{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F334ff74d-707b-4daf-af09-b9f49fef23b3","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Successful Career with John Chaffin\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/334ff74d-707b-4daf-af09-b9f49fef23b3\"></iframe>","title":"Successful Career with John Chaffin","description":"In today\u2019s episode, we are joined by John Chaffin, the Founder and President of Western States Machinery Corp. His company provides packaging and processing machinery for some of the largest companies in the United States. John talks about some of his biggest wins, his best practices in business, thoughts on labor shortages, and the future of the production industry. Tune in today to learn about some tips and tricks that can create success in your career.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIN THIS EPISODE:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n \t[9:17] Introduction to John Chaffin - what's the most important thing he\u2019s learned about business during his career?<br />\r\n \t[16:07] What was the very first design or engineering design John ever did?<br />\r\n \t[18:49] Of all the products John has seen, were there any he thought would be successful that didn't become successful?<br />\r\n \t[20:30] What companies has John had success with in the packaging and processing manufacturing area?<br />\r\n \t[27:50] What are John\u2019s thoughts on remote living and working?<br />\r\n \t[32:55] If someone graduated high school today and wasn't sure of the direction they wanted to go; what would John tell that graduate?<br />\r\n \t[35:04] What are John\u2019s thoughts on the labor shortage and robotics?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nKEY TAKEAWAYS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n \tIn today\u2019s world, showing up for your customers and demonstrating that you are dedicated, reliable, and dependable will offer you the best success to keep growing in your career.<br />\r\n \tIn the production and processing industry, if you want to get ahead, you must get out there, meet your customers, and tour the facilities. Anyone trying to do this work from home or who is unwilling to travel will not see great success.<br />\r\n \tThe drive to succeed, becoming the best at every level in your career, integrity, and honesty will provide you with great success in your career.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBIO:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nJohn Chaffin started as a \u201cSilicon Valley Automation Specialist\u201d and had many installations with customers such as Apple Computer, Microsoft, Atari, Hewlett Packard, and Lockheed. From the first \u201cPower Bar\u201d line, \u201cPringles Potato Chips\u201d to \u201cBowl Appetite\u201d, John has always contributed to each customer\u2019s introduction of successful new products. Del Monte, Nestle, Dole, General Mills, Nabisco, ConAgra, Kraft Foods, Proctor and Gamble, and Campbell\u2019s Soup, are but a few of the many companies in the food and beverage industry that have relied on John\u2019s solutions. Having traveled to more than 25 countries, John brings over 50 years experience to his customers\u2026thus earning a reputation as \u201cThe guy who has the solutions.\u201d<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLINKS MENTIONED:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWestern States Machinery Corp. Website<br />\r\n<br />\r\nJohn Chaffin\u2019s Email<br />\r\n<br />\r\nJohn Chaffin\u2019s Linkedin","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/da4b5bfe-c360-4640-bd2f-171654086297/askbrienart-scaled.jpg"}