Speaking of Precision Podcast

<p>Industry expert, Miles Free III, discusses a variety of valuable topics relevant to the precision machining industry including safety, regulations, management and more!</p>

Is There Lead In Steel?

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the nuances in leaded steel while coming up with the answer to the age old question, Is There Lead in Steel?For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

04-22
16:08

Deep Dive on Delegation

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn talk about why delegation is key to leadership and how it can positively impact our performers.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

04-15
24:26

PMPA’s National Technical Conference 2024 - Collaborating For a Better Future

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn take a deep dive on the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio! Please visit pmpa.org/techconf for more details!  

04-10
35:38

Job Transitions: How David is Transitioning to Miles’ Position

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the process as Miles phases out to retirement and David transitions into the technical services role.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

04-08
22:42

Custom Tooling

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss all the important aspects of when, why and where to use custom tooling to make our precision machining shops more efficient.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

04-01
17:07

Contract Review

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss all the ways a thorough contract review process can save you time, money and reduce risk in your shop.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

03-25
31:51

ISO Charts

 Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the latest series of ISO Chart Craftsman Cribsheets for threading, milling, and turning in the recent issues of Production Machining Magazine.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

03-18
16:28

Strategic Planning

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss what it takes to create and implement a strategic plan.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

03-11
26:42

How Do You Know What To Do Next

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss how the values and culture determine how do we know what to do next? For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

03-04
15:15

PMPA’s Business Trends: December 2023 Review

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the PMPA December 2023 Business Trends Report and examine the details behind the record  performance in our precision machining businesses and what it might mean going forward.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

02-26
16:06

Onshoring Weather Report: Strong Tailwinds!

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn give their collective take on what kind of opportunity manufacturing is going to have going forward and the many factors that will contribute to the reshoring of manufacturing. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

02-19
19:12

How Behavioral Tests Can Improve Team Performance

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss their own behavior assessments and how you can use them in your shop to gain a deeper understanding of individuals' personalities, motivations, and performance.For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts

02-12
25:02

PMPA’s Management Update Conference 2024 Primer with Renee Merker

Miles Free, David Wynn, and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Management Update Conference in Austin, Texas, February 29 - March 2nd!For More information on Management Update Conference visit www.pmpa.org/updateFor More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts

02-05
39:56

Goals and Achievements for 2024

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn explore the crucial role of goal setting and execution in precision machining shops. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts

01-29
30:42

Tax Facts for 2024

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the recent R&D Tax compromise proposal  and why Congressional approval is important to our precision machining shops and our workforce.For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts 

01-22
17:34

Using Statistical Process Control Data

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss using statistical process control data to better understand our processes, our customer’s needs, and reduce the friction  when our processes perform exactly as we warranted.For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts 

01-15
19:40

PMPA's 2023 Top 5

What was the number one podcast? Article? Final Cut video? Knowledge Center topic?  Who was the most engaged on our new ListServe Communities? Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn reveal PMPA’s 2023 top 5 of these and more!For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts 

01-08
20:17

New Thinking from the New Generation for the New Year

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss how new thinking on continuous improvement can shape the future of our precision machining shops. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts 

01-01
17:13

Speaking of Precision: Season 4 Finale (Blooper Reel)

PMPA’s Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn had another podcast packed year recording the fourth season of Speaking of Precision throughout 2023. Too much fun? You be the judge. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Season 5 starts January 1st!For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts 

12-25
14:05

Contradicting Nature of Precision Machining

Miles Free challenges Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn to determine the contradicting nature of precision machining. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts 

12-18
13:38

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