Best Justin Brouillette Podcasts (2025)

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156 - Mood enhancing week 43:58

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21h ago43:58

43:58

Jem achieves lights-out ABB robot sanding with 3D printed horns and Grasshopper programming. Justin loses one CNC machine deal, finds another, signs the paperwork live on air. They explore Twig and Bot's robot probing, Jem's latest guesting on the Shop Stool Podcast, therapy for humans, and negotiation philosophy. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Com…

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155 - Get Alfred a retirement fruit platter 48:18

8d ago48:18

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Jem gets deep into Grasshopper software building custom robot CAM while Justin keeps drilling thousands of holes on his ShopSabre. They chat about wild HTX Studio YouTube automation, scary tool changer malfunctions, and the eternal struggle of buying used vs new CNC machines. Plus Justin upgrades to a bigger 3D printer and teases his AirShop invent…

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154 - You can't rush holes 57:26

15d ago57:26

57:26

Jem and Justin chew over 100,000 holes for breakfast and why you can’t rush them. They tackle janky probing and a carbon reporting prototype that’s greener than your inbox peach emoji. From Wera distribution deals to David’s Robot Factory, plus a wild mill shopping spree and AI tools that might just save the day. Oh, and an MCP mess you don’t want …

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153 - Jonny Saves Nine Days 46:54

22d ago46:54

46:54

Jem tackles email chaos while Justin's mill hits the market. Machine upgrades shine as Johnny cuts pencil sharpener cycle time from 17 to 4 seconds, saving 215 hours. AI tools show promise and peril with unexpected email sends. New Bambu H2S printer tempts with bigger build volume. Tool tags expand to Tormach TTS. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Com…

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152 - The Penitentiary of Kansas 45:54

29d ago45:54

45:54

Jem celebrates his ABB robot's first billable hours sanding dowels while planning a move to a tiny home workshop. Justin plans expansion into a second shop space and finally scores PETG filament after months of shortages. They discuss knockoff products, Profit First wins, and whether sharing manufacturing secrets helps or hurts small makers. Watch …

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151 - The unstoppable em dash 54:22

1M ago54:22

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Jem and Justin wrestle with the unstoppable em dash while debating if butter robots dream of electric toast. They test every to-do app known to humankind and geek out over 3D print infill optimizers. From selling a jet jointer planer to scripting quality-of-life hacks, this episode is a wild ride through fixtures, AI operators, and Laura’s commissi…

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150 - Erratic novelty, built-in 56:04

1M ago56:04

56:04

Justin’s car-negotiation bot accidentally seals a deal, while Jem battles a FedEx account freeze. MCP email antics, Help Scout AI tweaks, DHL/Veeqo rates. Jem hacks Fusion posts for ABB sanding, tests soft‑servo, 3D‑prints a probe, and brings back time‑blocking. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Perfect Saturday night. PP ꘎ …

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149 - Bots, bottlenecks, and busted sanders 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Justin returns from a family funeral pondering purpose while Jem hobbles with mystery arthritis. Sales roller-coasters, quoting scripts, and busted sanders spark shop talk. Justin battles a sketchy dust-boot customer, they rant about phone addiction, AI helpers, cramped shop plans, and chasing that elusive revenue double. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED…

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148 - The smirk of a man who makes software on the fly 49:10

2M ago49:10

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Justin's cooking up ATC pedestals for Avid machines with fancy PEM hardware while Jem's crushing it with 0.6% Shopify conversions. After midnight whiskey-fueled Grasshopper sessions with AI buddy Uncle Sven, Jem finally cracked multi-axis robot sanding and now dreams of weird angled fixtures. Justin unleashes AI on sleazy car dealers who play dumb …

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147 - You have to make bad things 52:59

2M ago52:59

52:59

Jem and Justin explore where new products come from: solving personal shop problems or tackling custom work. Justin rapidly builds a label-making tool, while Jem gets back to wrestling with his sanding robots. The chat shifts to their complex feelings on AI's power and future. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic The early mush…

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146 - Whiskey Git Commit 39:37

3M ago39:37

39:37

Jem and Justin tackle supply chain woes and work-life balance challenges. Justin battles a PETG shortage that's disrupting production while Jem struggles to disconnect from work during a family trip to Queensland. They dive into coding adventures with GitHub, cursor workflows, and Johnny's robot progress back at the shop. Plus brass part mishaps an…

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145 - LLM'd myself 1:00:08

3M ago1:00:08

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Jem and Justin dive into decoding coding posers—because who hasn’t faked it till they made it? They tackle the nightmare of a salesperson who just doesn’t sell and brainstorm clever fixes. Notebook LM and CNC router sanders get a shoutout, plus a cheeky chat on submitting products to GPT. Oh, and why an API script beats Zapier for your workflow hus…

