• Stacey Jaeger and Josh Erickson with FlexTrades

  • Jan 10 2025
  • Length: 21 mins
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Stacey Jaeger and Josh Erickson with FlexTrades

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  • Industrial Talk is onsite at FABTECH and talking to Stacey Jaeger and Josh Erickson with FlexTrades about "On-demand workforce manufacturing solutions". Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industrial professionals at the FABTECH conference in Orlando, Florida. Stacy, Director of Marketing, and Josh, Public Engagement and PR, from Flex Trades, discuss their company's role in bridging manufacturing workforce gaps. Flex Trades deploys skilled technicians across the U.S. to fill temporary needs, offering a consultative approach to understand client requirements and provide the best fit. They emphasize the importance of character, commitment, and continuous training for their technicians. The company, celebrating its 20th anniversary, has not yet ventured into international markets but focuses on capturing more U.S. market share. Contact information for Flex Trades is available on their website and social media platforms. Action Items
    • [ ] Explore opportunities for international expansion of Flex Trades' services.
    • [ ] Promote Flex Trades' services and connect with the company through their website, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

    Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast
    • Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and their innovations.
    • Scott welcomes listeners and highlights the importance of celebrating industrial professionals who solve problems and make the world a better place.
    • The podcast is recorded at FABTECH in Orlando, Florida, with Scott noting the event's massive scale and its significance for the manufacturing industry.
    • Scott mentions the event's location is expected to shift to Chicago next year, encouraging listeners to attend and meet industry leaders.

    Introduction of Stacy and Josh from Flex Trades
    • Scott introduces Stacey and Josh from Flex Trades, a company specializing in manufacturing workforce solutions.
    • Stacey provides a brief background, mentioning her role as the Director of Marketing at Flex Trades for about eight years.
    • Josh describes his role in public engagement and public relations, emphasizing his passion for the manufacturing industry and his involvement in media activities.
    • Both Stacey and Josh express their enthusiasm for the conference and the importance of showcasing the cool and innovative aspects of the manufacturing industry.

    Overview of Flex Trades and Its Unique Offerings
    • Stacey explains that Flex Trades specializes in manufacturing workforce solutions, deploying highly skilled technicians across the US.
    • The company bridges production gaps for manufacturers, providing technicians who can hit the ground running and work for as long as needed.
    • Flex Trades has a national footprint, allowing them to deploy technicians from various locations to projects anywhere in the US.
    • The company's unique model allows manufacturers to fill temporary needs without relying solely on local talent.

    Consultancy Process and Client Engagement
    • Josh describes the consultancy process Flex Trades uses to understand client needs and match them with the right technicians.
    • The process involves a detailed interview with the client to identify specific technical requirements and the type of technician needed.
    • Flex Trades then matches these requirements with their bench of technicians, ensuring a good fit for...
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