One thing that's critical in reindustrializing America is teaching our youth about building their own companies. But according to Dave Goerlich, we aren't always doing the greatest job at that. Dave is co-founder and CEO of The Refinery, a software development firm specializing in manufacturing. He joined us to discuss the importance of entrepreneurship education. He criticized current programs for focusing too much on business plans and competitions, advocating instead for hands-on experience. Dave emphasized the need for mentorship and real-world learning, citing the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program as a model. He highlighted the shift in The Refinery's focus from software development to advisory services. Dave also stressed the importance of execution over ideas and the value of building in public to gather feedback and refine solutions. In this short clip, Dave dives into the advantages of hands-on experience over academic exercises. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/wyF1KDTDE6g #entrepreneurship #founders #manufacturing

One thing that's critical in reindustrializing America is teaching our youth about building their own companies. But according to Dave Goerlich, we aren't always doing the greatest job at that. Dave is co-founder and CEO of The Refinery, a software development firm specializing in manufacturing. He joined us to discuss the importance of entrepreneurship education. He criticized current programs for focusing too much on business plans and competitions, advocating instead for hands-on experience. Dave emphasized the need for mentorship and real-world learning, citing the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program as a model. He highlighted the shift in The Refinery's focus from software development to advisory services. Dave also stressed the importance of execution over ideas and the value of building in public to gather feedback and refine solutions. Highlights: - Dave's Journey to Entrepreneurship - The Refinery's Niche and Market Focus - Market Segments and Clientele - Entrepreneurship Education and Challenges - The Role of Competition and Market Testing - Mentorship and Real-World Experience - The Importance of Execution Over Ideas This is really vital and really practical stuff. Check out the whole show! The Refinery: https://the-refinery.io/

This is Bandit Industry's horizontal grinder, appropriately nicknamed "The Beast," in action. My article yesterday for Forbes tells why the company needed to ramp up production of these monsters tremendously, and how they did it. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimvinoski/2025/11/21/woodchipper-producer-bandit-industries-supercharges-making-the-beast/

Why are five of the biggest American defense contractors neck-deep in divisive, destructive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices? Dustin DeVito had a great article about that recently (link at the bottom), and he joined us to discuss just why that needs to change, pronto. Hint: it's not just about DEI. Dustin, director of research at the 1792 Exchange, discussed the organization's efforts to steer corporations away from divisive social and political issues, focusing on accurate data and trustworthy analysis. He highlighted the top five defense contractors' involvement in DEI initiatives, which he views as discriminatory and contrary to their core business priorities. Dustin emphasized the importance of companies focusing on their core business objectives rather than yielding to political activism. He also noted the effect of the Business Roundtable's wrongheaded 2019 statement on corporate governance, and emphasized in contrast the need for companies to align their policies with non-controversial causes. In this short clip, Dustin discusses the new power that social media and board activism bring to combating politicized corporate activism. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/yHn54fYxrNI #dei #defense #corporations

Why are five of the biggest American defense contractors neck-deep in divisive, destructive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices? Dustin DeVito had a great article about that recently (link at the bottom), and he joined us to discuss just why that needs to change, pronto. Hint: it's not just about DEI. Dustin, director of research at the 1792 Exchange, discussed the organization's efforts to steer corporations away from divisive social and political issues, focusing on accurate data and trustworthy analysis. He highlighted the top five defense contractors' involvement in DEI initiatives, which he views as discriminatory and contrary to their core business priorities. Dustin emphasized the importance of companies focusing on their core business objectives rather than yielding to political activism. He also noted the effect of the Business Roundtable's wrongheaded 2019 statement on corporate governance, and emphasized in contrast the need for companies to align their policies with non-controversial causes. In this short clip, Dustin talks about how what was promised by the proponents of DEI turned into exactly the opposite in practice. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/yHn54fYxrNI #dei #defense #corporations

