Manufacturing Masters

According to Deloitte, manufacturing is looking at 1.9 million jobs that will go unfilled by 2033. Unless we do something about it now! Manufacturing Day is October 4th…a day when manufacturers open their doors to share with local communities and students the crucial role manufacturing serves in the economy, as well as the important and rewarding jobs it provide. In this episode of the Manufacturing Masters Podcast, Allison DeFord pulls back the curtain on your window of opportunity with expert Bill Padnos, founder of CTSG Strategies. Find out WHY you need to participate. Tap into a list of ideas on WHAT to do and WHO to invite. Working together, we’ll close the skills gap for good!  🎧 LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/dzGUgvT6  📽 WATCH: https://lnkd.in/dF5aYn_C Afterward, we’d like to hear from you! Drop your 2¢ in the comments. Are you participating in Manufacturing Day/Month❓ If not, what’s stopping you❓ Thank you for investing a little time in yourself and your business. We appreciate you. Everybody, here we grow! [ And, if you find value in this episode, please leave a ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple podcasts and share this with your network so they can grow too! ] #manufacturing #marketing #sales #podcasts #leadership #strategy Not already subscribed to the Manufacturing Masters platform? Today’s the day:

Isn’t automation all about the robots? NO. It’s so much more. And, it’s the way to get more done with less effort. The average company can improve efficiency by more than 30%. Without adding people. So, why aren’t we taking advantage of this? Tune in to this episode of the Manufacturing Masters Podcast with Allison DeFord and “The Automation Guy”, Wilton Rogers III, founder of Simply Automate and host of Automation Nation podcast. Get the skinny on minimizing the manual tasks that are a time suck on your business and how to automate with software to improve efficiency and reduce your labor costs. 🎧 LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/dGvGniDB 📽 WATCH: https://lnkd.in/dB_zqmQH Afterward, we’d like to hear from you! Drop your 2¢ in the comments. If you could get more done with less effort, would you consider automation❓ What’s stopping you❓ Thank you for investing a little time in yourself and your business. We appreciate you. Everybody, here we grow! [ And, if you find value in this episode, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐review on Apple podcasts and share this with your network so they can grow too! ] #manufacturing #marketing #sales #podcasts #software #efficiency Not already subscribed to the Manufacturing Masters platform? Today’s the day! https://lnkd.in/duC5J7Gb

🔥 Feeling like a leader or manager with their hair constantly on fire? Or maybe your brain just won’t stop bouncing around like a monkey? Daily stress can take a toll on all of us, impacting not only our focus but also our bodies, relationships, and business performance. But what if there was a free, portable solution that works instantly? 🙌 In this episode, Allison DeFord talks with mindfulness expert Lalith Gunaratne, a former engineer and entrepreneur, who will share simple, science-backed techniques to manage stress effectively. Lalith breaks down how mindfulness can boost your brain, gut health, and even your relationships at work and at home. ✨ Learn the 3 Arrows technique, plus discover the one word and daily practice that could transform your life and business. 💯 Tune in now! 🎧 LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/difQcwfF 📽 WATCH: https://lnkd.in/dt9Aisx9 #manufacturing #marketing #sales #podcasts #leadership #strategy Not already subscribed to the Manufacturing Masters platform? Give it a try: https://lnkd.in/duC5J7Gb

So many of you are interested in learning how to build a culture of problem solvers! (Head scratch here…2 questions come to mind)  1) Where do you start?  2) Can you buy a course or a GUIDE and do it on your own or do you need to hire someone to help? In this episode of the Manufacturing Masters Podcast, Allison DeFord gets LEAN and mean with our resident expert, Chad Metcalf, Founder and President of Value Stream Solutions. Tune in and get your questions answered so you can get your business flowing more smoothly (and profitably)! Get clear on the 4 LEAN FUNDAMENTALS and 3 Primary Tools to get started. And, don’t miss Chad’s expert advice in the close. 🔥  🎧 LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/duRE2Fhh  📽 WATCH: https://lnkd.in/dt7Au7iF Afterward, we’d like to hear from you! Drop your 2¢ in the comments. If you’ve already created a problem solvers culture, how has that impacted your business❓ Did you go it alone or hire someone to help❓ Thank you for investing a little time in yourself and your business. We appreciate you. Everybody, here we grow! [ And, if you find value in this episode, please leave a ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐review on Apple podcasts and share this with your network so they can grow too! ] #manufacturing #marketing #sales #podcasts #leadership #strategy Not already subscribed to the Manufacturing Masters platform? Today’s the day : https://lnkd.in/duC5J7Gb

