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!

Software runs the world these days, and the machining world is no different. And the biggest name in software there is Mastercam, so it was educational to have Russ Bukowski as our guest for this episode. Russ, president of Mastercam, discussed the integral role of software in modern machining and Mastercam's mission to solve manufacturing challenges. He highlighted Mastercam's evolution, including its annual release cycle and recent acquisitions. Bukowski emphasized the importance of bridging the skills gap through AI features like Mastercam Co-Pilot and apprenticeship programs. He noted the need for automation to enhance productivity and quality of life for employees. Bukowski also stressed the importance of education and vocational training to address the trades gap and support reshoring efforts by improving efficiency and reducing costs in U.S. manufacturing. In this short clip, Russ discusses the history of Mastercam and how it serves its customers. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/j7Namg9OgTg #Mastercam #skilledtrades #workforcedevelopment

Software runs the world these days, and the machining world is no different. And the biggest name in software there is Mastercam, so it was educational to have Russ Bukowski as our guest for this episode. Russ, president of Mastercam, discussed the integral role of software in modern machining and Mastercam's mission to solve manufacturing challenges. He highlighted Mastercam's evolution, including its annual release cycle and recent acquisitions. Bukowski emphasized the importance of bridging the skills gap through AI features like Mastercam Co-Pilot and apprenticeship programs. He noted the need for automation to enhance productivity and quality of life for employees. Bukowski also stressed the importance of education and vocational training to address the trades gap and support reshoring efforts by improving efficiency and reducing costs in U.S. manufacturing. In this short clip, Russ explains how Mastercam is helping companies with knowledge capture, machining training, and workforce development. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/j7Namg9OgTg #Mastercam #skilledtrades #workforcedevelopment

Software runs the world these days, and the machining world is no different. And the biggest name in software there is Mastercam, so it was educational to have Russ Bukowski as our guest for this episode. Russ, president of Mastercam, discussed the integral role of software in modern machining and Mastercam's mission to solve manufacturing challenges. He highlighted Mastercam's evolution, including its annual release cycle and recent acquisitions. Bukowski emphasized the importance of bridging the skills gap through AI features like Mastercam Co-Pilot and apprenticeship programs. He noted the need for automation to enhance productivity and quality of life for employees. Bukowski also stressed the importance of education and vocational training to address the trades gap and support reshoring efforts by improving efficiency and reducing costs in U.S. manufacturing. In this short clip, Russ discusses one of my favorite points about technology: how it elevates the level of everyone's work. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/j7Namg9OgTg #Mastercam #skilledtrades #workforcedevelopment

Software runs the world these days, and the machining world is no different. And the biggest name in software there is Mastercam, so it was educational to have Russ Bukowski as our guest for this episode. Russ, president of Mastercam, discussed the integral role of software in modern machining and Mastercam's mission to solve manufacturing challenges. He highlighted Mastercam's evolution, including its annual release cycle and recent acquisitions. Bukowski emphasized the importance of bridging the skills gap through AI features like Mastercam Co-Pilot and apprenticeship programs. He noted the need for automation to enhance productivity and quality of life for employees. Bukowski also stressed the importance of education and vocational training to address the trades gap and support reshoring efforts by improving efficiency and reducing costs in U.S. manufacturing. In this short clip, Russ talks about things he thinks manufacturers need to be doing for themselves to help with the skilled worker shortage. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/j7Namg9OgTg #Mastercam #skilledtrades #workforcedevelopment

Software runs the world these days, and the machining world is no different. And the biggest name in software there is Mastercam, so it was educational to have Russ Bukowski as our guest for this episode. Russ, president of Mastercam, discussed the integral role of software in modern machining and Mastercam's mission to solve manufacturing challenges. He highlighted Mastercam's evolution, including its annual release cycle and recent acquisitions. Bukowski emphasized the importance of bridging the skills gap through AI features like Mastercam Co-Pilot and apprenticeship programs. He noted the need for automation to enhance productivity and quality of life for employees. Bukowski also stressed the importance of education and vocational training to address the trades gap and support reshoring efforts by improving efficiency and reducing costs in U.S. manufacturing. In this short clip, Russ explains how Mastercam's newest offerings will help with the skilled trades worker crunch. See the whole show here: https://youtu.be/j7Namg9OgTg

Software runs the world these days, and the machining world is no different. And the biggest name in software there is Mastercam, so it was educational to have Russ Bukowski as our guest for this episode. Russ, president of Mastercam, discussed the integral role of software in modern machining and Mastercam's mission to solve manufacturing challenges. He highlighted Mastercam's evolution, including its annual release cycle and recent acquisitions. Bukowski emphasized the importance of bridging the skills gap through AI features like Mastercam Co-Pilot and apprenticeship programs. He noted the need for automation to enhance productivity and quality of life for employees. Bukowski also stressed the importance of education and vocational training to address the trades gap and support reshoring efforts by improving efficiency and reducing costs in U.S. manufacturing. Highlights: - Mastercam's Mission and History - Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Manufacturing - The Role of Education and Parental Influence - Mastercam's Efforts in Workforce Development - Reshoring and Efficiency in Manufacturing - Future Opportunities for Mastercam This is an incredibly informative episode for those in machining, general manufacturing, and the business world alike! Check out the whole show. Mastercam's website: https://www.mastercam.com/

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 points out that getting your cash flow under control also makes your required financial reporting easier as well. 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 goes into the details of why external funding can be so critical to managing your business's cash flow. 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 dives into the all-important topic of managing your business's cash flow. 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 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