Hi this is Scott Tarcy and welcome to the Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast Join us for bi-weekly episodes, each lasting around 30 minutes, as we dive into the stories and insights of engineering entrepreneurs who have transformed their inventions into successful businesses. I’m a mechanical engineer and the president of CADdesignhelp.com. My company does CAD work and prototyping. I love designing and inventing products and creating businesses around that activity. There are many podcasts out ...
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Podcast focused on improvements in Manufacturing and Enabling Manufacturing Technology. Hosted by Tristan Bailey, conversations provide lessons and insight from the people who have been working with best practice and growing their business. " When you need to climb a mountain, make friends on the path, as everything grows on the way up " New automation technology and digital transformation offer new ways to improve speed and profit. Business customer needs are forever in a state of change, s ...
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Recycling Nasty Stuff Efficiently – John Appel – ep 149
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Jonathan is a Biologist by Education and a process and mechanical engineer by training and is a second generation inventor of a revolutionary waste to energy process that can convert all carbon-based waste, simultaneously in a wet and mixed stream into clean burning, carbon-neutral fuels, biochar, and organic fertilizers with no waste streams or by…
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Engineer to Financial Planner – Ryan Sullivan– ep 148
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Engineer to Financial Planner – Ryan Sullivan– ep 148 Starting his career as a mechanical engineer, Ryan built an engineering department from the ground up. In just five years, he built the department into a formidable team of 11 professionals, generating an annual revenue exceeding $1 million. This journey uncovered Ryan's true passion for finance…
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Investing with Real Estate Syndicates – Dr Allen Lomax – Ep 147
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Investing with Real Estate Syndicates – Dr. Allen Lomax– ep 147 Dr. Allen, a seasoned leader with a Ph.D. in Organizational Systems Psychology. He has over three decades of experience. He underwent a transformative shift after years of working with horses and realizing the power of quiet mindfulness for personal and organizational growth. With expe…
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62: Vehicles To Vaccines, British Manufacturing since 1951 with Philip Hamlyn-Williams
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Following on from the interview on "How Britain Shaped the Manufacturing World", discover the secrets behind successful companies and the minds that cover all the bases between automotive and pharmaceutical. Join into the stories of visionary entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses, uncovering the strategies that propelled their inventions an…
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How to be a Great Leader – Darby Vannier – Ep 146
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How to be a Great Leader – Darby Vannier – Ep 146 Darby Vannier has over 20 years of experience as a seasoned leader adept at building and growing organizations. As a president & CEO of an indispensable leadership group, he excels as an executive coach, consultant, and speaker. Number one tip: As you start to lead people, don't underestimate the im…
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Engineering Leadership Coach – Francis Lacoste – Ep 145
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Francis is an Engineering Leadership Coach who helps CTOs and VPs of Engineering at scaling tech startups nurture amazing work cultures and high-performance teams that build products and services that delight their customers. Number one tip: If you are a staff engineer or have technical position: remember whenever are acting with someone they are a…
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Dwellwell Analytics – Dan Simpkins – Ep 144
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Dan Simpkins is the Chief Executive Officer and one of the two founding partners of Dwellwell Analytics, Inc. The company has developed an IoT SaaS product that helps protect residential real estate assets by identifying maintenance issues before they become costly and disruptive Dan’s company Hillcrest created the original 3D mouse for smart TV’s.…
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61: Special Episode : Southern Manufacturing 2024 from the show floor
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Southern Manufacturing and Electronics is the first show of the year for many people in the UK manufacturing community. So it was great to get out to meet friends and partners and many new faces this week. We took the microphone out and recorded with visitors and companies running stands. Many of whom are part of the ConeX Portal a community with a…
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60: Supply Chain Visibility Optimisation, Harrison Wells of LeanDNA
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Did you know that increasing the number of parts in manufacturing can lead to a higher number of exception messages during assembly, making streamlined processes and supply chain optimization even more crucial? Podcast on the intricacies of supply chain management and optimization, exploring the challenges and opportunities faced by manufacturing b…
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Innovative Insoles and Shoe Inserts – Tom Smoot, Jr. – Ep 143
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Innovative Insoles and Shoe Inserts – Tom Smoot, Jr. – Ep 143 Tom founded Lift and Shift Foundation and most recently Project Biotech that aim to improve the lives of others. He's also a graduate student and a former army veteran with a personal story of resilience. The Lift and Shift foundation is a non-profit who help veterans shift from military…
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59: From Whiteboards and Spreadsheets to Connected Planning: Michael Lynch's Digital Transformation Advice
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Join us as we discuss bringing the day to day running data and action items from visual management and paper notes, to a connected and full cycle solution. My guest, Michael Lynch, Co-Founder of Praxie, shares insights into the evolving landscape of AI, its practical applications, and how businesses can leverage this transformative tool to gain a c…
