by Michael Watkins | Oct 10, 2023 | Blog, Business Management, Business plans, EGS News, Leadership, Manufacturing, Uncategorized
We were recently asked to contribute some thoughts for NTMA to include in their October issue of The Record, the monthly newsletter that goes out to their full membership. The theme for the issue is Manufacturing Day, and we were happy to oblige with the following...
by Michael Watkins | Aug 14, 2023 | Business Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Training
We love this time of year, and not just for the return of football to our Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Back to school is synonymous with learning new things, meeting new people, and exploring new opportunities. It’s about potential, promise, and...
by Michael Watkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Business Management, Business plans, Coaching, Economics, Finance, Leadership
If you know us at all, you know how much we love this amazing, inspiring, exhilarating game called business. “Impacting lives by improving business performance” is not only our mission, we consider it no less than a bona fide calling. We’re in the business of business...
by Michael Watkins | Jul 3, 2023 | Business Management, Economics, Leadership, Manufacturing
Our mission at EBITDA Growth Systems is to impact lives by improving business performance. And while the idea of greater profits is certainly attractive, the goal for many machine shop and advanced manufacturing owners is something even more valuable: freedom. Chasing...
by Michael Watkins | Jun 8, 2023 | Leadership, Manufacturing, Training
A recent article by McKinsey & Company did a great job describing the seismic shift in manufacturing brought about by the global pandemic, advances in technology, and an increasing desire in this country for products that are made right here in America. To quote...