ShopTalk

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This show is for those that have dedicated their livelihood to the craft of manufacturing. Because those people understand that it is the hardest job in the world. Customers want parts faster, at lower prices. Operators don’t always show up, or leave for another dollar. Material prices go up. Equipment fails at the worst times . Reworks can kill the productivity. Sales are unpredictable. The schedule is always changing. The margins get squeezed from all angles. It’s chaos. It’s daily firefighting of problems. This show, is to bring on people, who love to fight the fire and conquer it.

Episodes

  1. FEB 10

    Shop Talk | Job Costing: Balancing Fair Margins with Competitive Pricing

    In this episode of Shop Talk, host Dean Halonen sits down with Ken Hannem, Project Manager at D&K Powder Coating in Mankato, MN — a shop recognized for its quick turnaround, exceptional quality, and disciplined approach to margins. The discussion dives deep into job costing — how to balance fair margins with competitive pricing and use real costing data to catch margin leaks early. Ken explains how D&K decides when to improve a process versus when to adjust pricing, builds customer trust by staying fair (and even lowering prices when it makes sense), and keeps the shop accountable with accurate time tracking. From protecting capacity for high-value customers to paying people well while staying profitable, Ken breaks down job costing in practical, plain-spoken terms. Shop Talk brings you authentic conversations with manufacturers — real shops, real results.

    47 min

  2. 10/17/2025

    Using Digital Manufacturing to Compete and Win

    Recorded live at Revenue Riptide, Using Digital Manufacturing to Compete and Win features a panel hosted by Chet Halonen, with guests Natalie Hurd of Champion Enterprises, Mark Rydzy of Pauway Corporation, and Cody Whitehead of Advanced Precision Anodizing. Together, they explore how digital manufacturing technology is helping job shops boost efficiency, strengthen customer relationships, and gain a competitive edge. The Steelhead Audio Archive highlights authentic voices from manufacturers leading the next wave of operational excellence and growth across North America.

    34 min

  3. 10/17/2025

    Embracing Change to Foster Business Growth | Andrew Kossowski

    Recorded live at Revenue Riptide, Andrew Kossowski of Veterans Metal shares how his team has embraced change to foster sustainable business growth. From leadership transitions to process improvement, Andrew discusses the strategies that helped Veterans Metal evolve, strengthen their culture, and drive performance in an ever-changing manufacturing landscape. The Steelhead Audio Archive highlights real stories from job shops across North America — exploring how modern manufacturers are transforming the way they work, grow, and lead.

    46 min

  4. 10/17/2025

    A Winning Job Shop Journey—Anchor Bay

    Recorded live at Revenue Riptide, this episode features Anchor Bay Powder Coat — a winning job shop with a story of growth, innovation, and transformation. Hear how their team embraced change, scaled their operation, and leveraged Steelhead’s ERP platform to unlock new levels of visibility, efficiency, and success. The Steelhead Audio Archive shares real stories from job shops across the country — exploring how manufacturers are evolving, adapting, and leading the next wave of American production.

    1h 12m

  5. 10/16/2025

    From Paper to Power: Leading Change with Steelhead ERP

    Dina Wing from Precision Spray and Coatings presents FROM PAPER TO POWER: LEADING CHANGE WITH STEELHEAD ERP live onstage at Revenue Riptide 2025. The magic of the job shop summit is all in the stories. How people just like you are evolving, what growth strategies have worked for them, and all the conversations that happen when the sessions are over. For more information and additional presentations, visit revenueriptide.com

    36 min

  6. 10/16/2025

    From Gut Feel to Data-Driven: The Keys to Job Shop Excellence | Glenn Holmgren, Western Hard Chrome

    In this session from Revenue Riptide, Glenn Holmgren of Western Hard Chrome shares how his team transitioned from gut feel to data-driven operations — and the measurable impact that shift had on their business. From implementing digital systems to uncovering real-time visibility on the floor, Glenn discusses the mindset, metrics, and leadership needed to achieve true job shop excellence in a modern manufacturing world.

    40 min
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About

This show is for those that have dedicated their livelihood to the craft of manufacturing. Because those people understand that it is the hardest job in the world. Customers want parts faster, at lower prices. Operators don’t always show up, or leave for another dollar. Material prices go up. Equipment fails at the worst times . Reworks can kill the productivity. Sales are unpredictable. The schedule is always changing. The margins get squeezed from all angles. It’s chaos. It’s daily firefighting of problems. This show, is to bring on people, who love to fight the fire and conquer it.

Information

  • Creator
    Steelhead Technologies
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Steelhead Technologies
  • Show Website
    ShopTalk