The MFGMONKEY’s Podcast
MFG Monkey Podcast: Exploring Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership in Manufacturing
The MFG Monkey Podcast, hosted by Dustin McMillan, President and CEO of MCMILLANCO, offers invaluable insights into the world of manufacturing. The podcast features conversations with industry experts, innovators, and successful entrepreneurs, highlighting the stories behind how manufacturing companies are built, scaled, and sustained.
Why Listen to MFG Monkey?
- Expert Insights: Each episode features in-depth interviews with top professionals, offering actionable advice and insights into current manufacturing trends.
- Diverse Topics: From technology like automation and AI to leadership and operational efficiency, the podcast covers all aspects of the manufacturing industry.
- Real-World Case Studies: MFG Monkey showcases the stories of successful entrepreneurs who share their challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way.
- Actionable Takeaways: Listeners can apply practical advice on topics like improving supply chains, adopting new technologies, and enhancing leadership skills.
- Entrepreneurial Focus: Hear directly from entrepreneurs who’ve built thriving manufacturing businesses, providing inspiration and strategies for growth.
Key Themes
The podcast explores crucial topics such as:
- Industry Innovation: Examining the role of AI, automation, and digital transformation in manufacturing.
- Business Growth: Offering strategies for scaling businesses and navigating challenges.
- Leadership: Insights into building resilient teams, fostering innovation, and creating a positive workplace culture.
- Operational Excellence: Discussing lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and supply chain management.
- Sustainability and Future Trends: Addressing eco-friendly practices and future predictions for the industry.
Who Should Listen?
MFG Monkey is ideal for manufacturing professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry enthusiasts seeking to stay informed about the latest trends and best practices. The podcast offers valuable insights for C-suite executives, business owners, and anyone looking to scale or innovate within the manufacturing sector.
Impact on the Manufacturing Industry
MFG Monkey has become a go-to resource for those seeking practical knowledge in the manufacturing world. By highlighting the journeys of industry leaders and their companies, the podcast provides inspiration and guidance for listeners at all career stages. The thoughtful, well-researched content ensures that each episode delivers depth and value.
Subscribe and Listen
MFG Monkey is available on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode and stay informed with fresh content on the latest trends and insights in manufacturing.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 41
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
EP 23: David Altemir: On-Time Performance
This week, Dustin talks with David Altemir, a former NASA aerospace expert. They discuss lunar soil research, managing the X-38 spacecraft’s composite fuselage, and transitioning to commercial aerosp…
EP 22: Josh Wintermantel: The Path To Entrepreneurship
On this week’s episode of MFG Monkey, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Wintermantel, the owner and CEO of Hype Socks. We talk about Josh’s path to entrepreneurship, and how he’s turned h…
EP 21: Kurt Prosser: Use Amazon To Grow Your eCommerce Business
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kurt Prosser, owner of Easton Digital. We talk about Kurt's career path from engineer to MBA to starting his own eCommerce agency in 2013.
Easton …
EP 19: The MLP Group (Mac & Scott): How To Prepare Your Business to Sell and When To Keep It
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down again with The MLP Group (Manufacturing Legacy Partners). We had Mac Mcvey and Scott Ellsworth, two of the group's key members on the podcast this week. …
EP 18: The MLP Group: Preserving American Manufacturing Through Small Business Transitions
This week, we sat down with The MLP Group (Manufacturing Legacy Partners). They’re a multifaceted team of highly skilled and experienced subject matter experts dedicated to strengthening American man…
EP 17: Tyler Dunham: Manufacturing and the Law
Today we sit down with Tyler Dunham. Tyler is an Intellectual Property Attorney / Registered US Patent Attorney, and the CEO of Dunham IP Law LLC. We discuss patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and m…
EP 16: Darrell Stanford and Jack Stanford: 3D Tooling Printing Technologies
Today we are sitting down with Darrell Stanford and Jack Stanford from Catalysis a 3-D print tooling company. We discuss all of their capabilities from Vacuum Forming, Plastic Injection, to Composite…
EP 15: Larry Cole & Victor Nicolov: The Future of Virus Control with Copper
Today we have Victor Nicolov and Larry Cole the creator and president of CuGrip with us. you can find them at www.cugrip.com
They are gonna be taking about their up and coming sanitation product that…
EP 14: Theresa Valade: Maximizing Growth with Talent & Workflow Strategies
MFGMONKEY Episode 12
Theresa Valade CEO and Owner of Successtrek
Supply chain support / procurement and for us process improvements / implementation support and Talent development that can help the c…
EP 13: Jonathan Fourney: Conveying Systems Beyond Industry Standards
MFGMONKEY Episode 11
Jonathan Fourney
Supplier Development Engineer
Jon and Dustin talk about the importance of partner support and the importance of being Made in the USA vs LLC, Low Cost Countries.
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EP 11: Jordan Butler & Rich Brown: Payroll Protection Program: Part 3
Welcome to MFGMonkey Episode 6.3 Jordan Butler and Rich Brown are back with new Information on the PPP(Payroll Protection Program). This week, we talk about the issues companies are facing regarding …
EP 10: Dustin McMillan: Responsible RestartOhio with Covid
Responsible RestartOhio Manufacturing, Distribution, and Construction
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/responsible/Manufacturing-Distribution-Construction.pdf
Employees, Distributors, & Guests M…
EP 9: Eric Barge: Diploma V.S. Certificate
Today we talk with my good friend Eric Barge. We discuss what skills kids are getting at career tech Schools V.S. traditional high school. We also delve into "College for All" being falsely advertis…
EP 8: Matt Guse - Fail Fast, Fix Fast, Forget Fast.
Matt Guse
President and Owner. MRS Machine and Tool. [email protected]|
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-guse-3aa35914/
Episode 7 - Building a Job shop in high school a…
EP 7: Jordan Butler and Rich Brown: Paycheck Protection Program: Part 2
Jordan Butler
Attorney at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP
Jordan Butler [email protected]
614.628.0797
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanbutler1/
https://www.cpmlaw.com/people/jordan-butler/
Episode 6…
EP 6: Rich Brown: Paycheck Protection Programs: Part 1
In this significant episode, we discuss PPP (Paycheck Protection Programs) and what it means for you now, and more importantly, what this program or these programs mean for you and your company’s fut…
EP 5: Aaron Saltsman: Fabrication Start-Up Shop Talk
We here at MFGMonkey support social distancing in the spirit of that Dan won’t be with us but that’s okay he will be back soon. Since Dan isn’t here we were able to make room for Aaron Saltsman. We …
EP 4: Bryan Driscoll: Company Culture And Evaluation
Welcome to MFGMonkey. This Friday, we have a chat with our good friend Bryan Driscoll from Driscoll Learning. We discuss evaluating future employees and their compatibility with your company along wi…
EP 3: Chris Dakin: Indian Creek Metal Fab
Welcome to MFGMonkey. This Friday, we have a great episode for you. We have Chris Dakin from Tipp City at Indian Creek Metal Fab to talk about the exciting things going on in the manufacturing indust…
EP 2: Dustin McMillan and Dan Nebraski: Keeping Your Business Afloat
Welcome to the second episode of MFGMonkey. This is a shorter one, but nonetheless, it is very important if you are a small business. Dustin McMillan and Dan Nebraski discuss the effects of the coron…