Jake Hall is a believer that the future of manufacturing is in the hands of millennials. By day he’s a Business Development Manager at Feyen Zylstra, but most people know him as “The Manufacturing Millennial.” Through conversations and online manufacturing videos that he releases on a constant basis, he's doing his part to highlight the excitement behind automation and high-tech manufacturing.

In this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we talk to Jake about how he built such a strong personal brand and his thoughts on the future of manufacturing. Jake discusses the increasing need for millennials in manufacturing and how they can bring some much-needed innovation into the industry. Jake also shares how he balances his day job with The Manufacturing Millennial brand and his top LinkedIn networking tips.

In this episode, find out:

• How Jake got started with The Manufacturing Millennial
• How Jake creates engaging content on LinkedIn to build a recognizable brand
• Why more big brands aren’t taking advantage of repurposing manufacturing processes and creating engaging content
• The power of LinkedIn for anyone in the manufacturing industry and why Jake views LinkedIn as a social networking site for professionals
• How networking has benefited Jake and his personal brand
• The core reason why Jake pursued manufacturing
• Jake shares his thoughts on the best paths young people can take in manufacturing
• Why the manufacturing industry needs millennials and their innovations
• How to find time to build a personal brand
• Jake’s tips for LinkedIn networking (plus mistakes to avoid).

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Tweetable Quotes:

• “Stop selling your product, start solving problems…If you solve the problems, selling is easy.” – Jake Hall
• “Millennials are some of the most innovative people out there.” – Jake Hall
• “The manufacturing workforce is aging, and as people in skilled trades are retiring, there are huge gaps out there for new electricians and programmers.” - Jake Hall

Links & mentions:

• The Manufacturing Millennial, a solution to help manufacturing companies learn more about new tech, automation, and Industry 4.0.
• Feyen Zylstra, a team of highly skilled thinkers who help electrical and tech industries with innovative solutions.
• Titans of CNC, one of Jake’s favorite LinkedIn accounts to check out.

Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.