-1842 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsThe Automation Trap: One Shop's Hard Lesson in Lean ThinkingIn this explosive second installment of our manufacturing audio drama, The Automation Trap, we return to the saga of Gary and his struggling shop, Iron Clunk Machining. Desperate to prove himself and catch up to his more successful rival Klaus, Gary dives headfirst into automation—but without the foundational principles that make automation work. The result? A perfect storm of waste, burnout, and broken trust. Through vivid storytelling, the Lights Out team unpacks the brutal consequences of automating without strategy. We see veteran machinists demoted to deburring, quality control falling apart, and a lonely cobot churning out pa...
2025-07-0442 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsThe Automation Trap: Why Automating Chaos Won't Save You, Ep #18What happens when a desperate shop owner tries to copy someone else's success—without understanding the system behind it? In this episode of Lights Out, Nick and Kaleb are joined by their friend and workholding expert Eric Nekich to break down the first chapter of a fictional story that might hit a little too close to home. "The Automation Trap" follows Gary, the stressed-out owner of IronClunk Machining, who's drowning in inefficiency and envy—especially after touring Klaus's pristine, automated, award-winning shop. Gary's heart is in the right place. But what happens when he throws his la...
2025-06-2047 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsDimming the Lights: How to Build a Shop Ready for Automation, Ep #17What if going "lights out" wasn't about giant robots or million-dollar cells—but about one simple mindset shift? In this kickoff to our new Automation Academy series, we break down the truth behind successful automation. Spoiler: it's not just about buying a robot. It's about building a stable process, defining standards, and rethinking what's possible in your shop. Whether you're already dabbling in automation or still think it's "not the right fit," this episode is your wake-up call. We get real about the labor gap, international competition, and why automation is no longer optional—it's a matt...
2025-06-0644 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsIs Coaching the Key to Lights-Out Success?What happens when cutting-edge CAM automation meets boots-on-the-ground manufacturing know-how? You get an eye-opening conversation that will challenge the way you think about the future of your shop—and your role in it. In this episode of Lights Out, we sit down with David Vuyk, a guy who's walked every inch of the shop floor and now finds himself at the forefront of digital manufacturing transformation with CloudNC. But don't expect a tech sales pitch—this is a candid, no-holds-barred look at the human side of automation and why real success hinges on more than just software.
2025-04-2553 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsThe Quiet Cut That's Loudly Threatening Small ManufacturingMost small manufacturers don't realize they're being quietly supported by one of the most impactful public-private partnerships in the country. The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has long been the hidden backbone behind training programs, grant facilitation, process improvements, and critical tech upgrades for shops across the U.S. But recent Federal decisions to defund these programs—without clear communication or reasoning—have sparked confusion and alarm among industry insiders. In this episode, a passionate roundtable of manufacturers and advocates reveals just how deeply the MEPs have shaped their businesses, supported workforce development, and opened doors to opportunity they...
2025-04-1935 min
Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersThe Legal + Financial Stuff No One Warns You About When Starting a Machine ShopMost people who dream of launching a manufacturing business obsess over machines, processes, and parts. But here's the thing: that dream can die before a single spindle turns—if you miss a few less-glamorous (but absolutely critical) steps on the front end. Legal structure? Tax setup? Insurance? Naming your shop? These early decisions carry more weight than most first-timers realize. In this episode of MakingChips, we pick up where part one left off and get granular with the real-life process of starting your shop the right way. Guests Brad Boettcher and Nick Vargosko of CLA return to wa...
2025-04-1441 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsThe Juice-to-Squeeze Ratio: Why Time Freedom Isn't Optional for Shop OwnersWhat if the real sign of a thriving machine shop isn't how hard the lights are on—but how confidently you can turn them off? In this episode of Lights Out, we sit back down with Ryan Bankel of Imago Manufacturing to get into the guts of how a high-performing shop can run with minimal human presence and still crank out quality parts. This isn't about overnight success—it's about obsessing, intelligently and intentionally, over what "lights out" actually takes, from tooling considerations to culture, chip control to checklists. Ryan pulls back the curtain on how h...
2025-04-1147 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersShop Formation 101: Entity Types, Tax Traps, and Long-Term StrategyIn this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we go beyond vision boards and get into the meat and potatoes of launching your shop legally—with the right entity type and structure to support your short and long-term goals. Whether you're looking to stay solo, bring on partners, or position for future investment or acquisition, your business formation choice can be the foundation—or the friction—of your growth. In this episode, the team dives deep into the critical, yet often overlooked, process of legally forming a manufacturing business. The hosts, alongside experts Nick Vargosko and Brad Bo...
2025-04-0739 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsAutomation: The Key to Time Freedom in Machining, Ep #14Have you ever felt like the traditional path of working harder to get ahead isn't the answer? In this episode, Ryan Bankel, founder of Imago Precision Machining, shares the story of how he built his business from the ground up. What started in a garage has grown into a company with a strong focus on sustainability and automation. Ryan talks about how he carefully crafted his shop's operations to run smoothly, even without him being physically present. His goal? Time freedom—not just for himself, but for his employees, too. As a self-taught machinist, Ryan did...
2025-03-2841 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsThe AI Revolution: Rethinking Automation with Al WhatmoughIn this episode of Lights Out, we're joined by a true innovator in the manufacturing space, Al Whatmough, CEO of Toolpath. Al brings a wealth of experience from his time at Autodesk and his leadership at Toolpath, where he's driving the next wave of automation in CNC machining. Together, we dive into the revolutionary role that AI is playing in reshaping manufacturing operations, offering fresh perspectives on how automation can enhance productivity and streamline processes on the shop floor. Throughout the conversation, Al unpacks the exciting developments at Toolpath, including their acquisition of Chatter, a key technology...
2025-02-2638 min
Buy the NumbersDiving into R&D Credits, Entity Selection, and the Work Opportunity Credit, Ep #11What if you could save thousands on your taxes with a few strategic changes to your business? In this episode, Nick Romanelli and Dylan Valentyn from Clifton Larson Allen share key tax strategies that many manufacturers overlook. We dive into the R&D tax credit, showing how manufacturers—whether small job shops or larger factories—can qualify by innovating in ways they may not have considered, such as improving products, developing new processes, or creating prototypes. By documenting these activities and tracking time and materials, manufacturers can unlock valuable credits that could significantly boost their bottom line.
