Machine Shop Mastery
Paul Van Metre
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120. From Startup to Seven Figures: Kenny Williams' Manufacturing Playbook
In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, I got to sit down with Kenny Williams of Native Aerospace and Defense. Kenny has a really interesting background because he did not come into manufacturing…
119. From Empty Spindles to a $3M Vision: Ashley Parent's Shop Revival
When Ashley Parent first appeared on Machine Shop Mastery, Mills Machine Works was fighting for survival. After the unexpected loss of her father, who founded the company in 1995, Ashley and her…
118. From a Garage Bridgeport to 5-Axis Growth: CazTek's 22-Year Journey
When I sat down with Casimir Sienkiewicz (CAZ) from CazTek, I immediately connected with his story because it reminded me so much of the journeys so many shop owners go through. What started with a…
117. 12,000 Work Orders a Year: Managing Growth with Systems That Work
From shadowboxing aerospace tool kits with a CO2 laser to running thousands of work orders annually across machining, sheet metal, and waterjet operations, Low Country Aerospace has grown by…
116. 80+ Years Strong: The Reinvention Playbook Behind Jergens' Growth
There are certain companies in manufacturing that are so woven into the fabric of the industry that you almost stop noticing just how influential they've been. That was my realization after sitting…
115. Building a Valuable, High Performance Shop
When I sat down with Alex Mazerolle from Archer Precision, I thought I knew where the conversation was going. We were originally planning to talk about their ProShop journey and some of the…
114. Success at the Convergence of Workforce Development & Automation with Brian Kippen
What happens when a shop owner refuses to accept the tradeoff between developing people and driving efficiency? In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, Brian Kippen shares a story that feels less…
113. Inside a Defense Shop's Lights-Out Automation Build
What do you do when your entire business model collapses almost overnight? For Sven Klatt and the team at Vineburg Machining, the answer wasn't to retreat—it was to reinvent. After losing their three…
112. From Zero to $50 Million: The Incredible Growth Story of P1 Industries
What does it really take to build a $50 million machine shop from scratch? In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, I sit down with David Dussault and Joel Lape, co-founders of P1 Industries, to…
111. "Create Joy Through Kindness": A Radical Approach to Manufacturing Success
What does it look like to build a manufacturing company where the primary purpose is to create joy through kindness? In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, Jean Pitzo of Ace Metal Crafts shares…
110. From Carbon Paper to Digitization: Standardizing Your Shop for Success with Skip Markley
In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, I sit down with Skip Markley of Die Craft Machining & Engineering to explore a transformation story that spans more than two decades. Skip walks me…
109. New Owner, New Energy, New Vision: Billy Banks of General Machine
What happens when an entrepreneur with deep manufacturing roots but limited machining experience buys a 30-year-old job shop? In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, Billy Banks shares what it looks…
108. Massive Growth and CMMC Certification with Jessica from Bent River Machine
Taking over a family machine shop is one challenge. Scaling it rapidly while navigating defense-industry cybersecurity requirements is another entirely. In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, Paul…
107. How to Buy a Machine Shop Well: Nik and Aaron with Mahler Machining
Buying a machine shop from the outside can sound intimidating. For Nik and Aaron of Mahler Machining, it was also an opportunity. In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, Paul sits down with the two…
106. Building Craftsmen with Character with Dave Hataj from Edgerton Gear
In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Machine Shop Mastery, Paul sits down with Dave Hataj, third-generation leader of Edgerton Gear in Wisconsin. What begins as a conversation about a…
105. Making Racecars and Chips: Going all in on machining with TKO Precision Machining
What happens when a high-performance race shop decides to jump into aerospace and defense manufacturing — and goes all in? In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, I sit down with Marty Moran of TKO…
104. Beyond Tool & Die: How Overton Industries Evolved and Thrives
What does it take to grow a third-generation family machine shop into a diversified, nearly 100-person operation pushing $20 million in revenue? In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, I sit down…
103. A Father's Legacy, a Daughter's Vision: Carrying a Family Machine Shop Forward
Taking over a family machine shop is never just a business decision. It's personal. In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, I sit down with Nubia Perez of Gretna Machine Shop to talk about what it…
102. He Borrowed $1M to Save His Team: Gary Poesnecker with Spectrum Machine & Design
Some machine shop owners talk about people-first leadership. Few are willing to put everything on the line to prove it. In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, I sit down with Gary Poesnecker,…
101. Extreme Specialization: The Strategy Behind a 123-Person Gear Company
Most machine shops grow by adding capabilities, chasing new markets, and saying "yes" as often as possible. Forest City Gear took the opposite path — and built a 123-person company by doing it. In…
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