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144 - Unhinged fencepost discussion 51:20

3M ago51:20

51:20

Jem and Justin kick off with robot arrival update, plus a rapid coding and with YAML magic. They rave about Help Scout, the best AI chat sidekick ever. SMED shines in action, while the A1 Swapper takes a nosedive. Yeti vlogs sneak in a cheeky ad, and a new mousepad earns ✨life-changing✨ status. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a To…

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143 - Please, self service 1:13:38

4M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

From slippers in the spray booth to AI in the inbox, Jem and Justin spiral through another classic catch-up, this time knee-deep in robots, CNC automation, and YouTube imposter syndrome. Jem’s moving ABB arms across Victoria in a horse float, Justin’s scripting support bots while dodging scams, and both are obsessing over vacuum cycles and TPU bell…

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142 - Conjugal visit with my machinist 57:12

4M ago57:12

57:12

Jem and Justin catch up on shop developments, with Justin juggling multiple products in development while Jem shares exciting robot adventures with his machinist. They discuss AI coding breakthroughs with Claude 4, celebrate Profit First successes, and contemplate documenting Jem's robot journey on YouTube. The conversation weaves through tax manag…

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141 - A Nasty of case of SMED 59:42

4M ago59:42

59:42

Justin’s migrating off Freshdesk, grumbling about outdated UIs and dreaming of integrated tools. He’s knee-deep in Shopify, site redirects, and pondering injection moulding and SMED like it’s a lifestyle. Meanwhile, Jem’s grappling with KittaParts hardware complexity, designing 19” rack kits, inventing dowel-pivot hinges, and vibing with NotebookLM…

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140 - Sacrifices to the CNC Gods 42:57

4M ago42:57

42:57

Jem and Justin talk about machining big aluminum parts, setting up shop spaces, Raspberry Pi projects, file transfer hassles, tool holders, and robot programming. They share wins, frustrations, and practical tips from a busy week in the workshop. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Workshop layout Chatter Sync GH chops Hydraul…

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139 - How many robots, Jem? 1:00:52

5M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Jem and Justin talking shop 139 episodes deep and Jem has finally bought the dream robots! Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic How many robots did Jem buy? ꘎ 7robotics wood MFG ⠄ AWESOME Lean Machine Shop Tour: Pierson Workholding! Giant ALU parts. 90% reduction - 15.7lbs to 1.55 lb (7.12kg to 0.70kg) Pierson SmartVac 3 Overwh…

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138 - Lust for Robot 1:03:33

5M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Jem and Justin talk shop robots and multi axis dreams alongside workflow struggles. They share surprising AI insights on personal blind spots, discuss shop music issues, and recount tales of tool discoveries 3D printed clamps and even a shop fire. Plus E Ink displays and hardware platforms. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic …

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137 - 16-bit Sex and the City 54:31

5M ago54:31

54:31

Jem and Justin tackle tricky importing issues and economic uncertainty. They chat shop tech including robots and CNC sanding ideas. Updates on Profit First distributions, tax savings, and the cash flow rollercoaster. Plus, beta configurator progress, cool soldering irons, and movie tangents. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic…

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136 - Gorbo and the Guest 1:03:55

5M ago1:03:55

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Justin and Jem find a new AI obsession named Gorbo, question their sanity naming products, and discover that borderline-creepy customer texts actually make sales. Jem composts plywood (because why not?), MacBook meltdowns ensue, and robot vacuums run amok. To top it off, Eric (Mel) ends up the show’s first-ever guest. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️…

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135 - Say something nice 56:31

6M ago56:31

56:31

Jem and Justin catch up on vacation resets, DIY solar dreams, AI wins, shop updates, consulting gigs, slow sales turning a corner, and future plans for guests and maybe a move. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option Time off for Justin Monster Cable F'd with the wrong guy Super satisying letter - story …

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134 - It's a Vibe 1:11:50

6M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Justin hosts 25 high school students at PDX CNC for a packed tour and CNC routing live Mount Hood machining session, sharing insights into education, tooling, and shop layout. Jem rebrands his custom furniture configurator to Kitta Parts Builder, phases out VividWorks. They dig into DIY automation—from cobot sanding and Rhino scripting to overnight…

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133 - Derogatory cabinets 58:41

6M ago58:41

58:41

Justin and Jem discuss the challenges of running small manufacturing businesses - from unexpected CNC E-stops to the stress of public holidays when you're behind on cash flow. They share their experiences with production documentation, hiring/firing employees, and the constant iteration of products and processes. The conversation covers new materia…

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132 - Lusty Fascinations 1:00:13

