Alaska Calls the Machinery Guy
Would you like to live in the Arctic? Frankly, it isn’t for me, yet I am fascinated by the TV shows that are popping up like baby penguins–though they thrive in Antarctica, not the Arctic. The brutal lifestyle of the guys who harvest King crabs in the Bering Sea off
How to Find New Manufacturing Talent, with Ann Wyatt — EP 170
It seems like every other day as a machinery dealer, I talk to someone who says they would purchase a machine from me, if only
Can AI Replace Your Shop’s Smartest Machinist?, with Riley Hutchinson-EP 242
Lately, I’ve been kind of on an AI bender using chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude daily. Whether I like it or not, AI is transforming
The College Myth
The myth of the great value of a college degree is fading rapidly as the cost of school loans becomes more onerous, especially for degrees
Should I Buy the Expensive or Cheaper CNC Machine? With Justin Tauber–Ep. 159
When you’re shopping for machines do you find yourself wondering if the more expensive option for a machine is the better one? Does a taiwanese
How to Sell a Commodity with Soul, with Mike Pelham–EP 241
I met today’s guest, Mike Pelham, completely by chance — over breakfast at the hotel bar during PMTS in Cleveland. He knew who I was
A Letter to My Granddaughter About College
My middle granddaughter, Chava, left on a college exploration trip today with my daughter, Sarah. They will check out Washington University in St. Louis, where