PODCAST: Quick Conversations Can Change the Course of Your Business

On this episode of the MoldMaking Technology/The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, I sat down with three members of the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) Executive Board: Justin McPhee of Mold Craft, Toby Bral of MSI Mold Builders, and Jim Sperber of Master Tool and Mold, Inc.

Amidst the laughter and story-telling, they each shared their perspective on the benefits of the AMBA, the value of networking and building relationships, and the future of mold manufacturing.

Here is just a sampling of the conversation:

• Stay up late and change the world. That’s what moldmakers do.
• I knew the technical end but did not know how to run a business.
• AMBA is my competitive edge.
• Keeping a pulse on the industry; gauging where industry is going
• Closer bond and networking.
• I get more enjoyment out of answering someone else’s question than getting my questions answered.
• Even the quick conversations have value, and can change the course of your business.
• “I don’t know you or your business, but it sounds like your best customer is holding yo back, You might have to leave them behind.” Ouch
• Biggest changes in 20 years has been high speed machining, cutter technology for high speed machining, planning and scheduling, and efficiencies and standards.
• Moldmaking to mold manufacturing … the trust we can put in the machine technology has helped to greatly reduce the needs for fit and finishing work.
• Future trends:
  • Moldmakers becoming specialists to become more efficient
  • Less value on people’s interaction with the parts
  • Advancements in software and mold design
  • More automation

For the full 40 minutes, click below: