Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCapturing the Human Side of Manufacturing with Chad Schmidt
Episode 482
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 technic…
1 year ago
The Gold Standard of Shop Finance: Cash Flow, Profit, and Growth
Episode 481
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 MB…
1 year, 1 month ago
What's the Secret to Happy Customers? 480
Episode 480
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 Mak…
1 year, 1 month ago
Inventory Management Strategies Every Machine Shop Should Steal
Episode 479
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 f…
1 year, 1 month ago
Audit-Ready Always: Building a World-Class QMS That Actually Works (Part II)
Episode 478
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 q…
1 year, 1 month ago
Audit-Ready Always: Building a World-Class QMS That Actually Works
Episode 477
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 e…
1 year, 1 month ago
SWIT the Details: How Top Shops Nail Quality Control, 476
Episode 476
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 M…
1 year, 2 months ago
Programming Smarter: How Hexagon's ESPRIT EDGE Transforms Your CAM Workflow
Episode 475
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 …
1 year, 2 months ago
The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Manufacturers Need to Know Now
Episode 474
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 updat…
1 year, 2 months ago
Engineering Attention: Hüseyin Kılıç shares How Storytelling Can Grow Your Shop, 473
Episode 473
What if your machine shop could reach millions—not just buyers, but future employees, potential partners, and everyday people who suddenly "get" why …
1 year, 2 months ago