The Job Shop Show

Robot Automation Featuring Saman Farid of Formic Technologies

Have you ever wondered whether having a robot in your shop makes sense?  Are you worried about the cost of buying one, getting it up and running and then maintaing it? Saman Farid founded Formic Technologies with the goal to make robot implementation much easier for Manufacturers.  Formic owns, installs, and then leases robots to manufacturers at an hourly rate, much less than the human team member.  Listen and learn how you can get robot automation implemented in your shop with minimal risk!

Understanding the world of IT with Bill Bonner

Bill Bonner is here today to talk about the unique challenges of supporting IT in small organizations, especially those going through rapid growth.  He has experience dealing with cyber threats and building better systems to combat them. We will be discussing that as well as some of the latest trends in information technology.

Bill is a Business/Technology Systems leader with a proven ability to lead teams to design systems that support profitable business growth. Wide-ranging experience in scaling/leading IT teams, change management, key stakeholder collaboration, enterprise-wide on-premises and cloud infrastructure solutions, cyber security, crisis/recovery/strategic planning, M&A, and managing budgets of $1MM+. Known for business acumen, integrity, transparency, respect for others, and a sense of urgency in promoting frictionless business.

Justin Donald, The Lifestyle Investor

Imagine being able to earn passive income and build long term wealth while gaining total freedom from you business or job! Spend less time working and more time with your spouse, family and friends.  That is what Lifestyle investing is all about.  On this episode, friend, mentor, and wildly successful investor and family man, Justin Donald, the creator of the "The Lifestyle Investor" explains how cash flow investing creates passive income.  This isn't theory - Justin used these tools to achieve eight figure wealth by the age of 40. We hope after listening, you have a new path to explore yourself which can help you achieve your own financial freedom!

Successfully Starting Up with Precision Parts Fast

Precision Parts Fast (formerly Precision Additive) is an industrial 3D printing, CNC machining, and manufacturing design & consulting company based outside Denver, Colorado. Founded by brothers, Jason Korbelik and Brian Korbelik, in early 2021; Sensing an opportunity to bring precision additive manufacturing to the Rocky mountain roots, they have taken the plunge. We explore thoughts behind starting a business, challenges they're facing how they think differently than someone coming directly from additive manufacturing, and even answer some questions they have regarding redundancy, generating leads, expedite markups, and equipment strategy.

Jonathon Friedl of Black Mountain Manufacturing

Jonathon Friedl and his brother Isaac Houchens are the owners of Black Mountain Manufacturing just outside Denver. As a young shop owner, Jonathon shares his non-traditional background, his struggles of being a shop owner in the early days. How he built up his company quickly just to have it crash and how he's successfully rebounded. This episdoe is full of personal experience and inspiration.

ERP Systems with Sam Gupta of ElevatIQ

Sam Gupta of ElevatIQ joins us as we take a deep dive into ERP Systems.  Why do you need one? How do you chose one? How does it help with business transformation? ElevatIQ consults with companies to assist with the procurment of business systems such as ERP and provides implementaion assistance. 

Sam is also host of the popular program WBSRocks; a community and a media company focused on digital transformation and business growth. It runs several initiatives including a podcast, clubhouse rooms, happy hours, Twitter chat, slack, and LinkedIn communities, and a network of LinkedIn influencers.

Unlocking the Power of IT with Ari Santiago of CompassMSP

Ari Santiago, CEO of CompassMSP and Host of the popular Made in America Podcast joins us on this episode! CompassMSP's mission is to help small to medium size businesses utilize the power of technology to help reach their goals. 

Expedites!

In this Bonus episode, Jeremy Dustin of Metalcraft Technologies picks Jay's brain on how he can efficiently offer expedites in his shop.  Jay shares his experiences and ideas for managing and pricing expedites. If you're contemplating adding expedites to  your shop or already offer them, this episode is not to be missed!

Steve Tamasi of Boston Centerless

Today we speak with the owner and CEO of Boston Centerless; Steve Tamasi. Boston Centerless supplies precision ground bar materials and grinding services specializing in extremely close tolerances. A classy shop doing things right in a very tight margin business. Steve has made constant incremental steps of continuous improvement and re-invests in all aspects of his company.

Nick Polanosky Owner and CNC Machinist at P3D Creations

Jay is joined by Nick Polanosky of P3D Creations. They delve into the world of automation; from quoting to inspection and everything in between.