Best Dustin McMillan Podcasts (2024)

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MFG MONKEY | Jason Anthoine: The Critical Role of Leadership in Shaping Company Culture 58:13

17d ago58:13

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In this episode, Dustin McMillan and Jason Anthoine discuss the importance of employee experience and culture in organizations. They highlight the impact of culture on employee satisfaction and company success, emphasizing the need for leaders to engage with employees on a personal level and create a positive work environment. The discussion touche…

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MFG MONKEY | Jason Kruger: Driving Value and Evaluating Expenses 1:09:11

2M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

Dustin and Jason dive into the importance of accounting in business, discussing how to prepare for a recession, what nonprofits need for annual audits, and how to close books accurately and prevent fraud. They touch on challenges with accounting software and the need to understand profitability and cash flow. Jason emphasizes evaluating expenses to…

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MFG MONKEY | Chris Peer: Navigating Marketing in Manufacturing: Insights and Strategies 1:06:04

2M ago1:06:04

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Dustin sits down with Chris Peer to discuss the evolving role of marketing in the manufacturing industry, emphasizing the need for a clear value proposition and a strong marketing strategy. They highlight the importance of tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and measuring return on investment (ROI). The conversation addresses the unique chal…

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MFG MONKEY | Zach Haddock: High volume demand, Static Challenges, & Tight Tolerances 1:18:45

3M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Zach Haddock from Preco joins Dustin McMillan on MFG Monkey to talk about their experiences in the converting industry. They discuss Preco's guidance in handling challenging projects, share a passion for teaching, and even explore their mutual interest in scuba diving. Zach reflects on his journey in converting, from screen printing to sales at Pre…

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MFG MONKEY | Aaron Patrick: Unlocking Ohio's Manufacturing Potential 1:10:30

4M ago1:10:30

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In this week's episode, Dustin interviews Aaron Patrick, State Director for Manufacturing Assistance Programs at the Ohio Department of Development. Aaron discusses the role of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program in supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers in Ohio, emphasizing company culture, workforce retention, and commu…

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MFG MONKEY | Ryan Retcher: Unveiling Entrepreneurial Insights 59:52

4M ago59:52

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This week, Dustin sits down with Ryan Retcher to unravel his journey from a decade in banking to becoming an investor and venture capitalist. They explore entrepreneurship nuances, failures, and resilience. The episode emphasizes the importance of team culture, transparency, and appreciation in handling business challenges. Ryan's analogy comparing…

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MFG MONKEY | Emily Wilkins : Building a Radical Brand 52:08

4M ago52:08

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Join Dustin in an engaging conversation with Emily Wilkins, who is on a mission to empower job shops to revolutionize their marketing by crafting a Radical brand that authentically reflects their identity and irresistibly attracts their desired audience. They explore the significance of a strong brand, simplifying website development, maximizing so…

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The Value Chain Transformation With Drew Paroz (MFGMonkey Episode 22) 1:11:07

5M ago1:11:07

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Dustin chats with Drew Paroz, a seasoned manufacturing professional. Drew shares insights into his family's manufacturing background and his passion for creating systems that empower individuals at Honda. The conversation touches on Drew's diverse roles, emphasizing the importance of understanding the entirety of systems. Drew, now a transformation…

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On-Time Performance With David Altemir From Altemir Consulting (MFGMonkey Episode 21) 54:27

5M ago54:27

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This week, Dustin talks with David Altemir, a former NASA aerospace expert. They discuss lunar soil research, managing the X-38 spacecraft’s composite fuselage, and transitioning to commercial aerospace and consulting. They talk about the unexpected joys of consulting, the challenges faced at Aurora Flight Sciences, and the crucial role of on-time …

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The Path To Entrepreneurship With Josh Wintermantel From Hype Socks (MFGMonkey Episode 20) 1:01:18

3+ y ago1:01:18

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On this week’s episode of MFG Monkey, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Wintermantel, the owner and CEO of Hype Socks. We talk about Josh’s path to entrepreneurship, and how he’s turned his high school side hustle of customizing socks into a major business. Based in the US, Hype Socks is a hosiery manufacturer and distributor specializi…

