The business of the business of machining podcast (you read that right) Although the podcast is first and foremost a conversation, the Johns realize its potential to evolve. Saunders gushes over his MHUB Chicago experience. To be clear, MHUB isn't JUST a maker's space. MHUB provides framework for businesses to succeed as well as make products! This year, in lieu of a traditional open house, NYC CNC and MHUB present the Manufacturing Entrepreneurship Summit (MES) a day before IMTS (America's Largest Trade Show). MES will be Sunday, September 9th, 2018 and it's FREE! Register HERE!  "I want to earn enough to justify the lifestyle I want to live--that is, farting around a machine shop!" - Saunders Grimsmo determines that constant improvement does NOT equal progress. There's always room for improvement but does it get you closer to your goal? Sometimes Tie Fighters get in the way and other times, they are exactly what you need. Boxes, Bubble Wrap and Tape: A Medium for Messages? Unfortunately, your product isn't the only thing that speaks to your reputation. Speaking of tape, find out WHY a gummy tape dispenser leaves Saunders wanting to crawl into a hole. Coming Soon: GK's newest employee and SMW's BOSS Laser Cutter. Click HERE to become a Business of Machining Patron!