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KittyCAD (Developing Tools for Hardware Design) – Jessie Frazelle – Ep 142
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Jessie is the co-founder and CEO of KittyCAD. KittyCAD is a new CAD software that will have both your normal graphical interface but also the ability to code directly. This solves a common problem in CAD of both slow workflow and having to fix failed features, like fillets. I have been there many times! Make sure to check out this episode. I can wa…
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58: From Napkin Sketches to Prototypes Journey with Scott Tarcy
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Ever wondered what it takes to turn a wild idea into a tangible creation? In this episode, we're diving into the fascinating world of 3D printing with Scott Tarcy. How does he transform concepts into reality? Meet Scott, mechanical engineer turned entrepreneur, and president of CADdesignhelp. With over 15 years of experience, Scott has carved a nic…
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Coravin Wine Preservation Device – Greg Lambrecht – Ep 141
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Greg’s background is in medicine, but he has been passionate about wine since his first sip of a vintage wine in Napa at age 16. He received his Master of Science in Medical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I’m not a wine guy, but the history of why wine is bottled in glass…
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The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast – David Mantey – Ep 140
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Latest Technology News – David Mantey – Ep 140 David is the Editorial Director of Digital Media at Industrial Media, a publishing company that owns some of the most recognized websites in the manufacturing industry. These include Industrial Equipment News, Manufacturing Business Technology, Manufacturing.net, and Food Manufacturing. David has an in…
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57: Navigating Value Chain with Wardley Mapping insights from Ben Mosior
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Imagine having a strategic tool at your disposal that can help your business adapt, evolve, and make informed decisions. In this podcast interview, we unravel the power of Wardley Mapping with the expert guide, Ben Mosior. The burning question we seek to answer: How can Wardley Mapping revolutionise your business strategy? Discover how Wardley Mapp…
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Particle41 – Ben Johnson – Ep 139 Ben is the CEO & Founder of Particle41, a development firm providing businesses with integral support on application development, data science, and DevOps projects. I learned some new things in this episode. Devops is platform engineering. For example, his team created a training program on the Oculus headset. The …
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Hone Your Writing Skills – Pam Hurley – Ep 138
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Pam Hurley is founder and president of Hurley Write, Inc. She helps corporations fix the writing problems that are costing them time & money. Everyone must write papers in high school and college (write 10 pages on subject X) but in the real world this is not how it works. In the business world, the importance of writing is clear communication. For…
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56: Machinery and manufacturing reporting on growth with Laura Crawford
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In this episode Tristan discusses the manufacturing industry with guest Laura Crawford. Laura is the founder and managing director, editor, journalist, and PR specialist at Machinery and Manufacturing Magazine. With 20 years of experience in the publishing industry focused on engineering and manufacturing, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and ins…
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55: Switches, Sensors and Servos production Conversation with Clockwork Dog, Eyal Danon
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We delve into the world of live immersive experiences and hardware manufacture with Clockwork Dog, a company known for its innovative products that enhance live shows, escape rooms and interactive art projects. Most of all they are a UK based SME manufacturing company making connected devices and control software. Join us as we uncover the insights…
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Brian Kobus is the southeast Business Development Manager for Universal Robots based out of Charlotte, NC. I personally met Brian during a demonstration he was running with a robot. He showed us a simple pick and place example of the robot moving a block from one area to another The UR robot is easy to program. No code is needed. When it comes to r…
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Pipeline Design & Engineering – Aaron Moncur – Ep 136
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Aaron Moncur is the founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering. aron has a similar background to me where he worked as a design engineer first before starting his company. He worked designing medical devices. His company specializes in making custom manufacturing equipment. He’s learned (like me) that trading time for money has limited scalability so…
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54: From Concept to Creation: Unleashing Success in British Manufacturing with Philip Hamlyn Williams
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Discover the secrets behind successful companies and the minds that shaped them in a look at 100 years of history. Join us as we delve into the stories of visionary entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses, uncovering the strategies that propelled their inventions and Great Britain to new heights. Philip Hamlyn Williams, a renowned historian a…
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How to get Your Business Noticed – Jim James– Ep 135
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Jim worked his career in Public Relations. His company was out of Singapore, and he sold that business a few years ago. How he runs the Unnoticed Entrepreneur Podcast. We talked about how you can increase brand awareness for your company. The main ways you can do this are to create engaging social media posts that educate the viewer and the other w…
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J.D. Houvener is the founder of Bold Patents, a law firm for startups and inventors to get their patents. He also has his own podcast, The Bold Patents Show, which is in its second season. He has a background working for Boeing as an engineer before starting his law firm. We talked about how important it is to write your provisional patent the righ…
