Business of Machining
John Grimsmo of Grimsmo Knives and John Saunders of Saunders Machine Works discuss their success, struggles, goals and more as machinists, business owners and entrepreneurs.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 426
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Business of Machining - Episode 66
*YAWN* Saunders is s bit sluggish from last night's informative and intoxicating brain picking session after a DMG event in Chicago.
At a customer panel, Devon--1186 mfg and Albert from Machined Conc…
Business of Machining - Episode 65
Hiring is RISKY business...
But Grimsmo’s gotten super lucky so far! Saunders points out that Skye might just have been Grimsmo’s riskiest hire, but so far it’s all good!
How long should it take befo…
Business of Machining - Episode 64
New INTERN for Grimsmo Knives! At the risk of making the podcast solely congratulatory, Saunders gives his pal a pat on the back.
FAST LEARNERS? New people at the shops seem…
Business of Machining - Episode 63
IT’S JOH TIME!
And no, that’s not just John’s name misspelled. The Grimsmo team took a field trip to the 2018 Joint Open House last week!
Trip Notes:
- Have your codes and questions ready on the clo…
Business of Machining - Episode 62
Even amidst the morning grogg, the Johns still manage to talk big picture.
Today, is a Matsuura day and MAM-OH-MAM it's going to be awesome. While Saunders is in Connecticut to learn about values tha…
Business of Machining - Episode 61
Grimsmo’s wish list is GROWING!
He's lapping up a ton of information about Lapping Machines as the Grimsbros get “pickier with age.”
And hey, a diamond grit is a Grimsmo’s best friend!
Another thing …
Business of Machining - Episode 60
GOOOOD MORNING GRIMSMO!
Lego Batman and Knife #1000 make for an awesome start to the day. Between us, this knife is gonna be a MOTHER!
Saunders decreases his RPM, which goes hand i…
Business of Machining - Episode 59
If winter is over, how can Saunders get chilled out? By CHILLING OUT in Australia, of course. Saunders is back from his 12 day vacation with his wife, and is totally mellowed out, dude, but ready to …
Business of Machining - Episode 58
Today, the Johns are 1000 miles away--literally! Well, 15130 km or 9400 miles to be more exact.
Saunders Soup for the Soul While in Sydney, Austrailia for the Next Generation Manufacturing event with…
Business of Machining - Episode 57
The podcast flashback last week sent the John’s into a whirlwind of comments about what they were up to around Christmas time. It’s amazing how much changes in just a few months!
Is there a monetar…
Business of Machining - Episode 56
Today we're time traveling back to December 20th, 2017. This episode is the ultimate podcast throwback!
Saunders tiptoes around a sabotage situation. While success and influence are perceived as a th…
Business of Machining - Episode 55
Grimsmo returns from L.A. beaming with excitement after meeting with producers in Hollywood and touring Pierson Workholding.
Good friends tell you what you want to hear...best friends tell you what y…
Business of Machining - Episode 54
The John’s celebrate Valentine's Day with episode 54 of the podcast, but Saunders doesn’t have much love for the accounting frustrations he experienced in the past week.
What is the AUTOSWEEP functio…
Business of Machining - Episode 53
Business of Machining - Episode 52
**HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUSINESS OF MACHINING!**
Machine for 10 years, clean your coolant once. Grimsmo is reunited with his lost chips in this recent Coolant Cleaning video.
Saunders proves his love for…
Business of Machining - Episode 51
The business of the business of machining podcast (you read that right) Although the podcast is first and foremost a conversation, the Johns realize its potential to evolve.
Saunders gushes over his …
Business of Machining - Episode 50
The Business of Machining Podcast has hit the big 5.0.! That is, their 50th episode.
Hunger: A Common Denominator for Successful Entrepreneurs
Success requires more than making a product. Remember: …
Business of Machining - Episode 49
Business of Machining - Episode 48
Dreaming of Air Bearings
Air bearings do what? Keep Grimsmo up all night, apparently!
Every Minute Counts
Customer service inefficiencies suck away time and get Saunders into a funk. While some th…