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Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders

MakingChips LLC

Manufacturing is tough—but you don"t have to go it alone. If you"re leading a manufacturing business, you face constant pressure: staying competitive, adopting new tech, managing people, and driving growth. MakingChips helps you tackle those challenges head-on. Since 2014, we"ve been equipping manufacturing leaders with the knowledge and inspiration they need to succeed. With hundreds of episodes and over a million downloads, MakingChips is a top resource for the metalworking nation—covering

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51:18

Strategic Growth & Vision: Building a High-Performing...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/09/22

In this special MakingChips Machine Shop MBA episode, we sit down with Peter Doyle—CEO of Hirsh Precision—to unpack what it takes to grow and transform a machine shop with purpose. From his roots as an Air Force officer to leading a former Top Shops award winner, Peter has blended strategy, structure, and heart into a roadmap any shop leader can learn from. Peter shares why strategic vision is more than a slogan on a wall. He explains how his team at Hirsh Precision focuses on high-mix, low-volume

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50:49

Requirements Review: How Paperless Parts’ is Making...

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2025/09/17

If you’ve ever lost sleep wondering whether you missed a critical detail in a quote—or felt the adrenaline of winning a job only to realize you underpriced it—this MakingChips episode is for you. Recorded live at FABTECH 2025, Nick sits down with Jason Ray, founder of Paperless Parts, to unveil a breakthrough tool that promises to transform how shops handle complex RFQs, drawings, and bills of materials. Over the past decade, Paperless Parts has become synonymous with solving bottlenecks in

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53:10

Building a Winning Team: Matt Wardle’s Blueprint for...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/09/15

Every machine shop leader knows you can buy the best equipment, implement cutting-edge automation, and have bulletproof processes—but without the right team and culture, growth will stall. In this episode of MakingChips Machine Shop MBA, we talk with Matt Wardle, President of JD Machine, about how he transformed a small Utah shop into a 210-person powerhouse by prioritizing people and culture over everything else. Matt’s story shows what happens when leadership takes workforce development seriously

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46:00

Capturing the Human Side of Manufacturing with Chad...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/09/08

Every machine shop has a story—and Chad Schmidt has made it his mission to tell them. As a sales engineer + content creator, Chad blends his technical background with a passion for storytelling. He creates authentic shop tour videos that shine a spotlight on the people, culture, and values driving the manufacturing industry. His YouTube channel has quickly gained traction, giving machinists and shop owners a platform to showcase their work in an honest and unpolished—but deeply engaging—format. In

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51:32

The Gold Standard of Shop Finance: Cash Flow, Profit,...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/09/01

Running a machine shop isn’t just about cutting chips—it’s about managing the numbers that make the whole operation possible. In this Machine Shop MBA episode of MakingChips, the team sits down with Jon Hughes of CLA to tackle one of the most overlooked yet critical parts of shop ownership: financial strategy. Many shop leaders rise through the ranks of the shop floor without formal financial training. The books often become “just compliance”—something you do because you have to file taxes. But as

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57:12

What's the Secret to Happy Customers? 480

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/08/25

At the heart of every successful machine shop isn’t just the parts it produces—it’s the experience it delivers to its clients. In this episode of MakingChips (part of our Machine Shop MBA series), we sit down with Andy Reinwald, President of Ripley Machine, to unpack what it really takes to deliver an excellent client experience in manufacturing. Andy shares his journey of stepping into leadership at a young age, navigating the challenges of declining sales, and transforming Ripley Machine into a

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59:54

Inventory Management Strategies Every Machine Shop...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/08/18

Inventory and materials management may not sound glamorous, but for us—and for any thriving shop—it’s the difference between healthy cashflow and a financial chokehold. In this Machine Shop MBA conversation, we break down how smart inventory practices—both physical and digital—can free up space, cut costs, and improve delivery performance. From raw materials and finished goods to WIP and cutting tools, we share the financial, operational, and workflow implications of what you keep on the shelf (and

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39:08

Audit-Ready Always: Building a World-Class QMS That...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/08/11

In Part 2 of our conversation with certified lead auditor Jess Teasdake, we dig deeper into what it really takes to build an efficient, audit-ready quality management system (QMS). If you caught Part 1, you heard us talk through the big picture: certifications, audits, and what separates a good QMS from a bad one. This time, we’re getting tactical. We’re not just talking about passing an audit—we’re talking about building a system that supports your team, reduces risk, and eliminates waste across

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48:28

Audit-Ready Always: Building a World-Class QMS That...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/08/04

If you think quality management is just about passing audits, think again. In this episode of MakingChips, we’re joined by Jess Teasdale—a true QMS expert and certified lead auditor in both AS9100 and ISO 13485—to break down what it really takes to build a world-class quality system. Whether you're running a two-person job shop or leading a growing operation aiming for medical or aerospace work, we consider this your QMS MBA. We dig into the purpose, process, and power of implementing a robust

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41:18

SWIT the Details: How Top Shops Nail Quality Control,...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/07/28

