Making Sparks
Matthew Nix and I, Casey Voelker, are here to speak to the welding and fabrication industry. And just like MakingChips, we want to equip and inspire while attracting the next generation. Everyone will have some takeaways from MakingSparks.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 46
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Embracing the Family Aspect of Business with Tad Dickel Part 2
Communication with your family? How do you foster open communication in difficult conversations?
Running a family business is full of unique challenges—and successes—that many other businesses don’t…
Navigating a Family Business in Manufacturing with Tad Dickel Part 1
Nix Companies is a fifth-generation family business in an industry that's predominantly privately held and family-owned. Family-owned businesses are the fabric of our economy. Today’s guest on Making…
Why Should a Manufacturing Leader Come to FabTech?
What is FabTech? Why should anyone in welding, fabrication, metal forming, or finishing attend FabTech? They not only hold seminars and have booths and exhibitors to visit. You won’t only learn about…
Part 2: Tactics and Strategies to Use for Recruiting in Manufacturing
Recruiting in manufacturing can be difficult. Many students are taught the traditional “Graduate high school and go to college for four years” mentality. While there’s nothing wrong with taking that …
Part 1: Embracing Culture to Recruit Top Talent in Fabrication and Manufacturing
Most mom-and-pop shops don’t have to worry about recruiting, hiring, and retaining talent until they decide they want to grow. When you find yourself needing to recruit and hire talent, where do you …
The Launch of MakingSparks with Casey Voelker and Matthew Nix
MakingSparks has officially arrived! Matthew Nix and I, Casey Voelker, are here to speak to the welding and fabrication industry. And just like MakingChips, we want to equip and inspire while attract…