On MSTT we tackle problems that plague the manufacturing world, our focus is machine shops, be they contract based or OEM, however the insights we share apply across much of manufacturing!
Do You Have a Bad Boss? | The 6 Types of Destructive Leaders (with Rob Kalwarowsky)
Rob Kalwarowsky is a world-renowned executive coach, author of Capitalizing on Chaos, and keynote speaker, specializing in leadership transformation through mindset shifts, power & influence strategies, and MIT-informed systems thinking. Rob’s TEDx talk is an international hit with over 300,000 views. Rob is known for his ability to impact his clients quickly, delivering massive results in as little as a few weeks while lasting for years.Produced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthur
19 Sept 2025
Marketing that doesn't suck, Marketing Metal with Emily Wilkins
https://marketingmetal.com/msttMarketing in Manufacturing kind of sucks, BUT, it doesn't have to. Emily digs in deep and shares what makes her marketing different, why her clients businesses are thriving, and actions you can take, today, for free, to bring more work in your doors.All FREE resources mentioned are linked right here: https://www.marketingmetal.com/msttWhen a woman tells you she builds Radical brands to help job shops grow their profit and impact, you can’t help but want to hear her story. Emily Wilkins is the founder and CEO of Marketing Metal, the “anti-agency” that helps small manufacturers become magnetic to the humans they need to thrive and create Real positive change in their corners of the world. She and her team mine for the “metal” in these shops, and turn that raw material into an exciting, authentic brand and marketing machine that they feel proud to show off and empowered to operate. She’s here today to help you crush your marketing and sales game.Produced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthur
25 Jul 2025
Heat Treating for Dummies: What Every Machinist Should Know
What is heat treating? Why do some parts fail? How can machinists and manufacturers avoid costly mistakes?Danny Sidun breaks down heat treating in plain English—no sales pitch, just real talk from someone who's in it every day. Whether you're running a machine shop, speccing out parts, or just curious about heat treating, this episode is the firestarter you’ve been waiting for.🎯 Timestamps:00:00 – Meet Danny Sidun – From operations to obsession with quality03:30 – What is heat treating, really?07:15 – Why in-house heat treating often fails11:45 – What to look for in a GOOD heat treater17:30 – Why most shops are too broad—and fail because of it21:10 – Common red flags in heat treating operations28:20 – The hidden value of specialization34:10 – Why Danny refuses to offer machining38:00 – Advice for young people entering manufacturing44:00 – Call for deeper heat treat episodes: case hardening, induction, etc.Produced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthur
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