Show Me the Tungsten
Graff-Pinkert’s used machine tool business has been challenging for the last couple of years. It has always been a cyclical business that takes grit, creativity, and a willingness to pivot when times are grim. We have moved into consulting and matchmaking for machining companies and brokering expensive, sophisticated machines like
Ep. 121 – Finding Customers Through Great Networking with Jay Sauder
For the third episode of our season about how machining companies acquire new work, I interviewed Jay Sauder, owner of Sauder Machine in Plymouth, Ohio.
Happy Mother’s Day?
FYI: If you have ended up on this blog post after clicking the link for the “My Quest for Serendipity” blog on the email blast,
Ep. 120 – Constantly Quoting Work with Wes Szpondowski
On today’s podcast we continue our season about how machining companies acquire new work. Our guest is Wes Szpondowski, plant manager of Wyandotte Industries, a
Biden is Not My Number One Pick
President Joe Biden speaks to Congress after his first 100 days in office tonight. Washington and the media will listen as he intones a profoundly
Looking for a Few Good Human Beings
My machinery sales company, Graff-Pinkert, is looking for at least one more person to work in our factory. I let two people go during the
Ep. 118 – Coping with Stress at Work with Darcy Gruttadaro
Disclaimer: Many employees face incredible pressure from a variety of angles, often juggling their work and personal responsibilities. It’s no wonder many feel the high