7M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Jem and Justin chat about workshop robots, tumbling systems, and e-commerce headaches. Justin battles Amazon's complex seller requirements while Jem celebrates proper hydration as his secret productivity weapon. The episode ends with Justin's rant about Fastenal's ridiculous account system preventing him from buying simple screws. Watch on Youtube …

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131 - Beeswax, Brushes, and Bathroom Heat 51:25

7M ago51:25

51:25

Jem and Justin chat about shop improvements, from Justin's new dust boot designs to Jem's successful tumbling solution using local beeswax polish. They discuss business challenges like Justin's Shopify glitch that blocked dust boot sales and Jem's Profit First distribution adjustments. Tech talk includes Claude 3.7's capabilities, AI-powered resear…

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130 - Don't tell Notion 57:37

7M ago57:37

57:37

Jem and Justin chat shop, managing the endless stream of emails, building AI agents for everything from Profit First to Therapy and everything in between, Jem has been a naughty boy and Toolpath has bought Chatter! Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option Inbox Zero - celebrate or be fearful? ꘎ Could an A…

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129 - Coffee, Cobots, and Coding 51:25

7M ago51:25

51:25

Jem & Justin chat Moccamasters, bad millennial design, and coffee snobbery. They cover AirShop updates, YouTube milestones, and a barrel polishing query. Plus, Vention's new sanding cobot, post-processor woes, Cursor coding tips, and the joys of TextExpander. Laura's back on payroll, profit distribution fixed. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment…

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128 - Introducing: AirShop 45:04

8M ago45:04

45:04

Justin unveils AirShop, a new app to streamline inventory & quoting, born from his own shop's needs. Jem's sales are up, he's dipping dowels & using AI coding! They discuss automation, 5-axis machines, and website woes, and celebrate good weeks. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option DexArm 😍 Oops went …

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127 - Robot tour therapy 44:35

8M ago44:35

44:35

From nesting software shenanigans to exploring robot-filled shops, Jem and Justin navigate the chaos of running machine businesses. Justin tours a fantastic robot automation shop. They tackle everything from the Bambu firmware mess to pencil sharpener prototypes, while Justin shares his therapy journey. Between testing new productivity tools and fi…

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126 - Llama shall have what it demands 42:46

8M ago42:46

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Jem and Justin chat about robot training, viral videos, nesting software woes, and inspired dowel finishing methods. Features shop talk about CNC automation, Fusion 360 pains, and label printing solutions. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option New youtube upcoming, tour UR Playtime UR Cobots and Robots…

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125 - Inappropriate drill pressing 54:27

8M ago54:27

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Jem and Justin discuss 3D printing technicalities, coding with AI agents as amateur software developers, barrel finishing of timber components, the value of long form video, Jem is reading profit first again, Notebook LM from Google, the fatigue of the hustle. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option BBL …

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124 - Cat palace for kids 53:52

8M ago53:52

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Jem and Justin return from holiday breaks and to discuss building cat palaces, AI scripts with Claude. They discuss shop improvements, Gridfinity strategy, and share thoughts on QR codes and self-centering drill jigs. Plus, thoughts on reading habits and notebook psychology. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice mess…

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123 - Christmas Special 1:16:49

9M ago1:16:49

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An extra special/long episode for doing dishes as you collapse into the holiday season. Thanks for listening this year! Jem and Justin. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option Year Review - Justin Biggest things or impacts Profit First Printed product expansion Now have 4ct - X1 CNC tooling Understated i…

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122 - Blue Unicorns & Task List Trauma 47:46

9M ago47:46

47:46

Jem and Justin discuss Mac hardware trends in machining, share their perpetual task management struggles, and explore workshop innovations. A bike-fluencer emerges, they debate Shopify's AI assistant, and using smart lighting for production notifications. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: Next: Year Wrap Episode - Send in here! Your Themes / Plans for ne…

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121 - Filament Fantasies 53:52

10M ago53:52

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Jem and Justin chat about their appreciation for 3D printing, highlighting a mostly printed filament spool winder. The conversation touches on community-driven platforms like Maker World, the complexities of print settings, and the evolving landscape of 3D printing. They also explore topics like branding, AI tools, and the cultural appreciation of …

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120 - Low effort flow 55:25

10M ago55:25

55:25

Jem and Justin get back to Book Club with Simon Winchester's "The Perfectionists," discovering how sewing machines became precision's foundation. Between busy shipping weeks and spring production, they test shop automation with Roombas and CNC cobot sanders. Specially recommended countersink gauges, and organizing local deliveries. They find new en…

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119 - Conical Chamfering 42:43

