Episode 13 | Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator

Inventors come from all over the world and Ethan Eck has found the right spot to perfect his inventions in Kingman, Kansas. Ethan, owner of Eck Fabrication, founded his company in 2013. The company started with the development of the patented Chem-Blade product line for the agricultural spraying industry. With manufacturing at its core, EckFab continues to solve difficult problems and develop new products for varying industries. Ethan shares with co-hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade how his Chem-Blade product revolutionizes a pain point for farmers across America. Plus, he explains how he plans to grow his business in the heartland.

Eck Fabrication
525 NW 20 Ave
Kingman, KS 67068
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Number of employees: 3
Chamber member since 2020

On this episode we discuss:

• Starting in chassis building for motorsports
• How little things make a big difference in business
• The role of the Chem-Blade in an agriculture operation
• Making something that meets the needs of others
• Finding the fit to make sales, with effort leading the way
• Building a dealer network with a phone and an e-mail address
• Licensing manufacturing of products
• Looking for a problem that needs a solution
• How a lack of normalcy makes it difficult to project growth
• Be vicious with your Google search
• Always make time for networking, you are never in that much of a hurry
• Taking pride in your hometown
• Difficulty in finding labor in a small town
• Lifting up and supporting local businesses
• The future of Eck Fabrication

Learn more about Eck Fabrication on their website and like them on Facebook. Check out the links below to learn more about Ethan and his business:

Member Minute Profile
Chem-Blade ES Released to Dealers | Successful Farming
Now That's Rural
High Plains Journal - Every Ounce Counts

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy.

Learn more about this podcast series by visiting our January 7 blog post.