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MCS Influencers
Women in the metal industry over the centuries
MCS Influencer Holly Gotfredson says now is the perfect time to realize a rewarding career in metal. Forging ahead in the 1800’s, Tabitha Babbitt invented the first circular saw. Sarah Guppy, an English inventor, patented her innovations related to metal structures, including designs for safer bridges, railways and ships. Her work ...
Speed up business processes with AI
MCS Influencer Travis Sliger says AI-powered tools can crunch numbers fast. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with MCS Influencer Travis Sliger. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. AI should enhance, not replace, human interactions. At the end of ...
Breaking barriers: The influence of women in the metal industry
MCS Influencer Jena Jackson says that the metal industry is evolving, and women are in the unique position of stepping up and driving that transformation. For decades, the metal industry — particularly metal construction — has been viewed as a male-dominated field. However, women have played a significant role in shaping ...
Balancing AI efficiency with human transparency
MCS Influencer Robert Tiffin says contractors can use AI to improve efficiency, but must work to keep things fair and transparent. Using artificial intelligence (AI) in construction can make things run more smoothly, but it's important to do it in a way that's fair and keeps people in the loop. Here ...
The best tactics for recruiting
MCS Influencer Randy Chaffee says to make use of digital platforms when recruiting. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with MCS Influencer Randy Chaffee. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Alex Tolle: Hello, I'm Alex Tolle with metalcoffeeshop.com and ...
Ethics, AI and roofing contractors? Is this a thing?
MCS Influencer Thea Dudley says that, in the digital era of business, it is up to us to keep evolving with it while maintaining our humanity. Tech has discovered our industry. The sheer number of software companies offering artificial intelligence geared to our industry is staggering. And we are leveraging it ...
The path to growth and prosperity in metal
MCS Influencer Travis Sliger says we need to be more vocal about what sets this industry apart. One way I believe the metal industry can better recruit and train the next generation is by focusing on the lifestyle opportunities this trade offers. Metal roofing, in particular, is the fastest-growing roofing material in residential ...
Madonna and the metal industry?
MCS Influencer Thea Dudley says the metal business hasn’t changed, but the way we do our business has. Work life has changed. Madonna. Most people on the planet are familiar with who this is. I find her fascinating. Not fascinating in a “Hey come to my house for dinner” kinda way, ...
3 steps to successful recruitment
MCS Influencer Robert Tiffin says there's a rewarding career path ahead of them in the metal building industry. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with MCS Influencer Robert Tiffin. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Robert Tiffin: Hello, I'm ...
How to be successful in 2025
MCS Influencer Randy Chaffee says we're all trying to go in the same direction. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with MCS Influencer Randy Chaffee. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Hello, I'm Alex Tolle here with MetalCoffeeShop.com ...
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