Machine Shop Tech Talk

Arthur Field
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On MSTT we tackled problems that plague the manufacturing world, our focus is machine shops, be they contract based or OEM, however the insights we share apply across much of manufacturing!

  1. 12/17/2025

    Do You Have a Bad Boss? | The 6 Types of Destructive Leaders (with Rob Kalwarowsky)

    Rob Kalwarowsky is a world-renowned executive coach, author of Capitalizing on Chaos, and keynote speaker, specializing in leadership transformation through mindset shifts, power & influence strategies, and MIT-informed systems thinking. Rob’s TEDx talk is an international hit with over 300,000 views. Rob is known for his ability to impact his clients quickly, delivering massive results in as little as a few weeks while lasting for years.Produced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthur

    22 min

  2. 09/19/2025

    Marketing that doesn't suck, Marketing Metal with Emily Wilkins

    https://marketingmetal.com/msttMarketing in Manufacturing kind of sucks, BUT, it doesn't have to. Emily digs in deep and shares what makes her marketing different, why her clients businesses are thriving, and actions you can take, today, for free, to bring more work in your doors.All FREE resources mentioned are linked right here: https://www.marketingmetal.com/msttWhen a woman tells you she builds Radical brands to help job shops grow their profit and impact, you can’t help but want to hear her story. Emily Wilkins is the founder and CEO of Marketing Metal, the “anti-agency” that helps small manufacturers become magnetic to the humans they need to thrive and create Real positive change in their corners of the world. She and her team mine for the “metal” in these shops, and turn that raw material into an exciting, authentic brand and marketing machine that they feel proud to show off and empowered to operate. She’s here today to help you crush your marketing and sales game.Produced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthur

    23 min

  3. 07/25/2025

    Heat Treating for Dummies: What Every Machinist Should Know

    What is heat treating? Why do some parts fail? How can machinists and manufacturers avoid costly mistakes?Danny Sidun breaks down heat treating in plain English—no sales pitch, just real talk from someone who's in it every day. Whether you're running a machine shop, speccing out parts, or just curious about heat treating, this episode is the firestarter you’ve been waiting for.🎯 Timestamps:00:00 – Meet Danny Sidun – From operations to obsession with quality03:30 – What is heat treating, really?07:15 – Why in-house heat treating often fails11:45 – What to look for in a GOOD heat treater17:30 – Why most shops are too broad—and fail because of it21:10 – Common red flags in heat treating operations28:20 – The hidden value of specialization34:10 – Why Danny refuses to offer machining38:00 – Advice for young people entering manufacturing44:00 – Call for deeper heat treat episodes: case hardening, induction, etc.Produced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthur

    41 min

  4. 07/07/2025

    From Shop Class to Shop Floor: How Gabe Kooyers Is Building the Next Generation

    Connect with Gabe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-kooyers-20116a128/We don't have a labor shortage, we have an awareness problem.Gabe Kooyers is proving that the next generation wants to learn manufacturing. They just need someone to show them how.With the help of the Titans of CNC Academy, Gabe turned his high school classroom into a shop floor, equipping students to land real jobs before graduation.📐 Machining parts that meet tolerance.🧠 Thinking like programmers.💼 Getting hired straight out of school.This is what happens when education meets real-world manufacturing.Websites for Titans of CNC:https://titansofcnc.com/https://titansofcnc.com/collections/titans-of-cnc-academiesProduced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthur

    22 min

  5. 06/27/2025

    1-Click Cost Reduction, Integrated in your CAM solution!

    My Guest today Dr Erdem Ozturk is an internationally recognised leader in the digital machining field. He is the founder and CEO of Productive Machines. He has 22 years of experience in the research and development landscape. He is an Associate member of CIRP (The International Academy for Production Engineering). He also served as a visiting faculty at the Global Production Engineering and Management MSc. program at the Vietnamese German University in Ho Chi Minh.Find this tool on the Siemens Market Place:https://xcelerator.siemens.com/global/en/all-offerings/products/sensenc-feeds--reduce-cycle-times-and-extend-tool-life.htmlFind Productive Machines on the Web:https://productivemachines.co.uk/Follow Productive Machines on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/productivemachines/Link to Dr Erdems calendar to book a 30 minute meeting with him:https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ3TpbY_evxEf7i_hhuCgK1PTsUFwBAP8cOc67KJtazmvz6s_Zju0W2do3fXz76eEpSFAWXlU9n2Produced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthur

    20 min

  6. 06/13/2025

    23yr Old Legend Running a Machine Shop, Meet Ryan McGehee

    If you're looking for a come up story, this is the one for you. My guest today is Ryan McGehee, a 23yr old legend that is running an innovative machine shop as part of a larger company. He shares some insights on how he's managed to get where he is at 23, so whether you're looking to change careers, or maybe you're in school looking at your options, this is the episode for you. Produced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthur

    20 min

  7. 06/06/2025

    Is Video Marketing the Secret to Getting Noticed in Manufacturing?

    http://feltmarketing.com/ Today's guest is Allison DeFord, the Founder/Trailblazer at Felt Marketing, is on a mission to strengthen the heart and soul of manufacturing for generations. By helping manufacturers make sales easier with an emotionally engaging, holistic marketing system and brand foundation that connects to the heart of their ideal customers. Because the most successful brands aren’t just seen and heard, they’re felt. Fueled by cold brew with oat milk, she never settles for lukewarm and admittedly geeks out over nature, manufacturing, and Wonder Woman.Allison is a co-author, speaker, Executive Director for the North American Forest Foundation, and resident marketing expert on Manufacturing Masters platform. She’s also the overly-caffeinated co-host of the Manufacturing Masters podcast. Connect with Allison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondeford/ Produced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthur

    24 min

  8. 05/30/2025

    👉Critical Insights On Part Palletization With Mark Christopher

    https://www.dn-solutions.com/ Less Employees, with higher Margins. No this isn't some click bait conversation, it's a deep dive with Mark Christopher from DN Solutions where we get in to the changes in part processing that are making big profits for the customers he works with. Get the inside Scoop, with a global expert. Connect with Mark directly:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-christopher-5a4b839a/email: mark.christopher@dncompany.com Produced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthur

    24 min
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On MSTT we tackled problems that plague the manufacturing world, our focus is machine shops, be they contract based or OEM, however the insights we share apply across much of manufacturing!

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  • Creator
    Arthur Field
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Arthur Field
  • Show Website
    Machine Shop Tech Talk

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