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The Job Shop Show

A Manufacturing Podcast. We talk with the owners, suppliers, partners, and customers of custom manufacturers. Listen and learn the secrets of top performing Job Shops. The tools, techniques and backgrounds that have made them successful. All in the quest for raising the bar for Custom Manufacturing.

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Carla Mathiason of American Flexible Products from 2023-12-11T14:38:55

In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of American Flexible Products with their dynamic CEO, Carla Mathiason. Discover the pivotal moment in 2008 when the company embraced full emplo...

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Noah Graff: Used Machinery Dealer and Host of ”Swarfcast” from 2023-10-24T10:26:45

Our guest today is Noah Graff, is a third-generation, worldwide used machinery dealer at Graff-Pinkert & Co., and self-described treasure hunter based outside of Chicago. Noah also hosts the...

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Purchasing a Job Shop from 2023-10-10T09:24:30

In this episode, we introduce a mysterious guest who is currently navigating the complex process of acquiring a job shop. To protect their identity due to ongoing employment, our guest remains a...

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Bank Lending with Len Morrissey from 2023-09-21T14:27:10

Len Morrissey is back again to discuss current trends in the banking world. Len spent many years as a loan officer at several Boston-area banks, before joining Jay at RAPID Manufacturing as the ...

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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program with Bill Berrien&Jason Luce from 2023-09-07T13:12:52

CMMC is vital for enhancing cybersecurity practices and securing sensitive information within the Department of Defense's supply chain. Its main focus is to set standardized security levels and ...

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The Pricing Series with Justin Quinn of Focused on Machining from 2023-07-31T09:56:34

In this episode of The Pricing Series, Jay Jacobs and Jeff Gorman are joined by Justin Quinn: President at Focused on Machining. Justin is a previous guest on the show and long-time customer of ...

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Brandon Lamoncha of Humtown Additive from 2023-06-13T14:14:32

How are 3D printed sand molds and cores changing the metal casting industry? Brandon Lamoncha is the Director of Additive Manufacturing at Humtown: an organization first established by Brandon's...

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Jesse Casto of BetterCNC from 2023-06-01T12:03:28

Jay sits down with Jesse Casto: owner of BetterCNC in Plano, TX. Spinning out of a legacy of machining, Jesse founded BetterCNC in 2021 on a mission to operate a new kind of machine shop; one th...

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Mark Barglof of Kinetic Technologies from 2023-04-20T15:23:32

Mark Barglof is the President and owner of Kinetic Technologies, LLC: a design and fabrication shop just north of Algona, IA. After serving in the military and earning the U.S. Army Ranger Tab, ...

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Rafal Gliwiak of Pro Fabricating from 2023-03-27T15:49:03

Rafal Gliwiak Owner at Pro Fabricating Machining and Welding joins us on this episode. Rafals journey embodies the entreprenurial spirit in America. He shares how he got started, obstacles to gr...

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Lance Thrailkill of All Metals Fabricating from 2023-03-08T11:28

Lance Thrailkill is the third generation owner and CEO of All Metals Fabricating located outside Dallas, Texas. All Metals vision statement is serving people with excellence and a goal of becomi...

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The Pricing Series Episode 15: Seasonality in Custom Manufacturing from 2023-02-23T09:16:24

In this episode, Jeff and Jay revisit the theme of seasonality in custom manufacturing.  As manufacturing tends to trend busier this time of year Jeff and Jay explore strategies to use pricing t...

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The Pricing Series with Nick Mosey of Moseys’​ Production Machinists from 2023-02-07T12:10:21

Jeff and Jay sit down with Nick Mosey of Moseys Production Machinist in Anaheim, California. Nick and Jay had a conversation a few weeks back about how to reduce accounts receivables, and after ...

