The money game when it comes to funding your industrial business just got a bit easier. Scott Peper, founder and CEO of Mobilization Funding, joined us to discuss his journey from sales in the medical device industry to founding Mobilization Funding, which provides working capital loans to manufacturers and commercial contractors. Scott highlighted the importance of understanding cash flow and the challenges manufacturers face in securing financing. He introduced the Maximus app, designed to streamline loan processes and provide real-time information to business owners. Scott emphasized the need for good systems, processes, and financial organization to attract investors and lenders. He also mentioned his book, "The Big Book of Cash Flow," and various educational resources available on their website and podcast. In this short clip, Scott tells us how he started his company. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/1-I6BrELuvE #manufacturing #funding #capital #investment

The money game when it comes to funding your industrial business just got a bit easier. Scott Peper, founder and CEO of Mobilization Funding, joined us to discuss his journey from sales in the medical device industry to founding Mobilization Funding, which provides working capital loans to manufacturers and commercial contractors. Scott highlighted the importance of understanding cash flow and the challenges manufacturers face in securing financing. He introduced the Maximus app, designed to streamline loan processes and provide real-time information to business owners. Scott emphasized the need for good systems, processes, and financial organization to attract investors and lenders. He also mentioned his book, "The Big Book of Cash Flow," and various educational resources available on their website and podcast. In this short clip, Scott gives an example of exactly the kind of thing his funding support helps with. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/1-I6BrELuvE #manufacturing #funding #capital #investment

The money game when it comes to funding your industrial business just got a bit easier. Scott Peper, founder and CEO of Mobilization Funding, joined us to discuss his journey from sales in the medical device industry to founding Mobilization Funding, which provides working capital loans to manufacturers and commercial contractors. Scott highlighted the importance of understanding cash flow and the challenges manufacturers face in securing financing. He introduced the Maximus app, designed to streamline loan processes and provide real-time information to business owners. Scott emphasized the need for good systems, processes, and financial organization to attract investors and lenders. He also mentioned his book, "The Big Book of Cash Flow," and various educational resources available on their website and podcast. Highlights: - Understanding Manufacturing Cash Flow - Introduction to the Maximus App - Challenges and Pitfalls in Manufacturing Investments - The Role of Mobilization Funding in Manufacturing Growth If you need help with financing your business and getting your vital work accomplished, check out the whole show and the links below. Mobilization Funding website: https://mobilizationfunding.com/ The Maximus app: https://mobilizationfunding.com/mobilization-funding-launches-maximus/ Cash flow tool: https://mobilizationfunding.com/project-cash-flow-calculator/ The Mobilization Mindset podcast: https://legacy.mobilizationfunding.com/realmferpod/ Scott's book, *The Big Book of Cash Flow:* https://tinyurl.com/43tsczth #capital #funding #cashflow #manufacturing #industry #banking

I chat with Brent Sadler, a retired US Navy Captain and senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the sorry state of American shipbuilding and the US Navy's needs. Sadler highlights the US Navy's shortage of ships, emphasizing the need for 575 ships to counter threats from China and Russia. He discusses the decline in US shipbuilding capacity, the importance of leveraging allies like Japan and South Korea, and the need for significant investment in infrastructure, workforce training, and new technologies. Sadler also mentions the Ships for America Act and the Maritime Action Plan as key legislative initiatives to support the revitalization of US shipbuilding. In this short clip, Brent details some ongoing partnerships and investments with our allies to increase the Navy's reach worldwide. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/vSkzceC7gJs #Navy #manufacturing #ships #shipbuilding

I chat with Brent Sadler, a retired US Navy Captain and senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the sorry state of American shipbuilding and the US Navy's needs. Sadler highlights the US Navy's shortage of ships, emphasizing the need for 575 ships to counter threats from China and Russia. He discusses the decline in US shipbuilding capacity, the importance of leveraging allies like Japan and South Korea, and the need for significant investment in infrastructure, workforce training, and new technologies. Sadler also mentions the Ships for America Act and the Maritime Action Plan as key legislative initiatives to support the revitalization of US shipbuilding. In this short clip, Brent discusses leveraging ports we share with allies to create support and maintenance hubs to accelerate the revitalization of our Navy. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/vSkzceC7gJs #Navy #manufacturing #ships #shipbuilding

