Machine Shop Mastery

31. The Power of Intentional Planning with Angie Holt from Rathburn Tool & Manufacturing Angie Holt is the president of Rathburn Tool & Manufacturing. Rathburn is a 40-year-old 2nd generation precision machine shop in Indiana that serves the automotive, medical, safety, industrial and other markets. Since Angie took the helm from the 1st generation, she and her sisters have made huge strides in professionalizing the organization and putting emphasis on sales & marketing, family succession planning, lean manufacturing and many other initiatives. We had a great conversation and she shares a lot of great wisdom and expertise, with humility…always the hallmark of a great leader! About Rathburn Tool & Manufacturing: Precision tooled, manufacturable solutions made possible by a combination of robotics and experienced teams for companies that need their products and equipment to work well every time. Follow Angie and Rathburn Tool & Manufacturing on social media: Personal LI: /angie-holt-1b565219 Company LI: /rathburn-tool-and-manufacturing Website: www.rathburntool.com FB: @RathburnTool

30. A True American Dream Machine Shop Success Story with Heidi & Bob Devroy from Prosper-Tech Prosper-Tech was founded by Bob and Heidi Devroy after Bob lost his job at a large tool and die shop. With 4 small kids, they dug into savings and started Prosper-Tech out of their garage. Many years later they have a thriving contract machine shop business serving commercial space, aerospace, defense, medical and other industries. The next generation is now getting involved with the shop with the goal of having Bob and Heidi's legacy live far beyond them. This is a great episode showing what is possible when you have a great pair of leaders working diligently together and pooling their respective strengths to grow a machine shop. About Prosper-Tech: Founded in 2007, Prosper-Tech remains rooted in its core values and mission to provide expert customized service to those with precision machining needs. We invest in our technology and workforce to ensure we provide the most efficient and reliable precision machining services for our customers. Prosper-Tech's boutique experience attracts customers looking for a precision machining company to create a long-term partnership for their production CNC machining needs. Follow Heidi, Bob and Prosper-Tech on social media: Heidi's LI: /heidi-devroy-aa0a2372 Bob's LI: /bob-devroy-86438938 Company LI: /prosper-tech-machine-&-tool-llc Website: www.prosper-tech.net FB: @hightoleranceexperts

29. Launching a Machine Shop with Zero Experience with Nick Preece from Preece Machining and Assembly Nick Preece launched his machine shop, Preece Machining & Assembly (PMA) with no industry experience at all. He had gotten bitten by the machine shop bug by watching YouTube videos about machining and knew that was his path. At the age of 22, he bought a small machine, rented a tiny space, and started taking on projects - and learning a huge amount along the way. As a self-taught machinist and business owner, he admits he made a lot of mistakes, but learned from every single one. Today, PMA is a fast-growing and thriving shop. Nick's approach to his business was inspiring for me to hear and I know you'll be similarly inspired by his story. About Preece Machining and Assembly: Established in 2018, Preece Machining & Assembly is a precision milling shop that consistently pushes the limits of our machines. We enjoy working closely with our customers to provide the parts they need. In a fast-growing economy and industry, we work personally with our customers to give them superior products at a superior price. Follow Nick and Preece Machining & Assembly on social media: Personal LI: /nick-preece-760b21174 Company LI: /preece Website: www.machineandassembly.com IG: @pma_llc FB: @machineandassembly

