my TRUE POSITION

Not excited about digging into the numbers? Finance not your thing? Do you know what your gross margin is? Or, how about your EBITDA? On this episode of my TRUE POSITION, I have two very special guests; our new fractional CFO, David Capkovitz from EBITDA Growth Systems and my very own son, Ryan Carr. We will discuss why it's important to know about that crazy acronym and how you can improve your overall financial performance.

Where is the manufacturing industry going? It certainly is a much smaller community of late. Think you want to give back but don't think you're "educated" enough to inspire or influence a peer? Well on this episode I have my friend Craig Zoberis, and industry leader on the show and we're going to talk about being leading.

Are you cutting your bar stock in house? Think you're saving money? How about water jet, laser or routing services to remove the material closer to a near-net shape? This episode should open your eyes to cost effective services that can be done by your material supplier, so you can save time and money.

Is your business flat? Feeling burnt out? Have you lost your fire? Don't worry, it's a common thing for business executives and owners. On this episode I chat with an EOS implementer and have him share some tips on how to effectively implement EOS and how to keep going.

What are Core Values? How about Mission and Vision Statements? Do you really need them to lead a successful business or is it just all smoke and mirrors? Well on this episode I hope to clear the air and we can all reflect on these guiding principles.

Does AS9100 credentialing bring in more business? What is the true cost for implementation? Does your company have the infrastructure to maintain the certs? Is it an easy process? On this episode I'm going to share what we've learned about as9100 implementation. And is it really worth it?

Some people say we're in a recession, some are saying we're heading for one and others are having record growth. What is up with this economy? On this episode of my TRUE POSITION I'll share with you my experiences living through multiple recessions, the volatility they bring and try to separate fact from fiction.

Is your company ITAR compliant? Do you have AS9100 credentialing? Do you do Department of Defense Work? Are you accepting DPAs-rated Purchase Orders and do you really know how they work and the seriousness of them?

Ready to move your machine shop? Are you going to buy or lease? How many square feet do you think you need? How many docks? What are the restrictions for renovations? Do you need to sell your existing plant? This week I have my commercial realtor and friend here to offer advise to anyone looking to buy and or sell their industrial property.

Still waiting to buy a 5 axis machine? Is it the cost that scares you? Or the technology upgrade? Are you concerned you won't find someone to run it or is it a financial burden? Well on this week's episode I'm going to give the basics of why I think you should pull the trigger.