Welcome to Episode 110 of The Endless Growth Podcast! This week, Alex and Edgar sit down with Jeff, owner of Elite Machine, for a powerful conversation about betting on yourself, building from the ground up, and the grit it takes to walk away from comfort in pursuit of purpose.Jeff opens up about his journey from working long hours under empty promises to launching a machine shop with no formal training — just determination, late nights, and a loyal friend who believed in the vision. What started as machining parts in a garage at 2 a.m. turned into a full-fledged business fueled by hustle, sacrifice, and belief in doing things the right way.This episode dives into the realities of entrepreneurship: learning through failure, taking calculated risks, and why mindset and loyalty matter more than flashy tools or fast success. Jeff shares raw stories of working 46-hour shifts, missing time with family, and the emotional moment his young son asked, “Why do you work so much?”The conversation also explores the world of CNC machining, automation, and what it really takes to train a team without cutting corners. Jeff and Edgar break down the challenge of onboarding new hires, managing quality control, and the delicate balance between delegation and excellence.Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, someone stuck in a dead-end job, or just curious about what it takes to build something from scratch—this episode will hit home.Tune in as we talk shop, sacrifice, and the long road to owning your time.00:45 How Jeff Met Edgar02:23 Jeff's Background in Machining03:34 Starting the Business06:32 Challenges and Support12:18 Building Relationships and Scaling17:36 Reflections on Entrepreneurship37:54 Parental Doubts and Influences39:29 Balancing Work and Personal Life40:26 Maintaining Quality in Business43:52 Hiring and Employee Management51:28 Pride in Company Achievements01:02:02 Customer Service and Business Challenges01:08:36 Caller ID and Early Cell Phones01:09:07 Keeping Up with Technology in Machining01:10:26 The Evolution of CNC Machines01:12:25 Conversational Programming vs. G Code01:16:53 Automation and Robotics in Machining01:33:43 Challenges in Training and Scaling Up01:41:45 Paranoia and Late-Night Thoughts01:42:02 Guest Introduction and Conversation Dynamics01:42:29 Impact of Tariffs on Business01:45:30 Quality and Customer Relationships01:58:36 Challenges of Maintaining Routine02:00:57 Balancing Business and Personal Life02:12:46 A New Beginning: Personal and Professional Growth02:13:22 The Struggles of Business Ownership02:14:31 Balancing Work and Personal Life02:26:34 Confrontation and Communication Challenges02:30:34 The Importance of Support Systems02:35:30 Future Plans and Reflections02:41:00 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

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