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Jim Fitch, Vice President of Engineering, Nu-Way Industries from 2023-01-18T15:18:01

James Fitch is the Vice President of Engineering at Nu-Way Industries, Inc., a leader in designing and fabricating precision metal produc...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode Episode 14: Happy New Year from 2023-01-06T10:23:50

Happy New Year! Jeff and Jay sit down and chat about how a shop might plan for 2023. Jeff shares what he has heard shops say about the previous year and how they can use this reflection to set g...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode 13: Material Pricing from 2023-01-03T10:26:59

In this episode we dive in to how we see shops handling the dramatic fluctuations in material pricing. What are their strategies and how does automated quoting make them easier to implement.

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Kevin Heins of KLH Industries from 2022-12-14T11:33:49

We are speaking with Kevin Heins of KLH Industries located in Germantown, Wisconsin. KLH Industries was recently recognized as a Modern Machine Shop Top Shop in the business strategies and perfo...

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Succession Planning with Ashleigh Wehrle of Area Tool Manufacturing, Inc. from 2022-12-05T16:30:23

Ashleigh Wehrle of Area Tool & Manufacturing joins us to speak openly about her experience of taking over the shop after losing her father unexpectedly in 2011. Ashleigh's family did not not hav...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode 12 with Special Guest Scott Duncan of F&M Tool and Die from 2022-11-28T11:12:51

Scott Duncan of F&M Tool and Die joins us to ask Jay and Jeff some questions on growing his business. Jeff and Jay met several years ago through the Entreprenuers Organization. Jay, Jeff and Sco...

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Alexander Gray, Managing Partner at American Global Strategies from 2022-11-09T11:46:27

Alex Gray, author of the Wall Street Journal Article America’s Industrial Base Isn’t Ready for War With China joins us on this special episode. 

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Zack Fennell of Ameritex Machine and Fabrication from 2022-11-01T10:25:09

Today's guest is Zack Fennell of Ameritex Machine & Fabrication outside of Hosuton, Texas.  Ameritex is an industry leader in advanced metal fabrication. We get into detail about how Ameritex ma...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode 11: Geometry from 2022-10-24T13:17:03

Jeff and Jay get into what information can be interrogated from a 3D CAD model.  How to input it automatically into quoting software and then how it can be used for design for manufacturability ...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode 10: Analytics Deep Dive from 2022-10-10T08:59:41

Jay and Jeff take a deep dive into Analytics; data derived primarily from quoting activities.  For those quoting in excel or an ERP system it may be difficult to extract information such as win ...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode 9: IMTS 2022 Recap from 2022-10-04T08:12

Jeff shares his experience at his first trip to IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show). It was also Paperless Parts first time exhibiting at the show. Jeff shares with us many common...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode 8 with Special Guests Jason Korbelik and Brian Korbelik of Precision Parts Fast from 2022-09-20T09:29:14

Brian and Jason Korbelik of Precision Parts Fast join us on this episode. Precision Parts Fast has implemented many concepts and recommendations we've discussed on prior episodes. They are winni...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode 7: Pricing Stragegies for Long Term Agreements from 2022-09-01T08:39:47

In this episode we focus on pricing strategies for repeat parts and how to think of them in terms of rising costs; particularly materials, blanket orders, multiple shipments, and long term agree...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode 6: Pricing Strategies for Large Quoting Packages and much more! from 2022-08-25T06:20:37

We explore a wide range of pricing strategies today. How to handle customers who cherry pick your quotes, stinging you with the line items you price too low and awarding the juicy parts to someo...

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Dan Villemaire of C&M Precision Tech from 2022-08-18T15:02:53

Dan Villemaire is the President of C&M Precision Tech located in Hudson, NH.  Founded by Dan's grandfather in 1979, C&M is a manufacturer of metal and plastic components and assemblies for produ...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode 5: Updating Pricing Easily and Often from 2022-08-02T10:24:23

On today's episode, Jay and Jeff get into how easy it is to update pricing in Paperless Parts. Some shops may be hesitant to update pricing often because it takes time and effort. But what happe...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode 4: Shop Rates from 2022-07-27T09:46:53

We are back with our 4th episode in this special pricing series. Jay talks in depth about how he believes US Manufacturing will not just survive but flourish in the event of a recession. We also...

