Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTop Shops Benchmarking: The Numbers That Separate Leaders from the Rest
Episode 27
In this episode of Buy the Numbers, Mike Payne sits down with Dave Necessary, Executive Vice President of Products and Markets at Gardner Business …
9 months ago
Beyond the Highest Bid: Selling Your Business with Legacy in Mind, Ep #26
Episode 26
Selling a business is rarely just about the numbers—and in this episode of Buy the Numbers, we explore why. Recorded at the CLA Connect Center in Min…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Legacy, Liquidity, and the Long Game: What Really Happens After the LOI (Part II)
Episode 25
If you think selling your business is just about getting the highest number, think again. In Part II of my conversation with the all-star team at CLA…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Legacy, Liquidity, and the Long Game: Building Value Before You Sell
Episode 24
If you've ever thought, "I'll sell when I'm ready"—you're already behind. In this episode of Buy the Numbers, I sit down with three powerhouse adviso…
10 months ago
The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Manufacturers Need to Know Now, #23
Episode 23
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…
10 months, 1 week ago
Smart Money Moves: How to Grow Your Shop Without Breaking the Bank
Episode 22
I'm halfway through the year and, like many of you, I feel as if it's still February. Orders are steady but not spectacular, and every headline seems…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Marketing Metrics That Actually Matter, Ep #21
Episode 21
What happens when a former MLB.com writer ends up leading marketing for one of the most complex machine tool portfolios in the country? You get a mas…
11 months ago
Beyond the Books: Turning Your Accounting into a Competitive Advantage
Episode 20
What if I told you that your accounting function could be your greatest weapon in the fight for better margins, smarter decisions, and stronger growt…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Golf, Grit, and CNC: Inside the Launch of Hanna Golf
Episode 19
Most golfers obsess over their gear—but almost none of them build it. Jared Doerfler did. After playing college golf and spending years in sales, he …
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Compensation Isn't Just About Money—It's About Loyalty, Retention, and Legacy, Ep #18
Episode 18
Most of us shop owners tend to keep compensation pretty simple: pay ourselves what the business can afford, pay our team what feels fair, and hope th…
1 year ago