2025-02-2031 minBuy the NumbersUnlocking Tax Savings: Essential Strategies You Can Implement Immediately, Ep #10What can you do to impact your tax liability for 2024? With tax season right around the corner, manufacturers are faced with the crucial task of optimizing their tax strategies to both reduce liabilities and unlock future growth potential. In part one of a two-part series, I sat down with tax experts Dylan Valentyn and Nick Romanelli from CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) to explore the critical tax-saving opportunities that could significantly improve cash flow and business sustainability—for 2024 and beyond. We kick off with a discussion on tax planning, particularly focusing on strategies for deferring taxes an...
2025-02-1332 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsMake the Right Chips, Do the Right WorkAre robots really taking over human jobs, or is it the other way around? In this eye-opening episode of Lights Out, hosts Nick and Kaleb sit down with automation expert Max Falcone to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in manufacturing: that automation replaces workers. Instead, they argue that too many people are still stuck performing tedious, repetitive tasks that should already be automated—tasks that drain productivity, increase injuries, and contribute to worker burnout. With over 23 years of experience in automation, robotics, and material finishing, Max brings a fresh perspective on how manufacturers can ret...
2025-02-0539 min
Making SparksHow to Leverage Conferences and Tradeshows to Grow Your Fabrication BusinessIn this special FABTECH edition of Making Sparks, Casey Voelker and Matthew Nix sit down with Nick Goellner and Mike Payne to explore the value of conferences like FABTECH for driving business growth, building relationships, and planning for the future of metal fabrication. 🎙 Episode Highlights: [0:28] Why building relationships at FABTECH is more than just networking—it's planting seeds for long-term success. [6:10] The importance of stepping away from the grind and focusing on working on your business instead of in it. [12:40] How having the right team allows leaders to grow their companies and explore new o...
2025-01-2928 minLights 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 min
Rapid Fire ManufacturingWorkholding Wins: Nick Goellner on Automation, Storytelling, and Manufacturing Success
In this episode of Rapid Fire Manufacturing, David Turner interviews Nick Goellner, VP of Sales and Marketing at AME. They discuss the impact of advancements in workholding and automation on productivity, effective marketing strategies for manufacturing companies, and the importance of storytelling in sales and marketing. Nick shares insights on how offering free CAD models can enhance customer engagement and the significance of making customers the heroes of their own stories.takeaways
Automation through workholding enhances shop floor productivity.
Quick change fixturing can significantly reduce setup time.
Offering free CAD models can attract potential customers.
Content marketing should...
2025-01-0706 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsBusiness Moves at the Speed of Trust with Wade Anderson In this episode of Lights Out, Wade Anderson, VP of Engineering and Automation at Okuma delivers a compelling look at how automation is transforming the manufacturing landscape. Along with Steve DeGrasse, the East Coast Regional Sales Director at Hennig, we uncover why tomorrow's machine tools will require rethinking—like side-door access for robots and integrated pallet delivery systems—and how additive manufacturing and AI will reshape priorities even for small shops aiming to go lights-out. With a trust-first approach, Wade explains how maximizing a customer's current capabilities builds the foundation for introducing transformative automation solutions. ...
2024-12-1139 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsChip and Coolant Management for Machining Automation with Blaser Swisslube and HennigIn this episode of Lights Out, we explore how cutting-edge coolant technology is transforming manufacturing by enabling efficiency, stability, and sustainability. Tiffany Bryson and Christopher Porsch of Blaser emphasize the need for a repeatable, reliable process, noting that automation hinges on stable coolant systems. Scott Cooley, with Hennig, explains how tailored solutions address each customer's specific materials and machining needs, with advanced filtration systems supporting lights-out operations by maintaining a clean, stable environment. Blaser's approach to coolant as a "liquid tool" highlights its importance beyond mere maintenance—coolant is an essential investment in long-term productivity and...
2024-11-2040 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsAre You Even Prepared to Run a Lights Out Shop?What do you need to know before you launch automation in your shop? What would be signs that you're not ready to automate? If you're launching the process, how can you use your ERP/MRP to the fullest? Even the smallest mistakes—like not having a process in place to deal with the chips your machines are creating while running lights out—can be costly. We want to help you avoid those costly errors. That's why Paul Van Metre and Mike Payne join me to tackle the important things you need to consider before you run li...
2024-11-2041 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 MakingChipsA Samurai's Journey to AutomationCan small shops begin to automate their processes? Where do they start with automation? In this episode of MakingChips, the CNC Samurai, Steve Courchane, returns to share his passion for automation. He lays out his 3M process and how it changes the way you view automation. Because if you're not modeling, making, or measuring—you're not MakingChips. And if you're not MakingChips, you're not making money. BAM! – Jason Zenger Segments [0:20] Join the AMT community! [4:06] Update on my progress! [5:40] Welcoming Steve Courchane back [7:35] Machine Shop Masterclass [14:53] Manufacturing Leadership Spotlight [19:52] Who is the CNC Samurai? [23:30] Why brandin...
2024-11-2046 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 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsHow a Prototyping Shop is Shattering the Status Quo with AutomationAre you embracing automation in your shop? Or are you hesitating because you're unsure how to implement it so that you're making the best use of your time and money? Brian Kippen—the owner and CEO of KAD Models & Prototypes—reframes how you can use automation. In this episode of MakingChips, Brian Kippen, Steve DeGrasse, and I share how you can approach automation from a different perspective. Because if you're not automating efficiently, you're not MakingChips, and if you're not MakingChips, you're not making money. BAM! – Nick Segments [0:15] The Lean Setup Guide from Pr...
2024-11-2045 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsAutomation 101 with Chris Luecke Manufacturing Happy HourAutomation continues to be a popular and divisive topic in the manufacturing world. Automation is important for attracting and retaining young talent and growing your business. So we've been working hard to highlight the importance of automation—and where you can dive in—with our Lights Out series. Chris Luecke—the host of Manufacturing Happy Hour—has a similar goal. We're using our platforms to squash the rumors, lessen fears, and highlight how automation can and will benefit your business. Because if you're not automating, you're not making enough chips, and you're missing out on money. BAM! Segme...
