Manufacturing Talks
There are millions of cool stories in manufacturing. Your host, Jim Vinoski, helps share them by talking to the people who are making them happen. Manufacturing is where the rubber meets the road. There's no hiding. You're either making good products people will buy for enough to keep you in business, or you're not. Meet the amazing folks who thrive in that survival-of-the-fittest world.
Manufacturing Talks
Episode 169: Shep Hickey on the manufacturing and workforce landscape
Shep Hickey founded Bryzos, a metals trading platform, and he hosts the podcast "Irregardless." Shep shares his journey from steel distribution to digital trade, emphasizing the need for efficient systems and technology. He discusses the importance of team building, focusing on aptitude and adaptability. He highlights the significance of multimedia for business transparency and community engagement. Shep also delves into the challenges of reshoring, the skills gap, and the impact of technology on youth, advocating for more outdoor activities and self-initiative.
Here are some highlights:
- Shep's transition from the hidebound world of legacy steel distribution to founding his digital trading platform
- How Shep built his team and his multimedia recording setup
- The rationale behind launching "Irregardless"
- The challenges and opportunities in American manufacturing today
- The effects of screens and tech on our youth, and what we should be doing about it
And much, much more. This is one where you really need to tune in for the whole thing.