Machine Shop Mastery - MakingChips Podcast

The podcast that provides tips, tricks, advice & insight into successful machine shops.

Meet the Host

Paul Van Metre

130. Starting a Machine Shop at 60: How RPM Built a High-Performance Team

129. Leverage Everything: Bootstrapping a Profitable Metal Additive Shop

127. Building a Manufacturing Brand through Social Media and Storytelling

From Zero to $5B Market Cap in 13 Years, Ep #126

125. Benefits, Benefits and More Benefits of Lean, with Andrew Henry

124. Teamwork, Love, and Lean: The Leadership Philosophy Behind Altek’s Success

123. A Daughter’s Promise: Preserving Bedard Machine Through One of Life’s Hardest Challenges

122. How Borg Design Built a 50-Machine Defense Manufacturing Powerhouse

121. Playing the Long Game in Machining with Chris Welch from Swissomation

120. From Startup to Seven Figures: Kenny Williams’ Manufacturing Playbook

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