After nearly a decade of shaping MakingChips—spending close to 25% of his life on this journey—Jason Zenger is saying goodbye to the podcast that transformed the manufacturing space.
As one of the original trailblazers, Jason helped create a platform that built community, sparked essential conversations, and made manufacturing more approachable as a career. His vision and dedication inspired others to start their own podcasts, like Paul’s “Machine Shop Mastery.”
Jason’s legacy isn’t just MakingChips. It’s the relationships, the #MetalworkingNation community, and the countless leaders who’ve been equipped and inspired along the way.
As Jason transitions to his next adventure—launching his podcast “Workmen of the Word” and writing his book, “Lead Like It’s Your Last Day”—he reflects on the power of community, education, and learning to prioritize what truly matters.
Join us as we celebrate Jason’s contributions, reflect on the journey, and look ahead to the next chapter for him and MakingChips.
Segments
- [0:21] Use Paperless Parts to solve bottleneck problems
- [1:46] Why is this Jason’s last episode of MakingChips?
- [8:10] How podcasting made education more accessible
- [13:19] The challenges that come with running a family business
- [17:18] Achieve 95% on-time delivery with ProShop ERP
- [18:45] The far-reaching impact of MakingChips
- [23:44] Jason’s final takeaway from 10 years of MakingChips
- [28:32] How to stay connected with Jason
- [28:58] Learn more about Jason’s upcoming podcast and book
- [32:21] Why MakingChips is launching Hire MFG Leaders
- [36:09] Check out the MakingSparks podcast!
Resources mentioned on this episode
- Matthew Nix’s family business
- Jason’s website
- Paperless Parts
- ProShop ERP
- MakingSparks
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