2024-11-2048 minLights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChipsTraining Machinists with an Automation Mindset with Titan GilroyLights out manufacturing isn't only a large topic of conversation but it's also the way of the future. Shops around the world are embracing automation. Are you? If you haven't become part of the automation conversation, don't miss our first lights-out-focused episode with Special guest Titan Gilroy. He shares how automation has progressed, the mindset you need to embrace to be successful, and how to mitigate the risks. Because if you're not automating, you're not MakingChips. And if you're not MakingChips, you're not making money. BAM! – Jason Segments [0:10] The Lean Setup Guide from ProShop [2:08] Ma...
2024-11-2039 min2024-09-1700 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersAt The Boring Bar 1-3, (Jason Zenger, Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Peter Eelman, Nicole Wolter, Chris Luecke, and Manny Pasillas)In the final segment of the first edition of At The Boring Bar, our expert panel of guests return to dive into the future of manufacturing and why manufacturing leaders need to embrace technology. They discuss the application of 3D printing and additive manufacturing and how they can be used to attract the next generation. Jason Zenger, Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Peter Eelman, Nicole Wolter, Chris Luecke, and Manny Pasillas also take a look at the challenges the national security and defense industry are facing because of a lack of partnerships. We be...
2024-09-1134 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersAt the Boring Bar 1-2 (Jason Zenger, Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Peter Eelman, Nicole Wolter, Chris Luecke, and Manny Pasillas)How do you grow a machine shop through acquisitions? What is it like working in a legacy family business? How do you find and hire talented engineers? Where does AI fit into the daily grind? These are all questions that this team of industry experts and friends seek to answer over a glass of bourbon At the Boring Bar. Jason Zenger, Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Peter Eelman, Nicole Wolter, Chris Luecke, and Manny Pasillas share their unique perspectives on the manufacturing industry—and how it must adapt—in part II. Check it out! S...
2024-09-0640 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersAt the Boring Bar 1-1 (Jason Zenger, Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Peter Eelman, Nicole Wolter, Chris Luecke, and Manny Pasillas)Some of the greatest ideas in manufacturing don't happen in boardrooms but over a drink with peers. In At the Boring Bar, Jason aims to cut deeper into the conversations that matter most to manufacturing leaders. So pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join Jason as he uncovers the insights that drive the manufacturing industry forward. In this inaugural episode of At the Boring Bar, join Jason, Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Peter Eelman, Nicole Wolter, Chris Luecke, and Manny Pasillas At the Boring Bar. They cover everything from the exciting new exhibits at...
2024-08-3044 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersIf You Don't Plan Machine Tool Maintenance, Your Machines Will Do it for YouMaintenance is something that's essential to protect the longevity of your machines but rarely something regularly implemented in shops. It's often a huge and costly mistake. Don't know where to start? In this episode, Manny Pasillas—a machine tool maintenance expert and the Founder and VP of Business Development for Tech CNCs—shares a simple yet exhaustive checklist anyone can use to properly clean and maintain their machines. Because if you're not cleaning your machines, they will break down, and you won't be MakingChips, and you won't be making money! – Nick Goellner AND...
2024-08-1553 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 LeadersIs Work-Life Balance a Fallacy? Part 2What if your life has little distinction between work and play? What if you're so passionate about what you do that the time you spend on it is inconsequential? We began to explore the idea of work-life integration in part 1 of this series. In part 2, we dive into the creative ways we integrate our work and personal lives so that we can be fully present whenever possible. Because when we take a break from MakingChips, our business must still be MakingChips to make money! – Nick Goellner Segments [0:37] Improve On-Time Delivery with ProShop [2:00] Litt...
2024-07-1725 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersIs Work-Life Balance a Fallacy?Work-life balance. It's a phrase that's often thrown around. Many of us struggle feeling like we'll never achieve some sort of balance. Work usually fills a greater space than we think it should. But what if that's okay? Everyone's heard the adage, "Find something you love and you'll never work a day in your life." What if you love your work? What if you don't mind when work bleeds outside of designated work hours? Is it ever a problem? That's the topic that Mike and I dive into in this episode of MakingChips. Especially because yo...
2024-07-1227 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow to Adapt CNC Training for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Leaders - Part 2Gamification. Gamification is a highly successful strategy in the world of marketing. It's used all the time to enhance engagement in children's education. How can we apply gamification concepts to manufacturing education? Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Gabe Kooyers, and Chris Townsend joined me in this discussion and nailed down some incredible ways to leverage gamification. Because if you're not motivating your students (or employees), then you're not MakingChips. If you're not MakingChips, you're not making money. BAM! – Nick Goellner Segments [0:27] Check out the Manufacturing Transformed podcast! [3:04] Introducing Chris Townsend [4:14] The Chip on...
2024-06-2141 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow to Adapt CNC Training for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Leaders - Part 1How do we train the next generation of manufacturing leaders so employers are ready to hire them immediately? Do students still need to learn manual machinery? Or do employers only want skilled CNC machinists? These are just a few questions we dissect in this conversation with special guest and long-term educator Gabe Kooyers. Because if we're not properly training machinists to make chips, they're not getting hired, and no one's making money. BAM! – Nick Goellner Segments [0:25] Achieve on-time delivery with ProShop ERP [3:48] Introducing Gabe Kooyers [5:44] Why promoting students is a game-changer [9:01] Manufacturing New...
2024-06-1434 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersDo We Need More Manufacturing Entrepreneurs?There are around 17,000 contract manufacturing job shops in the US. That sounds pretty great, right? The truth is that growth is down 16% since 2008. Now, more than ever, we need new entrepreneurs in the manufacturing industry. Matthew Nix, Paul Van Metre, Drew Crowe, and Mike Payne join me in this roundtable discussion to talk about the vast opportunities available, how to take advantage of them, and why manufacturing leaders should encourage and grow entrepreneurs from within their businesses. Because if manufacturing isn't growing, we aren't MakingChips, and we aren't making money. BAM! – Nick Goellner Segments [1:41] Mat...
2024-03-1243 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersBonus Chips: Manufacturing Happy Hour Interviews Jason Zenger & Nick Goellner about Manufacturing LeadershipIn this special Bonus Chips episode of MakingChips, we're guests on Chris Luecke's podcast, Manufacturing Happy Hour. Of all the manufacturing podcasts, we both double down on leadership topics. So in this episode, we seek to tackle one question: What does it mean to be a manufacturing leader? Tune in to hear what it takes to lead. Because if you're not leading your team, they won't be making chips, and if they're not making chips, you're not making money. BAM! – Nick Segments [1:47] How we'd describe the MakingChips podcast [7:15] What listeners can expect from MakingChips [10:42] How...