28. How to Delegate Yourself Out of a Job with David Hannah from G-Zero David bought a 2-person shop in 2007, and has grown it for the past 16 years. As he made the difficult moves to grow his shop over the years, he always kept an eye on growth and the systems and roles it would take to achieve that growth. When Dave decided not to sell his shop to a 3rd party, he created a 5 year plan to have an employee take over the business and buy it over time from him. 18 months later, he's working 10 hours a week, doing plenty of hunting, golfing, skiing, and taking 1 month vacations, while his former floor sweeper is being groomed to be the new owner of the shop. Dave is a humble, quiet-spoken guy, but don't be fooled, he's a strategic executor of his plan and has a lot to share about how to do that well. About G-Zero: Clients include Aerospace, Medical, Firearms, Semiconductor and more. G-Zero machining centers include horizontal multi-pallet systems, 5-Axis milling, vertical milling and lathe turning with live tooling. They are proud to run ProShop's ERP system for maintaining excellent control of scheduling, in process inspection, outside processes, certifications and so much more. G-Zero work's with a variety of materials including but not limited to: plastic, aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium and magnesium. Contact us today to see what G-Zero can do for you. Follow David and G-Zero on social media: Personal LI: /david-hannah-ba75a2a6 Company LI: /g-zero Website: www.gzerocnc.com FB: /gzeroonline

27. Growing 4 Manufacturing Brands at Once with Sue Nordman from Obsidian Manufacturing Sue is the CEO of Obsidian Manufacturing and presides over 4 brands, the oldest of which has over 100 years of history! Sue shares how this 3rd generation family business has been able to grow these diverse brands for many years by focusing on marketing, people, culture, values, and much more. It was a great conversation that I know you'll find great takeaways from that can apply to your own business. About Obsidian Manufacturing: Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc. is a SBA certified woman-led small business that offers a diversified selection of manufacturing products and services with its brands. Their price competitive solutions are appealing to our customer's industrial needs, whether it is workholding, material handling, precision rotary surface grinder applications or OEM equipment repairs and spare parts. Follow Sue and Obsidian Manufacturing on social media: Personal LI: /suenordman Company LI: /obsidianmfg Website: www.obsidianmfg.com

26. Lessons from Growing and Selling a Large Machine Shop with Mike Heath from RemainSafe Mike Heath got bit by the machining bug as a teenager. After learning some hard-learned lessons in shop ownership as a young man, Mike started a shop called Micor and grew it from nothing to over $14M in revenue before eventually selling it. Mike has a very thoughtful and introspective way of looking at being an entrepreneur and leader that anyone will appreciate and take some valuable lessons from. And to demonstrate how passionate Mike is about the industry, after his non-compete is over, he plans on starting another machine shop in his 60s because he can't get enough of it! About RemainSafe: Since 2010, RemainSafe has designed and manufactured storm shelters for the residential market. Our residential units have withstood storms and saved lives throughout the Southeast. As a company, they are driven to offer the most advanced and multifunctional shelters on the market. From traditional storm shelters to safe rooms, they offer families peace of mind. Follow Mike on social media: Company LI: /steelsafe-shelters Personal LI: /mike-heath-631bb13b Website: www.remainsafe.com

25. Building a Model for Lifelong Upskilling of Manufacturing Workers with Bill Berrien from Pindel Global Precision Bill Berrien is a former Navy Seal, Six Sigma Black Belt, and CEO of 3 companies including Pindel Global Precision. He bought the company in 2012 when it was already 65 years old and has shaped it into a highly successful, and widely diversified machine shop today. They focus very heavily on investing in technology and people so that small, potent teams of advanced manufacturing professionals can have the same type of outsized impact that the Special Forces can have on the battlefield. I loved this conversation and I'm sure you find his thoughts on all the topics we covered to be thought-provoking ideas you can use to build your own business. About Pindel Global Precision: Pindel Global Precision, Inc. (veteran-owned, ISO 9001:2015-certified, ITAR-certified) is a dynamic and growing manufacturing company committed to providing custom, precision-machined components and assemblies to global customers. At Pindel Global Precision, they are driven to redefine the standards of excellence. Aligning with the goals of our customers, they leverage our advanced manufacturing capabilities to meet demanding standards for precision, capability, quality, and on-time delivery. Follow Bill and Pindel Global Precision on social media: Personal LI: /billberrien Company LI: /pindel-global-precision Website: www.pindel.com FB: @pindelglobalprecision

