Bedste Jim Fugate-podcasts (2024)

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CNC Swiss Mad Scientist, Chris Armstrong–EP 110 32:35

2d ago32:35

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Was Dr Jekyll Real? 8:41

2d ago8:41

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Was this character a Narcissist or a Psychopath - or Both? I'm not making the diagnosis here, just examining the story and it's origins. Robert Lewis Stevenson was the creator of the classic, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A classic horror novel that has captured the imagination of many and has been made into a motion picture several …

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When Armstrong First Set Foot On the Moon: Was it One Small Step for Man? 10:43

9d ago10:43

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It will probably help our conversation if we make clear we are not talking about the disagreement you might be thinking of right now. Did we get there on July 30, 1969? We'll leave that to others to argue. There is another unanswered question: Was it, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind", or "That's one small step for A man…

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How to Create an Awesome Manufacturing Culture, with Jim Mayer–EP 222 44:58

10d ago44:58

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“This is how it’s always been done.” Businesses sometimes can do OK with a philosophy like that. Maybe even make good money. But it sucks being just ok, because you know you could be so much better. Today on the podcast we are joined by Jim Mayer, founder of the Manufacturing Connector and host of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast. Jim is a manufac…

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The Biggest Living Thing You've Probably Never Heard Of! 8:44

16d ago8:44

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A little examination of Lady Bugs, Elephants, Dinosaurs, Whales, Redwood Tress, and the Humungous Fungus (Armillaria Ostoyea) in Malheur National Forest. Pretty crazy that something, so incomprehensibly big, can sometimes go so completely unnoticed. And with other things they can appear so enormous that we can’t see anything else… but in fact are o…

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Machinery Auctions Off the Stand with Robert Levy, (Part II)–EP. 146 39:07

17d ago39:07

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Today’s episode is Part II of our interview with industrial auctioneer Robert Levy. In Part I, I tried to get an understanding of what’s going on inside the mind of an auctioneer. In the second part of the interview, I asked Robert to give me some practical advice on how to be a successful bidder at an auction. The first tip Robert suggests for auc…

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Machinery Auctions Off the Stand, with Robert Levy (Part I)—EP. 145 42:40

17d ago42:40

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Auctions are always on our mind at Graff-Pinkert. Since Internet bidding became ubiquitous in the last 15 years they’ve become more of a challenge for dealers like us to capitalize on. But sometimes you still can still find a hell of a deal. In today’s episode we’re going to discuss how. If you like this episode check out Part II! Today’s episode i…

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Biological Warfare of a Different Type. 9:38

23d ago9:38

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Link to Eugene Lazowskis writing: https://dokumen.pub/private-war-memoirs-of-a-doctor-solder-1933-1944.html One of the big killers in war throughout history and pre-1940’s was not what you might expect. It was not the ever-increasing genius and lethality of the weapons of the enemy. It was disease. 1939 Dr Eugene Lazowski, a polish physician, had j…

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How to Promote Your Business on LinkedIn, with Scott Aaron–EP 221 43:49

24d ago43:49

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I’ve had a LinkedIn profile for a long time, but I didn’t pay much attention to it until two years ago when I started using it to promote this podcast. I know it’s been helpful for me, but like all social media, the way it works is an enigma. I’m guessing that many of you out there are like me. You’re on LinkedIn and wish you could use the platform…

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Start a Revolution 9:25

1M ago9:25

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During the American revolution, the lives of many were in chaos. It was a world of chaos for those who were present. Many were called upon – many responded, and some gave their all. That revolution – and those people - made a difference. Being present in this world means that you will “Make a difference”. You will have an impact – one way or anothe…

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The Curse of Ease: The Benefit of Struggle 10:16

1M ago10:16

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Sometimes things break perfectly. So perfectly that if there is some intervention (well-meaning or not) that perfect result of brokenness becomes a tragedy. For example: The little chick struggling to break free of the egg as it hatches. It is truly a fight for life – but if we intervene, and “help” by pulling away the shell it fights against away,…