2023-06-1227 min
Manufacturing Happy HourWhat Defines a Manufacturing Leader? An Interview with Nick Goellner and Jason Zenger of MakingChipsIt’s time for two manufacturing podcasts to collide! On this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we’re delighted to speak to Nick Goellner and Jason Zenger, hosts of the fantastic MakingChips podcast. Nick and Jason discuss their route into making the podcast, how it’s grown and evolved over the years and the attributes that make a true manufacturing leader. In this episode, find out: About creating MakingChips How the podcast has evolved Knowing when content needs to evolve How MakingChips set out to equip and inspire What makes a great manufacturing...
2023-04-2530 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow Manufacturing Leaders Can Have Better Meetings in 2022What are the things you HATE about meetings? Moving into 2022, would you like to have better, more productive meetings that don't waste time and actually get things done? The MakingChips team is discussing the issue on this episode based on a book Nick read recently, called, "Death By Meeting." Learn 3 steps you can take to make your meetings powerful for 2022. Segments [0:32] Holiday experiences from the guys (good ones) [7:35] Manufacturing news: supply chain issues: trucking, air, ocean, rail trends [13:30] Nick's resolution: Lead better meetings in 2022 [21:45] How to have better meetings [26:25] Making it safe for participants to share...
2022-01-1740 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersBeware of the Looming RecessionNick jokes that I have a recession obsession—and it's true. Recessions are painful. I want to make the experience less painful when a recession comes around again. So in this down-to-earth episode of Making Chips, I'll share the common causes of most recessions and 8 tips you can use to prepare yourself—and your business—for a recession. Preparedness is key to helping your business survive and thrive. Because after all, if you're not making chips, you're not making money. BAM! – Jim Segments [0:43] Check out ProShop ERP for manufacturing software! [2:53] Shoutout to everyone involved with the re...
2021-11-0831 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersCabernet, Coffee and Cancer: A Family StoryPart of being a machine shop owner—and a business owner in general—is that every day there's a new challenge to navigate. A machine might break down. Perhaps someone who has been a team member for decades quits. Your factory could burn to the ground. Or your Dad—the owner and manager of the shop—gets sick with cancer. That's how Nick Sainati was thrust into becoming the GM of Belden Universal. In this episode, he shares his journey. It will resonate with some of us, fascinate most of us, and impress all of us. Don't miss this inspirin...
2021-08-1850 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders277: RE-RELEASE: Evolutions in the Workholding Process with Alvin GoellnerFind all things MakingChips at www.MakingChips.com
2021-07-2642 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersBehind the Scenes with the Product Manager of Methods Machine ToolsIn this week's episode of MakingChips, hosts Jim Carr and Nick Goellner talk with Nick St.Cyr, a Product Manager at Methods Machine Tools, about his history in the manufacturing industry, the role of a product manager, and the importance of establishing a vision of the future for your company. Segments: 0:11 | Jim mentions his experience with Amper Technologies machine monitoring systems through their pilot program 2:12 | Nick G. and Jim discuss CARR Machine & Tool's move to their new, upgraded facility 3:40 | Nick G. talks about the current state of the manufacturing industry supply chain and reasons f...
2021-07-0741 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders3 Easy Data Points to Learn From Your MachineMakingChips hosts Jim Carr and Jason Zenger sit down with Akshat Thirani, the CEO and Co-founder of Amper Technologies, Inc., and Charles Morley, the President of Schleifring Medical Systems, to talk about how Charles implemented Amper technology in his shop, and the benefits it has had on his business. Segments: 0:21 Nick talks about how he sees ProShop ERP being used in shops throughout the country. 4:24 Jim and Jason share what's new at their companies and at MakingChips HQ 6:06 Jason discusses new economic inflation data relating to manufacturing 7:50 Jason introduces Akshat Thirani, CEO and Co-founder of Amper...
2021-06-0938 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersProduct Management vs Sales Management at a Manufacturing CompanyHosts Nick Goellner, Jim Carr and Jason Zenger are joined by Mark Cunningham and Kim Akimoto from CLEAR Solutions Sales Consulting to discuss the differences between product and sales management at manufacturing companies, and how strategic sales tools can lead sales teams to success. Segments: 0:06 Jim talks about how he found an easy-to-install machine monitoring system from Amper Technologies. 1:37 Nick introduces the topic of episode: Product Management vs Sales Management 3:01 The hosts discuss what's new at their companies 4:21 Nick shares some manufacturing news about the computer chip shortage 8:53 Nick introduces the guests: Mark Cunningham and Kim...
2021-06-0437 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersRetirement: Yes, No or Never?In this episode of MakingChips, Jim Carr, Jason Zenger and Nick Goellner discuss Retirement: Yes, No or Never. This could be a step in evaluating your decision whether you are a manufacturing leader at the highlight of your career or at the beginning stages of your career with plans for greatness. Segments: 0:14 | Jim talks about Amper Technologies, machine monitoring system, easy to install with minimal onboarding 3:08 | Jim, Jason and Nick talk about retirement, how manufacturers are approaching retirement age 7:55 | The hosts announce great news that is happening on September 23, 2021. MakingChips is having a Celebration for Manufacturing Lea...
2021-05-2931 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersIntro to the R&D Tax Credit for ManufacturingIn this episode of MakingChips, Jason, Jim and Nick discuss the R&D Tax Credit. This could be a huge saving for your manufacturing company, but please don't take this episode as legal, accounting or any similar advice; you should contact a professional after you have listened to this episode. Segments: 0:40 | Jim points out that he utilizes ProShop ERP tool "Work by Industry Dashboard" to receive real time data 3:12 | Jason asks Nick and Jim "Do you guys like paying taxes?" 3:45 | Jason references Oliver Wendall Holmes, Jr., Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court - quoted "Taxes a...