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Episode 68: Lincoln Electric from 2022-07-13T06:34:32

On this episode Jay sits down with Mark Douglass and David Sterio of Lincoln Electric's Additive Solutions division. Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions wire-based metal additive manufacturing f...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode 3: Learning to Quote from 2022-07-07T12:29:12

We are back with our third installment in this special series. Jay and Jeff talk about how to teach, train, and develop less experienced team members into becoming productive in estimating. Enjo...

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The Pricing Podcast Episode 2: Data entry from 2022-06-22T09:52:32

We are back with a second edition of our special series on Pricing. Jay and Jeff sit down and discuss getting data in and out of Paperless Parts through APIs and other methods. The importance of...

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The Job Shop Show and Paperless Parts Introduce The Pricing Podcast from 2022-06-14T15:28:17

This is the first of a mini-series of episodes with Jeff Gorman, Customer Success Manager at Paperless Parts.  Jeff speaks with hundreds of shops and will join us to explore aspects of pricing; ...

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Q&A with Hernan Ricaurte from 2022-05-02T11:14:50

BONUS Q&A Episode with Hernan Ricaurte of Ricaurte Precision

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Hernan Ricaurte of Ricaurte Precision Inc. from 2022-04-12T10:15:04

Today, we're speaking with Hernan Ricaurte, President and Co-Owner of Ricaurte Precision, a precision manufacturer in Southern California which he and his sister bought from their parents in 201...

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Robot Automation Featuring Saman Farid of Formic Technologies from 2022-03-28T10:28:37

Have you ever wondered whether having a robot in your shop makes sense?  Are you worried about the cost of buying one, getting it up and running and then maintaing it? Saman Farid founded Formic...

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Understanding the world of IT with Bill Bonner from 2022-02-24T11:05

Bill Bonner is here today to talk about the unique challenges of supporting IT in small organizations, especially those going through rapid growth.  He has experience dealing with cyber threats and...

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Justin Donald, The Lifestyle Investor from 2021-10-19T08:50:12

Imagine being able to earn passive income and build long term wealth while gaining total freedom from you business or job! Spend less time working and more time with your spouse, family and frie...

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Successfully Starting Up with Precision Parts Fast from 2021-09-20T09:49

Precision Parts Fast (formerly Precision Additive) is an industrial 3D printing, CNC machining, and manufacturing design & consulting company based outside Denver, Colorado. Founded by brothers,...

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Jonathon Friedl of Black Mountain Manufacturing from 2021-08-17T09:50:21

Jonathon Friedl and his brother Isaac Houchens are the owners of Black Mountain Manufacturing just outside Denver. As a young shop owner, Jonathon shares his non-traditional background, his stru...

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ERP Systems with Sam Gupta of ElevatIQ from 2021-08-04T09:52:19

Sam Gupta of ElevatIQ joins us as we take a deep dive into ERP Systems.  Why do you need one? How do you chose one? How does it help with business transformation? ElevatIQ consults with companie...

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Unlocking the Power of IT with Ari Santiago of CompassMSP from 2021-07-12T06:35

Ari Santiago, CEO of CompassMSP and Host of the popular Made in America Podcast joins us on this episode! CompassMSP's mission is to help small to medium size businesses utilize the power of tec...

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Expedites! from 2021-05-26T11:37:30

In this Bonus episode, Jeremy Dustin of Metalcraft Technologies picks Jay's brain on how he can efficiently offer expedites in his shop.  Jay shares his experiences and ideas for managing and pr...

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Steve Tamasi of Boston Centerless from 2021-04-27T06:43:13

Today we speak with the owner and CEO of Boston Centerless; Steve Tamasi. Boston Centerless supplies precision ground bar materials and grinding services specializing in extremely close toleranc...

