Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNo Cap: Manufacturing's Generational Communication Breakdown
Episode 47
In this episode of Buy the Numbers, I sat down with Nush Ahmed and Brooke Laing for one of the more entertaining and eye-opening conversations I've h…
7 hours ago
The Real ROI of Automation: CapEx, Capacity & the Cost of Doing Nothing
Episode 46
Recorded live from the DN Solutions open house near Chicago, this special crossover episode blends the worlds of Buy the Numbers and Lights Out into …
2 weeks ago
The PEO Playbook: How Small Shops Compete Like Big Employers
Episode 45
If you're like most shop owners, HR, payroll, and benefits are necessary evils—important, but far from the reason you got into manufacturing in the f…
4 weeks ago
Breaking the Ceiling: Systems, Data, and the Truth About Scaling a Machine Shop
Episode 44
Breaking the Ceiling: Systems, Data, and the Truth About Scaling a Machine Shop, Ep #44
Manufacturing will humble you—no matter how good you get. I w…
1 month, 1 week ago
Trust First, Numbers Second: The Leadership Playbook Manufacturing Shops Are Missing
Episode 43
What actually makes leadership work in a manufacturing environment? Is it KPIs, lean systems, and dashboards? Or is it something far more human?
In t…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
CMMC Is Coming — What It Means for Your Shop, Your Costs, and Your Customers
Episode 42
CMMC is no longer something manufacturers can afford to ignore.
If you're doing work in the defense supply chain—or even thinking about it—this is qu…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Overlooked Expense: How Utility Assessments Can Unlock Hidden Savings
Episode 41
Most of the time on Buy the Numbers, we focus on revenue growth, margin improvement, cash flow strategy, or capital investments. But in this episode,…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Don't Just File the Return — How Smart Tax Planning Pays Off Over Time
Episode 40
Too many manufacturers treat taxes as a once-a-year compliance exercise. You gather the documents, sign the return, write the check, and move on. But…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Cost of Quality — Why Getting It Right Is the Fastest Way to Get Paid
Episode 39
Quality is often treated like a cost center in manufacturing. Something we have to do to satisfy customers, auditors, or certifications. But in my ex…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Owning the Problem: Why Accountability, Communication, and Culture Drive Throughput
Episode 38
One of the patterns I keep seeing in manufacturing has nothing to do with machines, software, or technology. It shows up in how teams respond when so…
4 months, 1 week ago