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.
Can You Still Turn a Buck with a Cam Screw Machine?
Is the traditional automatic screw machine business in a coma? It probably already is in its death throes, which does not mean Wickmans, Acmes, Davenports,
Diary of a Used Machinery Dealer
A Bad Deal Wednesday, Graff-Pinkert hopefully finally buried a turd of a Swiss screw machine. You probably saw it over the years in our advertisements—a
A Killer Family Business Saga
As we head into the holiday season, there are few things that occupy our minds more than our families. This week, we are sharing a
Grateful for Pausing
A little while back, I was up past midnight recording a solo podcast. I was feeling tired and frustrated that it had taken me so
Why Hamas Must Be Crushed
The images overwhelm my mind. I want to write about them, but the visions will keep me awake for years. You don’t need that either.
The Cost of a Great Manager
The Chicago Cubs “requested” their extremely well-liked manager, David Ross, to vacate his job on Monday. His boss, Jed Hoyer, flew to Ross’s home in