Listen for an entertaining and stimulating discussion of core values in business and life, a heat treater's perspective on the state of manufacturing in 2024, and what manufacturers should understand about heat treating, but probably don't. We get into spirituality, next generation manufacturing, what's wrong with baby boomers, business development and more. If you're a manufacturing CEO or president, Manufacturing Insiders is your view into the mind of other successful executives. Manufacturing Insiders Podcast interview with business executive Andy Wilkosz - Owners of Peter's Heat Treating

Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction

0:47 - Is the manufacturing space growing or declining in 2024?

6:47 - Why Andy thinks it's important to do things that don't make business sense

22:47 - Perspectives on morality, spirituality, and politics

35:47 - We talk about Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg

37:47 - Is manufacturing the fundamental element of the economy? Why it matters

40:47 - Hiring, training, and getting a younger generation interested in manufacturing

1:01:47 - What manufacturers should know about heat treating before their next job

1:05:47 - What's working for Andy in the realm of business development