24. Demystifying the Buying and Selling of Machine Shops with Mike Payne from Hill Manufacturing Mike Payne of Hill Manufacturing has been involved with buying, selling, or managing over 130 companies. He has bought 5 machine shops in the past 5 years. So he has a wealth of knowledge to share about what makes a business more valuable, what sellers are looking for, and how to make sure a deal gets done! We dig deep into that topic and many others on this great episode. About Hill Manufacturing: At Hill, you can expect precision. They will deliver parts to the tightest of tolerances utilizing the latest in multi-axis technology. Just as importantly you can expect absolute precision regarding our material, delivery and customer service. They will learn your needs and deliver those needs with the precision you expect. Follow Mike and Hill Manufacturing on social media: Personal LI: /growingvalue Company LI: /hillmfg Website: www.hill-manufacturing.com

23. The Birth, Growth, and Exit story of an 8-Figure Revenue Machine Shop with Kelsey Heikoop from Pro CNC This is a special episode for me, as I got to sit down and interview my best friend and Co-Founder of Pro CNC, Kelsey Heikoop. I've worked with Kelsey for 30 years, 17 years of which were starting and growing Pro CNC. Kelsey and I talk about tons of different topics of how we started, grew, and eventually sold our machine shop. It's a wide-ranging discussion that I hope brings insight and value to your journey. Follow Kelsey on social media: Personal LI: /kelsey-heikoop-758a2410

22. Vision and Values-Based Leadership with Eric and John from KMM Group KMM Group is a truly world-class machine shop near Philadelphia that specializes in doing high-precision and complex work for discerning customers. KMM is a merger of 3 companies that were owned by John and Eric. With over 100 employees, they serve the who's who of OEM manufacturers across many industries. Eric and John share their respective company histories, and how they set the vision and values of their new combined company to build a lasting organization providing value to their employees, clients, and the world. We dig deep into the importance of coaching, and mentors, and how culture is the most important thing they have as they grow their company. They are clearly exceptional leaders, are should be an inspiration to manufacturing companies hoping to achieve even a fraction of the success that they have had. About KMM Group: The KMM Group was created from three world-class companies: The KVI Group, M&S Centerless Grinding, Inc. and Meron Medical. In combined experience we have solved extreme manufacturing challenges for over 100 years. They make components for the aerospace, medical device and advanced manufacturing industries utilizing our capabilities in milling, turning, grinding, EDM, engineering and assembly. They leverage a history of hard-earned expertise and combine it with a fresh view of manufacturing's future to achieve extraordinary things. KMM is able to do this organically with no third party funding, keeping our interests focused entirely on our customer solutions. Follow Eric, John and KMM Group on social media: Eric's LI: /eric-wilhelm-8bb1a410 John's LI: /john-shegda-a3846515 Company LI: /kmm-group Website: www.kmmgrp.com

21. The Winning Formula of Strategic Planning and Generosity with Anne Duyck from Duyck Machine Duyck Machine was started by Andy Duyck in 1981 when he was just 22 years old. It's grown over the years to be a modern, technology and culture-driven company of 35 people. Anne is one of the next generation of leaders in the business and shares the remarkable story of their growth. She shares about their focus on strategic planning, being client-driven, and some pretty amazing generosity, the likes of, I've never heard of coming from a machine shop. Definitely listen to the end to hear what Duyck Machine is doing with their profits. About Duyck Machine: Whether you're a small company or an Internationally-based organization – Duyck Machine, Inc., can produce simple or complex parts for you in a wide variety of materials. A family-owned business that has been hands-on in the day-to-day operations since 1983, and continue to invest in state-of-the-art equipment and employee expertise. From short, customized runs to large-scale productions, their commitment is to get it right the first time using our cost-competitive processes – to meet or exceed your delivery requirements. Follow Anne and Duyck Machine on social media: Personal LI: /anneduyck Website: www.duyckmachine.com

