Why COVID-19 Can Be a Boon for US Manufacturers w/Tom Lefaivre Part 2

Leading a small business in the current business climate comes with many challenges, but there’s still a lot of opportunity for leaders who have the right mindset. The pandemic has affected manufacturing extensively but this also creates SIGNIFICANT opportunities for local businesses to gain market share, and help OEMs protect their supply chains. How can small and mid-sized businesses grow through this crisis? Why is marketing so important right now? In this episode, Anchor Harvey Components CEO, Tom Lefaivre shares why he is optimistic about business, even with the challenges he’s navigated.    Always think about the future, even if you’re on a roll and things are good right now. -Tom Lefaivre    Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode  The best ideas often come from your own employees. If we create a space in our companies for them to share their ideas, it will help us improve the products we create.  With restrictions and lockdowns, there will be a slowing in manufacturing outsourcing to foreign nations. US manufacturers now have a chance to prove themselves.   Now is not the time to skimp on Sales and Marketing. Now is the time to amp it up!   Guest Bio  Tom is the President and CEO at Anchor Harvey Components. Anchor Harvey is a data-driven aluminum forging company with a century-long legacy in precision manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management. They’ve modernized the age-old aluminum forging process by introducing sophisticated technology to monitor and control every step of the operation. For more information visit https://anchorharvey.com/ and connect with Tom here https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-lefaivre-8804a013/. To get in touch with Tom call 815.494.9183.  Learn More About Your Host: Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers.    Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes, AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity, and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.