The Biggest Future Trends in Manufacturing ft. Bill Hilbert III

The conversation with William Hilbert covers the multi-generational history of the Hilbert family in manufacturing, the challenges and rewards of working in a family business, the importance of hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry, and the economic impact of reshoring and diversification. The conversation also delves into the need for rebranding manufacturing to make it more appealing to the younger generation and the challenges of finding skilled labor in the industry. The conversation covers the topics of work ethic, the changing perception of college, the value of manual labor, the importance of instilling values in the younger generation, and the need to promote manufacturing to the youth. It also delves into the challenges of teaching work ethic and the importance of early exposure to different career paths.#manufacturing #familybusiness #business #manufacturing #manufacturingleadership #leadershipTakeaways The multi-generational history of the Hilbert family in manufacturing spans over a century, with a strong emphasis on hands-on experience and hard work. The challenges and rewards of working in a family business, as well as the importance of diversification and reshoring in the manufacturing industry, are key themes in the conversation. The need for rebranding manufacturing to make it more appealing to the younger generation and the challenges of finding skilled labor in the industry are significant topics of discussion. The changing perception of college and the value of manual labor The importance of instilling values in the younger generation Challenges of teaching work ethic and the need for early career exposureChapters00:00 Family Journey of Building a Manufacturing Powerhouse04:22 From Sweeping Floors to CEO10:00 Grooming Manufacturing Leaders16:17 Avoiding the 3rd Generation Curse21:17 Replacing the Experienced Workforce29:21 How Can MFGs Diversify Customer Base32:08 How Do We Rebrand Manufacturing59:56 Manufacturers Need to Work TogetherTo watch the episode, click here:To connect with Bill Hilbert from PHB click HERETo connect with Nate Wheeler click HEREThis episode is brought to you by weCreate.The Best Marketing Agency for Manufacturers.