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Nick Polanosky Owner and CNC Machinist at P3D Creations from 2021-04-20T07:53

Jay is joined by Nick Polanosky of P3D Creations. They delve into the world of automation; from quoting to inspection and everything in between. 

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Juan March of Jacksonville Precision Manufacturing from 2021-04-13T07:48

Juan March owns Jacksonville Precision Manufacturing, specializing in quick-turn prototyping, short to medium-run production, and one-off specialty components primarily for the automation indust...

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Round Two with Steve Lynch of Approved Sheet Metal from 2021-04-06T09:37:29

This episode is APPROVED! Steve and Jay first spoke in early 2020 after Steve and his partner had just purchased their own sheet metal shop, now Approved Sheet Metal.  Steve is back to fill us i...

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Mush Khan of Alchemy Industrial from 2021-03-30T08:57:51

Mush Khan shares his experience working in Manufacturing plants all over the world and why he is confident that we have what it takes to increase opportunities here in the U.S. As a curator of g...

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Courtney Silver of Ketchie Precision Machining Solutions from 2021-03-01T11:29:58

Today's guest is Courtney Silver of Ketchie Precision Machining Solutions; a third generation precision machine shop in Concord, North Carolina. As many shop owners can relate, 2020 produced cha...

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Jeff George of Micro-Tronics from 2021-02-16T10:04:11

Jeff George is the President of Micro-Tronics, Inc. located in Tempe, Arizona. Micro-Tronic started out as an EDM shop in 1968 and has since become a world leader in supplying precision machine ...

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Episode 51: Miles Free Director of Industry Affairs at Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA) from 2021-02-09T07:00

A champion of American manufacturing, Miles is the director of industry affairs at Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA). PMPA has a goal of keeping North American precision machining c...

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Episode 50: Scott Jacobs of the Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center from 2021-01-19T09:26:51

The TAAF program which stands for Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms is the only federal program that's specifically designed to help small manufacturers who have been directly hurt by import...

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Episode 49: Roy Crumrine of Crummy Welding and co-host of Welding Tips&Tricks from 2020-12-29T07:51

We are joined by Roy Crumrine, owner of Crummy Welding and co-host of the popular podcast Welding Tips & Tricks.  Roy provides tips and insights on welding that shop owners may often overlook.  ...

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Episode 48: Craig Cegielski of Cardinal Manufacturing from 2020-12-08T06:05

Craig Cegielski is one of the countries top manufacturing educators. Craig heads up the Tech Ed Department at Eleva-Strum High School in Strum, Wisconsin and created and runs Cardinal Manufactur...

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Episode 47: Shane Prukop of TruPart Manufacturing from 2020-11-24T07:44

Shane Prukop of TruPart Manufacturing joins Jay on this fast-moving, hard-hitting episode of The Job Shop Show.  As third generation manufacturing Shane is passionate about the future of custom ...

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Episdoe 46: Tamea Franco of Global Metal Finishing from 2020-11-10T19:38:39

We chat with our first veteran plating and finishing expert, Tamea Franco, President and CEO of Global Metal Finishing out of Roanoke, Virginia.  Tamea shares some of the secrets of the trade an...

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Episode 45: Dan Donaworth of Dan's Custom Machining from 2020-10-27T09:00

Dan Donaworth of Dan's Custom Machining out of Williamsburg, Ohio joins us today!  Dan is just four years into his dream of owning his own shop and was recently featured in Modern Machine Shop M...

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Episode 44: Automating the Future with Craig Zoberis of Fusion OEM from 2020-10-13T09:51:33

Today we chat with Craig Zoberis of Fusion OEM; a contract manufacturer of light industrial equipment for OEMs and certified systems integrator for Universal Robots. Craig brought a collaborativ...

