The Beyond Business Podcast

Kurt Fisher on Steel Industry Growth, Skilled Labor, and Leadership Insights


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Join Katherine Martín-Fisher and Kurt Fisher as they explore Kurt's career path and the founding of Steel Fab Enterprises. They discuss his work ethic, industry safety standards, and the transition to Steel Fab. Kurt shares insights on business growth, the skilled labor shortage, and the future of American trades. Discover the company's unique industry relationships and commitment to community and employee welfare. Kurt offers leadership advice and reflects on mentorship's impact. Celebrate the podcast's 100th episode with listener engagement, a sponsor mention, and a teaser for what's next.
(0:00) Introduction with Katherine and Kurt D. Fisher
(1:14) Kurt's career path and founding of Steel Fab Enterprises
(4:38) Work ethic and early industry experiences
(9:20) Evolving industry safety standards
(11:05) Transition to Steel Fab Enterprises
(13:41) Challenges in business growth and skilled labor importance
(17:30) American trades and labor market outlook
(19:02) Technological advancements in steel
(22:00) Industry relationships and Steel Fab's differentiation
(25:26) Community contributions and employee welfare
(28:38) Navigating recessions and leadership advice
(32:14) Addressing skilled worker shortage
(34:27) Encouraging youth towards trades
(36:58) Mentorship impact and desired legacy
(43:21) Choosing SteelFab Enterprises
(47:23) Celebrating 100th episode and closing remarks
(49:57) Listener engagement and wrap-up
(52:10) Sponsor: Rocket Growth
(55:22) Next episode teaser
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The Beyond Business PodcastBy Katherine Martín-Fisher