I chat with Brent Sadler, a retired US Navy Captain and senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the sorry state of American shipbuilding and the US Navy's needs. Sadler highlights the US Navy's shortage of ships, emphasizing the need for 575 ships to counter threats from China and Russia. He discusses the decline in US shipbuilding capacity, the importance of leveraging allies like Japan and South Korea, and the need for significant investment in infrastructure, workforce training, and new technologies. Sadler also mentions the Ships for America Act and the Maritime Action Plan as key legislative initiatives to support the revitalization of US shipbuilding. In this short clip, Brent talks frankly about our neglect of our Navy and how we'll soon be at risk because of it. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/vSkzceC7gJs #Navy #manufacturing #ships #shipbuilding

I chat with Brent Sadler, a retired US Navy Captain and senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the sorry state of American shipbuilding and the US Navy's needs. Sadler highlights the US Navy's shortage of ships, emphasizing the need for 575 ships to counter threats from China and Russia. He discusses the decline in US shipbuilding capacity, the importance of leveraging allies like Japan and South Korea, and the need for significant investment in infrastructure, workforce training, and new technologies. Sadler also mentions the Ships for America Act and the Maritime Action Plan as key legislative initiatives to support the revitalization of US shipbuilding. In this short clip, Brent discusses new technologies that can play a role in revitalizing American shipbuilding and the US Navy. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/vSkzceC7gJs #Navy #manufacturing #ships #shipbuilding

This is a sobering episode to say the least. I chat with Brent Sadler, a retired US Navy Captain and senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the sorry state of American shipbuilding and the US Navy's needs. Sadler highlights the US Navy's shortage of ships, emphasizing the need for 575 ships to counter threats from China and Russia. He discusses the decline in US shipbuilding capacity, the importance of leveraging allies like Japan and South Korea, and the need for significant investment in infrastructure, workforce training, and new technologies. Sadler also mentions the Ships for America Act and the Maritime Action Plan as key legislative initiatives to support the revitalization of US shipbuilding. In this short clip, Brent talks about some of the ships we should be building right away. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/vSkzceC7gJs

This is a sobering episode to say the least. I chat with Brent Sadler, a retired US Navy Captain and senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the sorry state of American shipbuilding and the US Navy's needs. Sadler highlights the US Navy's shortage of ships, emphasizing the need for 575 ships to counter threats from China and Russia. He discusses the decline in US shipbuilding capacity, the importance of leveraging allies like Japan and South Korea, and the need for significant investment in infrastructure, workforce training, and new technologies. Sadler also mentions the Ships for America Act and the Maritime Action Plan as key legislative initiatives to support the revitalization of US shipbuilding. In this short clip, Brent discusses how for far too long we've been "eating the seed corn" when it come to our Navy, our sailors, and our desperate need for shipbuilding. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/vSkzceC7gJs

This is a sobering episode to say the least. I chat with Brent Sadler, a retired US Navy Captain and senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the sorry state of American shipbuilding and the US Navy's needs. Sadler highlights the US Navy's shortage of ships, emphasizing the need for 575 ships to counter threats from China and Russia. He discusses the decline in US shipbuilding capacity, the importance of leveraging allies like Japan and South Korea, and the need for significant investment in infrastructure, workforce training, and new technologies. Sadler also mentions the Ships for America Act and the Maritime Action Plan as key legislative initiatives to support the revitalization of US shipbuilding. In this short clip, Brent covers just a few of the points about the crisis we face in shipbuilding. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/vSkzceC7gJs