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Episode 43: Rodd Blessey of Aldine Metal from 2020-10-05T10:15

Joining us today is Rodd Blessey of Aldine Metal, a sheet metal fabricator in New Milford, Connecticut.  As a very forward thinking leader, Rodd, has been able to grow his shop 10% a year after ...

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Episode 42: William Gibbs of MODICA and Harbor Island Water Jet from 2020-09-28T12:35:14

This episode is out of this world! Jay chats with Will Gibbs, founder and CEO of MODICA and Harbor Island Waterjet, both out of Seattle, Washington.  MODICA's goal is to provide automated microf...

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Episode 41: David Bamforth of Rennscot from 2020-09-14T12:54:31

Jay and special co-host guest, Steve Lynch join fellow car enthusiast, David Bamforth of Rennscot, a design and manufacturing company with an in-house line of aftermarket performance parts and a...

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Episode 40: Grady Cope of Reata Engineering and former President of the NTMA from 2020-09-02T13:31:11

Grady Cope of Reata Engineering and Machine Works in Denver, Colorado joins us on this episode!  Grady is not only the owner of a very successful multi dimensional machine shop, starting from gr...

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Episode 39: Terry Iverson of ChampionNow! from 2020-08-28T08:02

Jay interviews a true Champion of U.S. Manufacturing; Terry Iverson. While Terry’s day job is running Iverson & Co a seller of new and used machine tools; Terry’s true passion is to educate our ...

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Episode 38: Bill Berrien of Pindel Global Precision from 2020-08-07T11:13:15

Bill Berrien, owner of Pindel Global Precision in New Berlin Wisconsin joins us on this exciting episode!  Pindel is a global manufacturer of precision machine components that has been in busine...

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Episode 37: Ryan Murray of A&E Manufacturing from 2020-07-17T09:58:38

Jay chats with Ryan Murray, General Manager of A&E Manufacturing; a precision sheet metal shop out of Levittown, Pennsylvania.  A&E is a multi-generational family owned and operated shop which c...

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Episode 36: Jamie Spitzer of Precision Machine from 2020-07-01T11:19:31

Do you want to spend more time working on your business rather than in your business?  In other words, does your business drive your day to day activities and you spend your time fighting fires ...

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Episode 35: KAD Models&Prototypes with Brian Kippen from 2020-06-17T11:07:25

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to manage two bi-coastal shops? That is what we are going to explore today with Brian Kippen of KAD Models and Prototypes with facilities in San Fran...

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Episode 34: Ripley Machine Tool with NTMA member Andy Reinwald from 2020-06-04T09:50:28

Today’s guest, Andy Reinwald of Ripley Machine and Tool, is an under 30 owner of a jobshop that he purchased from his grandfather in 2015. We discuss what he has done since taking over the shop,...

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Episode 33: Marketing for Job Shops with Matt Sordillo from 2020-05-28T08:59:08

We have a really fun episode today! Jay chats with his first marketing hire at RAPID, Matt Sordillo.  Matt left RAPID to join Paperless Parts where he is currently Director of Marketing Services...

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Episdode 32: Reid Leland of LeanWerks from 2020-05-20T15:20:35

Have you ever considered opening up your company's financials to the workforce? Today's guest Reid Leland has done so and with remarkable success. Reid is the founder and president of LeanWerks ...

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Episode 31: Sam Griffith of National Jet Company from 2020-05-13T13:12:49

Today we have one of custom manufacturing's rising stars joining us. Custom manufacturers have a reputation of being slow to adopt technology. Sam Griffith, new owner and president of National J...

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Episode 30: L-E-M Plastics with Ellen Pietrowitz-Phillips from 2020-05-06T09:31:43

Ellen Pietrowitz-Phillips of L-E-M Plastics in Fairfield, NJ joins us today as our second female job shop owner.   L-E-M Plastics is both a plastics focused manufacturer as well as plastics mate...

