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 200!!! Denny LaVé on his faith, the trades, building a business, and running for high office
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For our 200th episode, we have a guy who has one whale of a life story!
Denny LaVé, a US Senate candidate from Idaho, talks about his background in the trades, entrepreneurship, and faith. Denny discusses his company, Precision Precast Erectors, which specializes in precast concrete installations. He shares his journey from an iron worker to business owner, emphasizing the dignity and financial stability of trades jobs. Denny highlights the importance of faith in personal growth and societal well-being, and his campaign's focus on revitalizing American manufacturing and resource extraction. He also addresses the challenges young people face in establishing households and the need for systemic changes in healthcare and tax policies.
Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction
06:09 - The Importance of Skilled Trades and Career Guidance
14:17 - Entrepreneurship and Risk-Taking
18:37 - Faith and Personal Growth
26:04 - Running for Office and Public Policy
32:07 - Challenges Faced by Young People
38:07 - The Role of Public Policy in Supporting Trades and Manufacturing
45:27 - The Importance of Faith in Public Life
48:31 - Denny's Vision for the Future
54:55 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Of all our episodes, this one is the most worthy of diving into the whole episode. What a great bunch of insights and ideas Denny brought us!
Denny's campaign website: https://www.dennyforsenate.com/
Denny's book: https://newlionofidaho.com/