This episode is a great conversation w Jim Gildea, Director of Manufacturing at Bigelow Tea. Jim talks about getting involved in the educational system and encourages other companies to take a seat at the table to help develop curriculum needed for tomorrow's jobs.

Jim and Ari talk about the great people-first culture at Bigelow and its effect on employee retention. 

Jim also tells us all about the really cool manufacturing technology and robotics that make Bigelow run smoothly, but never displace a worker.

Jim's Favorite Business Book: One Minute Manager, Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

Jim Gildea, Bigelow Tea Company Website: https://www.bigelowtea.com/ Company LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/bigelow-tea/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigelowtea Company Instagram: https://instagram.com/bigelowtea Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigelowtea Company YouTube: https://youtube.com/bigelowtea Company Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bigelowtea/ Jim's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-gildea-b9a717162/

Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari Company YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/

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

Ari and Jim discuss: Technical schools Manufacturing curriculum Employee retention Collaboration Manufacturing technology Robotics Tea