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Episode 29: Kevin Dyer of InterPRO Additive Manufacturing Group from 2020-04-29T07:19:36

Jay chats with 3D Printing veteran and Pioneer, Kevin Dyer, of InterPRO Additive Manufacturing Group. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, hear how Kevin's shop was instrumental in helping prototype and ...

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Episode 28: Kurt Wagner of Wagner Machine Company from 2020-04-20T15:06:36

Join us for this fun episode with Kurt Wagner, second generation owner of Wagner Machine Company in Champaign, Illinois.   Wagner Machine is a precision machine shop with all sorts of capabiliti...

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Episode 27: How You Can Help Bring Manufacturing Back to the U.S. with Harry Moser from 2020-04-13T09:07:36

Jay chats with Harry Moser, President of the Reshoring Initiative, a non-profit, who’s mission is to bring good, well-paying manufacturing jobs back to the United States. They offer a number of ...

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Episode 26: Roger Atkins of the NTMA from 2020-04-06T10:00

Jay's guest today is Roger Atkins, President at The National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA).  Roger started helping in a family shop when he was ten years old spent and has spent his ent...

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Episode 25: Kristin Carlson, Peerless Precision from 2020-04-01T06:12:01

We interview our first female Job Shop Owner, Kristin Carlson of Peerless Precision out of Western Massachusetts. Kristin shares her experience of being a woman in a male dominated industry as w...

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Episode 24: Transformational Leadership with Mark Freier and Patrick Davidson from 2020-03-24T08:18:51

In this very timely episode, Jay chats with Patrick Davidson, VP at Metalmite and Mark Freir, Patrick's executive coach and author of "The Choice to Show Up".  They explore the soft skills of ru...

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Episode 23: Hybrid Machining with Jeff Robinson from 2020-03-17T11:43:32

Jay chats with Jeff Robinson of the newly formed Hybrid Machining.  Jeff speaks candidly about his experience selling his previous shop, AllRout, and starting his new shop shortly thereafter. 

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Episode 22: Steve Lynch of Approved Sheet Metal from 2020-03-10T10:37:18

Steve Lynch, Jay's friend and former Director of Technology at RAPID, joins us for today's episode.  Steve and Jay reflect and share stories about their 14 year journey together.  Steve opened h...

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Episode 21: NTMA Chapter Leadership Summit from 2020-02-24T14:02:36

Jay recently traveled to the NTMA (National Tooling and Machining Association) Chapter Leadership Summit in Orlando, FL.  The NTMA connects many of the nation's top custom precision manufacturer...

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Episode 20: MRS Machining from 2020-02-11T15:05:01

So impressed with Matt Guse, our guest on Episode 20 of The Job Shop Show and owner of MRS Machining. Listen to how he and his father helped get Cardinal Mfg up and running, a for-profit Job Sho...

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Episode 19: Component Sources International from 2020-02-05T09:59:37

On this week's episode, Jay speaks with Steve Doody of CSI whom he met through Strategic Coach - a coaching program for entrepreneurs.  Steve has built his success and business on his mission to...

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Episode 18: Lang Technovation from 2020-01-16T13:49:05

Today we speak with Eric Nekick of Lang Technovation.  Several guests have mentioned Lang so we thought we'd speak with them directly and get to the nitty gritty of workholding and fixturing and...

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Episode 17: Tom Pursch from 2020-01-09T10:18:16

We have a fun episode today!  Jay chats with Tom Pursch, the former Chief Operating Officer at RAPID and now co-owner of PGC Wire Cable.   Without Tom making Jay's ideas real at RAPID, RAPID wou...

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Episode 16: Dan Kirby of The Tech Dept from 2020-01-03T19:32:24

We're going international!  In this episode of the Job Shop Show Jay speaks with Dan Kirby, CEO and co-founder of The Tech Dept.   The Tech Dept is a technology implementer specializing in worki...