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What If The Employees Owned Your Company?, with Rich Gaffney–EP 220 52:59

1M ago52:59

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The concept of an ESOP to me has always seemed extraordinary yet at the same time a little hard to grasp. E-S-O-P is an acronym for Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Basically it means an employee owned company. Our guest on today’s podcast is Rich Gaffney, Vice President of Commercial Operations at Sentry Equipment, a 100-year-old manufacturing compa…

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Never Heard of It 7:32

1M ago7:32

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Ever heard of Shawmut, or Pigs Eye Parrat? There are - or were - real places. But, with the march of time, it seems everything is changing. Robots are replacing doctors. Mail has been usurped by email… and text… and tweet. The 5 and Dime, became Kmart, and then Walmart – then who knows what’s next? Heck… it seems in some ways that the gladiators of…

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Where Do Rotary Transfers Fit?, with Kris Fugate—EP. 144

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My guest on today’s show is Kris Fugate, President of Revolution Machine Works, a prominent rotary transfer machine rebuilder, specializing in Hydromats. Hydromats can seem strange and overwhelming to those unfamiliar with them. Some say they their circular shape with 12 or 16 work stations reminds them of a UFO, and the machines can crank out comp…

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So, What Are You Afraid Of? 10:45

2M ago10:45

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Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? You know, the kind of day when your toast is burnt; and on top of that you are out of butter and somebody finished off the OJ. So, you toss the toast, head for work, and stop for a breakfast sandwich - and your credit card won’t work – and you used the last of the free-floating change …

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Downwinders: Trust Me! I’m with the government. I'm here to help! 14:34

2M ago14:34

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Some things are easily observable in the desert. The unobstructed vistas can stretch out for tens and even hundreds of miles. It can be very tough to guess just how far away – or how close – things can be. And, whenever there is something going on, dust gets thrown up into the air – you can see it for miles. And the dust cloud is carried downwind. …

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Betting Your Savings to Start a Machining Company, Dulio Arellano (Part II)—EP 219

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Using savings to buy a 20-year-old Swiss machine that’s been sitting idle for year is a gamble. Buying one to start a machining company without any customers yet or a place to put the machine means really going ALL IN. Today’s podcast is Part II of my interview with Dulio Arellano, founder of Premier Swiss in Addison, Illinois. We’re continuing Dul…

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Manufacturing a $70,000 Wristwatch in the United States, with Josh Shapiro EP-174 47:31

2M ago47:31

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to manufacture luxury watches that cost tens of thousands of dollars? This is the episode to find out! Last week I reconnected with Josh Shapiro to tell him about a used Willemin 408MT Graff-Pinkert had for sale. He told me that he was extremely excited for his new line of watches coming out that he has been wor…

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It Didn’t Go Quite Like They Imagined 10:18

2M ago10:18

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Have you ever seen some new gadget and thought to yourself. “I should have thought of that! Somebodies gonna make a fortune on that!” But great ideas – everybody has them. Those bright flashes in our brains that illuminate some fantastic new concept in a new way. You know, the better mousetrap. “We’ll be selling them like hot-cakes! Man, I need to …

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18-Year-Old Immigrant Becomes Machine Shop Founder, Dulio Arellano (Part I)—EP 218

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My guest on today’s show immigrated to the United States from Mexico at 18 years old, went to tech school, worked his way up in job shops, became one of the top technicians at Tornos, and then founded his own successful job shop. Dulio Arellano is the founder of Premier Swiss, a Tornos Swiss screw machine shop in Addison, Illinois. He is one of the…

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FACT: You Are Eating Bugs! 7:51

2M ago7:51

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This is one of those episodes that might freak you out a bit. If you don’t like to hear about some of the lesser known, but kind’a yucky realities of life. You might want to skip this one. Some really smart biologist stated that humans are massively outnumbered and out gunned by a presence right here on our own planet, right now. In fact, they out …

