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Thank you, Adrian Messer of SDT Ultrasound Solution for joining to record this episode covering your background, how you got into this space, some CMMS and maintenance management topics, and a preview to your upcoming presentation at the Reliable Plant and Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibit happening in Chicago June 3-6, 2024!!
You want real? You want your story told right from someone who gets it? Look no further than Jake Bailey and Rising Eagle Media!!
The Goal: “Capture the story of the Tradesperson.”
This is a special episode with a featured guest with a vision and skillset for our time and for our cause. The trades are near and dear to Jake’s heart and soul. His passion comes from real-world experience as a heavy equipment mechanic, US Military service, and he’s run the gambit to set a foundation of excellence in the pursuit of visual storytelling. He’s not just capturing images and photos like the rest. He’s capturing the brilliance of what really happens in trenches and making what might be construed as mundane, exciting and impactful. He calls is capturing the dragon!!
We’re so happy to have this amazing and real af conversation with Jake to learn all about his passion and why it matters to our industry. At the heard of any environment using a CMMS is the people, process, and knuckle busting work that MUST happen. Get to know Jake, Rising Eagle Media, and the importance of mindset in maintenance and repair!!
Connect with Jake for a consultation call if you’re ready to have your story in filed service told the right way!! Tell them CMMSradio sent you. https://www.risingeaglemedia.com/ or hit the contact form here: https://www.risingeaglemedia.com/contact
Another great episode featuring expert guest Shon Isenhour, CMRP CAMA of Eruditio talking about misunderstood terms and concepts (a little myth busting maybe) and the role of CMMS in maintenance operations.
There’s a lot covered in this episode – BS Flags, Trees on Fire, CMMS Spinal Cord, Process + Tech for big ROI, and much more.
Let us know, in the comments, what you think or add the conversation – You do not have to be right, just participate!!
We are so lucky to have Erik Jupje, of Reliability Academy, join for this episode on #CMMSradio – It is loaded to the max with insights and real talk about maintenance and relibility, CMMS of course, and a lot about maintenance culture!! We are all about global experts, bona-fide experts like Erik that are trying to make the maintenance world a better place.
Say it Louder & Why
Does your CMMS Suck?
CMMS Selection
Maintenance vs. Leadership KPI’s
The BEST CMMS – You might not be surprised!!
Less data is more if you add one thing – QUALITY!
Building good, useful, and effective PM strategies (preventive maintenance).
Thank you, Erik, for join to record this MONSTER episode.
In this episode of CMMSradio, Greg, Host of #CMMSradio, and Matt Selbie, Opiniator.com, delve into two main themes.
The importance of customer feedback in driving business success.
Proactive engagement via technology.
We learn how Opiniator’s platform streamlines the feedback collection process, facilitating real-time insights for businesses to adapt and improve customer experiences. The significance of proactive engagement with customers to enhance satisfaction and loyalty, highlighting the role of technology to this end.
Greg and Matt tackle the skilled trades gap, attributing it to various factors including generational shifts and the retirement of our skilled trades keepers of knowledge. They discuss the urgent need to incentivize younger individuals to pursue careers in skilled trades by revising pay scales and altering the perception of these professions as antiquated or unattractive. Matt shares insights into successful approaches adopted by organizations to address the shortage of skilled workers, advocating for the reintroduction of vocational classes in educational curricula.
Throughout the episode, personal anecdotes from Matt, such as his favorite music genre, and sport, add a touch of relatability. We’ll get some insight on work-life balance as well.
Connect with Opiniator at www.opiniator.com and fine Matthew Selbie on LinkedIn to start your own conversation.
In this episode we learn all about the new UpKeep Ambassador Program with returning expert guest Bryan Bieschke, CMRP, head of Community & Partnerships at UpKeep, getting into all aspects of how the program came into existence and why it is so important for successful outcomes.
In fact, it is changing the game when it comes to impact for organization selecting and utilizing a CMMS, like UpKeep, to get the basic fundamentals absolutely right. One big takeaway is how the ambassadors see the overall world of maintenance, specifically maintenance and reliability (think CMRP) and their respective experiences and insights being along for the ride to create great customer experiences. Who wants to do guesswork on such a critical component of their overall maintenance operations? Nobody. How do we connect this endeavor to the overall business? UpKeep ambassadors know how to do that in a real and practical way.
This episode covers all of it and gets us all excited about the CMMS journey ahead knowing we’ve got the right resources, the right people, and the right knowhow to get you there.
Mina Soliman joins Greg on CMMSradio for a wide-ranging discussion covering maintenance, reliability, and cultural perspectives. Mina expressed his anticipation for the Reliable Plant and Machinery Lubrication Conference in Chicago (June 3-6, 2024), emphasizing the collaborative environment it fosters.
We talked about he potential pitfalls of prioritizing asset management over reliability, stressing the interconnectedness of both aspects. He touched upon cultural differences in how organizations approach these concepts and the need for a balanced perspective.
The growing recognition of certifications in the maintenance and reliability field, noting how cultural attitudes towards certifications are evolving, is important to Mina. He highlighted the increasing value placed on certifications by companies and individuals, reflecting broader shifts in cultural perceptions within the industry.
The conversation stresses the importance of cultural understanding and collaboration in the maintenance and reliability field and throughout all of industry.
