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How to Start a Successful Industrial Podcast with EECO's Chris Grainger

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 2 Feb 2021 · 36m

What this episode covers

Chris Grainger, Engineering & Services Manager at EECO, discusses the origin and operation of his company-sponsored podcast, 'EECO Asks Why.' He explains how he secured executive buy-in to focus on people and ideas rather than products, and details the systems used to manage production while balancing his day job. Grainger emphasizes the importance of deep guest research, sharing specific tactics like reading guests' books and using dynamic spreadsheets to coordinate with his executive producer.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
EECO, Rockwell, Eaton, Steamchain
Products
EECO Asks Why
Tools
Microsoft Teams, Hootsuite, Buzzsprout, LinkedIn
Also
Amazon

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