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.…
Graff-Pinkert’s used machine tool business has been challenging for the last couple of years. It…
Today’s podcast is about mentorship, finding it, and paying it back. Logan McGhan is an…
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PODCASTS

The Only Classic Car Wiper Business in the World, with Pat Parnell-EP 267

The Man Who Never Stops Teaching, with Logan McGhan-EP 266

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

Rifles, Racing, and Rhinos, with Tim Betts–EP 265

Be THE Leader, with Ryan Avery–EP 264

Courage to Be Rubbish – EP 263

Manufacturing Acquisitions with Purpose, with Mike Payne (Part 1)-EP 232 (Best of Swarfcast)

Why Some People Build Companies and Others Don’t, with Mike Payne (Part 2) – EP 233 (Best of Swarfcast)
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