EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 16 MIN
Tony Gunn on the Future of Manufacturing, AI, and Telling Your Story
from Radical Job Shop Show · host Marketing Metal
In this first episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, host Emily Joann Wilkins sits down with Tony Gunn to talk about creativity, vulnerability, and what makes a shop truly radical.They dig into the evolution of job shops, the role of AI and robotics, generational dynamics, and the soul of the manufacturing industry. Tony also shares raw personal stories—including the moment he decided to show up fully and authentically in the manufacturing world.Whether you're running a high-tech shop, holding it down on manual machines, or figuring out where you fit in this evolving landscape, this one’s for you.Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to the Radical Job Shop Show01:20 – What Makes a Shop Truly Radical03:00 – Creativity, Constraints & the Art of Making05:30 – Tony’s Wild Career Journey: Machinist, Rapper, Soccer Player07:00 – Why Vulnerability & Storytelling Matter08:45 – The Real Impact of AI & Data on Shops11:15 – Generational Shifts & the Future of Manufacturing14:00 – Bridging the Gap: Listening, Adapting & Leading with EmpathyThanks to our friends at Creston Industrial Sales who've backed our mission since day one. We were able to kick things off live at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Stay connected:Explore more at https://www.marketingmetal.com
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In this first episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, host Emily Joann Wilkins sits down with Tony Gunn to talk about creativity, vulnerability, and what makes a shop truly radical.They dig into the evolution of job shops, the role of AI and robotics, generational dynamics, and the soul of the manufacturing industry. Tony also shares raw personal stories—including the moment he decided to show up fully and authentically in the manufacturing world.Whether you're running a high-tech shop, holding it down on manual machines, or figuring out where you fit in this evolving landscape, this one’s for you.Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to the Radical Job Shop Show01:20 – What Makes a Shop Truly Radical03:00 – Creativity, Constraints & the Art of Making05:30 – Tony’s Wild Career Journey: Machinist, Rapper, Soccer Player07:00 – Why Vulnerability & Storytelling Matter08:45 – The Real Impact of AI & Data on Shops11:15 – Generational Shifts & the Future of Manufacturing14:00 – Bridging the Gap: Listening, Adapting & Leading with EmpathyThanks to our friends at Creston Industrial Sales who've backed our mission since day one. We were able to kick things off live at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Stay connected:Explore more at https://www.marketingmetal.com
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