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In this episode, we talk with Derrick Harrison, the co-owner of Seekers Technical. We talk about what makes his company unique compared to other staffing and recruiting firms. We discuss the onboarding process for clients and employees. We also discuss some of the lessons learned and mistakes he’s made as a new small business owner

In this episode, we talk with the President and CEO of TCIC Inc., Christine Frank. We have in-depth conversations about how to buy a business. We talk about the struggles that occur when new management takes over and how to keep employees happy. We discuss why she chose to purchase instead of going back to work for someone else, and we talk about the biggest challenges she’s faced as a business owner.

In this episode, we talk with Alicia Gilpin (Ali G), the owner of Process & Controls Engineering LLC. We discuss how she started her career in automation, coming from a chemical engineering background. She discusses why she decided to start her company and how she plans to continue to build it. We also discuss her automation podcast and her way to get more kids involved with automation, through her non-profit organization.

Top 5 Industrial Robot Trends In 2024 Robots are becoming more sophisticated and skilled as robotic technology advances at an extraordinary rate. From industrial manufacturing to food and beverage and pharmaceutical, robots are being used in numerous industries to automate what were once manual tasks by improving inefficient production lines and enhancing overall productivity. With the year 2024 upon us, it's worth looking at the top five industrial robot trends that we can expect to see in the coming year.

In this episode, we discuss with Jacob Sanchez how he got his start in the automation industry. We discuss why he thinks his social media following has grown so large and how to build your unique following. He also talks about becoming more comfortable in front of a camera and gives a few tips on public speaking. We also discuss his future plans for helping the younger generation get involved with manufacturing and automation

In this episode, we talk with Benjamin Bohn, Chief Engineer and Owner of Bohn Engineering Services. We discuss how he built his side gig, into a full-time engineering service business. We also talk about what he likes about being a business owner and some advantages he gets to enjoy during his free time as the owner of a company. We also talk about building his social media presence through memes.

In this episode, we talk with Vladimir Romanov, the Co-Founder of SolisPLC. We discuss how running a blog and creating helpful YouTube videos then became an online PLC training company. We talk about the different types of online training programs offered and what he likes about being the owner of his own company. We also discussed how the current economic burdens affect companies' training budgets.

In this episode, we talk with Brennen Dugger, the President of Blue Collar Automation. We talk about why he started his company, how he finds new clients, and his goals for 2024. We also discussed how he plans to improve his work-life balance by developing better project management processes.

In this episode, we talk with Liz Miller, the founder and CEO of Learn Robotics. We discuss how she got into automation and robotics and how she has grown her automation coaching platform. We also discuss the coaching paths her course allows the clients to pursue to improve their automation careers and how to prepare to land their dream automation job. We also talk about the future of the robot and automation industry.