EP 43: Joshua Tarbutton: Engineering The Future: Designing The Impossible
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On this episode of MFGMONKEY, Dustin McMillan sits down with Joshua Tarbutton, founder of Bravo Team, for a wide-ranging conversation on engineering, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Josh shares what it takes to design machines that don’t yet exist, the role of AI in boosting efficiency, and how his background in the military and academia shaped his approach to problem-solving. They also get into the emotional side of business ownership—talking burnout, resilience, and finding happiness along the way. Don’t miss this deep dive into the mindset and mechanics behind modern manufacturing.
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Joshua's Websites & Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-tarbutton/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravo-team-llc/
Head over to our website at mfgmonkey.com for the full transcript of today’s episode. It’s packed with links, resources, and more insights from our guests to help you dive deeper into the topics we covered.
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Chapters
00:00 Designing the Impossible: Engineering Innovations
02:59 Josh Tarbutton's Journey: From Student to Engineer
05:57 Overcoming Adversity: The Power of Resilience
08:57 The Role of Mentorship in Engineering
12:00 The Evolution of Manufacturing: Past, Present, and Future
15:01 The Impact of AI on Engineering and Manufacturing
26:23 Leveraging AI for Efficiency
27:44 Innovations in Material Science
28:46 AI in Design and Engineering
29:30 Email Management Solutions
31:34 Navigating Spam and Email Overload
33:24 The Challenges of Lead Generation
34:20 Outsourcing and Virtual Assistance
36:14 The Quest for Inbox Zero
38:23 Entrepreneurial Struggles and Resilience
40:37 Mindset and Happiness in Business
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