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.
Business Pin Action: Seeking Serendipity-EP 198
In college, one of my favorite elective classes was bowling—I took it twice. Maybe you poo poo the idea of taking bowling at an expensive
The Value of a Great Education?
The Sam Bankman-Fried trial opened this week with jury selection. I have been fascinated by the case, not just because of the size of the
A Historical Feat of Precision Machining – Revisited
In 2009, we ran a short commentary about an intriguing product, a brass bell made on an Acme screw machine. The post generated a lot
What Should I Charge for My Parts?, Jay Jacobs (Part II) EP-197
How do you know what to charge for your product? How do you negotiate with customers and leave the least money on the table? And not
How to Calculate the Value of a Machining Business, With John Habe IV
As Graff-Pinkert has gotten more into consulting machining businesses who want to sell their companies, we are constantly learning new things about what determines the
America’s Bungling Warriors
American Ninja Warrior just completed its entertaining 2023 season with 17-year-old Vance Law winning a million dollars by completing incredible challenges of strength and coordination