Changing the perception of the trades with Matt Guse

Matt Guse has been part of creating a new legacy of manufacturing. MRS Machining is one of the top ten machine shops in the country. Matt is continuing what his father started with educating the next generation of machinists through offering internships and equipment to a local high school trade program.

This episode focuses on how educating the next generation and showing them what is possible has enabled Guse to be able to successfully hire GenZ's into his company. By doing this he is a true pioneer in changing the narrative about the trades.

Episode Highlights:

03:34 - The salary for skilled trades are often higher than people who get four year degrees.

06:29 - How to get ten tenured employees on board with new ways of doing things.

10:20 - The decision to share 40% of profits with his employees and how it has motivated them.

14:08 - Why women need to part of your hiring strategy.

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