by JOSH SPRAGUE | Nov 15, 2023 | Business Management, Business plans, Finance, Human Resources
The EBITDA Growth Systems team was thrilled to welcome machine shop owners and operators from around the country to our signature event, the “Double Your Value” Business Planning Summit, held November 9 & 10 in our hometown of Golden, Colorado. This year’s event...
by JOSH SPRAGUE | May 5, 2023 | Business Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Training
Training for success is essential for owners and managers alike. One of the most important things any business can do to ensure smooth operations, a great culture, and healthy growth is to invest in training senior leaders on business acumen and business management....
by Michael Watkins | Apr 12, 2023 | Business Management, Culture, Human Resources
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast is a phrase originated by Peter Drucker and made famous by Mark Fields, President at Ford. But if culture is such a big deal, it would help if someone were to define it for the masses. We define culture as “the experience that...
by Michael Watkins | Apr 12, 2023 | Culture, Human Resources, Training
There is a truth regarding talent that is so significant that it is lost on many. Part one of the truth is this – “no single company can hope to address the lack of skilled machinist in America”. And while it is important and useful for individual companies to come...
by David Capkovitz | Apr 12, 2023 | Business Management, Culture, Human Resources, Leadership
As Mike and I continue to talk about the gaps we are seeing in the machine trades, we notice one thing that is very standard, the need for more qualified personnel. Most people we talk to are looking to add a Milling specialist, a Lathe specialist, a Wire EDM...
by David Capkovitz | Apr 12, 2023 | Culture, Human Resources, Manufacturing
We spend quite a bit of time traveling the Continental US, visiting machine shops and manufacturers of all kinds. Two constants I am seeing across all of these businesses are 1. A gap in supply chain where we are struggling to get materials in a timely fashion, and 2....
