Stop, Drop & R.O.L.E.

From Machinist to Founder: Building Manufacturing for Tomorrow with Guest Nicholas Roman


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What happens when a machinist stops waiting for growth and starts building it?

In this episode of Stop. Drop. & ROLE., host Jen Caceres talks with Nicholas Roman, founder of Quantum Edge Precision (QEP) — a company reshaping the future of American manufacturing by blending CNC craftsmanship, AI innovation, and workforce development.

Nicholas shares how reflection, self-awareness, and courage helped him evolve from employee to entrepreneur. They discuss:

  • Knowing when it’s time to create your own opportunity
  • Why today’s manufacturing leaders must build people, not just production
  • How technology and tradition can move forward together

A must-listen for anyone in the trades, leadership, or entrepreneurship ready to bet on themselves and shape the next generation of manufacturing.

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