The Tony Gunn Journey into Manufacturing MTDCNC and The Gunn Show VIP Edition

If you don’t know Tony Gunn, host of The Gunn Show Podcast VIP Edition and Director of Global Operations at MTD CNC joins CMMSradio to tell a bit of his journey story, how he got into manufacturing, where his passions for the manufacturing space, and all the amazing things he’s seen across the globe.

There is a lot to Tony’s journey, all interesting, and he knows how to tell a story in an engaging way.  He truly loves talking all things manufacturing and that shines through.  This is a transparent and real conversation.  Completely unscripted.   Lots of great stories about manufacturers in different regions, a bit about automation, and… get this… Hip Hop.  Fun episode!!  

We did talk about IMTS, the broadcast team, and encourage you to keep an eye out for Tony and the MTD CNC team.  A few company shout outs that will be featured from this event.  Lots of cool things happening at IMTS.  It’s less than 25 days until the event starts!!  We’re guessing this might hit 140,000 attendees or more.

Be sure to watch or listen to this episode for your name or company – Lots of shout outs.  

Check it out and let us know your favorite parts in the comments.  Share it, especially if your in it.  Way too many to tag but feel free to repost with tags (tag back please).

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Connect with MTD CNC here:  https://mtdcnc.com/

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A Journey to Advocacy in the Trades and Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap with Andrew Brown

• The Skilled Trades Tipping Point 
• We need 370,000 Welders by 2028
• We need 80, 000 Electricians yearly through 2030
• The skilled trades gap is no joke.

A Journey to Advocacy in the Trades and Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap with Andrew Brown

Andrew Brown, the host of The Lost Art of The Skilled Trades Podcast, joins us on CMMSradio to discuss his transition from finance to the skilled trades following the events of Ground Zero and 9/11. He advocates for the skilled trades and shares his experiences in vocational training. We talk about industry challenges, success stories, and Andrew’s vision for improving trade education to better meet industry needs and attract new talent.

Be sure to check out ToolFetch to source industrial tools, PPE, and more – They’ve served the industry since 2002. Visit https://www.toolfetch.com/

Andrew Brown’s Podcast & Videos here:     / @toolfetch  

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Being an UpKeep Ambassador Securing Leadership Buy In and Beyond with Sanya Mathura

In this episode, we explore key strategies for implementing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), with a focus on gaining leadership support and maximizing efficiency. Sanya Mathura, a returning CMMSradio guest and bona-fide expert, provides actionable advice on documenting operational issues, quantifying costs, and linking CMMS benefits to business objectives.  The importance of financial justification and preparation for organizational change and, as an UpKeep Ambassador, Sanya discusses how leveraging UpKeep can enhance your CMMS experience and drive better maintenance results.

• Document Operational Issues: Track and document issues such as equipment failures and part shortages to build a compelling case for a CMMS.
• Quantify Costs: Calculate the costs associated with inefficiencies, like the time spent searching for parts, to highlight the financial impact of not having a CMMS.
• Present Financial Savings: Show potential savings from using a CMMS by comparing current costs with the projected improvements in efficiency and productivity.
• Link to Business Goals: Align CMMS benefits with overall business objectives, such as increasing efficiency, reducing downtime, and enhancing asset management.
• Use Industry Benchmarks: Compare your organization’s performance with industry standards to identify areas where a CMMS can offer significant improvements.
• Seek Leadership Buy-In: Use documented data and financial analysis to make a persuasive case to leadership about the value and return on investment of a CMMS.
• Leverage UpKeep Ambassadors: Connect with UpKeep ambassadors, like Sanya or Greg, to gain insights and support for successful implementation and utilization of your CMMS.
• Prepare for Change: Anticipate and address potential resistance to change by demonstrating how a CMMS aligns with organizational goals and enhances overall reliability and efficiency.

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Private Equity Can Do Better and a ton of other topics with Expert Guest Sean Dotson

Private Equity Can Do Better with Expert Guest Sean Dotson, Automation AMA, sharing his insights about a LinkedIn post that asks Private Equity companies to be better – It is not a call out but rather a call to action. We get into all kinds of topics with Sean to draw from his many decades of experience and his refreshing views on all things industry – Things like Digital Transformation (#DX), IoT, Automation, AI, Maintenance and beyond. Thank you for this awesome conversation Sean Dotson.

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Beyond Maintenance Mastering Sales Discovery and Organizational Excellence with Keenan

We finally had the honor of hosting the one and only Keenan, Author of GAP Selling and CEO of A Sales Growth Company, to chop it up about all manner of things around maintenance, selling better, better discovery calls, scaling white gove service, bradning, and more.  We even have a rapid fire round.  Hit us with a like, comment, and reshare this with your thoughts!!  

• Maintenance and Reliability (Keenan consulted for a BIG firm in this space)
• Adaptability in Sales
• Better Discovery with Curiosity
• When to Leave (your job) vs Personal Agency
• Sales Methodology is a Must
• MQL/SQL vs celebrate the wins
• Brand and Awareness
• Organizational Transperency
• White glove service and scaling
• Rapid fire segment

Thank you, Keenan, for joining us for an amazing and insightful conversation.  Zero punches pulled.  Real as real gets.  It’s all about helping!!  We’ve been fans of Keenan for years and suggest paying close attention to what he is really saying, what he is really all about.  Stop pitching products.  Nobody cares about your features.  It is all about the problem – find a real problem and solve it.  Your job, in sales, is to HELP.

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Operational Excellence and Leadership with Outside The Lines CEO Wickham Zimmerman

It is an abosulute honor to host Wickham Zimmerman, CEO of Outside The Lines, Inc. (OTL, Inc.), on CMMSradio for a discussion about operational excellence, leadership, maintenance, the skilled trades gap, and more.

• It Starts With Cookies!
• Turnarounds and Themed Construction
• Striving for Excellence
• Geo-Believability®
• Empowering Teams
• Philanthropy
•   100 Companies That Care (https://www.100ctc.org/)
•   Hope Builders (https://tsjhopebuilders.org/)
•   Pilots N Paws (https://www.pilotsnpaws.org/)

And a whole lot more!!

Thank you, Wick, for this incredible discussion!!  We are BIG fans of what you do, who you serve, and why you be!

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CMMSradio Panel Discussion from Brightly Illuminate 2024 Raleigh NC

🌟 Illuminate Day 3!💡 Day 3 of Illuminate 2024 was truly spectacular, filled with enriching sessions and memorable moments! ✨

One of the highlights was the CMMSradio Panel session, hosted by Greg Christensen and featuring esteemed panelists Aaron Smith – Washoe County, Monique Roumo – Baltimore County Public Schools, Sarah Weddle – Royal Oaks, and Corey Dickens, CMRP – Brightly. They shared invaluable insights and expertise, shedding light on the latest trends and best practices in CMMS.  A sincere thank you to the panelists for sharing their insights and experiences around using Brightly software!!

Thank you to the band for our walk-out music 🤘 🤘 🤘

Big shoutout to Amanda Fletcher, MBA, CFEA for putting together this amazing event!!  Molly Phillips and team as well.  Amazing people.  SHout out to Amy Cox and the Deep South Entertainment team for all of the audio/visual support.  Amazing work!!  

It was an absolute honor to host the first ever CMMSradio Panel Discussion. ***Special shout out to Ethan Almighty, Hero Dog and Jeff Callaway. Ethan’s story is a must and Jeff your heart and spirit is something to behold!! We’re putting an episode together for their story!!!  

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