{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Showing Up Still Matters in Manufacturing","description":"Most people see Fabtech as just a trade show.  But for those in the fabrication world, it\u2019s where the entire industry comes together \u2014 to connect, learn, and see what\u2019s next. In this episode, Casey Voelker sits down with Rick Snyder of Multipress and Matt Crosby of Pacific Press live from the Fabtech show floor. Together, they talk about what it\u2019s really like exhibiting, the value of showing up in person, and why networking matters now more than ever. It\u2019s not just about machines and demos \u2014 it\u2019s about people, partnerships, and perspective. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:  What makes Fabtech more than \u201cjust another trade show\u201d How networking creates opportunities long after the show ends Why showing up in person still matters in a digital world The biggest lessons from exhibiting at Fabtech How collaboration between competitors drives the industry forward What small and mid-size shops can gain from attending next year  Timestamps: 1:17 \u2013 What makes Fabtech special for fabricators 3:54 \u2013 The value of collaboration over competition 6:12 \u2013 How trade shows help companies grow visibility and trust 8:40 \u2013 Why you can\u2019t replace in-person networking with online content 12:03 \u2013 Exhibiting lessons from Multipress and Pacific Press 15:28 \u2013 Favorite booths and standout innovations at Fabtech 18:45 \u2013 How the industry\u2019s community keeps getting stronger 21:10 \u2013 Final takeaways: why every shop should make Fabtech a priority Resources: Join our Facebook Group for conversations that will help grow your business: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/g\/1Dspnz4Qt5\/ Multipress: https:\/\/multipress.com\/ Pacific Press: https:\/\/pacific-press.com\/ 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":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38725610\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194511925"}