Why are five of the biggest American defense contractors neck-deep in divisive, destructive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices? Dustin DeVito had a great article about that recently (link at the bottom), and he joined us to discuss just why that needs to change, pronto. Hint: it's not just about DEI. Dustin, director of research at the 1792 Exchange, discussed the organization's efforts to steer corporations away from divisive social and political issues, focusing on accurate data and trustworthy analysis. He highlighted the top five defense contractors' involvement in DEI initiatives, which he views as discriminatory and contrary to their core business priorities. Dustin emphasized the importance of companies focusing on their core business objectives rather than yielding to political activism. He also noted the effect of the Business Roundtable's wrongheaded 2019 statement on corporate governance, and emphasized in contrast the need for companies to align their policies with non-controversial causes. In this short clip, Dustin explains the ways the 1792 Exchange influences corporate behavior. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/yHn54fYxrNI #dei #defense #corporations

Why are five of the biggest American defense contractors neck-deep in divisive, destructive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices? Dustin DeVito had a great article about that recently (link at the bottom), and he joined us to discuss just why that needs to change, pronto. Hint: it's not just about DEI. Dustin, director of research at the 1792 Exchange, discussed the organization's efforts to steer corporations away from divisive social and political issues, focusing on accurate data and trustworthy analysis. He highlighted the top five defense contractors' involvement in DEI initiatives, which he views as discriminatory and contrary to their core business priorities. Dustin emphasized the importance of companies focusing on their core business objectives rather than yielding to political activism. He also noted the effect of the Business Roundtable's wrongheaded 2019 statement on corporate governance, and emphasized in contrast the need for companies to align their policies with non-controversial causes. In this short clip, Dustin refers to support his organization provides on their website for companies that want to do the right thing. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/yHn54fYxrNI #DEI #defense #lockheedmartin #northropgrumman #boeing

Why are five of the biggest American defense contractors neck-deep in divisive, destructive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices? Dustin DeVito had a great article about that recently (link at the bottom), and he joined us to discuss just why that needs to change, pronto. Hint: it's not just about DEI. Dustin, director of research at the 1792 Exchange, discussed the organization's efforts to steer corporations away from divisive social and political issues, focusing on accurate data and trustworthy analysis. He highlighted the top five defense contractors' involvement in DEI initiatives, which he views as discriminatory and contrary to their core business priorities. Dustin emphasized the importance of companies focusing on their core business objectives rather than yielding to political activism. He also noted the effect of the Business Roundtable's wrongheaded 2019 statement on corporate governance, and emphasized in contrast the need for companies to align their policies with non-controversial causes. Here are some highlights: - Challenges with DEI in Defense Contractors - Impact of DEI on Corporate Governance - Critique of Business Roundtable's Statement - Specific DEI Practices and Their Actual Effects - Legal and Public Pressure on Corporate Policies - Positive Examples and Future Directions We're at a crucial moment in national defense, when we need to focus on rebuilding our capabilities in an enormous way. We have neither time nor money to waste on failed divisive social experiments. Dustin's article: https://shorturl.fm/QVbCc The 1792 Exchange: https://1792exchange.com/ My anti-DEI Substack: https://manufacturingtalks.substack.com/p/its-time-to-abolish-dei

What I love about this episode is how Tony Gunn utterly, shamelessly shatters the myth of perfection. Tony is a prominent advocate for manufacturing, and he shared his diverse and challenging journey from a troubled high school student to a leading voice in the industry. He discussed his early struggles, including dropping out of high school and being kicked out of multiple universities. Tony detailed his career progression from machining to sales and consulting, highlighting his contributions, such as creating patents and improving efficiency in precious metals machining. He also revealed his transition to public speaking and media, aiming to make manufacturing more visible and accessible. Tony announced plans to launch his own YouTube channel and podcast, "The Machinist Club," to further promote the industry. In this short clip, Tony chats about how to craft an effective multimedia communication strategy. See the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/g_BNmR8NoII #tonygunn #manufacturing #video #multimedia

What I love about this episode is how Tony Gunn utterly, shamelessly shatters the myth of perfection. Tony is a prominent advocate for manufacturing, and he shared his diverse and challenging journey from a troubled high school student to a leading voice in the industry. He discussed his early struggles, including dropping out of high school and being kicked out of multiple universities. Tony detailed his career progression from machining to sales and consulting, highlighting his contributions, such as creating patents and improving efficiency in precious metals machining. He also revealed his transition to public speaking and media, aiming to make manufacturing more visible and accessible. Tony announced plans to launch his own YouTube channel and podcast, "The Machinist Club," to further promote the industry. In this short clip, Tony discusses the enormous effect manufacturing has on the economy and how it's the key to stability See the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/g_BNmR8NoII #tonygunn #manufacturing #economy

