Jake Hall is a believer that the future of manufacturing is in the hands of millennials. By day he’s a Business Development Manager at Feyen Zylstra, but most people know him as “The Manufacturing Millennial.” Through conversations and online manufacturing videos that he releases on a constant basis, he’s doing his part to highlight the excitement behind automation and high-tech manufacturing.
In this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we talk to Jake about how he built such a strong personal brand and his thoughts on the future of manufacturing. Jake discusses the increasing need for millennials in manufacturing and how they can bring some much-needed innovation into the industry. Jake also shares how he balances his day job with The Manufacturing Millennial brand and his top LinkedIn networking tips.
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3 Quick Things from this Episode
- The best way to drive innovation in manufacturing is to hire innovative people – and millennials are some of the most innovative people out there.
- One of the top mistakes people make on social media is to focus too much on selling when they should be focusing on solutions and building connections.
- With an increasingly aging workforce, the manufacturing industry needs to do more to attract younger talent and embrace new technology.
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Tweetable Quotes
- “Stop selling your product, start solving problems…If you solve the problems, selling is easy.” – Jake Hall
- “Millennials are some of the most innovative people out there.” – Jake Hall
- “The manufacturing workforce is aging, and as people in skilled trades are retiring, there are huge gaps out there for new electricians and programmers.” – Jake Hall
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What We Discuss with Jake
- We discuss how Jake got started with The Manufacturing Millennial
- How Jake creates engaging content on LinkedIn to build a recognizable brand
- Why more big brands aren’t taking advantage of repurposing manufacturing processes and creating engaging content
- The power of LinkedIn for anyone in the manufacturing industry and why Jake views LinkedIn as a social networking site for professionals
- How networking has benefited Jake and his personal brand
- The core reason why Jake pursued manufacturing
- Jake shares his thoughts on the best paths younger people can take in manufacturing
- Why the manufacturing industry needs millennials and their innovations
- How to find time to build a personal brand
Recommended Resources
- The Manufacturing Millennial, a solution to help manufacturing companies learn more about new tech, automation, and Industry 4.0.
- Feyen Zylstra, a team of highly skilled thinkers who help electrical and tech industries with innovative solutions.
- Titans of CNC, one of Jake’s favorite LinkedIn accounts to check out.
Connect with Jake and Feyen Zylstra on LinkedIn
Jake Hall on LinkedIn | Feyen Zylstra on LinkedIn
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