Kelly Hall is the president/CEO of the Longview, TX Chamber of Commerce and the board of directors for the Texas Association of Business. She knows the intricacies of the organization and breaks down the role, function, power, reach, and overall strategy of what a chamber of commerce does for local businesses in the community. She encourages all types of businesses to get involved and support their local chamber of commerce and fight for every entrepreneur in their community.

Manufacturing Leadership: An Oil and Gas Podcast

Local Businesses and The Chamber of Commerce with Kelly Hall

Our guest today is Jonathan Fanning, author of three books, celebrated speaker, entrepreneur, and all around expert on creativity and injecting positive culture into companies. In this insightful talk, Jonathan shares a wide variety of historical and cultural examples of what constitutes good creative practices in the workplace. Jonathan’s insights are a useful reminder for anyone looking to effectively practice innovation and become more involved in their workplace.

Jonathan Fanning - Creating a Culture of Innovation

Our guest is co-author of the impactful book Becoming a Leader of Character: 6 Habits That Make Or Break a Leader at Work and at Home. Dave shares his 6 habits of character and walks you through the importance of every habit, from courage, humility, and integrity, to selflessness, duty, and positivity. He also talks about the necessary tools that leaders need, making sure to stress that good character should be the first item on the itinerary.

Dave Anderson - Leading with Character

Today’s guest is Suzanne Smith, founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects and a celebrated speaker and blogger in the social change space. Suzanne believes that we can make impactful changes within our social spheres. Suzanne works closely with non-profits and businesses with a mind for being responsible in their respective sectors. In this episode, Suzanne speaks to the shifting climate for social change within her generation and the up-and-comers and how we can make lasting impacts to improve social issues that affect our communities.

Suzanne Smith - What Collaboration means to Success

Michael interviews speaker, author and career coach Kim Beckham as they discuss the hidden dangers of comparison with our peers and how to shape healthy and thriving personal relationships.

The hidden dangers in personal relationships with Pastor Kim Beckham, speaker, author and career coach

It's fall in Texas! That means that while you could start your day shivering, you could be sweating by lunchtime. Michael and Jacob discuss the perils of getting dressed without much thought. Listen and hear why hoodies are a huge no for some shop workers and Jacob's recommendations on shop-appropriate fabrics. 

Personal protective equipment and weather fluctuations with Energy Weldfab's Jacob Palmer

Michael interviews family friend, local businessman, and oh, yeah, Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, Jay Dean. Together they discuss Dean's early years in entrepreneurship, his drive into politics and social media's impact on the occupation.   

Making Transitions with Jay Dean, Republican Member of the Texas House of Representatives

In our very first two-guest episode, Michael Clements sits down with Hannah Walker, manager at WorkHub and Lisa Lujan, its founder. The trio chats about Tyler’s newest shared workspace and some of the benefits to coworking beyond coffee and affordable office space.

Reimagining the modern workspace with Hannah Walker and Lisa Lujan from WorkHub

On this episode of Manufacturing Leadership: An Oil and Gas Podcast, Energy Weldfab's Michael Clements sits down with Jenny Wells, senior PR specialist with the City of Tyler to discuss crisis management.  Jenny, a certified crisis communication trainer, provides suggestions small businesses without trained professionals on staff might overlook, as well as strategies for those getting started far too late.  

Crisis management for small businesses, entrepreneurs with Jenny Wells, communication liaison, certified crisis communication trainer and social media expert

Energy Weldfab's Michael Clements and Cori Moore, serialpreneur, author and founder of iTRI365 discuss goal setting and overcoming obstacles.  NOTE: Due to strong language, listener discretion is advised. 

Goal setting with Cori Moore, serialpreneur, author and founder of iTRI365

Michael Clements chats with Brian Brandt, CEO at Core Insights about time management, priorities and goal setting. Key questions listeners will walk away with include 'what do you want your life to look like in five to ten years' and 'is this a mountain or a speed bump?'

Time management with Brian Brandt, CEO at Core Insights

As Christians, leaders can be bombarded by messages of humility, meekness, avoiding greed and the perils of prosperity. Michael sits down with mindset coach Stina Maloney. They discuss the fear of success and why leaders and entrepreneurs might fear, even sabotage success. 

Entrepreneurship and money-limiting beliefs with Stina Maloney

Jo McMahan, owner at the Grant Coach introduces Michael to SCORE, an organization that provides free, confidential business education and mentoring. In addition to the resources offered by SCORE, Jo and Michael discuss utilizing masterminds and Facebook groups.   

SCORE & resources for leaders with Jo McMahan, owner The Grant Coach

Manufacturing Leadership's host Michael Clements visits with Laurie Cromwell, CFRE, president of Foundation Innovation, LLC and its principal consultant. They discuss following your instincts and the current state of education.   

Following Your Instincts with Laurie Cromwell at Foundation Innovation

Energy Weldfab's Michael Clements sits down with Matt Tibbetts from Express Employment Professionals to discuss the benefits and challenges each generation brings to the workplace. They also discuss what it means for a company to be millennial-friendly and why some in generations 'live to work' and others 'work to live.'

Generations in the workplace with Matt Tibbetts, sales & training coordinator at Express Employment Professionals

A podcast for young professionals in and out of the oil and gas industry. Topics covered include managing through hard times, faith in the workplace, time management and more. Continue the conversation at podcast@energyweldfab.com or Fb.com/EnergyWeldfab or @EnergyWeldfab on Twitter or Instagram.