In this episode, host Jim Mayer interviews Shae Eichele, the marketing coordinator from the HEH group and the host of the Manufacturing Muscle podcast. Shae shares her journey in manufacturing, from initially wanting to become an attorney to finding her passion in the industry. She discusses the impact of a life-changing injury and how manufacturing saved her mobility and quality of life. Shae also talks about starting the Manufacturing Muscle podcast to promote manufacturing as a viable career option and the importance of reaching young people and their parents to change perceptions about the industry. In this conversation, she discusses the importance of changing perceptions of manufacturing and how collaboration between trade schools and manufacturers can help achieve this. She also emphasizes the need to inspire passion in young people and the role of mentors in their development. Shae highlights the importance of building a community of mentorship and the impact of technology and social media in reaching younger generations. She shares her positive experience as a woman in the manufacturing industry and expresses excitement about future trends, such as automation and the integration of sales and marketing. Finally, Shae encourages giving opportunities and chances to others.Takeaways
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