my TRUE POSITION

Have your marketing efforts faded? Still print paper line cards to prospect? Have you reviewed your digital media presence and how is Artificial Intelligence going to impact your marketing endeavors? I may have your answers on this episode of my TRUE POSITION my Interview with Kathy Steele, President of Red Caffeine A Growth Consultancy should sort it all out.

Is the thought of tripling your sales tripling your blood pressure? Are you worried about the financial impact of growing your business? How about the HR implications? Well on this episode I'm sharing my own thoughts and plans for our growth. Join me on this journey.

Not excited about digging into the numbers? Finance not your thing? Do you know what your gross margin is? Or, how about your EBITDA? On this episode of my TRUE POSITION , I have two very special guests; our new fractional CFO, David Capkovitz from EBITDA Growth Systems and my very own son, Ryan Carr . We will discuss why it's important to know about that crazy acronym and how you can improve your...

Where is the manufacturing industry going? It certainly is a much smaller community of late. Think you want to give back but don't think you're "educated" enough to inspire or influence a peer? Well on this episode I have my friend Craig Zoberis, and industry leader on the show and we're going to talk about being leading.

Are you cutting your bar stock in house? Think you're saving money? How about water jet, laser or routing services to remove the material closer to a near-net shape? This episode should open your eyes to cost effective services that can be done by your material supplier, so you can save time and money.

Is your business flat? Feeling burnt out? Have you lost your fire? Don't worry, it's a common thing for business executives and owners. On this episode I chat with an EOS implementer and have him share some tips on how to effectively implement EOS and how to keep going.

What are Core Values? How about Mission and Vision Statements? Do you really need them to lead a successful business or is it just all smoke and mirrors? Well on this episode I hope to clear the air and we can all reflect on these guiding principles.

Does AS9100 credentialing bring in more business? What is the true cost for implementation? Does your company have the infrastructure to maintain the certs? Is it an easy process? On this episode I'm going to share what we've learned about as9100 implementation. And is it really worth it?

Some people say we're in a recession, some are saying we're heading for one and others are having record growth. What is up with this economy? On this episode of my TRUE POSITION I'll share with you my experiences living through multiple recessions, the volatility they bring and try to separate fact from fiction.

Is your company ITAR compliant? Do you have AS9100 credentialing? Do you do Department of Defense Work? Are you accepting DPAs-rated Purchase Orders and do you really know how they work and the seriousness of them?

Ready to move your machine shop? Are you going to buy or lease? How many square feet do you think you need? How many docks? What are the restrictions for renovations? Do you need to sell your existing plant? This week I have my commercial realtor and friend here to offer advise to anyone looking to buy and or sell their industrial property.

Still waiting to buy a 5 axis machine? Is it the cost that scares you? Or the technology upgrade? Are you concerned you won't find someone to run it or is it a financial burden? Well on this week's episode I'm going to give the basics of why I think you should pull the trigger.

Are you feeling overworked? Feeling uninspired?  Has your energy level diminished and you're just not "into" your job lately? Don't worry, as hurried business executives we all go through this - but this is a sign you need some margin time. In this episode I share my own personal experience by allowing myself some.

Does the thought of six figure debt for an education stress you out? Are you looking for a career that can offer fast advancement based on performance? How about working for an industry that pays for your education? Well in this episode of MTP I interview industry veteran Terry Iverson and we're both going to let you in on our little secret.

Are you working at a company with multiple family members? Do you feel like they're getting preferential treatment? Are they abusing their privilege? On this episode I share my own experiences with nepotism and offer the non-family members some tips if; they believer there is a fragrant disregard.

Do you like process and planning? Are you afraid of change? Does your team collaborate well? Well War Room meetings might be just the ticket for your company.

Are you serious about growing your business? Are you ready for change? Do you want to run your company on just one operating system? Well this week on my TRUE POSITION I share the success we had at CARR Machine by implementing  the Entrepreneurial Operating System: "Traction" by Gino Wickman.

Do you have signed NDAs in place with your customers? Do you actually read them? Do you really know what you're signing or maybe you're not even signing them. This week I share with you the painful reality of losing a multi-million dollar account because of a social media post of one of their parts.

In a series of episodes highlighting different manufacturing associations this week we talk to Mark Denzler, the President and CEO of Illinois Manufacturers' Association to share all the benefits  and differences of joining a state association.

Do you think Annual Employee Performance Reviews are effective? What about six in the first year? On this episode of my TRUE POSITION I share my experiences and results in giving multiple Performance Reviews in the first year.

Are you still using an old-school payroll management system? Well this week on my TRUE POSITION I share my experiences moving to a Pay by the Minute pay system for the hourly employees - I am confident you will be surprised by the results.

Do you think you don't have time to be involved in an Association? Is there any value? What about the ROI? In this episode I'm going to give you those answers.

What would you do if suddenly, within one day, were thrown into a new role like running the business? One day you're an employee and the next day the boss - literally - think about how fast you'd have to pivot,  tough decisions for sure.

Have you ever wondered what association will bring you the biggest ROI? On this episode I interview my friend Kathly Gilmore, President of the Valley Industrial Association (VIA) here in Chicagoland. She tells us all the new news happening there and if this is something that is right for you.

If you've ever dreamed of buying a machine shop, then this episode will be just the ticket for you. I interviewed Bill Angsten of ANPEC Industries. Bill shares the challenges and successes of buying, operating and creating a strategic road map for the future of his business.