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my TRUE POSITION

Jim Carr
Manufacturing
Marketing
Aerospace
Leadership
GD&T
Automation
CARR Machine & Tool
Carr Machine
CMM
Chicago, United States
Linkedin
Aligned Vision
Cash Flow
Carr Machine and Tools
First Resonance
Three Uniques
EBITDA
Automation In Manufacturing
Covid-19
Culture

Manufacturing Professionals will receive immediate and actionable insight into high-level issues of running a small to mid-sized manufacturing company. All communicated in an easy-to-digest 20 minutes by your expert podcaster and second-generation business owner, Jim Carr.

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Latest Episodes

The government just suspended CMMC Phase II—and the reason goes far beyond cybersecurity.

With defense inventories under replenishment pressure, aerospace backlogs at historic levels, and qualified manufacturing capacity already constrained, Washin... more

Manufacturing owners love to say nobody wants to work overtime anymore.

But maybe the better question is: why did we build businesses that depend on it?

In this episode, I dig into the new overtime reality facing machine shops and manufacturers. ... more

Chicago has spent billions building the future of manufacturing and logistics — rail yards, airport cargo systems, automation, robotics, smart factories, and advanced equipment.

But here's the hard truth: machines don't create capacity by themselve... more

Most family businesses don't fail because they run out of money.

They fail because they run out of leadership, communication, trust, and a real succession plan.

In this episode, I break down why some family businesses survive for generations whil... more

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Jim Carr
Host of My True Position; founder of Carr Machine and Tool; long-standing industry practitioner.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • A podcast for every leader in business

    I am an executive in the cybersecurity space. I found Jim Carr’s podcast while searching for ways to understand our manufacturing clients better, and boy, I get a lot more out of his episodes than I ever expected. I just forwarded his 1/2/26 episode about networking to our marketing and sales team. Jim’s clear and concise content and delivery makes it a dense, attention demanding experience, in the best way. A podcast for every business leader; nuggets and take-aways for all. Thank you, Jim!... more

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    **Jul**
    United States6 months ago
  • Jim tells it like it is.

    Jim’s honest accounts of his experiences, successes and mistakes are invaluable for other owners trying to navigate their own challenges.

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    JT at 3S Advisory dot com
    United States3 years ago

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Very clear, concise content with practical takeaways for business leaders.
Shows credibility through host transparency and actionable stories.
Respect for hands-on, real-world manufacturing insights makes it easy to translate lessons into action.
Honest discussions of experiences, successes and mistakes are invaluable for owners navigating challenges.

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Space Junk, Collisions, and Control: Who's Managing the Chaos in Orbit?
Q: Next question. How does your engineering approach differ knowing there's no fix it later once it's deployed?
The guest explains a design philosophy that prioritizes rigorous design and testing within shortened timelines, emphasizing tolerance management and close collaboration with manufacturing to ensure parts fit within tighter envelopes while enabling servicing capabilities.
Space Junk, Collisions, and Control: Who's Managing the Chaos in Orbit?
Q: But I want to hear about, give us your path, Jeff. How did you end up in space?
Jeff describes an early passion for space, childhood experiences visiting Huntsville, space camp, and an aerospace engineering path that led him to Astroscale.
Three Generations, One Exit: What It Really Takes to Sell a Machine Shop (Part Two)
Q: Three things to ask yourself if you're considering selling.
Are you truly ready for the long, multi-faceted process, is your data up to date, and can you be content with the decision once the deal is done; preparation and due diligence are ongoing and critical.
Who Packed Your Parachute? When the Supply Chain Breaks—But the Mission Doesn't
Q: Why is the concept of 'packing a parachute' central to your business?
Because the parts we engineer are mission critical and used in systems that must remain airborne or afloat despite data gaps. Treating every part as if it were a parachute for a life support system reframes quality, safety, and reliability as non-negotiables and anchors the entire company's culture and approach to work.
Who Packed Your Parachute? When the Supply Chain Breaks—But the Mission Doesn't
Q: How do you approach reverse engineering when there is little or no data available?
We start by gathering what data exists, use precision measurement down to very small tolerances, and work closely with engineers to construct a complete technical data package. The process moves from data absence to prototype to low-rate production, with customer validation at each step to ensure the end product meets mission needs.

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A practical, founder-led discussion network that centers on modern manufacturing leadership, shop-floor optimization, and strategic business health. Episodes frequently explore real-time planning, factory operating systems, and AI-enabled decision support to replace traditional ERP/MRP, alongside hands-on stories about automation, supplier risk, and choosing partners. Listeners also get hard-won guidance on exit readiness, cash flow discipline, and sales strategies tailored to engineering-driven shops. Highlights include candid vendor vetting stories, reverence for practical experience, and a bias toward actionable tactics that mid-market manufacturers can implement immediately.

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