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Starting an Automation Company With No Safety Net (Ft. James Butler) | Ep. #63

Starting an Automation Company With No Safety Net (Ft. James Butler) | Ep. #63

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What does it really take to start an automation company with no safety net? In this episode of HIRED! The Podcast, host Travis Miller talks with James Butler about the leap from employee to founder, the risks behind starting Bridger Automation, and how leadership, hiring, and decision making change when it’s your business on the line.

// ABOUT OUR GUEST
James Butler is the President and Founder of Bridger Automation, specializing in warehouse automation, conveyor controls, electrical integration, and WCS software. He brings hands-on experience from electrical work to software integration and commissioning, with a focus on building practical, scalable automation solutions.

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⏵ James Butler
⏵ Bridger Automation
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Starting an Automation Company With No Safety Net (Ft. James Butler) | Ep. #63

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