Matthew Kirchner

Matthew Kirchner Columnist

Anodizing

Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

By: Matthew Kirchner

The beauty many of the additional revenue opportunities above is that often there may be no incremental cost to the finisher.
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Parts Cleaning

The “Skills Gap” is Your Fault!

By: Matthew Kirchner

The disinterest of tomorrow’s workforce is your problem, too.
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Parts Cleaning

Does Money Trump Freedom? A Philosophy of Business and Life

By: Matthew Kirchner

What is holding you captive, and how can you change it?
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Electroplating

That Which Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong

By: Matthew Kirchner

The importance of harboring an effective maintenance program.
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Three Keys to a Winning Culture

By: Matthew Kirchner

Creating a thriving, positive work environment may not be as complicated as you think.
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The 13 Unlucky Signs Your Customer is Looking Elsewhere

By: Matthew Kirchner

Knowing what signs to watch out for could help you save a customer’s business, and improve your relationship in the process.
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There are No Such Thing as Weaknesses, Only Weak Leaders

By: Matthew Kirchner

Determining the difference between a weakness and a personality trait.
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Wrestling with Double Standards

By: Matthew Kirchner

Figure out what motivates your team members, then lead them accordingly.
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Creative Recruiting

By: Matthew Kirchner

Reaching beyond online job boards to find your next great hire.
#surfin #management

Fortunately, Unfortunately

By: Matthew Kirchner

Like the classic storytelling game, running a finishing operation has its ups and downs.

The Folly of the Working Supervisor

By: Matthew Kirchner

First basemen, leadership and why a dedicated manager is worth the investment.

Another Month, Another “Important, Not Urgent” Issue

By: Matthew Kirchner

Tackling one important issue a month can keep non-urgent tasks up to date.
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