Talk about a vital subject! Our host Jim Vinoski interviews Brent Sadler, a retired US Navy Captain and senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the sorry state of American shipbuilding and the US Navy's needs. Sadler highlights the US Navy's shortage of ships, emphasizing the need for 575 ships to counter threats from China and Russia. He discusses the decline in US shipbuilding capacity, the importance of leveraging allies like Japan and South Korea, and the need for significant investment in infrastructure, workforce training, and new technologies. Sadler also mentions the Ships for America Act and the Maritime Action Plan as key legislative initiatives to support the revitalization of US shipbuilding. Highlights: - Challenges in US Shipbuilding - Complexities of Reviving US Shipbuilding - Numbers and Timing for Navy Strength - Impact of Neglect and Need for Action - Commercial Shipbuilding and Global Competition - Administration and Legislative Efforts - Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation US shipbuilding now represents about 0.4% of global deliveries, and China's capacity is about 1,000 times that of America's. It's long past time we start fixing this. Resources Brent's books: - Naval Power in Action: Seizing the Initiative in the New Cold War with China - https://tinyurl.com/mrskfm5f - U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century: A New Strategy for Facing the Chinese and Russian Threat - https://tinyurl.com/4dwrr779 A few of Brent's articles: - The Nation Needs a Shipbuilding Revolution - https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2025/february/nation-needs-shipbuilding-revolution - How To Judge the U.S. Navy’s Next Force Design - https://www.heritage.org/defense/commentary/how-judge-the-us-navys-next-force-design - America’s Maritime Revival: Sailing Into Some Headwinds - https://www.heritage.org/defense/commentary/americas-maritime-revival-sailing-some-headwinds

It's always a treat to hear from folks who are building new American manufacturing businesses. So chatting with Michael Goerlich, who makes gun holsters just outside of Cleveland, was great fun. Michael, owner of Raven Concealment Systems and president of Threshold Strategic Consulting, discussed his journey from a failed college student to a successful manufacturer. He detailed the growth of Raven, which started as a weekend hobby and expanded into a significant business due to the post-9/11 concealed carry market. Goerlich highlighted the challenges of the firearms industry, including access to capital and the impact of the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of agility and innovation, particularly in additive manufacturing, to stay competitive. Goerlich also shared his views on the potential for American manufacturing to thrive, especially in the Rust Belt. In this short clip, Michael chats about how new tech will revolutionize manufacturing and enable reshoring. Watch the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/NkJ2sHU-unk

It's always a treat to hear from folks who are building new American manufacturing businesses. So chatting with Michael Goerlich, who makes gun holsters just outside of Cleveland, was great fun. Michael, owner of Raven Concealment Systems and president of Threshold Strategic Consulting, discussed his journey from a failed college student to a successful manufacturer. He detailed the growth of Raven, which started as a weekend hobby and expanded into a significant business due to the post-9/11 concealed carry market. Goerlich highlighted the challenges of the firearms industry, including access to capital and the impact of the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of agility and innovation, particularly in additive manufacturing, to stay competitive. Goerlich also shared his views on the potential for American manufacturing to thrive, especially in the Rust Belt. In this short clip, Michael and I chat about how reshoring industry is absolutely achievable. Watch the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/NkJ2sHU-unk

It's always a treat to hear from folks who are building new American manufacturing businesses. So chatting with Michael Goerlich, who makes gun holsters just outside of Cleveland, was great fun. Michael, owner of Raven Concealment Systems and president of Threshold Strategic Consulting, discussed his journey from a failed college student to a successful manufacturer. He detailed the growth of Raven, which started as a weekend hobby and expanded into a significant business due to the post-9/11 concealed carry market. Goerlich highlighted the challenges of the firearms industry, including access to capital and the impact of the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of agility and innovation, particularly in additive manufacturing, to stay competitive. Goerlich also shared his views on the potential for American manufacturing to thrive, especially in the Rust Belt. In this short clip, Michael discusses how he built a successful business out of his shooting hobby. Watch the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/NkJ2sHU-unk

It's always a treat to hear from folks who are building new American manufacturing businesses. So chatting with Michael Goerlich, who makes gun holsters just outside of Cleveland, was great fun. Michael, owner of Raven Concealment Systems and president of Threshold Strategic Consulting, discussed his journey from a failed college student to a successful manufacturer. He detailed the growth of Raven, which started as a weekend hobby and expanded into a significant business due to the post-9/11 concealed carry market. Goerlich highlighted the challenges of the firearms industry, including access to capital and the impact of the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of agility and innovation, particularly in additive manufacturing, to stay competitive. Goerlich also shared his views on the potential for American manufacturing to thrive, especially in the Rust Belt. In this short clip, Michael talks about the sticker shock he had over what it cost to produce his first offerings. Watch the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/NkJ2sHU-unk

