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Business of Machining

 John Grimsmo & John Saunders

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.

Entrepreneur Business Technology
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
45 minutes
Episodes
426
Years Active
2017 - 2025
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Business of Machining - Episode 46

Business of Machining - Episode 46

“Share 90% of what you do, and charge like heck for the last 10%” - Grimsmo’s dad

Employer Vs. the employee. With businesses expanding, they research employee rights, benefits, and how to implement t…

00:52:11  |   Fri 22 Dec 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 45

Business of Machining - Episode 45

Is this real life?   Entrepreneurship is filled with surreal moments that  leave your head spinning in a good way--and sometimes they come full circle.   Grimsmo's secured downtime for projects pushe…
00:47:49  |   Fri 15 Dec 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 44

Business of Machining - Episode 44

“The business is becoming its own entity, and we all work for that business” - Grimsmo quoting Pierson

Saunders and Grimsmo reunite after missing one of their weekly chats and they have much to discu…

00:50:38  |   Fri 08 Dec 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 43

Business of Machining - Episode 43

"Everything you do is a representation of who you are, even down to how you wash the dishes." - Grimsmo   Saunders returns from his 3rd round of AutoDesk University feeling refreshed. His perception …
00:50:02  |   Fri 01 Dec 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 42

Business of Machining - Episode 42

"It's a good time to be alive." - Grimsmo It doesn't get any better than having the world of information at your fingertips.   SAYONARA lag time!  The guys record using ZenCaster to lean out the podc…
00:43:35  |   Fri 24 Nov 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 41

Business of Machining - Episode 41

"Grimsmo's frowning at me with disdain--"

  "I'm THINKING!"    With Thanksgiving rounding the corner, this episode of Business of Machining offers a lot of food for thought.   After a night of toss…
00:42:02  |   Fri 17 Nov 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 40

Business of Machining - Episode 40

The car is kaput. Grimsmo makes due with his mic from home.   If you've successfully changed the insert on a boring bar while holding your child,  you might be a machinist.   Time flies when life is …
00:42:51  |   Fri 10 Nov 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 39

Business of Machining - Episode 39

What do speaking French, VENN DIAGRAMS  and SUPERPOWERS have in common? This episode of Business of Machining, of course.   THE STRUGGLE IS REAL: As an entrepreneur, staying true to yourself and your…
00:45:05  |   Fri 03 Nov 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 38

Business of Machining - Episode 38

ARIEL. CANADIAN THANKSGIVING IN OCTOBER. BYE BYE, BOOTSTRAPPER?   Saunders chaperones students to Ariel.  If you're looking for inspiration, you may not have to fly across the ocean to find it.   Cli…
00:44:04  |   Fri 27 Oct 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 37

Business of Machining - Episode 37

Saunders says 'tis the season with an Uberchuck commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lncrr_7aJE

Saunders visits EMO in Germany while Grimsmo uploads his first YouTube video in months: CMTS!

G…

00:36:07  |   Fri 20 Oct 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 36

Business of Machining - Episode 36

New year, new approach. Grimsmo returns from CMTS; his first trade show since IMTS in 2016. No matter how discerning you plan to be, the almighty sales pitch has the power to undermine due diligence.…
00:49:00  |   Fri 13 Oct 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 35

Business of Machining - Episode 35

"To say it was life-changing would be a bit dramatic but...it was life changing!" - Saunders   Saunders shares his EMO experience while Grimsmo gets ready for CMTS in Toronto.  A year has passed sinc…
00:39:22  |   Fri 06 Oct 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 34

Business of Machining - Episode 34

Statistically, it's incredibly likely to get dark every day; however, there is  0% chance of Saunders holding a focus group.   You have a great product to offer the masses but is it enough to be succ…
00:45:03  |   Fri 29 Sep 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 33

Business of Machining - Episode 33

Have you ever heard of EUSTRESS?  Probably not.  But you've definitely experienced it. It's a feeling our co-hosts lovingly refer to as "the grind."   With the pre-order in the past, Grimsmo turns hi…
00:45:24  |   Fri 22 Sep 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 32

Business of Machining - Episode 32

BEEF.  That's what's for 7am. People that lack authenticity can test your nerves and leave you  feeling raw but it's easy to let it go when there are bigger fish to fry.   Today is the first day of t…
00:40:08  |   Fri 15 Sep 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 31

Business of Machining - Episode 31

"I don't always find EXTRA KNIFE ORDERS but when I do, it's when I have T-minus 6 days until the deadline. "- Grimsmo   If you haven't seen your reflection in a while, check out this Instagram post. …
00:42:29  |   Fri 08 Sep 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 30

Business of Machining - Episode 30

Harder. Better. Faster. Stronger.   Out of nowhere, Grimsmo has an astonishing spike  in productivity but Saunders is perplexed.  Did he wake up with superpowers or clone himself?   Bureaucracy?  Mor…
00:40:44  |   Fri 01 Sep 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 29

Business of Machining - Episode 29

"I've felt what drowning feels like and it sucks."    Grimsmo's pushing full steam ahead but is it enough to meet the deadline?   Reducing Stress = Immediate Relief, right? Not exactly.   Unfortunate…
00:41:36  |   Fri 25 Aug 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 28

Business of Machining - Episode 28

Feel like picking some BRAINS?

By reviewing this podcast on iTunes from now through the end of September, you could be chosen to have a CHAT with the co-hosts on the topic of your choice!

Saunders v…

00:36:48  |   Fri 18 Aug 2017
Business of Machining - Episode 27

Business of Machining - Episode 27

Video: Q-Mark

STRESS, SOLUTIONS, and...SUSHI?

How long have you been in survival mode? If you're feeling under the weather, there's a good chance it isn't last night's dinner. When it comes to stres…

00:43:01  |   Fri 11 Aug 2017
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