Best Dustin McMillan Podcasts (2025)

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EP 43: Joshua Tarbutton: Engineering The Future: Designing The Impossible 48:16

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On this episode of MFGMONKEY, Dustin McMillan sits down with Joshua Tarbutton, founder of Bravo Team, for a wide-ranging conversation on engineering, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Josh shares what it takes to design machines that don’t yet exist, the role of AI in boosting efficiency, and how his background in the military and academia shaped h…

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EP 42: Scott Hoselton: Lessons Learned from Growth Challenges in Business 1:23:57

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On this episode Dustin sits down with Scott Hoselton, President of ACS, for a wide-ranging conversation covering the realities of running a U.S.-based company in today’s global manufacturing landscape. From navigating tariffs and supply chain disruptions to embracing systems integration in aerospace and automotive, this episode dives deep into the …

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EP 41: Adam Honig: Spiro.ai the AI-Powered CRM Revolutionizing Manufacturing 41:58

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Traditional CRM systems are meant to help sales teams, but too often, they become a burden—requiring endless data entry and manual follow-ups. In this episode of MFGMonkey, Dustin McMillan sits down with Adam Honig to discuss why so many CRMs fail to meet the needs of manufacturing sales teams and how AI is changing the game. Adam introduces *Spiro…

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EP 40: Katie Smith: Beyond the Sales Pitch: A Fresh Take on Authentic Marketing 47:52

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How do you stand out in the competitive world of B2B manufacturing? In this episode of MFGMonkey, Dustin McMillan sits down with Katie Smith from Wild Path Consulting to explore the evolving landscape of marketing and sales. From her unique journey as an outdoor guide in Montana to becoming a marketing strategist, Katie shares insights on crafting …

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EP 39: Kevin Dean: Shaping the Future: Technology, Talent, and Transformation 50:46

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Join Dustin McMillan and Kevin Dean on an exciting journey into the future of business and technology in 2025. This engaging conversation explores the transformative power of AI in automating processes, integrating tools like HubSpot and ERP systems, and addressing workforce challenges through knowledge retention. Discover how embracing change—espe…

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EP 38: Chris Seifert: Empowering Teams for Better Decision-Making 39:10

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Dustin McMillan sits down with Chris Seifert to tackle one of the biggest challenges in leadership: decision-making. Drawing from personal experiences, including time in the Navy’s nuclear submarine force and insights from Koch Industries, Chris dives deep into the art and science of empowering teams to make better decisions. Discover why so many l…

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EP 37: Scott Hoselton: Empowering Teams & Industry Challenges 1:01:20

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In this insightful conversation, Dustin sits down with Scott Hoselton, President of ACS, to discuss the critical elements for success in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Scott shares ACS's 30-year commitment to delivering innovative test facilities, navigating technical complexities, and fostering strong relationship…

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EP 36: Ron Crabtree: Workforce Challenges and Technology: Thriving Amidst Change 52:19

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Dustin sits down with Rob Crabtree to discuss the ongoing labor shortage and how companies can stand out as top employers in today’s competitive landscape. Rob shares insights on digital transformation, the impact of emerging technologies, and the critical role of workplace culture. Tune in to explore strategies for adapting to workforce challenges…

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EP 35: A-Jay Orr : Securing Data and the Future of AI and Cybersecurity 1:05:21

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In this episode of the MFGMONKEY Podcast, Dustin and AJ dive into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the role of AI in today's world. They discuss the rising threats of cybercrime, the importance of employee training in recognizing and responding to attacks, and the potential for AI to both aid and complicate cybersecurity efforts. The con…

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EP 34: Whitney Hahn: The Importance of Culture Fit in Recruitment 1:02:55

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In this episode of MFG Monkey, Whitney Hahn and Dustin McMillan delve into the importance of culture fit in recruitment. They discuss how a strong company culture not only attracts the right candidates but also safeguards against the negative impact of toxic employees and clients. The conversation emphasizes self-reflection and personal growth as k…

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EP 33: Shaahin Cheyene: Unlocking Success: Mentorship, Amazon, and Blue Ocean Strategies 39:02

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On this episode of MFGMONKEY Shaahin Cheyene shares his journey of starting and selling successful businesses, including a billion-dollar supplement company. He discusses the power of Amazon as a platform for launching and growing businesses, highlighting the low barriers to entry and the ability to reach millions of buyers. Shaahin emphasizes the …

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EP 32: Paul Jackson: Optimizing Operations for Manufacturers 57:38

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In this episode, Dustin McMillan chats with Paul Jackson, founder and CEO of Method, a software company specializing in automating small businesses. They dive into topics like small manufacturing, business pain points, supply chain management, and the power of automation. Paul shares his journey from running a landscaping business to starting Metho…

