Brian Garland is a hero of industry and he unpacks his amazing journey from his childhood in the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania to the steel mills that he worked in starting at 17 years old all the way through to shop ownership and machining.  At the center of his career adventures was his passion to help others and that comes out with every story Brian shares.  He walks through a key headwind for industry and that is attracting the next generation which is critical to this countries success.  He shares some of the improvements he's seen in the machining industry and how employers are stepping up their games to highlight the wonderful opportunities that exist.

His advice for those evaluating their careers is spot on.  Go and ask others about what they do, why the love it and how can you get started. While it sounds simple too often people shy away from these conversations and Brian see's this as a great opportunity to learn about industries and about yourself. 

Brian shares about his family and what he enjoys doing for fun.  He's married to a wonderful wife and has 3 children plus a five year old grandson that are the center of his world.  Brian is also our first ever Opera fan as you'll hear in the lightning fan.  He finishes up with his personal why which centers around helping others.  You'll quickly hear through this conversation how Brian's heart for helping people has lead him throughout his career and he is our hero!

Guest: Brian Garland - Machine Shop Manager at Magic Leap

Host: Chris Grainger
Executive Producer: Adam Sheets
Podcast Editor: Andi Thrower