Success of a Woman in the Machining Business, with Aneesa Muthana—EP 33
On today’s podcast, we interviewed Aneesa Muthana, owner of Pioneer Service Inc., a CNC machine shop that features 26 Star CNC Swiss lathes. Aneesa shared her fond memories of being raised on the floor of a centerless grinding shop, M&M Quality Grinding, founded by her Yemeni immigrant parents. While other
Life Saver
On Monday, August 14, my wife, Risa, received a Facebook message from a woman named Diana. In 1995 they were both on a commuter train
Steel Driving Machine
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What are YOU selling?
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Repealing and Replacing My Career
It initially felt like I was sucker punched. The air left my lungs, and I was left momentarily speechless and very confused. What, I’m being
Renaissance Machinery Dealer
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Pools of Money
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