Business of Machining

Business of Machining - Episode 78


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The Importance of Self-Care Take a second to think about YOU. Have you slept well? Eaten well? If you're used to running on empty, it's time to refuel and recharge. Take care of yourself today. Your business depends on it!

Grimsmo goes on a BENDER, but it's not what you think! Engraving is now 98% closer to being a lights-out operation. While he didn't get much sleep, he IS energized by tackling those neglected tasks!

MO' Money, MO' Problems So, you've got the revenue but do you have the critical thinking skills to plan and budget wisely?

Toolholder Controversy With a plethora of tool holding options and mixed messages from intelligent members of the machining community, making a good choice is tough. Try tossing in a price-point and you have a recipe for uncertainty. The guys discuss REGO-FIX powRgrip, ER Collets, and Shrink Fit, to name a few.

DEBATE ON HOLDERS FOR ROUGHING TOOLS: Hydraulics OR Milling Chuck?

FEELIN' SQUEEZY... At first, those teensy percentages online stores or payment processors charge seem like nothing but it all adds up!

Some payment processors may not take kindly to your product, so BEWARE!

Rob Lockwood. Answers. Giant Sandwiches in the Dark. What does it mean? During Lockwood's visit to GK, he was asked what he would change. For the past 3 months, Grimsmo's been eating a GIANT SANDWICH in the shadows--one that he's now ready to share with everyone!

S&H Shop Tour Video

On that note, here's some food for thought: "Don't become an entrepreneur SIMPLY because you dislike your day job. THIS ISN'T ANY EASIER!"

 

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