On this episode of MakingChips, Jason dives into a conversation with Terry Iverson about his book, "Finding America's Greatest Champion: Building Prosperity Through Manufacturing, Mentoring and the Awesome Responsibility of Parenting."

Through initiatives like CHAMPION Now!®, Iverson strives to change public perceptions about manufacturing. He advocates for seeing the industry through a broader lens—one that recognizes manufacturing as a space for entrepreneurship, leadership, and community building.

He firmly believes that "There is nothing more important than the young people of this country. The manufacturing industry relies on the next generation of skilled workers, managers, and entrepreneurs to lead this country into a prosperous future."

So how do we CHAMPION manufacturing and "Change How American Manufacturing Is Perceived In Our Nation?" Listen to find out. BAM!

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[4:03] Learn more about Terry Iverson and his books
[9:31] The people highlighted in Terry's book
[11:17] Machine Shop Masterclass: Mastering Setup Times
[22:16] Terry's tips for writing a book
[30:03] Terry's transition to Champion Now
[33:39] Stay tuned for part #2!

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