2021-05-2134 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow to Create a Diverse Community in the Workplace to Solve Challenges in Manufacturing with Equity Machine WorksIn episode #265 of MakingChips, host Jim Carr, Nick Goellner and Jessica Peterson discuss How to Create a Diverse Community in the Workplace to Solve One of the Biggest Challenges in Manufacturing with Justin Sherman and Andrew Crowe with Equity Machine Works Segments: :02 | Jim promotes Amper, a great company that specializes in machine monitoring systems, easy to Install with minimal on-boarding. Check them out at Amper.xyz and look under products for their pilot program 9:28 | Jessica introduces Justin Sherman and Andrew Crowe from Equity Machine Works 11:37 | Justin Sherman and Andrew Crowe from Equity Machine Works...
2021-04-2248 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersWhen to Say No to an OpportunityIn this week's episode of MakingChips, Jason Zenger discusses 4 reasons to say no to an opportunity. Manufacturing leaders may need to say no more often to opportunities especially as the economy heats back up. Segments: :09 | Jim and Jason discuss how ProShop ERP helped with Jim's AS9100 virtual audit. 3:59 | Jason and Nick discuss two manufacturing news articles: #1 - article by "CNBC " Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian on what life Serena Williams taught him about sustained greatness 7:02 | #2 manufacturing news article: by "Wall Street Journal" Turbo charge economy leaves factory struggling to deliver go...
2021-04-1320 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders6 Communications Tools for the Manufacturing LeaderIn this week's episode of MakingChips, hosts Nick Goellner and Jason Zenger discuss 6 Communications Tools for the Manufacturing Leader. Segments: :57 | Nick and Jason discuss how a Manufacturer Leader can learn how to better communicate 4:39 | Nick shares Manufacturing News from an article by Jay Timmons, President and CEO of NAM (National Association for Manufacturers) regarding tax reform and investment incentives for manufacturers 12:25 | Jason recommends the book "Crucial Conversations" 15:43 | Jason talks people, culture, numbers and ProShop ERP - Can get data in real time 16:47 | Nick shares the first tool RACI chart (Responsibility Assignment Matrix) 19:53 | Approval Drawing Review (Approval...
2021-04-0734 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow Do You Communicate Change at Your Manufacturing Company?In this week's episode of MakingChips, host Jason Zenger and Nick Goellner discuss tips for effectively communicating to your team in the workplace Segments: :00 | Jim and Jason share how ProShop ERP helped them with the federal R&D tax credit 1:14 | Jason and Nick discuss changes in leadership at their companies 5:07 | Jason mentions article on Manufacturing predictions for the next decade 10:57 | Jason and Nick discuss cloud-based data and how moving to Edge and 6G will be faster 11:58 | Nick shares his thoughts on communicating change to team members 17:02 | Jason touches on how you can make implementing changes i...
2021-03-3130 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersWorkholding Evolves with Great Partnerships Featuring Eric Nekich of 5th AxisIn this week's episode of MakingChips, hosts Nick Goellner and Jim Carr are joined by Eric Nekich, a Sales Manager at 5th Axis, to talk about workholding, and the changes in sales tactics through the years. Segments: 3:30 | Jim and Nick play a manufacturing quiz game 10:30 | Nick introduces the episode guest Eric Nekich of 5th Axis 14:15 | Eric shares how he got involved in the manufacturing industry 16:00 | Eric talks about how 5th Axis grew from a contract manufacturer to a workholding brand 18:10 | Eric discusses how automation is growing in...
2021-03-1047 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersMarketing with a Tommy Gun with Metalworking Influencer Tony GunnIn this week's episode the MakingChips hosts talk with metalworking influencer Tony Gunn and his career in the manufacturing industry. Segments: 0:00 | Jim talks about how simple ProShop ERP made his virtual shop audit 4:25 | Nick shares manufacturing news about the rise of firearm sales 10:00 | Nick introduces the episode guest, Tony Gunn, the General Manager of MTDCNC Global 13:18 | Tony discusses how he got his start in the manufacturing industry 17:40 | Jim asks if the manufacturing industry is still seen as a "dirty" or "lower-class" industry 22:00 | Tony shares some...
2021-03-0241 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow to Manage Your Triggers and HabitsIn the newest MakingChips podcast, the hosts discuss how to use triggers to create new habits and systems for your business and your personal life. Segments: 0:00 | Nick talks about how he sees ProShop ERP on shop floors across the USA. 4:01 | Jason shares an article about a how people purchase books to display and pretend to look intelligent 7:27 | Jim and Nick explain a times they made changes to remain transparent as leaders 9:23 | Jason describes how he attempted to start changing certain habits at his company by creating new triggers
2021-02-0234 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow Does Your Manufacturing Company go to Market?In this week's episode, Jim, Jason, and Nick talk about the different sales channels that you can utilize for your manufacturing company, and their strengths and weaknesses. Segments: 0:00 | Nick explains how he sees ProShop ERP on shop floors across the country. 5:15 | The hosts share manufacturing news and purchasing trends for 2021 15:21 | Nick introduces different sales channels and how they function 19:55 | Jason discusses why companies such as Tesla don't go through local distributors and dealers 22:00 | Jim calls Matt Bain of Mazak North America to talk about IMTS Spark
2021-01-1957 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersLeading, Learning, and Lessons From 2020In this week's podcast, hosts Jason Zenger, Jim Carr, and Nick Goellner share the new leadership principles and processes they adopted during 2020 to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how other manufacturing leaders can benefit by doing similar. 6:20 | The hosts share recent manufacturing news, plus Nick has his own special announcement 13:20 | Jason explains how he focused on growing his company's core values in 2020 16:15 | Jim discusses the new implementations he made at CARR this year 18:30 | Jason recounts how he increased communication between his employees 28:50 | Nick describes how his leadership team i...
2020-12-1443 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersIs Imposter Syndrome Limiting Your Growth as a Manufacturing Leader?In this week's episode, we share our experiences with imposter syndrome and discuss what it means. We talk about how it affects different generations and how to rise above the feeling that you aren't qualified or don't know what you're doing. 5:01 | Nick covers general manufacturing news - and improving market trends 8:55 | Nick defines imposter syndrome 10:05 | Jason brings up a bible verse that illustrates that everyone is a little bit of an imposter 13:32 | Jason asks how you'll learn anything if you never ask 22:26 | Jason and Nick discuss what imposter syndrome...
