102 episodes
The Job Shop Show Jay Jacobs
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4.8 • 32 Ratings
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We talk with the owners, suppliers, partners and customers of custom manufacturers. Listen and learn the secrets of top performing Job Shops. The tools, techniques and backgrounds that have made them successful. All in the quest for raising the bar for Custom Manufacturing.
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Carla Mathiason of American Flexible Products
In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of American Flexible Products with their dynamic CEO, Carla Mathiason. Discover the pivotal moment in 2008 when the company embraced full employee ownership through an ESOP, unraveling the inner workings of share allocation and valuation. Carla's engaging narrative not only reflects the company's growth but also emphasizes the profound cultural foundation of AFP—built on employee empowerment and robust customer relationships, making employee ownership a key competitive advantage.
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Noah Graff: Used Machinery Dealer and Host of ”Swarfcast”
Our guest today is Noah Graff, is a third-generation, worldwide used machinery dealer at Graff-Pinkert & Co., and self-described treasure hunter based outside of Chicago. Noah also hosts the popular podcast, "Swarfcast."
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Purchasing a Job Shop
In this episode, we introduce a mysterious guest who is currently navigating the complex process of acquiring a job shop. To protect their identity due to ongoing employment, our guest remains anonymous, but their experiences and wisdom are anything but hidden. Our guest initially set out to find a small shop, but soon expanded their search to larger ventures. They share their strategies for financing a significant purchase despite limited funds and reveal what makes a shop truly appealing to them. Moreover, they candidly discuss deal-breakers that would prompt them to walk away.
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Bank Lending with Len Morrissey
Len Morrissey is back again to discuss current trends in the banking world. Len spent many years as a loan officer at several Boston-area banks, before joining Jay at RAPID Manufacturing as the CFO. Most recently, Len co-founded and now runs a business loan underwriting practice: Morrissey Metcalfe and Associates. Here, Len and Jay discuss current events in the banking world as they relate to interest rates and loans, and take a deep dive into a term sheet for a current mortgage Jay is applying for. Len helps us understand what banks are looking for and where you can negotiate when looking for loans.
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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program with Bill Berrien & Jason Luce
CMMC is vital for enhancing cybersecurity practices and securing sensitive information within the Department of Defense's supply chain. Its main focus is to set standardized security levels and certification requirements in place for organizations involved in DoD contracts.
In this episode, Bill Berrien, owner and CEO of Pindel Global Precision and Liberty Precision, shares his first-hand experience implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Also joining us is Jason Luce, Senior Vice President of Engineering Paperless Parts, responsible for ensuring Paperless Parts' customer data is protected per CMMC regulations.
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The Pricing Series with Justin Quinn of Focused on Machining
In this episode of The Pricing Series, Jay Jacobs and Jeff Gorman are joined by Justin Quinn: President at Focused on Machining. Justin is a previous guest on the show and long-time customer of Paperless Parts.
Earlier this year at Paperless Parts' first-ever user conference, POWER 2023, Justin sat in on a presentation Jeff gave on the platform's Advanced Analytics. Lightbulbs went off, and Justin laid out his vision for a Pipeline Report. Jeff built the report for Justin, and within just a couple of weeks, Justin was able to make better decisions that drove his win rate up by 5%.
Listen as Justin shares why this Pipeline Report was so valuable and everything he walked away with as a result of the event that he wants to impart to others.
Resources
Watch a snippet of Jeff's presentation at POWER 2023 East on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/SKd9sl9Ow0E
Customer Reviews
Excellent Expert Resource
I’ve listened to most of the episodes of The Job Shop Show and it has been one of the single most beneficial resources for my brother and I. We launched our own machine shop in 2021 and are always searching far and deep for sources we can trust with regards to the best methods and strategies to grow our shop. Jay Jacobs doesn’t hold anything back and is genuinely interested in the well being and prosperity of shops like ours and American manufacturing as a whole. Some episodes have been more helpful for us to listen to than others, given our current circumstances, but I have received nuggets of helpful information from every single episode. I am very grateful to great stewards of the manufacturing industry, such as Jay Jacobs and many of his guests, helping all generations (especially younger generations) feel the hope for and develop a deeper understanding of all aspects of manufacturing, from job shops to OEM’s and beyond. Thank you and I look forward to learning a lot more from past and future episodes. Sincerely, Brian
Energizing, Illuminating and Insightful! 👏👏👏
Regardless of your experience level in manufacturing - this is a must listen! Jay does an incredible job covering all the insights, innovations and headlines you need to know about to stay ahead of the curve - with inspiring interviews from industry leaders who actually have first-hand experience. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
Highly recommend!
The Job Shop Show is an incredible resource for those in the machining and manufacturing world! The interviews Jay leads are really engaging, and his expert guests offer up actionable advice and insights into the future of the industry. 10/10 would recommend checking it out!