In the fun questions segment Mina shared his fondness for jazz music and his passion for fishing, particularly in the diverse waters of his region and the international fishing championship in the Red Sea!!
Keep an ear out for Mina’s perspectives on work-life balance, emphasizing the need for effective time and priority management to maintain this balance.
We had John Morris, of Club Colors, on CMMSradio to discuss his experience and insights around the importance of operational excellence and how purpose over product – and PEOPLE – are at the center of pretty much everything. Look out for the segment on error rate reduction (very CMMS and maintenance centric).
John was one of our inspirations for starting the podcast – He’s an expert-level podcaster with a passion that shines through.
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We love conversations like this!! A total blast connecting with Sanya for this real and practical discussion about Cultural Influences and Perspectives in maintenance and reliability.
This episode features Sanya Mathura of Strategic Reliability Solutions, Ltd featuring a discussion about various aspects of maintenance and reliability practices within organizations, the implementation of computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), and the realities of sensor monitoring.
Cultural impacts and how they play out. What is STEM? Wait, there’s now an “A” in STEM? We learn about Sanya’s New Book! She has written several books and is renowned for her knowledge in the lubrication space as a path toward ultimate reliability!!
We chat about the importance of self-care! Plus, loads of fun conversation around Sonya’s journey and some fun personal insights at the “fun questions” segment.
Tune in and get some valuable insights and practical advice for individuals and organizations seeking to optimize maintenance and reliability practices while prioritizing employee well-being and engagement.
Connect with Sanya on LinkedIn or head over to www.strategicreliabilitysolutions.com and be sure to grab Sanya’s new book (it’s in the episode and on the website).
Here’s another awesome episode where we get to learn about Umbrava, a Facilities Management Ecosystem and CMMS, and Broadway International, with Joe Reda joining us to share the background, how it started, why it started, what this really dos for the FM and CMMS space, the people and the processes – Everything we like to hear about when it comes to journey stories to help you on your CMMS journey. Thank you, Joe Reda, for the great discussion and participating in the fun questions segment.
This is built on 30+ years of real-world experience so it’s well grounded in the right workflows with a focus on delivering outcomes. We cannot wait to see this journey continue and unfold. If you want to connect with Joe Reda, he’s on LinkedIn or connect at joe@umbrava.com to start your own journey!!
Racing Toward Electrical Excellence: Skilled Trades, Business, Winning Strategies with Doug Winston!!! #98 dropping truth bombs in this episode. Buckle up and tune in!!
Thank you, Doug, for joining CMMSradio to share these real, raw, and practical insights!
In this episode, Doug Winston, the President of D&M Electrical Contracting, Inc., shares his journey story including how it all started (several racing stories), insights into the skilled trades, the business of electrical contracting, his passion for racing cars and addressing the skilled trades gap.
Key Points:
This episode offers a unique blend of personal anecdotes, professional insights, and a passionate call to revive the skilled trades, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the electrical contracting industry, maintenance management, business strategies, and the future of skilled labor in America. We get into the typical “fun” questions as well to shine a light on Doug’s perspectives.
D&M Electrical Contracting, Inc.: https://www.dmelectrical.com/
Bring Back the Trades: https://bringbackthetrades.org/
WARNING Heavy Metal and Manufacturing Ahead!!!
This AWESOME episode features Hallie Haupt, Director of Marketing at IQ Manufacturing, sharing her journey into (and in) the #manufacturing industry. She joined Greg Christensen, the Host of CMMSradio, to discuss her background, and the challenges created by the skilled trades gap in the manufacturing space, and – Wait for it – Her exciting Heavy Metal experience at a #Metallica concert (2 different days) in Detroit.
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Thank you, Hallie, for this amazing conversation and the work you do!
In this episode, Tom Moriarty, a recognized expert in leadership, asset management, engineering, and reliability, discusses key aspects of successful asset management and maintenance practices on CMMSradio. The conversation highlights the foundational role of organizational leadership and the importance of accountability in implementing effective processes, emphasizing the challenge organizations face in sustaining positive practices and the need for continuous improvement.
We touch on the relationship between customers and CMMS vendors stressing the need for customers to be educated about good asset management and work management processes before selecting a CMMS solution.
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The podcast episode encapsulates a wealth of knowledge from expert guest Hank Kocevar, offering a holistic view of CMMS challenges, strategies for success, and personal anecdotes. From overcoming adoption hurdles to celebrating successes, and from data utilization to striking a work-life balance, we get a roadmap for organizations and individuals navigating the intricate landscape of maintenance and reliability. As the maintenance industry continues to evolve, these insights serve as a valuable guide for those seeking to master the complexities of CMMS implementation and maintenance excellence. Thank you, Hank Kocevar for joining Greg, Host of CMMSradio, for this conversation and for sharing your insights.
Tune in to this episode where Greg and Hank discuss:
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Corey Dickens, CMRP joined CMMSradio with a twist – He interviews Greg, the Host of CMMSradio, to gather the backstory around his CMMS journey. There’s a special announcement as well. You’ll know it when you see and hear it. Here’s a hint: Raleigh.
Corey wanted to change roles, and be the host, for his third appearance on the podcast – This was a fun episode with no prep – our favorite style to assure a real conversation with no preconceived notions going into it. That’s how the real-world works, right!! Thank you, Corey, for doing an amazing job at “guest host” and for proposing this idea.
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