Fernando Mendoza is an odd name for a Heisman Trophy candidate college quarterback, much less one from Number One ranked Indiana, which hadn’t won the Big Ten for 58 years until last Saturday. Fernando ended up in Bloomington via Miami and Berkeley, California. His brother Alberto was already there, also…
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How to Make Your Employees Want to Stay, with Adam Wiltsie–EP 130

Is 2025 the End of Cam Screw Machines?

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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