Why Onshoring Is Really Happening, with Lloyd and Noah Graff-EP 271
The first quarter of 2026 stunk for Graff-Pinkert’s used machinery business. But fortunately, in the last few months, we’ve made some really good deals, selling old Davenport and Acme screw machines, as well as some expensive late model CNC multi-spindles. Today, Lloyd Graff and I give our take on why
$100 Grand to Start
I have been into the topic of entrepreneurship lately. I see it as the creative driver of the American economy, but I’ve been struck by
Love the Tank
Over the last few weeks I have become addicted to the TV show Shark Tank. What is it that fascinates me so thoroughly that I
Living and Dying With…
Why did I devote the previous two weeks to watching the Chicago Cubs during the playoffs? Sure—athletic feats are impressive and entertaining to watch. But
It’s Life
All this death is killing me. The list of people with cancer who I care about keeps growing by the day. A friend from high
Buildability
I love to watch the Shark Tank reruns on CNBC. The stories of committed entrepreneurs putting it all on the line in orchestrated mini-dramas in
Cycle Time
The stats from the PMPA (Precision Machined Parts Association) for August confirmed what I’ve been feeling for the past year. Business is really strong for