David Heacock: I Run a US Factory. What I Just Saw in China Should Terrify You.
Filterbuy's CEO tours Chinese mega-factories and explains why American manufacturing keeps losing — speed, ecosystems, and the advantages the US still holds.
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I’m David Heacock — founder & CEO of Filterbuy, one of the largest air filter manufacturers in the United States. On this channel, I share real-world lessons from building and operating businesses at scale. Topics include: - entrepreneurship - AI & automation - acquisitions - investing - manufacturing - logistics - leadership - systems thinking - wealth creation - operator psychology You’ll also find episodes of Boring Money, where I talk with founders, operators, investors, and entrepreneurs building meaningful businesses in the real world. My goal is simple: Build high-signal content for ambitious people who want to think longer-term, operate better businesses, and understand how real companies are actually built.
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