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In this episode, Keegan Schoch shares his journey into engineering, the importance of soft skills, the origins and philosophy of Poindexter by Design, the tools and technologies they use, strategies for building client relationships, trends in engineering like AI integration, advice for aspiring engineering consultants, and highlights of successful projects.

Main Topics:

Keegan's path to becoming an engineer and the importance of soft skills
The story behind Poindexter by Design and its unique approach to engineering services
The tools and technologies used by Poindexter by Design, including onshape and AI integration
Strategies for building meaningful client relationships and growing the business
Trends in engineering, such as the shift to remote work and the rise of AI
Advice for aspiring engineering consultants on starting their own business
Keegan's experiences with successful projects at Poindexter by Design

About the guest: Keegan Schoch is a dynamic mechanical engineer, leader, and entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Poindexter by Design, a cutting-edge engineering services company delivering on-demand mechanical engineering expertise to support innovative industries. With a career spanning nearly a decade at Aerotech, where he progressed from Mechanical Design Engineer to Mechanical Component Assembly Supervisor, Keegan honed his technical and leadership skills before launching his own venture.

At Poindexter by Design, Keegan combines technical ingenuity, creativity, team building, and business acumen to help clients tackle mechanical engineering challenges with a holistic, web-based approach. His company focuses on developing meaningful partnerships and championing innovation in industries ranging from robotics to manufacturing.

Keegan’s educational foundation is equally impressive, holding dual bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering from Penn State University. With a vision for bridging technical problem-solving with bigger-picture thinking, Keegan is an inspiring example of how engineers can impact not only products but also teams, systems, and industries.

Links:
Keegan Schoch LinkedIn
Poindexter by Design - Website

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Chapters

1. Keegan Schock's Journey to Engineering Consultancy (00:00:00)

2. The Importance of Soft Skills in Engineering (00:02:49)

3. Poindexter by Design: Origins and Philosophy (00:06:26)

4. Tools and Technologies Used by Poindexter by Design (00:11:51)

5. Building Client Relationships and Business Strategies (00:19:34)

6. Trends in Engineering and AI Integration 27:22 (00:27:58)

7. Advice for Aspiring Engineering Consultants (00:36:00)

8. Projects and Achievements at Poindexter by Design (00:42:47)

9. Accelerating Engineering Speed and Adopting New Tools (00:44:37)

10. Contact Information and Final Thoughts (00:46:48)

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