Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, was the last day before my supposed vacation started, which is today, as I write this. I felt like I was slogging through the mud, just trying to get through it. I felt like I wasn’t doing a good enough job. I felt like a mess,…
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PODCASTS

Is 2025 the End of Cam Screw Machines? EP 257

How to Make Your Employees Want to Stay, with Adam Wiltsie–EP 130

The Turnaround Formula, with Neil Lansing-EP 256

Running a “First Class” Cold Heading Company, with Joe Bennett-EP 135

Another AI Episode (But This One’s Actually Useful)-EP 255

Citizen CNC Swiss Lathes, with Marc Klecka

Rare Earths Aren’t Rare, with Julie Klinger-Ep. 254

Ep. 129 – Recruiting Long Term Shop Employees, with Bill Cox (Part 2)
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