Ethan Karp Gets Frank with Jack Schron
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On this episode, Ethan sits down with his manufacturing hero, Jack Schron, CEO of Jergens Inc. Jack is a legend in Cleveland. In addition to running a successful 80-year-old tool company he grew by 500%, he’s a fixture in local government, a tireless volunteer, and a beloved boss. Jack explains his “big tent” vision that makes room for everyone in manufacturing, why he’s creating the “Gucci” of screwdrivers as a cornerstone to his company’s Industry 4.0 vision, and how he thinks Northeast Ohio can attract more Fortune 500 manufacturing headquarters. Watch the video of this conversation here. Send comments and ideas to [email protected]. Make It is brought to you by MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, a nonprofit consulting group on a mission to make manufacturing better. Since 1984, MAGNET has been proudly helping manufacturers in Northeast Ohio grow with effective workforce programs, advanced technology consulting, and innovation services. MAGNET also catalyzes bigger change by rallying companies, community leaders, governments, and educators to tackle the massive, systemic problems that hold the region back. Learn more: www.manufacturingsuccess.org
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