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Use Amazon To Grow Your eCommerce Business With Kurt Prosser from Easton Digital (MFGMonkey Episode 19) 43:25

3+ y ago43:25

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This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kurt Prosser, owner of Easton Digital. We talk about Kurt's career path from engineer to MBA to starting his own eCommerce agency in 2013. Easton Digital is a full-service eCommerce agency that delivers profitable revenue for its clients. They specialize in launching and growing small and medium on…

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MFG MONKEY | Episode 17 - The MLP Group (Mac & Scott) | How To Prepare Your Business to Sell and When To Keep It 1:01:40

3+ y ago1:01:40

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This week we had the pleasure of sitting down again with The MLP Group (Manufacturing Legacy Partners). We had Mac Mcvey and Scott Ellsworth, two of the group's key members on the podcast this week. We dived into what The MLP Group does as a company and how they help manufacturers grow, and transition their ownership. The MLP Group is a multifacete…

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The MLP Group (MFGMonkey Episode 16) 56:55

3+ y ago56:55

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This week, we sat down with The MLP Group (Manufacturing Legacy Partners). They’re a multifaceted team of highly skilled and experienced subject matter experts dedicated to strengthening American manufacturing by facilitating the successful ownership transition of small to mid-sized manufacturers. Collectively, they bring over 300 years of experien…

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Living in the New Renaissance - Podcast 13 - Interview with Dustin Miller - Polyinnovator 42:49

4y ago42:49

42:49

Quite delayed interview with Dustin Miller from polyinnovator.space Dustin is, in his own words: "Dustin Miller - PolyInnovator. An omnicontent creator, and host of the Polymath PolyCast. Creator of the Modular Degree, and the United Living Construct. Learn more about what all of those are at https://polyinnovator.space " We delve into what a polyi…

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Living in the New Rennasance Podcast 12 Interview with Fahed Sakr Ask A Gen Z 22:33

4y ago22:33

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Just a fun little followup podcast to Episode 3 - "Ask A Geezer", this one asks similar questions of a Gen Z to get a look from the other side of that coin! Thanks to Fahed Sakr from "The Average Delinquent Podcast with Fahed Sakr" for agreeing to come on with us today! Fahed's podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify (and probably other …

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Living in the New Renaissance Podcast 11 New Dedication 9:20

4y ago9:20

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This is a "getting my feet wet again" video using footage I'd previously recorded. It's all still relevant, so I went with it. Dedicated to Zipper, Mighty Hunter of Snacks.

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MFGMonkey Episode 15 - Tyler Dunham: Manufacturing and the Law 1:05:30

4y ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Today we sit down with Tyler Dunham. Tyler is an Intellectual Property Attorney / Registered US Patent Attorney, and the CEO of Dunham IP Law LLC. We discuss patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and much more. Go check them out at their website below. http://www.dunhamiplaw.com Dunham IP Law LLC is a law firm based out of Columbus, Ohio. Their pract…

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3D Tooling Printing Technologies With Darrell Stanford and Jack Stanford (MFGMonkey Episode 14) 44:55

4y ago44:55

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Today we are sitting down with Darrell Stanford and Jack Stanford from Catalysis a 3-D print tooling company. We discuss all of their capabilities from Vacuum Forming, Plastic Injection, to Composite Forming. Go check them out at their website that will be linked below www.catalysis3d.com The Catalysis Additive Tooling advantage is that we offer Th…

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MFGMonkey Episode 13: Larry Cole & Victor Nicolov - The Future of Virus Control with Copper 1:08:38

4y ago1:08:38

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Today we have Victor Nicolov and Larry Cole the creator and president of CuGrip with us. you can find them at www.cugrip.com They are gonna be taking about their up and coming sanitation product that kills viruses on surfaces without The hassle of wiping them down constantly. We Discuss the research that brought CuGrip to where it is today and its …

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MFGMonkey episode 12 Theresa Valade: Successtrek 45:05

