Episode 35: KAD Models & Prototypes with Brian Kippen

Episode 8: Datron Dynamics: 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 successful shops are implementing as well as the advantag... by The Job Shop Show

65 min listen

Episode 7: Focused on Machining: 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 Justin offers us a unique perspective on buying a shop thr... by The Job Shop Show

94 min listen

Episode 5: Wesco Machine and Tool: 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 purchased a Job Shop himself. Many job shop owners are reaching... by The Job Shop Show

66 min listen

Episode 26: Roger Atkins of the NTMA: 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 entire career in metalworking and most recently accepted th... by The Job Shop Show

73 min listen

Episode 10: Commercial Banking with Len Morrissey: 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 years he spent in commercial banking before moving into... by The Job Shop Show

73 min listen

Episode 30: L-E-M Plastics with Ellen Pietrowitz-Phillips: 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 material distributor but have been shifting the business mor... by The Job Shop Show

63 min listen

Episode 17: Tom Pursch: 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 would not have reached the levels of growth and success tha... by The Job Shop Show

62 min listen

Episode 34: Ripley Machine Tool with NTMA member Andy Reinwald: 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, why and how he has focused on a low budget digital appr... by The Job Shop Show

70 min listen

Episode 3: S&S Machine: 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 perspective on cutting tools. Also, hear how S&S wins the... by The Job Shop Show

50 min listen

Episode 2: Impact Manufacturing: 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 his own success. He also offers us a fresh perspective on... by The Job Shop Show

64 min listen

Episode 21: NTMA Chapter Leadership Summit: 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 manufacturers through regional chapters and national events. Their ... by The Job Shop Show

22 min listen

Episode 14: Sweeney Metal Fabricators: 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 expedites. He also shares his experience with his new brake ... by The Job Shop Show

64 min listen

Episode 6: Columbus Advanced Manufacturing Systems: 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, training, printers and systems. by The Job Shop Show

61 min listen

Episode 19: Component Sources International: 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 help people that may have had setbacks early in life or... by The Job Shop Show

63 min listen

Episode 9: Metalmite: 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 another from the son perspective as well as gears and spli... by The Job Shop Show

84 min listen

Episode 4: Mammoth Machine & Design: 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 scanning technology to allow them to reverse engineer cha... by The Job Shop Show

51 min listen

Episode 15: ACP Waterjet: 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 with the American lifestyle, seeing the opportunity that ex... by The Job Shop Show

62 min listen

Episode 22: Steve Lynch of Approved Sheet Metal: 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 his own shop - Approved Sheet Metal in early 2020 and has... by The Job Shop Show

70 min listen

Episode 13: Central Screw Products: 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 trucks, suspension parts, etc. Central screw is a fanta... by The Job Shop Show

76 min listen

Episode 18: Lang Technovation: 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 understand why so many shops are investing in Lang. by The Job Shop Show

75 min listen

Episode 25: Kristin Carlson, Peerless Precision: 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 well as how dedicated she is growing her workforce and he... by The Job Shop Show

65 min listen

Jeff George of Micro-Tronics: 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 components, rubber products, mechanical assemblies, and ... by The Job Shop Show

65 min listen

Episode 11: Hirsh Precision Products: 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 don’t want or just can’t manufacture. They are a 2018 Mo... by The Job Shop Show

64 min listen

Episode 12: Aurora Machine: 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 employees. Having no machining experience, the two brother... by The Job Shop Show

68 min listen

Episode 24: Transformational Leadership with Mark Freier and Patrick Davidson: 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 running a shop and offer advice on being a leader during t... by The Job Shop Show

59 min listen

Episode 23: Hybrid Machining with Jeff Robinson: 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. by The Job Shop Show

72 min listen

Episode 41: David Bamforth of Rennscot: 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 accessories. David started Rennscot before even graduati... by The Job Shop Show

69 min listen

Episode 16: Dan Kirby of The Tech Dept: 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 working with UK manufacturers. They believe their future – l... by The Job Shop Show

83 min listen

Episode 35: KAD Models & Prototypes with Brian Kippen: 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 Francisco and Vermont. Like many shop owners, his journey ha... by The Job Shop Show

78 min listen

Episode 40: Grady Cope of Reata Engineering and former President of the NTMA: 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 ground zero 27 years ago, he is the past President of the ... by The Job Shop Show

66 min listen

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Episode 35: KAD Models & Prototypes with Brian Kippen

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