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…
Donald Trump spent three days in Beijing last week. Among the things they discussed was…
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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La Mesa, CA – April 29, 2025 – Shop Floor Automations (SFA), a manufacturing integrator specializing in…




