Episode 128: Leading with Transparency and Impact: Insights from Matt Guse

In today’s episode, Mike O’Neill sits down with Matt Guse, the owner of MRS Machining, to delve into his journey as a leader and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way. Matt has transformed the company into a thriving manufacturing business. Through open communication and improved shift handoffs, he has successfully enhanced productivity and quality within the organization. Matt also emphasizes the importance of controlled growth, sharing insights on how to avoid common pitfalls when scaling a business. Matt Guse’s Bio Matt Guse is President of M.R.S. Machining Co., Inc. Matt Guse and his wife Vicki own M.R.S. Machining Co., Inc. that was started by his father in 1986 in his garage. Matt has been in the manufacturing industry for over 30 years. In 2007 M.R.S. Machining Co., Inc. was named one of American Machinist Magazines Top Ten Machine shops in the nation and most recently was named a 2017 TOP SHOP by Modern Machine Shop Magazine Matt has also been very active in his community by serving on his local school board, he is a licensed official for both football and basketball, and serves on the Chippewa Valley Technical College Machine Tool Advisory board. Matt Guse also was part of the startup of Cardinal Manufacturing at the Eleva-Strum school by donating equipment. He continues to donate his time and expertise to this great educational opportunity on a regular basis. He is keenly interested in developing new talent and ideas for the manufacturing industry and created two patents for cutting tools that he himself developed. Matt was also one of the faces in the IMTS 2016 and 2018 ad campaign. Recently been quoted in the New York Times and has appeared on the Fox Business News Channel with Liz Claman. In his spare time he enjoys being a Basketball and Football official. Has passion for cycling and has successfully cycled up Pikes Peaks to elevation of 14,115 feet and this past year he put over 9,000 miles on his bike and is always up for going for ride. In This Episode… The importance of open communication and effective shift handoffs in maintaining productivity and quality in a manufacturing environment. The value of participating in peer advisory groups for gaining outside perspectives, accountability, and navigating challenges in business. The significance of controlled growth in order to maintain stability and avoid potential pitfalls. The impact of fractional CFOs in providing strategic financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. The power of giving back to the community, mentoring young adults, and creating opportunities for growth and success. Links & Resources Mentioned… Website: https://www.mrsmachiningco.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-guse-3aa35914/