Hello Metalworking Nation! We are happy to bring you another episode of our #MarketingForMakers Series with Red Caffeine Marketing + Technology. Today we welcome back back Julie Poulos as she introduces Red Caffeine's Founder & CEO -- Kathy Steele.

On this episode of MakingChips, we focus on integrating technology into your business. Kathy and Julie walk us through some starting points that will equip and inspire you to identify gaps in your business technology stack. Today's discussion features an array of topics including: integrating platforms, examining financial insights, systemizing talent management, and getting your operations in order.

Episode Structure:

[04:08] - Record Download Month

[05:05] - Summertime in Chicago

[07:50] - Welcome Julie Poulos and Kathy Steele

[10:46] - Forbes Article by Kathy

[13:55] - ERP, CRM, KPI's and Other Acronyms

[18:36] - Identifying the Gaps

[21:06] - Building Bridges

[22:14] - Systemizing Talent

[25:30] - CRM Integration

[31:00] - Tech Audit and Financial Insights

[34:05] - Get Your Operations in Order

[35:56] - “Love Your Lathe”

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Red Caffeine Marketing + Technology

Forbes Article by Kathy Steele

Julie Poulos |LinkedIn

Kathy Steele | LinkedIn

Red Caffeine's "Biz" Tech Stack

Red Caffeine | Tech Audit

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