20. Using Automation to Drive Success in a Machine Shop with Jerry Mullins from Western Precision Products Jerry Mullins is co-owner of Western Precision Products, a very successful 2nd generation machine shop near Portland OR. They have leaned heavily into automated machining processes to serve the aerospace, defense and commercial space industries. With an impressive amount of revenue per employee, you'll want to learn some of the secrets of Jerry's success and how he and his brother have built WPP into one of the larger shops in the Pacific Northwest. About Western Precision Products: Western Precision Products, Inc. is the precision machining source you've been looking for. They provide consistent, quality components by integrating the latest in Robotic Cellular Machining Technology, CNC Precision Milling, Swiss Turning, 5-Axis Mill Turn and 5-Axis Milling Technology. Their highly-trained staff stay true to the mission by delivering the highest quality products and components while exceeding customer's expectations. Western Precision Products strives to develop a culture of partnership with our customers to implement and deliver high quality and cost effective results. Follow Jerry and Western Precision Products: Personal LI: /jerry-mullins-47398a140 Company LI: /western-precision-products Website: www.westernprec.com IG: @westernprecisionproducts

19. Building a World-Class Shop with Brad Keselowski from Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing Brad Keselowski is a championship-winning NASCAR Driver, Team Co-Owner, and in his spare time, he runs a fast-growing and successful machine shop that specializes in metal additive manufacturing combined with finish subtractive machining processes. They've seen explosive growth in the past 4 years of being in business and works with clients at the highest level of space and defense. Brad shares how they've built their company, what kind of people they hire, what metrics matters to them and why it's important to them to have an impecably clean shop. I really enjoyed this episode and I know you will too! About Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing: Based in Statesville, N.C., Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM) is a vertically integrated simulation and engineering through serial production manufacturing company with Additive Manufacturing (LPBF-M) and CNC Capabilities. The KAM team is comprised of top engineering and machining talent who excel in innovation, creativity and problem-solving. Through partnerships with some of the world's leading manufacturers and research universities, KAM develops groundbreaking, custom solutions for several industries, including aerospace, defense, energy, automotive, and performance motorsports. KAM offers several alloys, including AlSi10Mg, 6061RAM2%, Inconel 625 and 718, Ti64, Haynes282 and several other metals. Follow Brad and Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing: Personal LI: /brad-keselowski-51182a179 Company LI: /keselowski-advanced-manufacturing Website: www.kamsolutions.com FB: @KeselowskiAdvancedManufacturing IG: @kam_solutions X: @KAMSolutions

18. A Machine Shop Turnaround Story, Solving People and Technical Problems with Fred Stipkovitz from UltraTech Aerospace When Fred Stipkovitz was hired as the president of UltraTech Aerospace, they were looking at steep losses and had a toxic culture. In less than 1 year Fred and the team turned the place around to profitability and improved the culture significantly. They also risked it all by pushing back on a very large client who had caused them significant financial losses with some drawing errors. There are some really great takeaways from this interview that all leaders should hear. About UltraTech Aerospace: UltraTech Aerospace is a leader in providing OEM aerospace products and services to the commercial and defense industries. Located in Kansas City, Kansas, their philosophy is to achieve the highest quality standards in the aerospace industry, while creating efficiencies when producing our products—from the management level, all the way down to day-to-day operations. Follow Fred and UltraTech Aerospace: Personal LI: /fred-stipkovits-2057862a Company LI: /ultra-tech-aerospace Website: www.utaero.com

17. Riches in the Niches for a Machine Shop with Ted Toth from Rosenberger North America Ted Toth ran a 4th generation machine shop until they sold it to a German conglomerate. 10 years later, Ted is still loving what he does as a technical advisor. The secret to their family's business was getting really good at a very specific niche, which made their company valuable to acquire. Ted shares the amazing story of his family business, and how they started from a very humble beginning to the world-class facility they have today making parts that are on Mars and outside the solar system! About Rosenberger North America: As a renowned manufacturer, the name Rosenberger is associated with the most advanced technology, quality and creativity. The Rosenberger group - with its headquarters in Germany and sales and manufacturing centers around the globe - provides a wide range of standardized and customized connectivity solutions in high-frequency and fiber optic technologies. The product range covers RF connectors, components and accessories right up to cable assemblies. Renowned high-tech companies in fields such as cellular technology and telecommunications, industrial measurement technology, automotive electronics, medical and industrial electronics or data systems trust in the precision and quality of Rosenberger products. The custom machining center manufactures components for sophisticated technical equipment and facilities. Follow Ted and Rosenberger North America: Personal LI: Company LI: /rosenberger Website: www.rna.rosenberger.com IG: @rosenberger.na X: /rosenberger_na FB: /RosenbergerNorthAmerica