What I love about this episode is how Tony Gunn utterly, shamelessly shatters the myth of perfection. Tony is a prominent advocate for manufacturing, and he shared his diverse and challenging journey from a troubled high school student to a leading voice in the industry. He discussed his early struggles, including dropping out of high school and being kicked out of multiple universities. Tony detailed his career progression from machining to sales and consulting, highlighting his contributions, such as creating patents and improving efficiency in precious metals machining. He also revealed his transition to public speaking and media, aiming to make manufacturing more visible and accessible. Tony announced plans to launch his own YouTube channel and podcast, "The Machinist Club," to further promote the industry. In this short clip, Tony tells us about his tumultuous childhood and upbringing versus his current reality as a girl dad. See the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/g_BNmR8NoII

What I love about this episode is how Tony Gunn utterly, shamelessly shatters the myth of perfection. Tony is a prominent advocate for manufacturing, and he shared his diverse and challenging journey from a troubled high school student to a leading voice in the industry. He discussed his early struggles, including dropping out of high school and being kicked out of multiple universities. Tony detailed his career progression from machining to sales and consulting, highlighting his contributions, such as creating patents and improving efficiency in precious metals machining. He also revealed his transition to public speaking and media, aiming to make manufacturing more visible and accessible. Tony announced plans to launch his own YouTube channel and podcast, "The Machinist Club," to further promote the industry. In this short clip, Tony chats about his how he escaped the pandemic madness in Mexico. See the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/g_BNmR8NoII

What I love about this episode is how Tony Gunn utterly, shamelessly shatters the myth of perfection. Tony is a prominent advocate for manufacturing, and he shared his diverse and challenging journey from a troubled high school student to a leading voice in the industry. He discussed his early struggles, including dropping out of high school and being kicked out of multiple universities. Tony detailed his career progression from machining to sales and consulting, highlighting his contributions, such as creating patents and improving efficiency in precious metals machining. He also revealed his transition to public speaking and media, aiming to make manufacturing more visible and accessible. Tony announced plans to launch his own YouTube channel and podcast, "The Machinist Club," to further promote the industry. In this short clip, Tony talks about something incredibly meaningful that he learned along his crazy path, about where true happiness comes from. See the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/g_BNmR8NoII

What I love about this episode is how Tony Gunn utterly, shamelessly shatters the myth of perfection. Tony is a prominent advocate for manufacturing, and he shared his diverse and challenging journey from a troubled high school student to a leading voice in the industry. He discussed his early struggles, including dropping out of high school and being kicked out of multiple universities. Tony detailed his career progression from machining to sales and consulting, highlighting his contributions, such as creating patents and improving efficiency in precious metals machining. He also revealed his transition to public speaking and media, aiming to make manufacturing more visible and accessible. Tony announced plans to launch his own YouTube channel and podcast, "The Machinist Club," to further promote the industry. In this short clip, Tony shares his biggest news of the episode with us: how he's striking out on his own with a new show! See the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/g_BNmR8NoII

What I love about this episode is how Tony Gunn utterly, shamelessly shatters the myth of perfection. Tony is a prominent advocate for manufacturing, and he shared his diverse and challenging journey from a troubled high school student to a leading voice in the industry. He discussed his early struggles, including dropping out of high school and being kicked out of multiple universities. Tony detailed his career progression from machining to sales and consulting, highlighting his contributions, such as creating patents and improving efficiency in precious metals machining. He also revealed his transition to public speaking and media, aiming to make manufacturing more visible and accessible. Tony announced plans to launch his own YouTube channel and podcast, "The Machinist Club," to further promote the industry. Some of the highlights: - Tony Gunn's Early Life and Education - Transition to Machining and Early Career - Career Progression and Sales Role - Transition to Public Speaking and Media - Future Plans and Vision for Manufacturing There is so much goodness here, you would be doing yourself a huge disservice NOT to check out the whole thing!