This Made in America episode features Philip "PJ" Johns, CEO of Thermaxx Jackets, an engineer at heart with a successful manufacturing and technology story!

PJ talks to Ari about rethinking technology to improve the business, developing an app that benefits customers, and pulling together as a team. He discusses how technology enabled a huge strategic shift in their processes and business as a whole.

PJ believes CT has many valuable resources that manufacturers can take advantage of. By spreading the word about career opportunities to colleges, universities, and local technical schools, we can continue to grow our talented workforce!

Books discussed in this episode: 'Business Adventures' by John Brooks

Philip Johns, CEO, Thermaxx Jackets Thermaxx's Website: https://www.thermaxxjackets.com/ Thermaxx's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thermaxx/ Thermaxx's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThermaXX Thermaxx's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdloTq5qYqruUQuKVdNRUA PJ's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipjohns/

Ari Santiago, President/CEO/Founder, IT Direct Company Website: https://www.gettingyouconnected.com/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itdtech/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-direct-llc Company YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/itdirect151 Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/

Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/