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
Author Zach Hanson on the immense value of learning trade skills for yourself!
Man, this one was so much fun! I had one of my new favorite authors ever, Zach Hanson, join me to discuss ideas on closing the skilled trades gap from a very personal point of view.
Zach is the author of "The Trade Gap," about his journey from a white-collar tech job to learning trades in rural Idaho. Zach discusses the societal push for college over trades, his personal debt from higher education, and the impact of AI on jobs. He emphasizes the importance of skill acquisition for knowledge workers, sharing his experiences with welding and electrical work. Zach advocates for lifelong learning and monthly "misogi" challenges to build practical skills. He also mentions his other books, including "Turning Feral" and historical fiction set in Idaho.
Here are some of the highlights:
- Zach's Background and Personal Experiences
- The Trade Gap and Zach's Pursuit of DIY Skills
- Zach's Take on the Societal Success Mindset and College Debt
- Skill Acquisition and Personal Satisfaction
- Reaching Youth and Continuous Learning
- Zach's Other Books and Final Thoughts
This was such a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation - you owe it to yourself to check out every last word! You'll be glad you did.
And do check out Zach's books as well: https://tinyurl.com/4vpwy24h