2020-12-0740 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersDMG MoriIn this week's episode, we share our experience as guest speakers at DMG Mori's sales conference this year. We touched base on the evolving sales process during COVID, how DMG really sells, and what old school techniques you can implement in today's new normal. 3:53 | DMG MORI's team announces keynote speakers - MakingChips 5:17 | Nick discusses the sales challenges brought on by COVID and how his team has adapted to overcome them 7:10 | DMG's area sales manager talks about how they've adapted to the closed doors 11:01 | Nick asks DMG MORI "How does your customer b...
2020-11-231h 10Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersIMTS Spark with Peter EelmanIn this week's podcast, hosts Jason Zenger, Jim Carr, and Nick Goellner invite guest Peter Eelman, Vice President & CXO at AMT to discuss how IMTS pivoted into an online digital destination for Manufacturers. Segments: Missing IMTS - Everybody gets together (2:15) Good News with Jim Carr (6:30) Manufacturing News: Smart manufacturing platform revenue to pass $32B annually by 2025 (7:04) Introducing our Guest: Peter Eelman (14:12) IMTS Spark is a digital destination for a connected manufacturing community (16:45) Peter: This is not a virtual tradeshow (21:45) Jason: The main theme of 2020 is rebuilding the supply chain (30:20) IMTS is coming back in 2022 (38:30) Why you...
2020-11-1848 min
The Business Storytelling Podcast235: Why content should be thought of as a product - a chat with Nick GoellnerNick Goellner of https://www.makingchips.com/ joins Christoph Trappe on this livestream recording of the Business Storytelling Podcast to discuss the topic.
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2020-11-0736 min
Shop MattersEp. 18 Goellner: Finding Your PassionShop Matters is a podcast designed to talk about the world of machining and manufacturing with your host, Wade Anderson. Sponsored by Okuma America.
Join host Wade Anderson and Nick Goellner of Goellner, Inc. and Advanced Machining & Engineering (AME) as they discuss the creative minds and talented machinists it takes to take risks and create innovative machines.
2020-10-3036 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersWisdom + Technology/ Strategic Ideas for Reducing Machine Set Up TimeIn this week's episode, we get a look into Carr Machine's setup process. Hosts Jim Carr and Nick Goellner invite guests Ryan Carr, Operations Manager at CARR Machine and Tool, Inc., and Paul Van Metre, Co-Founder of ProShop ERP on to discuss the challenges they face with long setup times and explore how ProShop has helped them refine the process while providing measurable analytics for future improvement. Segments Jim and Nick talk about manufacturing news 4:26 Jim Introduces Paul Van Metre and Ryan Carr 8:40 Jim introduces the age-old issue of setup times 10:34 Ryan talks about today's setup pro...
2020-10-0240 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow to Use Lean Manufacturing Concepts to Connect Marketing Strategy with ExecutionThis week on the MakingChips podcast, Host Nick Goellner, Jim Carr, and Jason Zenger discuss the Agile Marketing Process and how to have a marketing program in place that allows you to pivot when the time comes! Segments: The guys discuss this week's manufacturing news. (6:12) What is ProShop: (10:40) What great marketing is and what great marketing isn't. (16:05) GPCT Workshop: Goals.Plans.Challenges.Timelines.(19:10) Begin with the end in mind—start creating vision backlogs. (20:55) Keys to success: Prioritize, Protect your sprints, Pull don't push, Park. (29:45) 4 keywords for meetings: Daily stand up, Plan, Review, Reflect. (35:15) How doe...
2020-09-1543 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersThe Secrets of Motor City Marketing Success on LinkedIn that Generates 5 Leads Per DayThis week's guest, Ted Ladzinski from Motor City Spindle Repair joins co-hosts Jim Carr, Jason Zenger, and Nick Goellner to discuss ways to increase your spindles' longevity, how to know when to replace your spindle, as well as how to use short- and long-term social media strategies to generate leads. The Boring Bar Newsletter - Text CHIPS to 38470 to subscribe! Segments: Nick shares this week's manufacturing news. (7:10) Nick introduces this week's guest Ted Ladzinski. (10:00) Ted shares his story on he got started in manufacturing. (12:56) Creating an impactful social media strategy in manufacturing. (14:18) Ted gives ins...
2020-08-2655 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersSolving the Diversity Gap by Manufacturing a Fruit SaladCo-host Jim Carr, Jason Zenger and Nick Goellner are joined by Andrew Crowe, Ranken Technical College Instructor and Senior Machinist at Seiler to discuss the diversity and skills gap the manufacturing industry is facing today. Tune in as you learn Andrew's vision to create a more diverse manufacturing community and a ways recruiting, educating, and funding are impacting the skills gap we face today in this episode of MakingChips. Segments: Jason shares positive news about Zenger's Industrial. (3:14) The guys introduce this week's guest, Andrew Crowe. (8:29) Andrew shares his experience during the 2008 recession. (12:30) Andr...
2020-08-1850 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow's the Health of your Entrepreneurial Operating SystemWhat exactly is EOS, and what is an L10 meeting? This week on the MakingChips podcast, co-hosts Jim Carr, Jason Zenger, and Nick Goellner share their experiences and discuss how to use the Entrepreneurial Operating System for leadership success. Segments: Jason and Nick share their thoughts on expansion. (3:33) Jim announces 'Chiptober Fest' for the MakingChips Grand Opening event. (5:45) Jim shares this week's manufacturing news: Indiana Lost nearly 8,000 Manufacturing Jobs in 2019 (6:50) Jim reads the first paragraph of Letting Go of The Vine, of the book Traction. (11:45) What is EOS? The Definition of the Entrepreneurial Operating Sys...
2020-08-0446 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersSetting the Standard for your Manufacturing BrandIn this episode, MakingChips hosts, Jim Carr, Jason Zenger, and Nick Goellner interview MakingChips Agency Director Jessica Peterson about what it means to have brand standards for your manufacturing business and why having a logo doesn't translate to having a brand. Segments: The guys discuss this week's manufacturing news. (5:08) The guys introduce this week's topic of Brand standards with special guest, MakingChips Marketing Director Jessica Peterson (9:00) Jessica shares the importance of brand standards and where to start. (11:16) Jessica gives insight on what should be part of your brand standards: Brand Book, Style Guide, and Med...