16. Rapidly Growing a Machine Shop with Mitch Free from ZYCI Mitch is a machinist turned entrepreneur with an amazing story to tell. He started his career as a machinist in the 80s and eventually went on to found MFG.com, FastRadius.com, and most recently ZYCI.com which serves the aerospace, space, defense, and industries among others. Mitch has had a unique perspective having visited hundreds of shops around the world and he shares incredibly useful advice on the attributes of a shop and business owner that are important for success. Enjoy this rare chance get to hear firsthand from someone who knows the machining trade very well and has also founded companies that went public. About ZYCI: ZYCI is AS9100 certified and provides CNC machining services to the aerospace, defense, robotic and commercial industries. Their customers have high expectations, require attention to detail, consistent communication, and a sense of urgency. Machining capabilities are extensive ranging from 3 to 5 axis milling (up to 84"), 2-axis turning, 4-axis turning with live tooling, Wire EDM, EDM drilling, riveting and assembly. In addition to all standard inspection tools, they have a 2018 Hexagon CMM, 2019 Keyence Instant Measurement Vision System with Light Probe and Depth Probe, X-Ray Fractometer for material verification, hardness testers, conductivity testers, laser micrometers and a digital thread check system. Follow Mitch and ZYCI: Personal LI: /mfree Company LI: /zyci-cnc-machining Website: www.zyci.com

15. A Masterclass In Machine Shop Ownership with Aneesa Muthana from Pioneer Service Aneesa is the CEO of Pioneer Services and has been working in manufacturing since the age of 11. In this interview, Aneesa shares the secrets of her success in growing a highly successful CNC machine shop. We learn about some of the major hurtles she's overcome including losing 90% of their clients in 6 months and how they persevered forward. She shares about the importance of really living your core values, the importance of diversity, and much more! I'm sure you'll be inspired by Aneesa and agree she's an exceptional shop owner! About Pioneer Service: Pioneer Service Inc. delivers custom precision CNC Swiss Machined and CNC Turned components, in addition to providing Centerless Grinding services. AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 certified, we are laser focused on high quality and exceptional service. They serve global clients in a wide array of industries including: Aerospace, Automotive (including Electric Vehicles), Hydraulics, Medical & Dental, Oil & Gas, and many others. Follow Aneesa and Pioneer Service: Personal LI: /aneesamuthana Company LI: /pioneer-service-inc- Website: www.pioneerserviceinc.com FB: /PioneerServiceInc IG: @machinedparts X: @MachinedParts

14. Growing a Thriving Machine Shop Based on Honesty with Bob Mosey from Moseys Production Machinists Bob is a second-generation shop owner, and over the past 47 years has led the shop to great success, with a focus on honesty, family values, and a lot of hard work. Bob shares the importance of core values, constantly focusing on new business development, the importance of industry associations, and pushing outside your comfort zone. The strategy has worked very well for Moseys and we're honored to have Bob share his wisdom with you all. About Moseys Production Machinists: Since 1975, Moseys has worked to build its infrastructure and the systems to handle a significant amount of business. They have worked aggressively to grow internally, from a new larger facility, to additional employees, to additional equipment. They have also concentrated on building strong relationships with our customers and vendors to ensure strategic alignment. Moseys has built machine components and subassembly systems that assist our customers in taking their product to market as quickly and painlessly as possible. To compliment this, they are implementing strategic expansions to offer our customers additional value-added services to integrate and support the manufacturing process. Follow Bob and Moseys Production Machinists: Personal LI: /bob-mosey Company LI: /moseys-cnc-machine-shop Website: www.moseys.com FB: /moseysprod

