Forging The Journey

Jared finally goes to the cabin. Graig and Jared discuss how perspective has changed on their business this year. As responsiblities change for both Graig and Jared they discuss if its good or bad for the growth of the company and innovation.

Jared talks about the benefits of new hires at TA Targets. Graig hires a machist.

This week Graig and Jared briefly give an update on what's happening in their business. Jared is moving into more of a management position by adding some new employees. NeoMag has expanded into their new shop and is getting ready to accept a new HAAS CNC machine this week. Graig discusses how the recent growth and slight downturn in sales is creating stress about the future.

This week the guys discuss struggling at managing people and the lessons they are learning, managing time, The podcast is better at half speed, and Ice Break question "Shotgun or lever action rifle?"

Graig wants to trade "exposure bucks" to Jared for some of his product. NeoMag buys another CNC machine. A discussion about how important clear job descriptions are for both the employee and employer is. Graig gets angry about TikTok and Jared coins the term "Rhythmic Wiggling."

Jared and Graig talk about the recent happenings in their small business. Graig and Jared have a theory that hiring people does not reduce their work load. It only expands the company and creates more work.

Graig makes the decision to move forward with a shop expansion. Doubling their shop space in an effort to stay functional and grow.

Jared talks about his visit with Geissele. They talk about how much Geissele has put into their building and what all they are able to do in house. The conversation moves toward talking about coming up with a process to keep track of materials coming and going from their facility.

This week Graig and Jared talk about the cost of attending an event where you won't sell product but you will build relationships and further the brand. The seeds you plant now may not grow into an opportunity for years.

In times of good business do you stay the course and keep the cash? Or do you double down on growth options?

The Ice Break question this week is "Would you rather see 10 minutes into your future or everyone else around you?"

This week Graig gives a short recap of his trip to California, Jared talks about website progress and how COVID19 has hindered it. They talk about how NeoMag and TATargets have both entered into drop-shipping products and the pros and cons of drop shipping.

This week Graig talks a little about the 10 year planning meeting they had. The question came up of "could the company grow bigger than I want?" Both TATargets and NeoMag are looking to expand shop space. Diversifying product lines and the benefits of diversification. Ice Break question of the week "what is the weirdest thing you have eaten?"

This week Graig and Jared discuss the current news about what is happening in their small business and how as entrepreneurs they are handling it.