From nesting software shenanigans to exploring robot-filled shops, Jem and Justin navigate the chaos of running machine businesses. Justin tours a fantastic robot automation shop. They tackle everything from the Bambu firmware mess to pencil sharpener prototypes, while Justin shares his therapy journey. Between testing new productivity tools and fighting cash flow battles, they keep it real about January's challenges and the constant juggle of growth. A classic episode of shop talk meets real life, with a dash of productivity theater and price increase contemplation.    

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• Nesting stories
• OpenNest
• BlockEdit
• Rhinonest / Rhinocam
• The sickness
• Share Cart link
• 80/20 Ideabuilder Extrusion config
• Youtube – I toured a robot workshop (😍)
• First Cuts on PS2 Pencil Sharpener
• Bambu Firmware fiasco
• DeepSeek R1
• Productivity Theatre Quote Register Nonsense ꘎
• Justin gets a therapist
• Update Shottr ?! - annoying fellow
• Raycast
• Bonkers good Jan
• Short Week, Still Behind
• Cash Flow Struggles
• Considering a Weekend Sale
• Upcoming Price Increases
• Auto Tape machines

Chapters

• 00:00 New Year Vibes
• 01:38 Design Software Chat
• 04:27 Cool Configurators
• 07:22 Work-Life Balance
• 09:41 Sick Days
• 12:22 Workflow Tools
• 15:06 Online Product Setup
• 17:39 Extrusion Builds
• 20:10 First Cuts
• 21:38 3D Print Talk
• 22:42 Bambu Drama
• 25:32 AI & Sim Theory
• 29:33 Business Talk
• 30:58 January Numbers
• 34:44 Marketing Tips
• 37:07 Productivity Tools
• 41:25 Therapy Real Talk
• 43:52 Raycast

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HOSTS

Jem Freeman

Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

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Justin Brouillette

Portland, Oregon, USA

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