13. Growing a Machine shop to over $100M with Roger Atkins from NTMA Roger is the current President of the NTMA where he supports the machining industry with his work. But Roger has deep shop experience and has helped to lead and grow several shops, including one to over $100M in revenue. Learn some of his thoughts and ideas on growing a very large machine shop. About NTMA: The NTMA is a membership organization with the collective power of 1200 thriving tool & die and precision manufacturing companies. They understand where their businesses have come from and preparing those businesses to be robust in the constantly changing manufacturing industry of tomorrow. They connect manufacturers to leverage their collective power for networking, learning & advocacy. Follow Roger Atkins and NTMA: Personal LI: /roger-atkins Company LI: /ntma Website: www.ntma.org FB: /NTMAnow X: @NTMATalk

12. Inspiring a New Generation of Female (and Male) Machinists with Melissa Ramos fromf M95 Machining Melissa is the owner of M95 Machining. She's a 27 year old dynamo who's proving that anyone can be a machine shop owner. Her strategies for using social media to market her company, while also showing that this industry is inclusive and for anyone is inspiring and insightful for shops of any size. We dig particularly deep into some of the struggles faced by women in this industry and Melissa shows that confidence in yourself and your passion will help you prevail and chart a bright future! Follow Melissa and M95 Machining: Personal LI: /melissaramosm95machining IG: @m95machining

11. Optimizing the Rate of Learning in a Machine Shop with Ken Frankel from Three Sigma Manufacturing Ken Frankel leads Three Sigma Manufacturing with a passion for learning, improving and studying what's possible, both from a technical perspective, but also an intellectual perspective. A trained engineer, Ken brings a deep expertise and understanding of engineering principles as well as a philosophers mind on the systems and mechanisms of improvement of both the whole company and also detailed process optimization. In this very interesting conversation Ken shares his personal journey, with all the highs and lows of owning a precision CNC machine shop over the past 40+ years. About Three Sigma Manufacturing: Three Sigma Mfg., Inc. is a supplier of precision machined products. Their 18,000 square foot facility in Kent, Washington houses a variety of machinery including 3-, 4-, and 5- axis CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, CNC Grinders, Wire EDMs, Deep-Hole Drills, and Inertia Welding equipment. Their high-end CAD/CAM capability allows to utilize customer-supplied computer models, or, if required, construct and then generate the required CNC cutter paths. Follow Three Sigma Manufacturing: Company LI: /three-sigma-manufacturing-inc Website: www.threesigma.net

10. Investing In Kids in Manufacturing and Leading with Humility with Matt Guse from MRS Machining Matt is an incredibly down to earth, humble and solid business leader who's grown MRS Machining to a leader in the machining industry. He's deeply invested in being an advocate for getting kids excited about the machining industry and shares lots of actionable strategies for doing that well. Listen to Matt share his wisdom, including how food and t-shirts is the key to getting kids excited about working at his shop. About MRS Machining: MRS Machining is a CNC Machining company specializing in short runs with quick delivery's and where service matters. They service the oil and gas, medical, agricultural, power generation and industrial tools. They are a ISO 9001:2008 Certified and located in Augusta, WI Follow Matt and MRS Machining: Personal LI: /matt-guse Company LI: /mrs-machining Website: www.mrsmachiningco.com

