Attracting the Next Generation of Manufacturing Talent with "The Manufacturing Millennial" Jake Hall

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 https://www.feyenzylstra.com/ (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. In this episode, find out: 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 young people can take in manufacturing Why the manufacturing industry needs millennials and their innovations How to find time to build a personal brand Jake’s tips for LinkedIn networking (plus mistakes to avoid). http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/iTunes (Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here.) Even one sentence helps. It’s feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going! 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