# What Defines a Manufacturing Leader? An Interview with Nick Goellner and Jason Zenger of MakingChips

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2023-04-25
- Length: 30m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-04-25-what-defines-a-manufacturing-leader-an-interview-with-nick-goellner-and-jason-ze
- Listen: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com

## Summary

Nick Goellner and Jason Zenger, hosts of the MakingChips podcast, discuss the evolution of their show from a single podcast into a multi-format media channel featuring 'Lights Out' and 'Making Chips Seasons.' They define a manufacturing leader not by title but by the ability to equip, inspire, and build relationships within the community. The guests explain how their content strategy, including free CAD downloads and guest hosts, drives business growth and fosters deep industry connections.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-04-25-what-defines-a-manufacturing-leader-an-interview-with-nick-goellner-and-jason-ze#t=0) Introduction: Nick Goellner and Jason Zenger of MakingChips
- [1:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-04-25-what-defines-a-manufacturing-leader-an-interview-with-nick-goellner-and-jason-ze#t=119) MakingChips Mission: Equip, Inspire, and Entertain
- [8:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-04-25-what-defines-a-manufacturing-leader-an-interview-with-nick-goellner-and-jason-ze#t=499) Evolution to 4.0: Guest Hosts and New Shows
- [16:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-04-25-what-defines-a-manufacturing-leader-an-interview-with-nick-goellner-and-jason-ze#t=987) Content Marketing Strategy: Free CAD and Relationships
- [23:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-04-25-what-defines-a-manufacturing-leader-an-interview-with-nick-goellner-and-jason-ze#t=1426) Defining the Manufacturing Leader
- [29:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-04-25-what-defines-a-manufacturing-leader-an-interview-with-nick-goellner-and-jason-ze#t=1747) Conclusion and Call to Action

## Topics

- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- MakingChips (product)
- Lights Out (product)
- Making Chips Seasons (product)
- FreeCAD (tool)
- Titan Gilroy (other)
- Tesla (product)
- Spaceballs (other)
- Hugo Boss (company)
- IMTS (other)
- Pro Shop (product)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Introducing The Manufacturing Employer Podcast w/ Jon Franko](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-06-20-introducing-the-manufacturing-employer-podcast-w-jon-franko) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [Episode 182: Been trying to sell out for years](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-07-episode-182-been-trying-to-sell-out-for-years) (Making It)
- [Lights Out Intro](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lights-out/2024-09-17-lights-out-intro) (Lights Out)
- [Breaking Out of the Manufacturing Echo Chamber](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-09-20-breaking-out-of-the-manufacturing-echo-chamber) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [Episode 255: AND WE’RE LIVE!!!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-04-01-episode-255-and-were-live-8425fa68) (Making It)

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