The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analyst John Reeves and advisor David Meier discuss topics across the investing world.

3M often looks like the Woody Hayes of stocks: 3 yards and a cloud of dust. Dave wonders if this might not be such a bad thing. After considering 3M's business units, he then offers up his thoughts on the company's long-term prospects. The video concludes with Dave's recommendation on 3M.

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