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EP 31: Jason Anthoine: The Critical Role of Leadership in Shaping Company Culture 58:13

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In this episode, Dustin McMillan and Jason Anthoine discuss the importance of employee experience and culture in organizations. They highlight the impact of culture on employee satisfaction and company success, emphasizing the need for leaders to engage with employees on a personal level and create a positive work environment. The discussion touche…

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EP 30: Jason Kruger: Driving Value and Evaluating Expenses 1:09:11

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Dustin and Jason dive into the importance of accounting in business, discussing how to prepare for a recession, what nonprofits need for annual audits, and how to close books accurately and prevent fraud. They touch on challenges with accounting software and the need to understand profitability and cash flow. Jason emphasizes evaluating expenses to…

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EP 29: Chris Peer: Navigating Marketing in Manufacturing: Insights and Strategies 1:06:04

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Dustin sits down with Chris Peer to discuss the evolving role of marketing in the manufacturing industry, emphasizing the need for a clear value proposition and a strong marketing strategy. They highlight the importance of tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and measuring return on investment (ROI). The conversation addresses the unique chal…

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EP 28: Zach Haddock: High volume demand, Static Challenges, & Tight Tolerances 1:18:45

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Zach Haddock from Preco joins Dustin McMillan on MFG Monkey to talk about their experiences in the converting industry. They discuss Preco's guidance in handling challenging projects, share a passion for teaching, and even explore their mutual interest in scuba diving. Zach reflects on his journey in converting, from screen printing to sales at Pre…

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EP 27: Aaron Patrick: Unlocking Ohio's Manufacturing Potential 1:10:30

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In this week's episode, Dustin interviews Aaron Patrick, State Director for Manufacturing Assistance Programs at the Ohio Department of Development. Aaron discusses the role of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program in supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers in Ohio, emphasizing company culture, workforce retention, and commu…

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EP 26: Ryan Retcher: Unveiling Entrepreneurial Insights 59:52

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This week, Dustin sits down with Ryan Retcher to unravel his journey from a decade in banking to becoming an investor and venture capitalist. They explore entrepreneurship nuances, failures, and resilience. The episode emphasizes the importance of team culture, transparency, and appreciation in handling business challenges. Ryan's analogy comparing…

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EP 25: Emily Wilkins: Building a Radical Brand 52:08

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Join Dustin in an engaging conversation with Emily Wilkins, who is on a mission to empower job shops to revolutionize their marketing by crafting a Radical brand that authentically reflects their identity and irresistibly attracts their desired audience. They explore the significance of a strong brand, simplifying website development, maximizing so…

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EP 24: Drew Paroz: The Value Chain Transformation 1:11:07

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Dustin chats with Drew Paroz, a seasoned manufacturing professional. Drew shares insights into his family's manufacturing background and his passion for creating systems that empower individuals at Honda. The conversation touches on Drew's diverse roles, emphasizing the importance of understanding the entirety of systems. Drew, now a transformation…

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EP 23: David Altemir: On-Time Performance 54:27

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This week, Dustin talks with David Altemir, a former NASA aerospace expert. They discuss lunar soil research, managing the X-38 spacecraft’s composite fuselage, and transitioning to commercial aerospace and consulting. They talk about the unexpected joys of consulting, the challenges faced at Aurora Flight Sciences, and the crucial role of on-time …

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EP 22: Josh Wintermantel: The Path To Entrepreneurship 1:01:18

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On this week’s episode of MFG Monkey, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Wintermantel, the owner and CEO of Hype Socks. We talk about Josh’s path to entrepreneurship, and how he’s turned his high school side hustle of customizing socks into a major business. Based in the US, Hype Socks is a hosiery manufacturer and distributor specializi…

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EP 21: Kurt Prosser: Use Amazon To Grow Your eCommerce Business 43:25

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This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kurt Prosser, owner of Easton Digital. We talk about Kurt's career path from engineer to MBA to starting his own eCommerce agency in 2013. Easton Digital is a full-service eCommerce agency that delivers profitable revenue for its clients. They specialize in launching and growing small and medium on…

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EP 19: The MLP Group (Mac & Scott): How To Prepare Your Business to Sell and When To Keep It 1:01:40

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This week we had the pleasure of sitting down again with The MLP Group (Manufacturing Legacy Partners). We had Mac Mcvey and Scott Ellsworth, two of the group's key members on the podcast this week. We dived into what The MLP Group does as a company and how they help manufacturers grow, and transition their ownership. The MLP Group is a multifacete…

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EP 18: The MLP Group: Preserving American Manufacturing Through Small Business Transitions 56:55

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This week, we sat down with The MLP Group (Manufacturing Legacy Partners). They’re a multifaceted team of highly skilled and experienced subject matter experts dedicated to strengthening American manufacturing by facilitating the successful ownership transition of small to mid-sized manufacturers. Collectively, they bring over 300 years of experien…