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How to Cut Machine Setup Time in Half, with Paul Van Metre – EP 97 37:07

2M ago37:07

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This week on Swarfcast, we’re sharing an interview we originally did back in 2020 with Paul Van Metre, Co-Founder of ProShop ERP. During our discussion, Paul shares a lot of valuable and timeless information that can help your shop run more efficiently. Since we did the interview, he has also started his own podcast, called [...] The post How to Cu…

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The Test Pancake 6:03

3M ago6:03

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Your life, our world, is filled with analogous examples of ‘test pancakes’. You can learn a lot from a test pancake. It is an unavoidable and irreplaceable part of breakfast – and most of life. What can you learn from a Pancake? Stick with me and check it out. Have you ever made pancakes? For breakfast… or any other meal? They are a most definitely…

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How to Buy and Sell Machines Like a Used Machinery Dealer–EP 217 1:06:06

3M ago1:06:06

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Do you ever wonder how I make a living buying and selling old iron? Sometimes Graff-Pinkert’s used machinery business boggles our own minds too. But we have some tricks of the trade that make it possible for me to pay my mortgage, and on today’s podcast I’m going to share a few of them with [...] The post How to Buy and Sell Machines Like a Used Ma…

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7 Arresting Examples of Stupid Crimes 13:00

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Have you ever noticed that most folks (including ourselves) like to pretend we will beat the odds of a bad outcome when making a foolish choice. Most every time anyone who chooses a bad path figured they’d be the exception too. That they had a plan, an angle, an advantage, that would give them the edge. Just like everyone else, most criminals are a…

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Pasta Machines and Precision Parts, with Antonio Adiletta — EP 140 42:38

3M ago42:38

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Pasta machines operate a lot like cam screw machines, Antonio Adiletta told me when I interviewed him for this week’s podcast. Antonio is co-owner of Arcobaleno and GAM Precision in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After growing up in Italy, Antonio moved to Canada and then eventually emigrated to the United States with his wife and business partner, [...]…

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Flight Before the Wright Brothers? The Adventures of Gustave Whitehead 9:00

3M ago9:00

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An inventor by the name of Gustave Whitehead claims to have achieved flight in August 1901. This claim predates the generally acknowledged first-in-flight achievement of Orville and Wilbur Wright in December 1903, by 2 years. Since then - Historians have worked very hard to try to prove or discredit the claims that Gustave Whitehead was truly ‘firs…

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Escaping Your Comfort Zone with Lean Manufacturing, Matthew Rassi-EP 216 56:25

3M ago56:25

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Working in the machining industry I hear the term “lean manufacturing” mentioned a lot. But what does the word “lean” really mean in this context? And how do you implement it in your company? To help me clarify these questions, I interviewed Matthew Rassi, founder of Twenty Helping Hands. He’s a lean manufacturing consultant who [...] The post Esca…

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The Gadgets You Never Suspected: So Many Digital Snitches 8:52

3M ago8:52

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(Just a quick note: If you are a little paranoid, this little commentary will only make it worse. You have been warned.) Have you ever had a brief conversation about something you're interested in, in the privacy of your own home? Then, a few moments later while you are wasting time on Facebook, an add pops up advertising just what you were talking…

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Innovating New Attachments for Screw Machines, with Elliott May—EP 143 41:29

3M ago41:29

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In honor of this weekend’s PMPA National Technical Conference, we’re resharing a podcast we did last year with Elliott May, engineer at BME in Port Huron, Michigan. BME builds original custom attachments for cam multi-spindles. They also rebuild Acme-Gridley screw machines. Elliott and I talked about a lot of fascinating things in this interview. H…

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Situational Awareness: Standing in a Tornado & Other Distractions 10:20

