# BONUS: BIG NEWS + 3 Reasons I'm Grateful I Worked at Rockwell Automation

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2020-11-03
- Length: 17m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2020-11-03-bonus-big-news-3-reasons-im-grateful-i-worked-at-rockwell-automation
- Listen: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com

## Summary

Chris Luecke, host of Manufacturing Happy Hour, announces his departure from Rockwell Automation after an 11-year career to launch a media and marketing agency in Milwaukee. He highlights his first client, Steamchain, a company providing machine-as-a-service solutions for industrial equipment. Luecke reflects on three key lessons from his time at Rockwell: learning to sell by embracing failure, the value of strong mentorship and management, and the inclusive, collaborative company culture.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2020-11-03-bonus-big-news-3-reasons-im-grateful-i-worked-at-rockwell-automation#t=0) Introduction and Career Move Announcement
- [0:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2020-11-03-bonus-big-news-3-reasons-im-grateful-i-worked-at-rockwell-automation#t=39) New Agency and Steamchain Partnership
- [0:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2020-11-03-bonus-big-news-3-reasons-im-grateful-i-worked-at-rockwell-automation#t=39) Lesson 1: Learning to Sell and Embrace Failure
- [0:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2020-11-03-bonus-big-news-3-reasons-im-grateful-i-worked-at-rockwell-automation#t=39) Lesson 2: Mentorship and Management
- [0:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2020-11-03-bonus-big-news-3-reasons-im-grateful-i-worked-at-rockwell-automation#t=39) Lesson 3: Rockwell's Culture and Alumni Network

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Rockwell Automation (company)
- Steamchain (company)
- Manufacturing Happy Hour (other)

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