
A deep dive into the financials of running a Manufacturing business.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusiness | |||

Most shop owners never sell a business before the day they actually sell theirs. You build something for thirty years, then one phone call later you're trying to figure out what it's worth, what the buyer is really paying for, and why the number in y... more
Part two of a good conversation is where things usually get real. In this episode, I pick back up with Nush Ahmed and Brooke Laing from Sisterhood of Trades, and we get into the questions most shop owners quietly wonder about but rarely say out loud:... more
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 had in a while. What started with jokes about generational slang and communication styles quickly turn... more
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 one conversation about manufacturing growth, automation, and the real numbers behind machine tool inv... more
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I’m surprised that in 2024 this is the first time that we’ve seen a podcast dedicated to talking about manufacturing and the numbers. I’m really excited that Mike decided to start this show!
Lots of guys who do what Mike does can be self-absorbed, trying to pontificate with every story they tell.
Mike is different. He is all about his guests and his audience and that’s why I love to learn from him!
This content is a must-listen for anyone in the industry or looking to learn more about entrepreneurship in manufacturing. Keep up the amazing work!
We are one episode in and Mike and Greg dropped some amazing and immediately usable insight in this episode—practical ways you can take your machine data and immediately use it to impact your bottom line. Subscribed and ready for episode 2!
Companies can’t grow without good numbers. Numbers drive performance in every aspect of a business. Mike has deep experience in this domain and his show brings great insights that manufacturers can use to drive their business forward!
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Episodes focus on the financial and operational side of manufacturing, with deep dives into topics like capital budgeting, ROI of automation, ERP and data-driven operations, cash flow management, tax strategy, and cost optimization. Guests range from shop-floor leaders and multi-generational business owners to finance professionals and consultants, offering practical, numbers-driven guidance alongside leadership and culture considerations. The show often ties financial concepts to real-world manufacturing scenarios—from defense contract readiness to utility savings and KPI-driven improvements—making it a solid resource for owners, operators, and financial leaders seeking actionable strategies to improve profitability and scaling.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with Buy the Numbers:
1. Machine Shop Growth
2. Lights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChips
3. Machine Shop Mastery
4. Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders
5. Manufacturing Transformed: Real Shops, Real Stories
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