4y ago45:05

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MFGMONKEY Episode 12 Theresa Valade CEO and Owner of Successtrek Supply chain support / procurement and for us process improvements / implementation support and Talent development that can help the current talent not feel so overwhelmed when a company can be under staffed or have a staff of low performers. We both offer strategy support to help a c…

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S2 Ep. 14: Turtlin 56:18

4y ago56:18

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I know turtles aren't fish, but this one sounded to fun to pass up! If you don't follow Johnny and David Cammenga, on their Instagram, or YouTube, you are missing out These guys are always up to something crazy, and today its catching turtles by hand underwater. Not just any turtle, HUGE snappers! Check it out!…

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MFGMonkey Episode 11 with Jonathan Fourney: Conveying Systems Beyond Industry Standards 34:22

4y ago34:22

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MFGMONKEY Episode 11 Jonathan Fourney Supplier Development Engineer Jon and Dustin talk about the importance of partner support and the importance of being Made in the USA vs LLC, Low Cost Countries. We all hear the buzz words about reshoring and Intralox is doing just that. Intralox does not buy much overseas, but what they have been buying is com…

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S2 Ep. 13: Mark Tonello Fisheries Biologist 1:09:45

4y ago1:09:45

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Mark Tonello joins me this week to talk about his love for fishing that grew into a dream job as a fisheries biologist here in the state of Michigan. It was a fun chat discussing different aspects of his role with the DNR and talking about all kinds of differnt fish and fisheries. We discuss everything from egg takes for walleye to where to find bi…

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S2 Ep. 12: Trout Bumming 1:09:08

4y ago1:09:08

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This week I decided to do a bit of an experiment and did a solo episode. Something I was a little nervous to do honestly, because I don't consider myself an expert. However, I had some pretty fantastic experiences over a 5 day period of fishing, and I wanted to share what I learned. So this episode is a combination of observations made by me and my…

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S2 Ep. 11: River Smallmouth with John Gouker 1:17:30

4y ago1:17:30

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The weather is warming up, and with that so should the smallmouth bite! Today we have John Gouker on podcast with us, and we talk in depth about his tactics for river smallmouth fishing. John also educates us on smallmouth migration patterns and when and where to find these incredible fish. Known as one of the strongest pound for pound fighters, sm…

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S2 Ep. 10: Trout, Steelhead, and Salmon with John McMillan 1:17:05

4y ago1:17:05

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This week John McMillan is back! One of my favorite guest from last season. We talk about his most resent steelhead season, Dam removal, hatcheries affect on wild fish, and all kinds of other interesting info. John has been studying trout and salmon species for many years and has a tremendous amount of knowledge!…

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Payroll Protection Program Revisited With Jordan Butler & Rich Brown: MFGMonkey Episode 6, Part 3 52:47

4y ago52:47

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Welcome to MFGMonkey Episode 6.3 Jordan Butler and Rich Brown are back with new Information on the PPP(Payroll Protection Program). This week, we talk about the issues companies are facing regarding unemployment. If you have any questions, comments, or topics you just want to hear about let us know. Contacts us at: info@mfgmonkey.com Subscribe toda…

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S2 Ep. 9: Reading Water with Brian Barney 59:00

4y ago59:00

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This week Brian joins me from Eastmans' Flycast, and we try to break down what reading water means. Its something that you hear about a lot, but don't hear many in depth conversations on. So we try to break down what we are looking for in rivers, where to find fish, and how to fish certain types of river features. Brian lives in Montana, but is fro…

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MFGMonkey Episode 9 - Responsible RestartOhio 17:38

4y ago17:38

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Responsible RestartOhioManufacturing, Distribution, and Construction https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/responsible/Manufacturing-Distribution-Construction.pdf Employees, Distributors, & Guests Mandatory Recommended Best Practices, Shift Pattern Daily disinfection of desks and workstations , Change shift patterns (e.g. fewer shifts) • Stagger lunc…

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MFGMonkey Episode 8 Eric Barge: Diploma V.S. Certificate 1:01:44

4y ago1:01:44

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Today we talk with my good friend Eric Barge. We discuss what skills kids are getting at career tech Schools V.S. traditional high school. We also delve into "College for All" being falsely advertised to our kids we talk about how schools are doing a disservice to students by not focusing on information Literacy, Financial Literacy, and Computer Sc…

