Nearly 50 Years and Still Having Fun with My Machine Shop, John Griner-EP 246
Today’s guest, John Griner, has been making screw machine parts for nearly 50 years while starting countless other businesses, which he refers to as “hobbies.” As a machinery dealer, I’ve bought and sold equipment from John over the years. He’s always a tough negotiator and always interested in trying new
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