4M ago10:20

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The human creature, in spite of its enormous brain power, can often glitch just a bit. For Example: looking for your car keys and realizing they are in your hand. Or, the moment you walk into a grocery store, you forget what you were planning to get. Some street hustlers and politicians use this tendency we have to hyper focus on one thing to cause…

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Ghosted by a Customer, What Do You Do?—EP 215 17:17

4M ago17:17

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I’m dealing with a customer right now who seems interested in some CNC machines Graff-Pinkert has for sale. They told me they needed this type of machine ASAP! And these machines are RARE! They even said they had a big job for the machines already and they are on the “verge of pulling the trigger [...] The post Ghosted by a Customer, What Do You Do…

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The Unlikely Lawrence of Arabia 7:44

4M ago7:44

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In the late 1980s, a shocking discovery was made. What was found was north of Kansas City, about 45-to 50 feet below a corn field. A mule. A mule in its harness and still tied to a rail. Due to the depth of the find, and the lack of oxygen, the deceased mule was quite well-preserved. Along with this mule was found about 200 tons of various supplies…

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How to Prevent Fires in Your Machine Tools with Mike Campo-EP 98 38:41

4M ago38:41

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On this week’s classic episode of Swarfcast, we’re talking about preventing fires inside of machinery. Our guest is Mike Campo, Midwest Regional Sales Manager with Firetrace International, makers of fire suppression systems and solutions. Fire suppression systems keep businesses, people and equipment safe by automatically detecting and suppressing …

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The Curse of the Goat Head 11:01

4M ago11:01

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There are many things in our natural world that should be feared – or at least respected. But then, there are those things which are feared – and probably don’t need to be. And then, there is the stuff that looks harmless, but you find out it is lying to you. The one you really need to look out for. The true torturer of man and beast. It is the ‘So…

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Leaving your Father’s Manufacturing Company and then Founding Your Own, with Howard Sheldon-EP 214 49:55

4M ago49:55

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Our guest on today’s show, Howard Sheldon, grew up working in his family’s third generation precision turning company. He planned to eventually take over the business from his father, but unfortunately succession didn’t happen the way he had hoped. Howard left his family company in his mid-30s, and 10 years ago started his own Swiss [...] The post …

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Saturn, Jupiter and Mars; and the Black Death 6:27

4M ago6:27

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In the 14th century, as soon as someone complained of a headache, they became suspect. This might be accompanied by fever and chills. Then the tongue might begin to swell, and turn a white-ish color. The lymph nodes would swell. Finally, black and purple spots began to appear on the skin. And when they did, the outcome was all but certain – death w…

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The Benefits of a Manufacturing Business Sharing Financials with its Employees, with Reid Leland-EP 132 29:52

4M ago29:52

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It seems that today’s younger generations of workers, such as millennials, want to understand why they are instructed to do their jobs in a certain way more than their predecessors. Many of today’s employees are not content to just follow orders and take home a check. They want to feel invested in their work, they [...] The post The Benefits of a M…

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Lost History: Whatever Happened? 7:05

4M ago7:05

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It is impressive the volumes of information we have on history. The history of our Nation, our civilization, and our world. Incredible that we can look back hundreds of years and identify, with genealogical records, a single precious but unremarkable person. But sadly, even in our contemporary world, there are those who have lived and died – and th…

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Supplying Medical Parts Directly to Hospitals, with Thadd Mellott-EP 213 44:07

5M ago44:07

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My guest on today’s show, Thadd Mellott, called us at Graff-Pinkert because he needed a Star SB20 CNC Swiss machine. His company, Circle M Spring, in Warsaw, Indiana, produces medical parts, including implantable orthopedic components. Circle M Spring is currently merging with a medical component design company that specializes in sports medicine. …