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Living in the New Renaissance - Podcast 13 - Interview with Dustin Miller - Polyinnovator 42:49

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Quite delayed interview with Dustin Miller from polyinnovator.space Dustin is, in his own words: "Dustin Miller - PolyInnovator. An omnicontent creator, and host of the Polymath PolyCast. Creator of the Modular Degree, and the United Living Construct. Learn more about what all of those are at https://polyinnovator.space " We delve into what a polyi…

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Living in the New Rennasance Podcast 12 Interview with Fahed Sakr Ask A Gen Z 22:33

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Just a fun little followup podcast to Episode 3 - "Ask A Geezer", this one asks similar questions of a Gen Z to get a look from the other side of that coin! Thanks to Fahed Sakr from "The Average Delinquent Podcast with Fahed Sakr" for agreeing to come on with us today! Fahed's podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify (and probably other …

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Living in the New Renaissance Podcast 11 New Dedication 9:20

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This is a "getting my feet wet again" video using footage I'd previously recorded. It's all still relevant, so I went with it. Dedicated to Zipper, Mighty Hunter of Snacks.

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EP 17: Tyler Dunham: Manufacturing and the Law 1:05:30

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Today we sit down with Tyler Dunham. Tyler is an Intellectual Property Attorney / Registered US Patent Attorney, and the CEO of Dunham IP Law LLC. We discuss patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and much more. Go check them out at their website below. http://www.dunhamiplaw.com Dunham IP Law LLC is a law firm based out of Columbus, Ohio. Their pract…

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EP 16: Darrell Stanford and Jack Stanford: 3D Tooling Printing Technologies 44:55

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Today we are sitting down with Darrell Stanford and Jack Stanford from Catalysis a 3-D print tooling company. We discuss all of their capabilities from Vacuum Forming, Plastic Injection, to Composite Forming. Go check them out at their website that will be linked below www.catalysis3d.com The Catalysis Additive Tooling advantage is that we offer Th…

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EP 15: Larry Cole & Victor Nicolov: The Future of Virus Control with Copper 1:08:38

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Today we have Victor Nicolov and Larry Cole the creator and president of CuGrip with us. you can find them at www.cugrip.com They are gonna be taking about their up and coming sanitation product that kills viruses on surfaces without The hassle of wiping them down constantly. We Discuss the research that brought CuGrip to where it is today and its …

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EP 14: Theresa Valade: Maximizing Growth with Talent & Workflow Strategies 45:05

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MFGMONKEY Episode 12 Theresa Valade CEO and Owner of Successtrek Supply chain support / procurement and for us process improvements / implementation support and Talent development that can help the current talent not feel so overwhelmed when a company can be under staffed or have a staff of low performers. We both offer strategy support to help a c…

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S2 Ep. 14: Turtlin 56:18

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I know turtles aren't fish, but this one sounded to fun to pass up! If you don't follow Johnny and David Cammenga, on their Instagram, or YouTube, you are missing out These guys are always up to something crazy, and today its catching turtles by hand underwater. Not just any turtle, HUGE snappers! Check it out!…

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EP 13: Jonathan Fourney: Conveying Systems Beyond Industry Standards 34:22

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MFGMONKEY Episode 11 Jonathan Fourney Supplier Development Engineer Jon and Dustin talk about the importance of partner support and the importance of being Made in the USA vs LLC, Low Cost Countries. We all hear the buzz words about reshoring and Intralox is doing just that. Intralox does not buy much overseas, but what they have been buying is com…

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S2 Ep. 13: Mark Tonello Fisheries Biologist 1:09:45

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Mark Tonello joins me this week to talk about his love for fishing that grew into a dream job as a fisheries biologist here in the state of Michigan. It was a fun chat discussing different aspects of his role with the DNR and talking about all kinds of differnt fish and fisheries. We discuss everything from egg takes for walleye to where to find bi…

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S2 Ep. 12: Trout Bumming 1:09:08

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This week I decided to do a bit of an experiment and did a solo episode. Something I was a little nervous to do honestly, because I don't consider myself an expert. However, I had some pretty fantastic experiences over a 5 day period of fishing, and I wanted to share what I learned. So this episode is a combination of observations made by me and my…

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S2 Ep. 11: River Smallmouth with John Gouker 1:17:30

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The weather is warming up, and with that so should the smallmouth bite! Today we have John Gouker on podcast with us, and we talk in depth about his tactics for river smallmouth fishing. John also educates us on smallmouth migration patterns and when and where to find these incredible fish. Known as one of the strongest pound for pound fighters, sm…

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S2 Ep. 10: Trout, Steelhead, and Salmon with John McMillan 1:17:05

