There’s a lot of things I schedule into my day that aren’t what most people think a business owner has time for. I don’t think it would have even occurred to me to prioritize these things five years ago, but as I detailed in a

In this episode we discuss the reasons why companies decide to use contract manufacturers, what they look for when choosing one, the importance of transparency, and how Vonco transitioned from a job-shop serving many industries to focusing on high value industries, like medical device. The

I was pretty far into my career when I learned how important it is to manage my energy. I had just bought my company, which had been my dream for years. I was not going to let it fail, no matter how many hours I

Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Keith Smith, President and CEO of Vonco Products, as a 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders

Strategy and Leadership Podcast with Anthony Taylor What does it take to scale a business? Join me as I talk with Anthony Taylor about how I managed to climb the stairs to success. Moving onto the corporate ladder takes a lot of effort, but being

If you’re like me, you’ve wondered about this. Companies identify young people with promise and look for ways to promote them. The goal usually is to support their growth and also to not lose them to greener pastures. As they move up the ladder, their

Check out my latest interview on The Remarkable Leadership Podcast hosted by Kevin Eikenberry. We had a great conversation about leadership, lessons learned during my journey, and how you can apply them for your greater success. Ways to watch: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter YouTube

If your journey’s been anything like mine, you’ve heard plenty of leadership advice. First my career and then my business have taught me a lot about leadership, starting with the nuts and bolts of making a strategy (creating products and services that our customer’s value)

When I go to the movies, I notice that there always seems to be a fine line between good and evil in those stories that captivates me. The Marvel superhero-villain movie franchise has been hugely successful, and I think it’s at least partly because of