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53: Enhancing Business Presentations with Interactive Digital Solutions with Ian Woodley at Pitchflex
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In this episode with Ian Woodley, we dive into the world of dynamic business presentations with Pitchflex (formerly StiloTouch), a revolutionary platform that goes beyond traditional slide decks. Join us as we explore how Pitchflex is transforming the way companies engage their audience and showcase their expertise. Show Notes: https://cliffnotespo…
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Freetime Solutions- Barry Coziahr – Ep 133
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Barry Coziahr is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Freetime.Solutions, a virtual personnel agency that helps small businesses, one-man-band entrepreneurs and professionals build a powerhouse team of virtual assistants. I personally have a lot of experience with virtual assistants. I have been using them for years now to free up my time and sc…
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Exponential Theory – Aaron Bare – Ep 132 Aaron Bare is a bestselling author and speaker on the topic of exponential theory. He helps businesses grow at an exponential rate instead of a linear rate. Large companies tend to think that 10% annual growth is good. But Aaron argues that this mentality limits you and prevents exponential growth. We talked…
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World’s First Ever Auto-Leveling Traveling Tripod – Michael Bogue – Ep 131
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Michael Bogue is the brand manager of Benro Tripods in the US. He has a wide-ranging background from his current role managing tripods and lighting in the US, to his start in the photo business with DJI and drones. We talked about Benro’s newest product, Theta. It is a smart, modular travel tripod with auto-leveling, an auto-lock QR ring, and more.…
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Voice Tone Artificial Intelligence- Sean Austin – Ep 130
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Sean, CEO, and Co-Founder of Helios are on a mission to empower stakeholders with comprehensive and actionable information around tonal analytics. Helios is pioneering speech analytics for Wall Street. They have saved investors MILLIONS by eliminating tone deafness to increase confidence in trading decisions. They are the first and only company doi…
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Driving a Boat Blind using Augmented Reality– David Rose– Ep 129
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David Rose is an MIT lecturer, inventor, and five-time entrepreneur, who draws on culture, design, travel, and music to envision future products and businesses sparked by the next generation of technology. His last book, Enchanted Objects, is the definitive book on designing the Internet of Things. David wrote the seminal patent on photo sharing, f…
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52: Steven L. Blue The Top Silent Business Killers in Manufacturing
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The interview is with Steven L. Blue is President and CEO of Miller Ingenuity, a keynote speaker and author. He has written five books and won awards for his writing and speaking. Steve has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing, having worked his way up from a factory supervisor to the CEO and director of the company. He believes in lifelong…
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The Instafloss Invention – Eli Packouz – Ep 128
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The Instafloss Invention – Eli Packouz – Ep 128 Eli is the inventor of Instafloss, the world's first 10 second floss. I love invention episodes because we cover topics from engineering to marketing. We talked in detail about how Eli came up with the idea, how he validated it was something people wanted, and how he engineered it. Eli worked with exp…
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Automated Pool Chemistry Monitoring – Ravi Kurani – Ep 127
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Ravi Kurani is the CEO and founder of Sutro, which is a water chemistry monitor company. He grew up working for his dad who owned pool supply stores. He went to college for a mechanical engineering degree and after school worked for NASA. He left NASA to start his company Sutro. We discuss the entire series of steps he took to bring his company to …
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Video Game Entrepreneur – Beau Button – Ep 126
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Video Game Entrepreneur – Beau Button – Ep 126 Beau Button President and CTO of Atlas Reality - Linkedin - Has a very interesting story and spends a majority of his time outside of work building through 3D printing. Beau has a background in computer hardware and software. Atlas Reality builds video games as a consultancy and builds their own games.…
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Liquid Instruments- Daniel Shaddock – Ep 125
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Liquid Instruments- Daniel Shaddock – Ep 125 Daniel Shaddock is the CEO and Founder of Liquid Instruments (LI). LI makes high precision scientific equipment. They take the complexity of the physical world and push it into the digital world using software and high powered computers. Some of their devices are used by NASA on the space shuttle. They a…
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51: Jason Azevedo MRC's Focus on Employee Ownership and Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing
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Jason Azevedo is the Chief Strategy Officer at MRCA, a private equity firm that buys and connects legacy manufacturing companies in the US. MRCA has a focus on employee ownership and has experienced benefits in terms of profitability, employee morale, and lower turnover. The company is currently working on a range of products, including retail disp…
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Launch Cart Ecommerce Platform – Greg Writer – Ep 124
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Launch Cart Ecommerce Platform – Greg Writer – Ep 124 Greg is the CEO of Launch Cart, an ecommerce platform. He got his start by working as an investor. He invested in inventors and startups. Greg is an inventor. One of his early inventions was a kid’s safe browser in the 1990’s. We go into details about how to raise money for your startup. For exa…
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