Last week, we dived deep into sales with the one and only Mark Roberts, CEO of OTB Solutions. Known for his 'No Smoke and Mirrors' approach, Mark breaks down how to structure, train, and coach your sales team for explosive growth. And trust me, you don’t want to miss his mic-drop moment in the last 3 minutes – a game-changer for navigating uncertain times. Tune in now to the Manufacturing Masters Podcast. 🎧 LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/dzEzhHUs 📽 WATCH: https://lnkd.in/d3FWXfc3 #manufacturing #marketing #sales #podcasts #leadershi#strategy

Would it surprise you to know that the majority of manufacturing sales people haven’t been formally trained in sales? Or that many sales people avoid the close because they don’t know how. And, that your C and D customers are actually happier with you than your A customers. These are common sales problems and the good news is that they’re all fixable. No SMOKE AND MIRRORS required! On this episode of the Manufacturing Masters Podcast Allison DeFord gets into the sales weeds with THE sales problem fixer. Mark Roberts is the CEO and Founder of OTB Solutions with a No Smoke and Mirrors approach and the author of “Driving Explosive Growth” and “Voice of Customer." His no smoke and mirrors framework leverages three data sets to ensure your sales team is structured, trained, and coached to deliver value to your customers and shareholders. And, don’t miss the last 3 minutes for Mark’s🎤drop moment of advice for which manufacturer you can be during uncertain times. 🔥  🎧 LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/dzEzhHUs  📽 WATCH: https://lnkd.in/d3FWXfc3 Afterward, we’d like to hear from you! When was the last time you did a Voice of Customer survey❓ Is your website acting like your best salesperson…why not❓ Thank you for investing a little time in yourself and your business. We appreciate you. Everybody, here we grow! [ And, if you find value in this episode, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple podcasts and share this with your network so they can grow too! ] #manufacturing #marketing #sales #podcasts #leadership #strategy Not already subscribed to the Manufacturing Masters platform? Today’s the day! https://lnkd.in/duC5J7Gb

Do you ever feel like you’re the leader or manager who regularly shows up with their hair on fire? 🔥 Or unable to focus because that monkey brain of yours is bouncing all over the place? Daily stress gets the best of all of us and how we deal with can be the difference between soaring success or dismal failure. Stress and emotional drain affects our bodies too.  And, it seeps into relationships both at work and at home. Fortunately, there is a solution that’s both portable and free! And, it starts working immediately! In this episode of the Manufacturing Masters Podcast, Allison DeFord gets into the simple science and profound results you can get from mindfulness and meditation with our resident expert, Lalith Gunaratne. Lalith is a former engineer, manufacturing business owner and entrepreneur and he’s also a Director and coach at LGSE Partners Inc. He’s going to teach you simple techniques to mitigate daily stress to improve your brain, gut, relationships and your business! You’ll learn what the 3 Arrows are and the one word and practice he uses every single day that will transform your life. 💯 No woo woo here!  Just less stress and more joy. 🎧 LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/difQcwfF 📽 WATCH: https://lnkd.in/dt9Aisx9 Thank you for investing a little time in yourself and your business. We appreciate you. Everybody, here we grow! [ And, if you find value in this episode, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐review on Apple podcasts and share this with your network so they can grow too! ] #manufacturing #marketing #sales #podcasts #leadership #strategy Not already subscribed to the Manufacturing Masters platform? Give it a try: https://lnkd.in/duC5J7Gb

Meet Agnes Lan PEng. MBA. CSL.— a leading expert at Manufacturing Masters. With extensive experience in sales and change management, Agnes provides in-depth insights on: - Sales Transformation - Sales Training - Sales Compensation and Hiring - Change Management Trust Agnes to guide your organization through transformative sales strategies and effective change management solutions. Not already subscribed to the Manufacturing Masters platform? You can do that here: https://lnkd.in/duC5J7Gb

Look beyond surface-level judgments and recognize the unique skills and contributions each person brings. Don’t miss Meaghan Ziemba’s insights on how to shift your perspective and make meaningful changes in your business. 🎧 LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/d4gNbeRd 📽 WATCH: https://lnkd.in/eqgEWQra Not already subscribed to the Manufacturing Masters platform? You can do that here: https://lnkd.in/duC5J7Gb

Ever been labeled before? On this episode of the Manufacturing Masters Podcast, our expert Meaghan Ziemba, host of Mavens of Manufacturing, dives deep into the world of labels and assumptions. She uncovers why we label others and how these assumptions can shape our interactions—often in ways we don’t realize. Meaghan shares powerful insights and practical strategies to help you move beyond labels and truly SEE the person in front of you. Is labeling happening in your workplace? What can you do to turn it around? Tune in for advice that could transform your team dynamics.  🎧 LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/d4gNbeRd  📽 WATCH: https://lnkd.in/eqgEWQra [ And, if you find value in this episode, please leave a review on Apple podcasts and share this with your network so they can grow too! ] #manufacturing #marketing #sales #podcasts #recruiting