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Episode 15: ACP Waterjet from 2019-12-18T09:59:58

Carlos Fernandez of ACP Waterjet joins us on this episode of The Job Shop Show.  Carlos came to the U.S from Brazil one month before 9/11 with just $400 in his pocket.  After falling in love wit...

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Episode 14: Sweeney Metal Fabricators from 2019-12-11T15:10

Joining us is Chris Sweeney, of Sweeney Metal Fabricators located just down the road from us in Nashua, NH.  Chris explains how he has built flexibility into his schedule in order to offer exped...

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Episode 13: Central Screw Products from 2019-12-06T11:39:14

Arnot Heller and his brother Matt are third generation co-owners of Central Screw Products in Troy, Michigan. Central Screw Products competes in the cutthroat world of vehicle components, heavy ...

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Episode 12: Aurora Machine from 2019-11-26T10:25:16

Our guest is Jordan Amoia of of Aurora Machine - a one stop metal shop - outside Buffalo, NY.  Jordan and his brother, Jonathan acquired Aurora in 2013 and quickly grew the shop from 4 to 40 emp...

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Episode 11: Hirsh Precision Products from 2019-11-20T12:25:42

Peter Doyle is the owner and President/CEO of Hirsh Precision Products.  Hirsh designs and manufactures precision machined parts and assemblies, and is know for taking on the tough jobs others d...

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Episode 10: Commercial Banking with Len Morrissey from 2019-10-17T13:47:53

In this week's episode, Jay interviews Len Morrissey, former CFO and President at RAPID.  Len shares tips and recommendations on how job shops can work successfully with banks, leveraging the 17...

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Episode 9: Metalmite from 2019-10-10T16:00:59

Metalmite is a full service machine shop and Tom is a second generation owner as well as a third generation machinist.  We will talk about the handing off of a business from one generation to an...

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Episode 8: Datron Dynamics from 2019-10-03T10:14:34

We change things up a bit on this episode and speak with Chris Hopkins of Datron Dynamics, a manufacturer of high speed milling machines.  We will talk about some of the things Chris sees that s...

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Episode 7: Focused on Machining from 2019-10-02T10:54:27

On this episode we speak with Justin Quinn, owner of Focused on Machining in Denver, Colorado.  Justin bought Focused on Machining eight years after it started.  As a former commercial banker Ju...

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Episode 6: Columbus Advanced Manufacturing Systems from 2019-07-11T12:18:33

Jay speaks with Jeff Trevorrow, owner of Columbus Advanced Manufacturing Systems (CAMS).  While CAMS can print and machine parts, they are unique in that they also offer solutions for software, ...

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Episode 5: Wesco Machine and Tool from 2019-06-13T13:09:59

We speak with Joel Niekamp of Wesco Machine and Tool.  After a career in private equity and investment banking with a specialty in mergers and acquisitions Joel opted to switch gears and purchas...

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Episode 4: Mammoth Machine&Design from 2019-05-22T14:36:25

On today’s episode, Ali Bahar discusses how he and his neighbor, George Brinzey conceived their idea for Mammoth Machine while hanging out on Friday nights.  Hear how they have developed their s...

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Episode 3: S&S Machine from 2019-05-17T14:23:08

On this episode we speak with Peter Sameulson of S&S Machine, another family run business here in New Hampshire.  Hear how Peter's early career in tooling gives his shop a unique advantage and p...

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Episode 2: Impact Manufacturing from 2019-05-16T13:33:15

Jay speaks with Damian Forsythe, owner of Impact Manufacturing in Loomis, California.  A natural self-starter Damian speaks about his successes as well as his failures and how it's led him to hi...

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The Job Shop Show
Episode 1: Brian's Machine Shop from 2019-05-16T13:08:43

Welcome to the Job Shop Show!  In our first episode, our host, Jay Jacobs, speaks with Brian LeMoine of Brian's Machine Shop a family run business here in New Hampshire.  As a self-proclaimed "o...

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