2020-07-2136 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow to Get Your Sales Management in OrderWhen it comes to managing a sales team, it's important not to confuse efforts with results. In this episode, co-host Nick Goellner draws on his experience as AME Sales & Marketing Director to discuss key sales results and metrics as they relate to manufacturing sales team management, customer service, and marketing efforts. Segments: Co-host Jim Carr discusses what is keeping him positive at work right now. (1:37) Nick gives a Boring Bar update, announcing staff changes and new employment opportunities. (2:37) Co-host Jason Zenger gives a business update and introduces the topic of journalistic integrity. (4:49) The guys d...
2020-07-1444 min
The Manufacturing ExecutiveYou Don't Have to Blog: Content Marketing for Manufacturers That Works w/ Nick GoellnerTry describing a mechanical thing with a blog post. It's not easy. It's not the right format. But try taking a 3-D model, making it photorealistic, and then doing animations of how it works. Now, you're on to something. So when you think about content marketing, do you think blogs, social media, and podcasts? Or do you think, "What's going to help my audience?" On this episode of The Manufacturing Executive Show, Nick Goellner, sales and marketing leader for Advanced Machine & Engineering and managing director of Making Chips, talked about content marketing in the industrial sector. Here's what we discussed...
2020-06-3028 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersLeading through FearCo-hosts Jim Carr, Nick Goellner and Jason Zenger talk about their past experiences with fear in business, including navigating recession, unemployment, and the current pandemic, then offer seven steps for leading through fear, along with personal applications and examples. Segments: Nick and Jim to talk about their most fearful time in business (1:30) Jim gives an update on Carr Machine Tool's new business (5:15) Jason introduces manufacturing news about Apple's manufacturing base (6:45) Jim, Nick and Jason talk about overcoming fear as business leaders and provide commentary on how taking certain steps have led to successful innovation, ex...
2020-06-1631 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersManufacturing Creates CareersGuest Steve Schubert, Chief Operating Officer at Advanced Machine & Engineering Co., talks with co-hosts Jim Carr, Nick Goellner, and Jason Zenger about his rise from high school apprentice to a manufacturing industry leader and provides advice and perspective on recruiting and training the next generation of manufacturers. Segments: Jason provides a positive outlook on business-related changes prompted by COVID-19 (2:10) Nick introduces manufacturing news about a recent drop in Europe's automotive industry sales (4:05) Guest Steve Schubert explains how he first got involved in manufacturing (10:00) Steve discusses his experience with formal apprenticeship and gives some thoughts o...
2020-06-0945 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersResharpening Drills and End mills - When and WhyWhen it comes to your cutting tools, how do you know when it's time to resharpen or recycle? This week on the MakingChips podcast, hosts Jim Carr, Jason Zenger, and Nick Goellner discuss when and why you should consider resharpening your cutting tools as well as the cost to resharpen versus cost of buying brand new.
2020-05-2733 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersQuick Response in Crisis Your Community As Your Customer with Noah GoellnerIt's tempting, in rapid response, to abandon procedures or suspend protocols in order to solve immediate crisis situations. This week's guest, Noah Goellner, lean manufacturing expert and COO of Hennig Inc., provides practical methods for incorporating your company's core values and internal processes to produce successful solutions, no matter the timeline or challenge.
2020-05-1242 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersManufacturing Numbers on COVID-19 from NAM's Chief Economist - Chad MoutrayChad Moutray, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), talks with MC hosts Jim Carr, Nick Goellner, and Jason Zenger to provide insight into the current economic conditions for manufacturers during COVID-19 and offer an economic forecast for the future of our industry.
2020-04-2445 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersPANDEMIC CRISIS - MakingChips talks with Cook County Board President Toni PreckwinkleIn a timely interview, Jim Carr, Nick Goellner, and Jason Zenger sit down with Cook County IL Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle, who oversees one of the nation's largest public health and hospital systems as well as one of the nation's largest criminal justice systems, to discuss details of the COVID-19 management and response, the CARES Act, and how to utilize current and future available resources to meet the demands of the crisis.
2020-04-1346 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersAutomation Goes Viral During a PandemicAre there any positives in this pandemic? With social distancing, working from home, schools and businesses closing, and travel being restricted, the physical and psychological impact of COVID-19 is hitting us all. The MakingChips podcast has always focused on equipping and inspiring leaders in the manufacturing industry and we are not changing course now. In this episode, Jim Carr and Nick Goellner talk with guest Karl Koenigsberger, Business Development Manager at IRIS Factory Automation, about finding opportunities to improve services, products, and management during this unprecedented time of change and challenge.
2020-03-3136 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersSPECIAL REPORT: Coping with a PANDEMIC!In this week's MakingChips podcast, hosts Jason Zenger, Jim Carr, and Nick Goellner discuss the impact of today's Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and consider its effect on the manufacturing industry, future investors, travel and much more.
2020-03-2427 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersMultigenerational Manufacturing - Divorce and Succession, Manual and 5-Axis at CARR Machine & Tool, Inc.When the family members running the family business comprise everyone from seasoned octogenarians to fresh-faced millennials, challenges arise that are not necessarily talked about in other industries. In this week's MakingChips podcast, hosts Jim Carr, Jason Zenger and Nick Goellner (representing three separate generations) delve into some complex, and often emotional, leadership issues experienced in their own multigenerational family businesses, and provide guidance on how to navigate these delicate situations.
2020-03-1056 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersCORONAVIRUS - The Impact on ManufacturingAs business leaders, the way we respond to unforeseen issues and crises can put a spotlight on both strengths and vulnerabilities within our corporate practices, culture, and personal character. In this week's MakingChips podcast, Jason Zenger challenges Jim Carr, Nick Goellner and the metalworking nation to examine the impact of today's Coronavirus (CoV) pandemic, and consider its effect on the manufacturing industry as well as what can be learned from the way leaders around the world are reacting to this threat. The guys discuss 4 points that every manufacturing leader can learn from this cris...
2020-03-0337 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow to Hold Yourself Accountable for a Strong Workplace CultureHas anyone ever called you a control freak? Do you have trouble sharing responsibility? Is your inability to delegate holding back your potential? Divide and conquer is the name of the game on today's episode of MakingChips. Jason Zenger, Jim Carr and Nick Goellner take a look at how to become the best version of yourself by taking simple steps such as learning to delegate and be more self-aware. Learn how to identify workaholic traits in yourself and how to combat them with the MakingChips team.