Let’s be real—every shop says they make quality parts. But doing it consistently? That’s a whole different game. In this episode of the MakingChips Machine Shop MBA series, we break down what it actually takes to build—and sustain—excellence in quality control. From quoting parts you can actually make, to in-process inspections, to how your shipping paperwork could delay your cash flow, this episode covers the full spectrum. We dive into real-world strategies for building quality into every step of

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31:05

Programming Smarter: How Hexagon’s ESPRIT EDGE...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/07/21

What if your CAM software could learn from every part you've ever programmed—and make your next one faster, smarter, and easier? At Hexagon Live, we sat down with Ryan Pembroke to explore how ESPRIT EDGE is doing exactly that. As Hexagon’s Product Manager for cloud-based production software, Ryan shares how this next-gen platform is helping shops streamline programming, automate workflows, and scale smarter with every click. If you’ve ever wished your CAM system could remember what worked, eliminate

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01:02:18

The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Manufacturers Need...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/07/17

When I first heard about the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” I knew we had to break it down for the MakingChips audience. This isn’t just another tax update—it’s a massive, 900-page piece of legislation with real implications for manufacturers like us. Whether you're thinking about buying equipment, expanding your facility, hiring more people, or selling your business down the road, the OBBB touches nearly every part of the decision-making process. That’s why I called up my friends at CLA—Susan Roberts

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46:12

Engineering Attention: Hüseyin Kılıç shares How...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/07/14

What if your machine shop could reach millions—not just buyers, but future employees, potential partners, and everyday people who suddenly “get” why manufacturing matters? In this episode of MakingChips, we sit down with Hüseyin Kılıç, founder and CEO of Interesting Engineering, a digital media powerhouse with over 25 million followers across YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram. Hüseyin shares the incredible story of how he grew his brand—starting in an internet café in Turkey—into one of the

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55:39

From Microns to Megastructures: Machining at the...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/07/07

What do a luxury wristwatch and a 50-foot-long aerospace weldment have in common? They’re both precision-machined, but that’s where the similarities end. In this episode of MakingChips, we’re exploring the extremes of manufacturing—from parts that fit on the tip of your finger to parts so massive they require cranes and riggers just to load onto a machine. Paul Van Metre and Mike Payne are joined by two guests who represent the far ends of the machining scale. Josh Hacko, a fourth-generation

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51:23

Shop Floor Greatness Starts at the Top: Inside the...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/06/30

What does it take to run one of the top-performing machine shops in the country? In this episode of MakingChips, we sit down with Kevin Bowling, COO of Major Tool & Machine, to find out exactly what drives their success—and why it all starts with people. Kevin isn’t just leading a massive operation with 670,000 square feet of manufacturing space and machines that can turn parts up to 40 feet in diameter—he’s cultivating a culture of excellence, servant leadership, and continuous improvement. From

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48:48

Managing Orders From Setup to Shipment—Without Losing...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/06/23

Planning a job is one thing—getting it through the shop without chaos is something else entirely. In part two of our Managing Orders series, we move beyond quoting and scheduling to the messy reality of production: where kitting falls short, setups go long, expectations don’t match reality, and quality gets squeezed when time runs out. We’ve seen it happen. A setup that was budgeted for two hours takes six. Why? Because the job wasn’t kitted right. Because the estimator used wishful thinking

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50:55

Managing Orders: Planning for Precision on the Shop...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/06/16

Once the PO comes in, it’s easy to fall into the trap of “just get it done.” But if we don’t manage orders with intention and clarity, we’re setting ourselves—and our teams—up for chaos. In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we break down what it really takes to run a smooth, efficient production floor. This isn’t just about buying software or printing a checklist. It’s about building a culture where planning is seen as an act of leadership, not overhead. We share lessons from our own

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56:42

Profit Starts with the Quote: Estimating Smarter for...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/06/09

Are you losing money before the job even hits the floor? If your quotes are based on outdated spreadsheets, rough guesses, or a “that’s what we’ve always charged” mindset, you might be setting your shop up to fail—before the first chip falls. In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we tackle one of the most common (and costly) problems in manufacturing: bad quoting. Mike shares lessons from five shop acquisitions—each one quoting the wrong way. Paul lays out a clear framework for cost

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01:09:02

From Invisible to Irresistible: Marketing That...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/06/02

Before you spend a dime on advertising—or hire a marketing agency—you need to answer one foundational question: Who exactly are you trying to reach? In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, Nick, Mike, and Paul sit down with Joe Sullivan, co-founder of Gorilla 76 and host of The Manufacturing Executive podcast, to break down the strategy behind smart marketing for job shops. Joe makes one thing clear from the jump: marketing isn’t just sales turned up louder. Instead, it’s about building

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01:09:29

The Sales Mindset Shift: How to Grow Current,...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2025/05/26

This might be one of the most important conversations we’ve had in the Machine Shop MBA series—because we’re unpacking a mindset that quietly limits the growth potential of so many shops: the “cashier model.” We’ve seen it time and time again—shops waiting at the counter for purchase orders to roll in, instead of actively building relationships, solving problems, and driving new revenue. That model might work for a while, but over time it leads to stagnation. That’s why we brought in Mike Fritz, a

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