It's always a treat to hear from folks who are building new American manufacturing businesses. So chatting with Michael Goerlich, who makes gun holsters just outside of Cleveland, was great fun. Michael, owner of Raven Concealment Systems and president of Threshold Strategic Consulting, discussed his journey from a failed college student to a successful manufacturer. He detailed the growth of Raven, which started as a weekend hobby and expanded into a significant business due to the post-9/11 concealed carry market. Goerlich highlighted the challenges of the firearms industry, including access to capital and the impact of the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of agility and innovation, particularly in additive manufacturing, to stay competitive. Goerlich also shared his views on the potential for American manufacturing to thrive, especially in the Rust Belt. In this short clip, Michael discusses his good timing in launching his holster business just as states began liberalizing their concealed carry policies. Watch the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/NkJ2sHU-unk

It's always a treat to hear from folks who are building new American manufacturing businesses. So chatting with Michael Goerlich, who makes gun holsters just outside of Cleveland, was great fun. Michael, owner of Raven Concealment Systems and president of Threshold Strategic Consulting, discussed his journey from a failed college student to a successful manufacturer. He detailed the growth of Raven, which started as a weekend hobby and expanded into a significant business due to the post-9/11 concealed carry market. Goerlich highlighted the challenges of the firearms industry, including access to capital and the impact of the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of agility and innovation, particularly in additive manufacturing, to stay competitive. Goerlich also shared his views on the potential for American manufacturing to thrive, especially in the Rust Belt. In this short clip, Michael talks about how several different elements had to come together to make his business a success. Watch the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/NkJ2sHU-unk

It's always a treat to hear from folks who are building new American manufacturing businesses. So chatting with Michael Goerlich, who makes gun holsters just outside of Cleveland, was great fun. Michael, owner of Raven Concealment Systems and president of Threshold Strategic Consulting, discussed his journey from a failed college student to a successful manufacturer. He detailed the growth of Raven, which started as a weekend hobby and expanded into a significant business due to the post-9/11 concealed carry market. Goerlich highlighted the challenges of the firearms industry, including access to capital and the impact of the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of agility and innovation, particularly in additive manufacturing, to stay competitive. Goerlich also shared his views on the potential for American manufacturing to thrive, especially in the Rust Belt. Highlights: - Michael's Background and Early Career - Starting Raven Concealment Systems - Expansion and Injection Molding - Challenges and Opportunities in the Firearms Industry - Consulting and Strategic Advice - Impact of the Pandemic on the Firearms Industry - Future of Manufacturing and American Innovation It was an excellent conversation chock-full of practical know-how for everyone in manufacturing. Check out the whole thing! Raven Concealment Systems: https://rcsgear.com/ Threshold Strategic Consulting: https://www.thresholdsc.com/

Man, this one was so much fun! I had one of my new favorite authors ever, Zach Hanson, join me to discuss ideas on closing the skilled trades gap from a very personal point of view. Zach is the author of "The Trade Gap," about his journey from a white-collar tech job to learning trades in rural Idaho. Zach discusses the societal push for college over trades, his personal debt from higher education, and the impact of AI on jobs. He emphasizes the importance of skill acquisition for knowledge workers, sharing his experiences with welding and electrical work. Zach advocates for lifelong learning and monthly "misogi" challenges to build practical skills. He also mentions his other books, including "Turning Feral" and historical fiction set in Idaho. In this short clip, Zach talks about the trade-offs of going the college route vs. a career in the trades. Watch the whole show here: https://youtu.be/VHOwv2_xvvg

