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The podcast that navigates the ups and downs of all things manufacturing.

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Paul Van Metre

Mike Payne

Nick Goellner

Kennametal Goes Full Throttle: The Next Level Shop at IMTS 2026 | Ep. 540

Build Your Workforce Before You Need It: MSP’s Apprenticeship Pipeline | Ep. 539

At the Boring Bar: AI, Automation, and the Machine Shop We’d Build Today | Ep. 538

Why Your Shop’s Website Traffic Is Down, But Your Leads Aren’t | Ep. 537

GroundControl: Turning First Articles From a Bottleneck Into an Advantage | Ep. 536

Lean, AI, and One-Piece Flow: How Henry Holsters Ships Same-Day | Ep. 535

Craftsman With Character: How to Mentor the Next Generation of Machinists | Ep. 534

IMTS 2026 Preview: What’s New, How to Plan It, and Why It’s Worth the Trip | Ep. 533

How a 19-Year-Old Built a Tight-Tolerance Machine Shop, Ep #532

531. Win a Machine, Grow Your Team: One Shop Owner’s Playbook for Smart Growth

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