2020-02-1147 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersWhat is the Manufacturing Multiplier Effect?What exactly is the multiplier effect? How does manufacturing positively impact the economy and our communities? What makes manufacturing and other "creation industries" different from service industries? In today's episode of MakingChips, Jason Zenger tackles these questions and more as the MakingChips team dives into a listener question. Do Jim Carr and Nick Goellner agree with the analysis? Listen and let us know what you think!
2020-02-0431 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders2020 Goal Setting for the Manufacturing LeaderSustainable growth for today's manufacturing leader has as much to do with company values as it does with the value of your company. As industry leaders, setting meaningful personal and professional goals assure strong culture, inspire innovation and, ultimately, increase shareholder value. In this week's MakingChips podcast, Jim Carr, Jason Zenger, and Nick Goellner each share the vision behind their own personal and professional goals for 2020 and provide inspiration on how to tackle the new year with meaning, purpose, and direction. Listen to the "guys that get dirty on the factory floor"...
2020-01-2137 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersStop Handling and Start Machining with Stan MartinStep up your machining game by utilizing tools such as trunnion tables and growing your manufacturing business through partnerships with other companies! Jason Zenger and Nick Goellner join Stan Martin - Kentucky entrepreneur and owner of Martin Manufacturing in this inspiring episode of MakingChips. Many call him "Stan the Trunnion Man," and rightly so. Realizing how much time he and his team were spending handling projects and parts themselves inspired Stan to streamline the trunnion table for optimal performance - for his own shop and for the entire Metal Working Nation. Connect with us:www.MakingChips.com...
2019-06-1125 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersThe Fight Against Nepotism in the Family Manufacturing Business with Dietmar GoellnerJason and Jim both felt the need to fight against the perspective of nepotism within their family manufacturing businesses by proving their merit within their respective companies. Growing up in the family business had its perks, but it also came with the need to overcome the stigma that they were successful simply because of their bloodline. There was a lot to prove - to both themselves and others as they mastered the manufacturing business and took on greater leadership and responsibility. Guest speaker, Dietmar Goellner - Nick Goellner's father - shares his own experience and insight into keeping nepotism...
2019-05-0846 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersDreaming and Succeeding as a Manufacturing Startup with Brandon & Mike KaneSpecific skills and savvy are needed to succeed in the manufacturing world, making a manufacturing startup difficult to achieve. Brandon Kane, however, knew he wanted hands-on work that made a difference in the world and began his own shop in the garage with his dad, Mike. Together, they have transformed a dream into reality through hard work, determination, and a willingness to learn. In this episode of the MakingChips podcast, Jim Carr and Nick Goellner explore what makes or breaks startup business endeavors and what we can learn from Brandon's entrepreneurial spirit. Connect with us:www.MakingChips...
2019-04-1243 min
Kevin Polky - The JourneyKevin Polky - The Journey #8 | Nick GoellnerCreating His Own Path
This conversation is with Nick Goellner, Managing Director and Partner at Making Chips and Director of Sales and Marketing at Advanced Machine & Engineering. Nick shares about his experience working in the family business of machining and how he found his place but
following his true gifts. Out of this journey, he helped create another company Making Chips specifically focused on the nuances of content marketing. Interesting conversation as he also shared his passion about wanting to help people in the community.
2019-03-0451 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersEvolutions in the Workholding Process with Alvin GoellnerHaving the best workholding system is just as key as having the best tools! Jim Carr and Jason Zenger know the importance of keeping up with the game as manufacturing leaders. Growing up working the shop floor, guest speaker, Alvin Goellner, is the Business Development Leader of North America at Amrok Workholding. In this episode of MakingChips, he shares the latest trends in workholding systems and why you need to implement them for optimal efficiency and quality performance in your manufacturing business. Connect with us:www.MakingChips.com/contact Optimizing your workholding process is vital to...
2019-02-1542 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersLean Process Improvement with Noah GoellnerOn this week's episode of MakingChips, guest Noah Goellner talks about lean process improvement for manufacturers. Noah is the Vice President of Continuous Improvement for Hennig Inc. He is also a lean expert with who presents lean practices in his role at Hennig and as a member of the board of directors of QRM. During this conversation with Jim and Jason, Noah shares why focusing on lean process improvement is important for manufacturers and how it can help transform their companies. Connect with us:www.MakingChips.com/contact Why do manufacturers need to focus on lean...
2018-12-2239 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersMakingChips 2.0 with Nick GoellnerOn today's podcast, Jim and Jason share a very special announcement about MakingChips 2.0. Four years ago, MakingChips started with the goal of equipping and inspiring manufacturing leaders. The mission has not and will not change. However, what started as a hobby has now turned into something much more. And now there is an exciting new partnership that is going to take MakingChips to the next level. Listen to this episode to hear all about MakingChips 2.0 Connect with us:www.MakingChips.com/contact A strategic partnership that is reshaping the future for MakingChips On this episode...
2018-12-0829 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersHow Manufacturers Can Sleep Better at Night with Barry Walter, Dietmar Goellen, Craig Zoberis, and Teresa Beach-ShelowLive from IMTS 2018 day four in Chicago, Jason and Jim are joined by Barry Walter, Dietmar Goellner, Craig Zoberis, and Teresa Beach-Shelow to give their insight and advice that will help manufacturers sleep better at night. There are so many decisions and challenges that manufacturing leaders face that it is sometimes hard to get a good night's sleep. The four panelists draw from their extensive wisdom and experience to share how you can handle some of those challenges so that you can sleep better tonight. Handing over the keys to the kingdom One issue that keeps manufacturing...
2018-10-1947 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersMC082: MC082: What's Your Strategy To Eliminate Time? MakingChips explains QRM. w/ Nick and Noah GoellnerWelcome to another special edition of MakingChips! On this episode, we meet with Nick Goellner and his brother Noah at the IMTS 2016 TV studio. Nick works as the Marketing Director at Henning and AME. Hennig designs and produces custom machine protection and chip/coolant management products for state-of-the-art machine tools. We talk about how Nick and Noah got involved in the family business, what their roles are at Henning/AME, and we dive into the practice and theory of Quick Response Manufacturing. We also highlight some of the exciting things we've seen at this year's IMTS. Episode Structu...
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