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This week John McMillan is back! One of my favorite guest from last season. We talk about his most resent steelhead season, Dam removal, hatcheries affect on wild fish, and all kinds of other interesting info. John has been studying trout and salmon species for many years and has a tremendous amount of knowledge!…

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EP 11: Jordan Butler & Rich Brown: Payroll Protection Program: Part 3 52:47

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Welcome to MFGMonkey Episode 6.3 Jordan Butler and Rich Brown are back with new Information on the PPP(Payroll Protection Program). This week, we talk about the issues companies are facing regarding unemployment. If you have any questions, comments, or topics you just want to hear about let us know. Contacts us at: [email protected] Subscribe toda…

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S2 Ep. 9: Reading Water with Brian Barney 59:00

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This week Brian joins me from Eastmans' Flycast, and we try to break down what reading water means. Its something that you hear about a lot, but don't hear many in depth conversations on. So we try to break down what we are looking for in rivers, where to find fish, and how to fish certain types of river features. Brian lives in Montana, but is fro…

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EP 10: Dustin McMillan: Responsible RestartOhio with Covid 17:38

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Responsible RestartOhioManufacturing, Distribution, and Construction https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/responsible/Manufacturing-Distribution-Construction.pdf Employees, Distributors, & Guests Mandatory Recommended Best Practices, Shift Pattern Daily disinfection of desks and workstations , Change shift patterns (e.g. fewer shifts) • Stagger lunc…

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EP 9: Eric Barge: Diploma V.S. Certificate 1:01:44

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Today we talk with my good friend Eric Barge. We discuss what skills kids are getting at career tech Schools V.S. traditional high school. We also delve into "College for All" being falsely advertised to our kids we talk about how schools are doing a disservice to students by not focusing on information Literacy, Financial Literacy, and Computer Sc…

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S2 Ep. 8: Hex! 1:09:19

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You asked for more Koz, and podcasts recorded on the water, and this one has both. Catching fish on top water is my favorite. Big trout on a dry fly at night? Even better! In this episode Brian and my buddy Ross Gibbs discuss the hex hatch. For those that don’t know the hex is a large mayfly that hatches after dark. So you are fishing blind to fish…

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EP 8: Matt Guse - Fail Fast, Fix Fast, Forget Fast. 51:15

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Matt Guse President and Owner. MRS Machine and Tool. [email protected]| www.mrsmachiningco.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-guse-3aa35914/ Episode 7 - Building a Job shop in high school and getting youth involved in Manufacturing. Matt discusses the 3 F’s for us Fail Fast – Fix Fast – Forget Fast. And what that means to building people u…

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S2 Ep. 7: Trout Fishing with Glen Blackwood 1:19:36

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Today I sit down with Glen Blackwood of Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company. Glen has a deep history in the world of trout fishing and it was a pleasure to stop in and interview him at the shop! We discuss his background in fly fishing, his favorite methods, we compare and contrast the the past to the current state of trout fishing, his favorite trout …

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EP 7: Jordan Butler and Rich Brown: Paycheck Protection Program: Part 2 50:21

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Jordan Butler Attorney at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP Jordan Butler [email protected] 614.628.0797 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanbutler1/ https://www.cpmlaw.com/people/jordan-butler/ Episode 6.2 series PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) – EIDL (Economic Disaster Loan) In this follow up significant episode this series, we discuss PPP (Paycheck…

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S2 Ep. 6: Epic Brown Trout Fishing 1:25:40

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Today my cousin and best fried Dustin joins me to recap some epic brown trout fishing that has happened recently. We both caught some very big fish, and I wanted to record an episode to analyze how it all came together. We discuss how we caught the fish and how we go about chasing big browns in general. This one is filled with a lot of great info a…

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EP 6: Rich Brown: Paycheck Protection Programs: Part 1 46:06

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In this significant episode, we discuss PPP (Paycheck Protection Programs) and what it means for you now, and more importantly, what this program or these programs mean for you and your company’s future. We dive into this topic from a user’s standpoint. Now that you have read all of the emails and information you can find: How do you apply, and how…

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EP 5: Aaron Saltsman: Fabrication Start-Up Shop Talk 33:31

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We here at MFGMonkey support social distancing in the spirit of that Dan won’t be with us but that’s okay he will be back soon. Since Dan isn’t here we were able to make room for Aaron Saltsman. We talk about starting a new business endeavor, Finding love, As well as hopes for our future company’s If you have any questions, comments, or topics you'…

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S2 Ep. 5: Dupe a Fish 58:40

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This week Christian Bacasa joins me from Dupe a Fish. Christian is a stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, and it was actually his recovery that introduced him to fly fishing. He is a well-traveled avid angler, and we get a little audio vacation from our quarantine by listening to him relive some of his favorite adventures! To learn more about Dupe …