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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https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravo-team-llc/

https://www.bravoteam.tech

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