Listen "Business of Machining - Episode 68"
Episode Synopsis
GOOD OL' TUG AND PULL Grimsmo's laser focus on the SAGA means that attention to other business areas may be lacking a teensy bit. Machinist Woes The pieces and parts of your business are running like clock-work but something's missing. Easy Answer: Get a dose of SPINDLE THERAPY! Following the SAGA of the SAGA? If you listen closely, you'll hear the sound of awesome! Blade Show is fast approaching AND the SAGA's in the 5% tweak stage! Grimsmo's on a quest for honest feedback from those around him. If you're going to Blade Show, make sure to stop and say, "Hi!" TIME TO TROUBLESHOOT Grimsmo's trying to drill a 1/4" hole--2" deep but the drills are EXPLODING! Speaking of time, how long do the set-ups take? Touching off each tool = Confusion "You're reinvigorating my hate (for lathes)!" - Saunders SAGA SATURDAY EPISODE 1 Saunders gushes over the mechanism but wants to see more about the lead up! Sharing the PROCESS Showing mistakes takes guts when you have a reputation for excellence but that's HOW EXCELLENCE is made! Excellence in itself IS a process rather than a fugue state. ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS TOPICS Minimum Product Viability (ARTICLE) Actionable Items Legitimate Scarcity "Your mama was a snow blower!" SMW team embarks on making the Johnny-5 from Short Circuit and Grimsmo's got only ONE REQUEST. EDuino makes a cameo for a nano second. THE STRUGGLE IS REAL Saunders grapples with a big decision. "This might be the last one I have in me." CALLING BUSINESS OF MACHINING PATRONS: What should the Johns should do while they're visiting together?
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