Man, this one was so much fun! I had one of my new favorite authors ever, Zach Hanson, join me to discuss ideas on closing the skilled trades gap from a very personal point of view. Zach is the author of "The Trade Gap," about his journey from a white-collar tech job to learning trades in rural Idaho. Zach discusses the societal push for college over trades, his personal debt from higher education, and the impact of AI on jobs. He emphasizes the importance of skill acquisition for knowledge workers, sharing his experiences with welding and electrical work. Zach advocates for lifelong learning and monthly "misogi" challenges to build practical skills. He also mentions his other books, including "Turning Feral" and historical fiction set in Idaho. In this short clip, Zach discusses the lasting value of hands-on work versus the temporary nature of white-collar production. Watch the whole show here: https://youtu.be/VHOwv2_xvvg

Man, this one was so much fun! I had one of my new favorite authors ever, Zach Hanson, join me to discuss ideas on closing the skilled trades gap from a very personal point of view. Zach is the author of "The Trade Gap," about his journey from a white-collar tech job to learning trades in rural Idaho. Zach discusses the societal push for college over trades, his personal debt from higher education, and the impact of AI on jobs. He emphasizes the importance of skill acquisition for knowledge workers, sharing his experiences with welding and electrical work. Zach advocates for lifelong learning and monthly "misogi" challenges to build practical skills. He also mentions his other books, including "Turning Feral" and historical fiction set in Idaho. In this short clip, Zach adopts the misogi challenge that fellow author Michael Easter threw out in his book, *The Comfort Crisis* - for each of us to do a hard thing once each year. Watch the whole show here: https://youtu.be/VHOwv2_xvvg

Man, this one was so much fun! I had one of my new favorite authors ever, Zach Hanson, join me to discuss ideas on closing the skilled trades gap from a very personal point of view. Zach is the author of "The Trade Gap," about his journey from a white-collar tech job to learning trades in rural Idaho. Zach discusses the societal push for college over trades, his personal debt from higher education, and the impact of AI on jobs. He emphasizes the importance of skill acquisition for knowledge workers, sharing his experiences with welding and electrical work. Zach advocates for lifelong learning and monthly "misogi" challenges to build practical skills. He also mentions his other books, including "Turning Feral" and historical fiction set in Idaho. In this short clip, Zach explains how our concept of the time value of money may be leading us astray, and introduces his concept of the time value of experience. Watch the whole show here: https://youtu.be/VHOwv2_xvvg

Man, this one was so much fun! I had one of my new favorite authors ever, Zach Hanson, join me to discuss ideas on closing the skilled trades gap from a very personal point of view. Zach is the author of "The Trade Gap," about his journey from a white-collar tech job to learning trades in rural Idaho. Zach discusses the societal push for college over trades, his personal debt from higher education, and the impact of AI on jobs. He emphasizes the importance of skill acquisition for knowledge workers, sharing his experiences with welding and electrical work. Zach advocates for lifelong learning and monthly "misogi" challenges to build practical skills. He also mentions his other books, including "Turning Feral" and historical fiction set in Idaho. In this short clip, Zach talks about how the skills he built up for himself literally saved him when he lost his white-collar job for a while. Watch the whole show here: https://youtu.be/VHOwv2_xvvg

Man, this one was so much fun! I had one of my new favorite authors ever, Zach Hanson, join me to discuss ideas on closing the skilled trades gap from a very personal point of view. Zach is the author of "The Trade Gap," about his journey from a white-collar tech job to learning trades in rural Idaho. Zach discusses the societal push for college over trades, his personal debt from higher education, and the impact of AI on jobs. He emphasizes the importance of skill acquisition for knowledge workers, sharing his experiences with welding and electrical work. Zach advocates for lifelong learning and monthly "misogi" challenges to build practical skills. He also mentions his other books, including "Turning Feral" and historical fiction set in Idaho. Here are some of the highlights: - Zach's Background and Personal Experiences - The Trade Gap and Zach's Pursuit of DIY Skills - Zach's Take on the Societal Success Mindset and College Debt - Skill Acquisition and Personal Satisfaction - Reaching Youth and Continuous Learning - Zach's Other Books and Final Thoughts This was such a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation - you owe it to yourself to check out every last word! You'll be glad you did. And do check out Zach's books as well: https://tinyurl.com/4vpwy24h