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.
Robots that Know Where to Go, With George Konidaris–EP 193
This week on Swarfcast, we’ve been thinking a lot about some of the exciting tech that we saw last month at IMTS. One thing that
ISO Without the Headache, Adam Marsh-EP 227
I encounter a lot of friction in my work. Too many obstacles get in the way of me doing the things I need to do
Busting My Business Slump
Monday morning I was thinking about what a slump I was in as far as selling used machinery in 2024. We’ve got some very interesting
How a Navy SEAL Runs a Machining Company, with Bill Berrien (Part II)—EP172
If you have not already listened to Part I, you can find it here. After serving in the Navy SEALs for nine years, Bill Berrien
How a Navy SEAL Runs a Machining Company, with Bill Berrien (Part I)–EP171
Bill Berrien has had an extraordinary professional journey. He earned an MBA at Harvard, worked for General Electric and then in private equity. Ten years
Stupid Ideas?
What’s the stupidest idea you can think of? In a brainstorming meeting a couple of days ago, Rex and Noah and I were stuck thinking