If you still think manufacturing is dirty, dead-end, or “not for people like you,” you need this episode.
If you’re worried about your kids’ future, drowning in college costs, or wondering where the stable, well-paying jobs went, this is your wake-up call.
America is not out of opportunities.
It’s out of accurate information.
There are millions of open roles in modern manufacturing… and most people don’t even know they exist.
You don’t have to choose between massive student debt and a meaningful, lucrative career.
You don’t have to accept the story that “manufacturing is gone” in the U.S.
Today, you’ll meet Terry Iverson, the founder of 'CHAMPIONNow' who’s on a mission to prove that modern manufacturing is a tech-driven, debt-free path to real prosperity.
This conversation cuts through the myths and shows you what’s really happening in U.S. manufacturing today — the opportunities, the urgency, and the cultural shift we need if we want the next generation to thrive.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
• Why U.S. manufacturing still employs over 12 million people, with nearly 3 million more jobs opening soon
• How modern manufacturing careers offer advanced technology, creativity, and leadership — not just “factory line” work
• How young people can build a bright future without taking on crushing student debt
• What needs to change in how parents, schools, and communities talk about career success
• Simple ways you can support manufacturing and open doors for the next generation
If you’re tired of fear-based career narratives and ready to see where the real opportunities are, this episode will give you clarity, hope, and a new way to talk about the future.
This is your moment to stop repeating old myths — and start spearheading the future of American manufacturing.

Listen in, share it with someone you care about to change their career trajectory.

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