09. Going All-In on Community Engagement and Workforce Development - A Master Class with Kristin Carlson from Peerless Precision Kristin Carlson is the President of Peerless Precision in Westfield MA. Peerless makes very high tolerance and intricate parts for many industries. Kristin personifies an outgoing, passionate and driven manufacturing leader by getting involved in other organizations, boards, schools, and government programs. If you want a blueprint for how to get engaged to benefit both the industry and your own company, Kristin shows how to do it well. About Peerless Precision: Peerless Precision, Inc. ( PPI ) is a small, 20 person job shop that specializes in the manufacture of precision machined parts for the aerospace, defense, and medical devices industries. They are extremely competent when tolerances of .0001" or better and have delivered 1 helium light band in flatness, .000005" in roundness and .003" wall thickness. AS9100:2009 and ISO9001:2008 certified. Follow Kristin and Peerless Precision: Personal LI: /kristin-carlson-ppi Company LI: /peerless-precision-inc. Website: www.peerlessprecision.com

08. Relentless Documentation of SOPs, Paying Yourself First, and Other Advice for Shop Owners with James Marzilli from Marzilli Machine Co. In this episode, James Marzilli shares his journey from trade school, becoming a tool and die maker, and eventually starting his shop in 2011 when his grandmother co-signed on a loan for him. Jamie has a great story and an infectious passion for the trade and continuing to push himself and his team to grow, learn and improve every day. He shares tips on being decisive, helping his team see their paths for growth, his ideas on technology and investing in his team, and a lot more in this information packed episode. About Marzilli Machine Co.: Marzilli Machine Co. is a family-owned precision CNC machine shop. We service the Aerospace, Defense, Firearms, OEM, and Medical Industries. Follow James and Marzilli Machine: Personal LI: /james-marzilli Company LI: /marzilli-machine Website: www.marzmachine.com FB: /Marzilli-Machine-Co IG: @marzilli_machine_co

07. Embedding with Clients and Investing in Relationships with Alan Hartmann from Hartmann's Inc. Hartmann's Inc is a large machine shop with facilities in Texas and Florida. They are a 3rd generation family run shop that is broadly diversified across many industries and ship product all around the world that support medical, automotive, aerospace, and others. Alan shares how they partner deeply with their customer's engineering departments, empower their employees, get face to face with clients on a regular basis and other great ideas that has lead Hartmann's to thrive for over 65 years. About Hartmann's Inc.: Precision CNC Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding and Assembly ... Hartmann's Inc. is a WBENC certified woman owned small business located in Abilene, Texas in operation since 1986. We are proud that we ship numerous products world-wide including Japan, UK, and Mexico. Our customer base includes medical, pharmaceutical, avionics, and service tools industries. We specialize in the development of prototypes and retro-fits with mechanical assemblies on demand. Follow Alan and Hartmann's Inc.: Personal LI: /alan-hartmann Company LI: /hartmann's-inc. Website: www.hartmannsinc.com

06. Building a Strong and Flexible Machine Shop with Travis Moore from Jemco Inc Jemco Inc is a 40 year old AS9100 certified machine shop in the Seattle Area that is broadly diversified across many high-tech industries. About Jemco Inc: The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance 2024 Company of the Year recipients, JEMCO is a precision machining and sheet metal fabrication company serving the aerospace, medical, energy, marine and electronics industries. Headquartered in the Seattle area, we are able to maintain our high quality and excellent delivery schedule due to our skilled, hard-working, and creative team members. Thanks to our talented staff and loyal customers, we have called Kirkland home for 30 years. We are grateful for every day and each person that we get to work with. Follow Travis and Jemco Inc: Personal LI: /travismoore Company LI: /jemcoinc Website: www.gojemco.com

05. Lessons in Buying and Growing a Machine Shop with Justin Quinn from Focused on Machining Justin Quinn bought a machine shop several years ago and has grown it significantly by focusing on modernizing equipment, embracing digital transformation, investing in marketing and sales, embracing industry groups, and ensuring that their core values are in alignment with their employees and their clients. Justin shares some amazing, insightful and actionable advice on growing a machine shop. About Focused on Machining: Focused on Machining is a precision machine shop in south Denver. We strive to becoming a leading supplier of machined parts and our goal is to deliver quality parts on time every time. Exceeding our customer's expectations is the only acceptable way we will operate. Dedication to this goal and mentality will lead us to being a single source supplier of outsourced machined parts. We strive for this goal in everything we do and will continue this effort in this manner. We have set hefty goals and feel we can achieve them through dedicated efforts toward them. We continue to strive for perfection in the operations of our business for our customers. Follow Justin and Focused on Machining: Personal LI: /justin-quinn-60173515 Company LI: /focused-on-machining Website: www.focusedonmachining.com FB: @focusedonmachining IG: @focusedonmachiningco