10M ago42:43

42:43

Jem and Justin celebrate the launch of ThreadBoard! They script a new chat box and let an AI agent control their workspace computer. Claude tries using the configurator, and they find Qwen2.5 Coder 32B is way less lazy than GPT-4o. They tackle measuring and QC’ing ThreadBoard chamfers, possibly with a conical chamfer probe. There’s a follow-up on t…

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118 - Heavy Couch Work 58:59

10M ago58:59

58:59

Jem and Justin cover a lot in this episode! Justin’s been working on Zapier SMS magic for show notes, while Jem dives into pricing blocks for the upcoming ThreadBoard launch. They also chat about using Easy CSV Editor and dynamic HTML configurators. Will Justin fire as Jem tunes out the BOM, and they discuss after-hours work and gift-giving—with Ju…

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117 - No time for tracking 52:56

11M ago52:56

52:56

Jem and Justin explore custom configurator development, shop equipment decisions, and tool inspection methods. They answer a bunch of listener questions, discuss transitioning from premium software to DIY solutions, debate the value of time-tracking systems, and share insights on KPI tracking for small manufacturing businesses. Side conversations c…

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116 - Broken Blackholes 37:09

11M ago37:09

37:09

Kids causing chaos this week as Justin and Jem tackle their small businesses amongst parenting. Conundrums of product fulfillment, shipping efficiency and laser engravers. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on Episode Kids! Product options and fulfilment Shipping via courier vs in-house delivery van Couriers are great! Automated Laser Eng…

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115 - Pour one out for Pi 48:33

11M ago48:33

48:33

Jem and Justin chat Fusion training, a rampant payroll tool, online guide improvements, AI eco impacts, and frustration with horizontal bandsaws. Is Jem ready to ditch Fusion? Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on Episode One-on-one Fusion training Super scare Fusion 2D outputting - MapBoards to Export 2D Files from Fusion Duplicate with …

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114 - Lazy pull lean 32:53

11M ago32:53

32:53

Jem and Justin chat about 3D-printed vacuum workholding, crazy insurance lumps, a $420k robot cell, and fun with QR codes. Plus, a peek into Profit First and hitting Q3 revenue goals like butter! Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on Episode mmmmmmmachining, distracted fun 3D printed vacuum workholding Patreon longer 3D fixture walkthroug…

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113 - Hands-on wetting device 54:22

12M ago54:22

54:22

Jem and Justin discuss hacking CNC machines, wild AI camera tech, and share insights on Profit First, new tape vendors, and AI voice cloning. And they both start insourcing/outsourcing products where they didn't prior. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Machine Hacks, Networking, and YCM (Fanuc) Auto Door Release seconds s…

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112 - Wax Dipper Script Job 54:21

12M ago54:21

54:21

Jem and Justin chat about Rhino AI scripting, packaging, CNC maintenance, and business analysis. They discuss machine troubles, vibration reduction, and new tools. The duo ponders business growth and laments missing IMTS. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode GPT-4o Rhino script, 🤡 Claude Sonnet 3.5 Vevor Creaser Packaging ta…

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111 - Dreaming of Automation 34:32

1y ago34:32

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Justin and Jem talk shop every week, discussing their small manufacturing businesses, automation opportunities, AI coding tools and what might be wrong with Jem's machinist rabbit. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Hydraulic Holder Amazing automation video (send us more) UR Cobot Woodshop integration Talking Robots here J…

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110 - IMTS: (Cheap) Cobots took our jobs 49:12

1y ago49:12

49:12

Jem and Justin recap IMTS, exploring cutting-edge manufacturing tech and creative habits. They dive into industry developments, from innovative cobots to lights-out machining. The duo also discusses software updates, sales updates and Justin's surprising new machine interest. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode IMTS Dating …

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109 - Open the Pricing Kimono 40:43

1y ago40:43

40:43

Jem & Justin talk about dealing with problematic clients who like to push small businesses around, the wins of a profit first weekly distribution cycle and Justin's plan for IMTS. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Bad customer service practices Purchase order bullies PF weekly cycle 📈 Numi Soulver New timber trials wax di…

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108 - The Power Stroker 9000 43:53

1y ago43:53

43:53

Jem and Justin chat about AI tools, workshop equipment, and the future of social media. They ponder business management systems and dream about humanoid robots in their shops. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode ChatGPT sauce New Saw, no more OP0 - Jet HVBS-712 What's missing/broken from your current ERP? Send us a note! Hu…

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107 - Power down, profits up 45:00

1y ago45:00

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Jem and Justin chat about configurator orders, HSK holders, and motivation. They cover software changes, AI advancements, and Profit First financial updates. The pair touches on creativity, skating, and the concept of play. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode 4 config orders in a week ❗️ HSK 63F Holders in-process How many …