Machine Shop MBA - MakingChips Podcast

Learn how to start—and run—a successful machine shop.

Meet the Hosts

Paul Van Metre

Mike Payne

Nick Goellner

Building Shops That Last: The Final Lesson of Machine Shop MBA, 501

Inside the Winners’ Circle: Top Shops 2025 Live from the NASCAR Hall of Fame, 495

The Lean Advantage: Building Smarter Systems and Stronger Teams, 491

How to Manage Outside Processes Like a Pro, 490

Maximizing Profitability with Advanced Financial Tools (The Financial Playbook Every Machine Shop Needs), 489

Winning the Talent War: Recruitment, Retention, and Culture with Mike Tamasi, 487

Leadership at the Core: Building Trust, Systems, and People with Kyra Tillman, 486

Strategic Growth & Vision: Building a High-Performing Machine Shop with Peter Doyle, 485

Building a Winning Team: Matt Wardle’s Blueprint for Machine Shop Success, 483

The Gold Standard of Shop Finance: Cash Flow, Profit, and Growth, 481

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