The Only Classic Car Wiper Business in the World, with Pat Parnell-EP 267
Pat Parnell went to buy a classic car for his wife. He ended up buying a company too. Rain Gear Wiper Systems, the only hidden wiper system company for classic cars in the world. After 42 years hauling and installing high-end appliances, his body was done with the heavy lifting.
What it Takes to Start a Multi-Spindle Shop, with Karl Drasgow–EP 235
It takes tremendous balls to start a machining company from scratch. And, maybe a little extra chutzpa to start a shop that primarily runs cam
What I Read
Every morning, I start my day reading The Free Press, The Times of Israel and news about the Chicago Cubs on my phone. The Cubs
Machining in Mexico, with Rogério Mezadri–EP 167
Our guest on the podcast today is Rogério Mezadri, Director of SAMOT Mexico, a 200-employee automotive machining company in Guanajuato, Mexico. Rogério and I discussed
What the Heck is Our Strategy for 2025?–EP 234
Damn. It’s already 2025? I was just getting used to the idea that it was 2024. Today, Lloyd and I are reflecting on what worked
Tangled in a Trade War
We had an inquiry last Monday on an expensive CNC turning center from a machinery broker based in Chicago but representing a Chinese firm. Thinking
How to Think Like an Entrepreneur—Not a Technician, with Steve Preda-EP 202
Do you ever ask yourself why the majority of businesses out there are struggling to survive while an elite handful are crushing it? On today’s