Parts Department

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Parts Department episodes

July 09, 2024102 - Release the Beast
Jem and Justin are back with Babe, exploring the product picker Venn Diagram and Kitta Parts Robe. In Software Corner, Clause Sonnet 3.5 faces off against ChatGPT4o. They chat about being on Within Tolerance, profit first, and lightweight plywood
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Back with Babe
Product Picker - Venn Diagram
Made a good video
Kitta Parts Robe
Software Corner
Clause Sonnet 3.5 plays off against ChatGPT4o
Was on Within Tolerance
Profit First: Switched to weekly distributions
Lightweight Plywood

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links
Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
52 min
June 25, 2024Special Note from Justin
Secret Show EP06 â Crushing Creativity available
ð Get the Secret Show here: patreon.com/partsdept
You might also enjoy PDX CNC's latest Youtube on getting superb plywood cuts.
This is a temporary "episode" and will self-destruct prior to the next show posting.
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HOST
Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
1 min
June 18, 2024101 - Is Justin 'Within Tolerance?'
Jem is on baby leave, catching up on sleep with three kids at home. In the meantime, Justin is featured on the Within Tolerance podcast with Dylan from Proteum Machining. In this episode, Justin shares his journey of starting Portland CNC, the inspiration behind their innovative dust boot product, and the various challenges they've overcome in the CNC machining industry. He also delves into the complexities of machining furniture, the evolution of their product line, and the unique insights he’s gained from over a hundred episodes recorded with Jem. Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion packed with behind-the-scenes stories and valuable lessons from the world of CNC machining.
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This episode is republished from Within Tolerance Episode #227
Host: Dylan Jackson – Proteum Machining

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Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
1 hr 44 min
June 04, 2024100 - Meet Venn Gantt
Join us for our 100th episode! We get a bit nostalgic, discuss the challenges of product launches, reflect on lessons learned from business coaching, and explore the art of video content creation. Plus, we have a software corner, customer interactions, and potential SEO impacts of archiving products. Also, balancing custom projects with product focus.
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Product Launch - pop n flop
Variant cull SEO
Google search algo
Torn between quotes and product focus ➕1
100 EP - Insta Questions
End of business coaching
Forced to reflect
Software Corner
Rhino slowdown
Desktop App
GPT memories
Boomer AI
Videos on Tooling
Why does 8mm compression cutter squeal?
What do you want to see?
Patreon Changes - Screen Captures, Live Videos?

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
52 min
May 28, 202499 - Who Needs Sleep Anyways
Jem & Justin have both been up too late again, fixing website code and struggling with CNC nesting labels.
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Both up too late again
Configurator updates
CSS fails at 1am
Nesting labels
MapBoards Pro - $25 👍
ChatGPT4o productivity workflow
Transcription is king
IG wave has crashed
Don't be so damn sloppy Jem
Airtable got the goods
Kitting the Kits
Selling products in kits

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Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links
Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
50 min
May 20, 202498 - Keep it Spicy Siri
Justin and Jem try to remember how this works almost 100 episodes in. New ChatGPT is Jem's design assistant and Justin has launched a new range of CNC tooling! If only Siri would whip us into shape, we'd get so much more done.
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Bleeding out over dinner
ChatGPT 4o access
All of the knowledge, what to ask?
Australian Standards design help
Alexei Sayle Clip
800 Loom videos later... now with AI
Spark Mail
Three month productivity cycle - note taking attrition
Where do you do product pricing?
Numi App
PDX CNC Tooling looking great
Small White Box / Better White Box
Justin's Camera / Lens
Toolpath
Within Tolerance - Al Whatmough RE: Toolpath.com
Pricing sensitivity chatter on IG
Rule 34
Alarmed iOS App

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links
Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
51 min
May 14, 202497 - Beefs Entendre
Jem and Justin weigh in on the Drake vs Kendrick's rap beef and start their own beef with Fusion's Nesting Extension. They explore using Rhino with Python, tackle an overwhelming number of tasks, and manage browser tab overload. They also cover ongoing Instagram updates, resolve engraving issues, and tease exciting plans for the 100th episode!
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Aubrey vs Duckworth (Drake vs Kendrick)
Fusion Nesting Extension < Mapboards
Fusion Nifty Corners!
Suggest Classic Episodes
Favorites / Styles Flodesk
Llama 3 Advertiser
Offline super quick
Testing it with Rhino .py
Too many todos
Chasing browser tabs
Dunny phone 2 factor shit test failcakes
Insta Still going
Engraving Issues
Secret Show plannings - yas
100 ep plan?

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
44 min
May 07, 202496 - Verily, the 'Gram Doth Poppeth Off
Jem and Justin discuss the latest Instagram algorithm change that has exploded Jem's account, are split on re-marketing mechanics, and recap old and new Profit First practices. Also, an Airtable ERP class? Plus Llama 3 is out.
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Mr. Influencer
Re-marketing mechanics
Instagram off chops
Killer Month
Ideal work
Configurator landing page top 3
PF Cult
When things go bad? Prepare
How important is net profit AFTER owner draw
Split OpEx to "reduce slush fund effect"
Opex insurance - Timing Account
Material balance
Software
Llama 3
Hugging Face
Airtable ERP class?

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links
Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
42 min
April 30, 202495 - Good morning daddy
Start your morning with a discussion on GPT memories, beachside podcasting, and LB's first configuration-based Kitta Parts sale. We’ve reached 600 new faces on IG, maintained low-stress levels, and managed those pesky bills. Alba also makes a cameo.
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GPT news: Memory
Beach-casting
First Kitta Parts configuration sale
IG reach 600 fresh faces
PF low stress levels
Paid bills and rent again WTF

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
38 min
April 23, 202494 - How to train your Unicorn
Jem and Justin discuss the new Fusion CAD course, recap CNC Router Unicorn training, and explore SCORE mentorship, and AI support programs. They also update you on the latest inventory trends and share their newest musical creations on Udio!
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Keynote ❤️
New Unicorns Trained
New Fusion CAD Course - 🟢
"Superannuation in Australia or "super" is a savings system for workplace pensions in retirement."
SCORE mentorship
AI Group Support Program
Inventory Trends 📈
Full sheet of foam f-up dream
Music gen Udio
Jem - udio.com/songs/9zBpgHP4fpBzCfn6Rb4kV5
Justin - udio.com/songs/9zzykRF9LxL8yCXA2weiPA
Fusion configuration gap in Jem's knowledge - PDX CNC Config Video
Detailing bottleneck
Airtable Page Designer < Interfaces

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
49 min

About Parts Department

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Justin Brouillette (Portland CNC) & Jem Freeman (Like Butter) discuss CNC machines, their product design and manufacturing businesses, and every kind of tool that they fancy.