04. The Power of Investing in People - Lessons from Jamie Spitzer with Precision Machine Jamie's story is a remarkable one. From the investment of love and support he received from family and friends when he was first starting his shop, to the sizable investment he puts back in his team today to ensure that Precision Machine is an amazing place to work, Jamie's story is a fascinating one to learn about. Jamie has some fantastic advice for any business owner on how to run a company with intention and purpose. About Precision Machine: For nearly 25 years, we've helped hundreds of businesses just like yours overcome manufacturing obstacles and find better solutions for their machining needs. Precision Machine owner and founder, Jamie Spitzer, spent his early career on both sides of the industry: first as an employee at a machining shop, and later for an engineering company. He saw and felt the frustration of unreliable suppliers. Witnessing how many of them would cut corners to get the job done--even at the cost of the product's quality--he finally grew tired of it. In 1997, Jamie started his own machining business, Precision Machine, built on the foundation of personalized customer service, serious problem solving, and a company committed to integrity. Follow Jamie and Precision Machine: Personal LI: /jamiespitzerpmi Website: www.builtbyprecision.com FB: @builtbyprecision

03. How Culture & Getting Uncomfortable Drives Growth with Jim Carr from Carr Machine Carr Machine is a 50 year old company in Chicago that is broadly diversified and serves many industries including Aerospace, Medical and Defense. They have a strong focus on culture, core values and providing a First Class experience for their clients which is a formula that is working well for them as they have grown rapidly in the past few years. About Carr Machine: CARR is a first-class AS9100D machine shop that produces flight critical, precision machined parts primarily to the Aerospace, Space and Exploratron, Semi-Conductor and Medical industries. Our specialty is five axis precision machining. Our three uniques are Our People, Our Technology and Our Communication. We treat our employees, customers and vendors with authenticity and first-class experience that is aligned with our Core Values. Follow Jim and Carr Machine: Personal LI: /jimmycarr Company LI: /carr-machine-&-tool-inc- Website: www.carrmachine.com FB: @CARRMachine IG: @carrmachine X: /carrmachine

02. 3 Generations of Client Focused Relationships with John, Jesse and Susan from Precision Shapes Founded in 1941 - Located in Titusville, FL Precision Shapes Specializes in High Quality Precision Machining for the Aerospace, Commercial and Defense Industries. They are AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015 certified. In today's episode we talk about their origins, how they carved out their niche in long bar machining, which they still offer today along with modern multi-axis milling and turning. We discuss their best advice for sustaining a competitive machine shop for more than 80 years, how relationships are the key to happy customers, and how they're making sure they are focused on continuously improving every aspect of their business today.

01. Process is King! Serving Clients Through Process Improvements with Scott Shortess from Advanced Plastics & Machining ADVANCED has been in business since 1979 by Steve Shortess and has been run for the past many years by his son Scott Shortess who is the guest on this episode. They specialize in machining complex parts for the aerospace, defense, oil & gas and other industries. They are a technology driven company based on strong ethics and values of customer service and excellence. In this episode Scott discusses their history and what principles and decisions they've made over the years that have led to their success. About Advanced Plastics & Machining: Industrial Plastic Distributor, Fabricator, and Contract Manufacturer of Precision Components. We service the Aerospace, Energy, Defense & Food Processing industries as well as emerging markets. ISO9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 Registered Follow Scott and Advanced Plastics & Machining: Personal LI: /s-scott-shortess Company LI: /advanced-plastics-&-machining Website: www.advcosinc.com FB: @AdvancedPlasticsandMachining X: @Advancedcosinc

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