Growing a $5m Metal Business 40% in Year 1
Caleb Standafer believed in manufacturing and wanted to spend his career there. A multi-year pivot and ETA got him in.
Topics in Caleb’s interview:
Moving from tech to manufacturing
Manufacturing is important for our country
7 years operating before searching
The manufacturing concept of “going to Gemba”
His 4-year part-time search
Taking time weekly to develop his leaders
Partnering with his dad
Modernizing 1970s technology
Managing 75% customer concentration
Renegotiating payment terms with his largest customer
References and how to contact Caleb:
Springfield Tool & Die
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