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S2 Ep. 8: Hex! 1:09:19

4y ago1:09:19

1:09:19

You asked for more Koz, and podcasts recorded on the water, and this one has both. Catching fish on top water is my favorite. Big trout on a dry fly at night? Even better! In this episode Brian and my buddy Ross Gibbs discuss the hex hatch. For those that don’t know the hex is a large mayfly that hatches after dark. So you are fishing blind to fish…

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MFGMonkey Episode 7: Matt Guse - Fail Fast, Fix Fast, Forget Fast. 51:15

4y ago51:15

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Matt Guse President and Owner. MRS Machine and Tool. mguse@mrsmachiningco.com| www.mrsmachiningco.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-guse-3aa35914/ Episode 7 - Building a Job shop in high school and getting youth involved in Manufacturing. Matt discusses the 3 F’s for us Fail Fast – Fix Fast – Forget Fast. And what that means to building people u…

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S2 Ep. 7: Trout Fishing with Glen Blackwood 1:19:36

4y ago1:19:36

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Today I sit down with Glen Blackwood of Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company. Glen has a deep history in the world of trout fishing and it was a pleasure to stop in and interview him at the shop! We discuss his background in fly fishing, his favorite methods, we compare and contrast the the past to the current state of trout fishing, his favorite trout …

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MFGMonkey episode 6 part 2: Economic Disaster Loan with Jordan Butler and Rich Brown 50:21

4+ y ago50:21

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Jordan Butler Attorney at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP Jordan Butler JCButler@cpmlaw.com 614.628.0797 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanbutler1/ https://www.cpmlaw.com/people/jordan-butler/ Episode 6.2 series PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) – EIDL (Economic Disaster Loan) In this follow up significant episode this series, we discuss PPP (Paycheck…

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S2 Ep. 6: Epic Brown Trout Fishing 1:25:40

4+ y ago1:25:40

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Today my cousin and best fried Dustin joins me to recap some epic brown trout fishing that has happened recently. We both caught some very big fish, and I wanted to record an episode to analyze how it all came together. We discuss how we caught the fish and how we go about chasing big browns in general. This one is filled with a lot of great info a…

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Paycheck Protection Programs With Rich Brown: MFGMonkey Episode 6, Part 1 46:06

4+ y ago46:06

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In this significant episode, we discuss PPP (Paycheck Protection Programs) and what it means for you now, and more importantly, what this program or these programs mean for you and your company’s future. We dive into this topic from a user’s standpoint. Now that you have read all of the emails and information you can find: How do you apply, and how…

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Fabrication Start-Up Shop Talk With Aaron Saltsman: MFGMonkey Episode 5 33:31

4+ y ago33:31

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We here at MFGMonkey support social distancing in the spirit of that Dan won’t be with us but that’s okay he will be back soon. Since Dan isn’t here we were able to make room for Aaron Saltsman. We talk about starting a new business endeavor, Finding love, As well as hopes for our future company’s If you have any questions, comments, or topics you'…

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S2 Ep. 5: Dupe a Fish 58:40

4+ y ago58:40

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This week Christian Bacasa joins me from Dupe a Fish. Christian is a stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, and it was actually his recovery that introduced him to fly fishing. He is a well-traveled avid angler, and we get a little audio vacation from our quarantine by listening to him relive some of his favorite adventures! To learn more about Dupe …

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S2 Ep. 4: Mark Kenyon - That Wild Country 57:31

4+ y ago57:31

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Mark Kenyon is on today's episode to talk about some of his fishing adventures, the importance of public land, and his book That Wild Country. Mark is well known for the company he created Wired to Hunt. As well as being a team member of the MeatEater crew. Mark is a hunter and angler, but also a very passionate conservationist. If you would like t…

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MFGMonkey Episode 4: Bryan Driscoll Company Culture And Evaluation 49:05

4+ y ago49:05

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Welcome to MFGMonkey. This Friday, we have a chat with our good friend Bryan Driscoll from Driscoll Learning. We discuss evaluating future employees and their compatibility with your company along with many other interesting topics. So sit back have a listen and enjoy. Go check him out @ linkedin.com/in/bryandriscoll and driscolllearning.com If you…

