{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"People Buy from People They Trust with Meaghan Ziemba","description":"In this episode, we sit down with Meaghan Ziemba, founder of Mavens of Manufacturing, for a conversation that goes way beyond marketing tactics. We\u2019re talking about what really builds trust in this industry\u2014and spoiler alert: it\u2019s not perfectly polished sales pitches. We get into why showing up as your real self matters, how content can turn customers into loyal fans, and what it means to expand the table instead of trying to replace people in the chairs. Meaghan shares powerful insight on visibility, mentorship, and how women are carving out space\u2014and confidence\u2014in male-dominated shops. If you\u2019re tired of marketing that feels fake or forced, this episode is your permission slip to rethink it all. It\u2019s not about chasing numbers. It\u2019s about sharing stories, connecting with people, and building a brand that lasts. \ud83c\udfa7 Episode Highlights: [00:00] Meaghan's story and how Mavens of Manufacturing was born [09:59] Why expanding the table matters\u2014and how to invite others in [21:53] Brand storytelling that builds real trust [29:22] Creating loyal fans and building referral-driven work [34:26] Selling with solutions (and heart) [37:38] The power of personal stories in connecting with customers [40:36] Simplifying your marketing strategy\u2014without losing impact [43:05] How to connect with Meaghan and her mission Resources:  Resources: Lights Out Podcast: https:\/\/makingchips.com\/show\/lights-out Buy the Numbers Podcast: https:\/\/makingchips.com\/show\/buy-the-numbers ","author_name":"Making Sparks Podcast for Fabrication Leaders","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/540547","html":"