The Only Classic Car Wiper Business in the World, with Pat Parnell-EP 267
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.

My STAR CNC Swiss Guru, with Dave Polito—EP 169
Dave Polito is my Star CNC guru. He’s always been there when I’ve had questions, whether I was asking about a 1999 Star SA12, or

What Makes Your Shop Unique?
About a dozen years ago, a very friendly Greek fellow opened a small grocery named Bizios in an affluent but poorly served location at the

Destined to make CNC Tool Holders in the US, with Anthony Davis-EP 236
My guest on today’s podcast, Anthony Davis, told me that since age 10 he and his brother knew they wanted to join their family business,

The Holocaust is Still On My Mind
It was a chilly early fall day when we reached Lublin, Poland. The lights were shining brightly across an expansive park when our comfortable bus

Mindful Machinery Dealing—Seeking Serendipity
Once I flew to Germany for an INDEX multi-spindle deal that was stolen out from under us the morning after I arrived. I laid in

Getting Customers to Buy an Unfamiliar Brand, With Salim Awad–EP 186
Spinner is a German CNC machine tool brand that’s been around for 73 years. The company sold 1,200 CNC mills turning centers, and automation systems