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S2 Ep. 3 - Fishing the Antivirus 1:02:46

4+ y ago1:02:46

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This week we go random! I call 3 of my fishing buddies Matt Peisert, Bob Polanic, and Dustin Feldpausch to talk fishing and try to take out minds off the current world events. We talk mostly about trout and steelhead fishing. From the sounds of it, fishing has been good for both lately! Matt tells us about a great day on the water chucking streamer…

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MFGMonkey Episode 3: Chris Dakin - Indian Creek Metal Fab. 47:08

4+ y ago47:08

47:08

Welcome to MFGMonkey. This Friday, we have a great episode for you. We have Chris Dakin from Tipp City at Indian Creek Metal Fab to talk about the exciting things going on in the manufacturing industry, what is currently shaking it up, and what to look forward to. Plus, hear how mindset can set you up for success. If you have any questions, comment…

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S2 Ep. 2: Arctic Grayling Reintroduction 59:35

4+ y ago59:35

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In today's episode, we have Biologist Nicole Watson joining us to tell us about her research on Arctic grayling, and the hopeful attempt to reintroduce them to their native waters here in the state of Michigan. This episode is packed with interesting information from Nicole's research on both grayling and some of our favorite trout species.…

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S2 Ep. 1 Winter Steelhead 1:16:13

4+ y ago1:16:13

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Today we have Todd Hatfield, Bob Polanic, and Roger Hinchcliff joining us to talk Winter Steelhead Fishing. We discuss what their favorite tactics are, and how they vary from warm months of the year. Lots of great info!

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Keeping Your Business Afloat: MFGMonkey Episode 2 11:17

4+ y ago11:17

11:17

Welcome to the second episode of MFGMonkey. This is a shorter one, but nonetheless, it is very important if you are a small business. Dustin McMillan and Dan Nebraski discuss the effects of the coronavirus in China on manufacturing businesses in the United States. They also talk about how to keep your business afloat in the beginning. Enjoy the sho…

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Meeting The Monkeys And The World Of Manufacturing: MFGMonkey Episode 1 1:01:32

4+ y ago1:01:32

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Welcome to MFGMonkey. I'm Dustin Mcmillan and I'm here with my co-host Dan Nebraski. We have a lot of fun topics for you. We discuss sales tips. We stress the importance of Business relationships and also the disservice that public schools have done to students that don't want to go the college rout. Anyway why don't we just jump on into it. If you…

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Ep. 35: The 30" Brown! 1:06:28

5y ago1:06:28

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Any trout fisherman dreams of one day landing a 30" brown. For very few of us that ever becomes a reality. Today we get the chance to hear first hand about a fish of a lifetime. Austin Wenke is a Fisheries technician. He recently caught and released a 30" native brown trout! We discuss his exciting story on this episode.…

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Ep. 34: Fly Fishing for Carp 1:37:30

5y ago1:37:30

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Today Jon Lee and Jonas and Joe from HUFIUS join me to talk about catching carp on the fly. Carp get a bad reputation, but they are really amazing fish. They are tough to catch and hard fighting which makes them incredibly fun to chase. Jon has been guiding for many years, and does an awesome job of breaking down how its done!…

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Ep. 33: Salmon Fishing on the Big Lake 1:29:33

5y ago1:29:33

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Today Hunter Engel joins us on the show to talk about salmon fishing. In this situation we discuss catching salmon while trolling on Lake Michigan. Hunter has been doing this his entire life, and is full of knowledge. I dig deep to break down what is needed to be successful on the water. We also review Hunter's recent trip to Africa, and his experi…

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Ep. 32: Michigan Trout Addicts 1:11:01

5y ago1:11:01

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Today Matt Goehler joins me of Michigan Trout Addicts. MTA is a non profit focusing on helping children in need as well as inspiring and educating the youth. We get to hear how the organization got started, and where it is at today. Matt is also an incredible trout angler. In this episode he breaks down his fishing tactics and how he catches his tr…

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