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Nellie Bly 9:15

5M ago9:15

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Inspired by the 1873 Jules Vern fiction novel, Around the World in 80 Days, Bly decided to make a quick trip around the world herself – with the goal of besting that 80 day benchmark. In 1889 Bly set out from Hoboken, New Jersey. She traveled light. Her only luggage was a small bag – and no change of clothing. Throughout the journey she used the tr…

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How to Market a Manufacturing Business by Becoming a Thought Leader, with Joe Sullivan-EP 137 37:00

5M ago37:00

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In the last year, our used machinery company, Graff-Pinkert, has been successfully growing our business brokering division. This podcast and Today’s Machining World have played a huge part in our marketing. They have established us as thought leaders in the machining industry, and that is bringing in customers. It only took 24 years of writing [...…

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Breaking Your Machining Business Out of Its Goldfish Bowl, Roger Duffy (Part II)-EP 212 43:29

5M ago43:29

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Today’s episode is Part II of our interview with Roger Duffy, owner of F&F Machine Products. In Part I we touched on Roger’s natural entrepreneurial instinct and how he loves to push himself to get out of his comfort zone. In this episode, we’re delving further into Roger’s business adventures and philosophies. He believes in [...] The post Breakin…

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Tank Man 8:43

5M ago8:43

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You are supposed to forget Tank Man. It’s A true story that many have never heard – but everyone should have. A story that stirs up disagreement, controversy, and conspiracy theories. A story where much of the truth has been lost. Because that’s the way they want it. You’ve heard of Batman, Superman, Ant-Man, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and several other…

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How to Turn a Business Failure Into an Opportunity—Seeking Serendipity EP 211 12:55

5M ago12:55

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How many times has something happened to you that really sucked but then eventually turned out to be a good thing or even a great thing that happened for you? Today, I’m going to tell you a story about when a big machinery deal went to hell and then how its failure led to an [...] The post How to Turn a Business Failure Into an Opportunity—Seeking …

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The Pigeon Guided Missile 6:27

5M ago6:27

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Two of the greatest challenges in war are (1) getting your weapon to hit what you are aiming at, and (2) destroying what you hit. Over time, great improvements have been made in the boom part. Well tested and proven explosives, fuses, and triggers have made assuring the ‘bang’ part of a weapon is quite predictable. Thus, if you could put the bomb s…

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Syndrome K: The Rare Malady That Prevented Death 6:56

5M ago6:56

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In 1943, the Nazi’s had taken brutal control of Rome, Italy – as a result of the fall of Mussolini earlier in the summer. And the Nazi’s were systematically emptying the Jewish ghetto’s, and shipping the former residents in railroad box cars to concentration camps and their deaths. Somehow, a few slipped away, and took refuge in Fatebenefratelli Ho…

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How Do You Manage Employees When a Company is Acquired? With Jennifer Fondrevay—EP 175 54:17

5M ago54:17

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Recently, we have seen a growing number of mergers and acquisitions in the manufacturing space. After these deals are finalized there’s a lot of uncertainty for the employees caught in the middle of reorganization. Our guest on the podcast today is Jennifer Fondrevay. Jennifer is a best selling author and the Founder of Day1 Ready, [...] The post H…

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How Did We Ever Survive: A Tale of Surgeons, Barbers, and Gossips 8:43

6M ago8:43

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Things Change - The past is full of Surprises - And the future will be too... For Example: In the past, the barber shop was the place where there was always someone with some high quality and sharp instruments and good, steady hands. (Still is) But not so long ago at the barber shop, you could be a spectator to a tooth extraction – Minor surgeries …

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Growing a Thriving Shop by Creating Chaos and then Organizing it, Roger Duffy (Part I)-EP 210 37:41

6M ago37:41

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At Graff-Pinkert, I’ve sold a lot of machine tools to successful entrepreneurs, including my guest on today’s show, Roger Duffy, owner of F&F Machine Products. But, just a few people like him really have stood out for their outward ballsiness in business. Roger says he loves being an entrepreneur because it allows him to take [...] The post Growing…

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