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Machine Shop Growth

Mike Fritz
Overall Equipment Effectiveness
Automation
Margin
American Precision Partners
Marketing
Top Line Revenue
Tooling
ICP (ideal Customer Profile)
Manufacturing
Aerospace
Bottom Line Profitability
People / Workforce / Staffing
Sales
Second Shift
Scrap
RFQ
Automation / Robotics
Sales & Marketing For Manufacturers
Lean Six Sigma
OEE

The Machine Shop Growth Podcast gives a fresh perspective to help you grow your shop by focusing on 3 key factors - Sales, Marketing and Efficiency. For decades the machine shop industry was build on a “good-ol-boys” mentality and was full of great machinists and engineers that made great parts. What has been discovered is many of those amazing shops have plateaued or are starting to decline - b... more

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Latest Episodes

Everyone talks about the opportunities in aerospace.

Very few talk about the costs.

In this episode of the Machine Shop Growth Podcast, Kirk Phelps breaks down what machine shops need to know before pursuing AS9100 certification—and why getting the... more

From Machine Operator to Shop Leader: Manufacturing Career Advice for Young Machinists | MSG Episode 31

Most machinists start in the same place:

Standing at a machine.

Pushing a green button.

Doing exactly what they're told.

But what separates the... more

You don’t start a machine shop by buying a machine.

You start it by solving a problem.

In this episode, Mike Fritz and Kirk Phelps unpack the reality behind building a machine shop from scratch—and it’s probably different than what most people expe... more

Setup time is stealing more money from your shop than you think.

In this episode of the Machine Shop Growth Podcast, Kirk Phelps digs deeper into standardization—specifically, tool holders, tooling storage, inventory systems, and the 80/20 rule that... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Skoog
Founder of Machinist X, platform for collaboration and resources in machining
Machinist X
Episode: Episode #24: The Skilled Machinist Shortage… And Why It’s Our Fault
Dan Echternkamp
Founder/CEO of AeroGrowth, aerospace-focused coach
AeroGrowth
Episode: Episode #23: How to Get Aerospace Work for Your Machine Shop (Certification, Margins & Strategy)
Mike Franz
Founder of Shop Floor Coffee, involved in industry networking and workforce awareness
Shop Floor Coffee
Episode: Episode #22: Why Young People Aren’t Choosing Manufacturing — And How to Change That
Nick Goellner
Founder of Making Chips, partner at Goellner Inc.
Making Chips
Episode: Episode 18: How to Make More Sales for Your Machine Shop (Without Hiring a Sales Team)

Hosts

Mike Fritz
Host of The Machine Shop Growth Podcast; affiliated with American Precision Partners and Machine Shop Growth
Kirk Phelps
Co-host of The Machine Shop Growth Podcast with a focus on operations; affiliated with Machine Shop Growth and related outlets

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Great intel!

    Really enjoy the insight provided in the show. I won’t miss an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    miamiking4
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very Helpful

    Since 2008 we’ve always been slammed with work. I was a warehouse manager for 13 years then went into sales (still wear warehouse hat). This pod was very relatable to me. In 2024 we decided to pivot and grow. We’re small and in the middle of a cornfield - as a salesman I have no clue what other job shops are doing that works / doesn’t work. Just know what we have always done that has worked. I’m excited to find the pod and continue to listen and learn. Can’t be thankful enough for people w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rick Sallee
    United Statesa year ago
  • Mike Fritz is a genius!

    Love to see what Mike is doing for his shops, as well as the greater community. This pod is a great service! Keep it up Mike!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jt_ryder
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great actionable advice for running a machine shop

    These guys know what they’re talking about from the shop floor to the boardroom! A new must-listen show for anyone who wants to raise the bar on their machine shop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paulvm
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests with hands-on machining and operations experience are a strong draw for credibility and applicability.
The show is valued for actionable shop-floor insights that translate to growth.
Listeners appreciate the practical, outcome-driven guidance and real-world ROI stories.

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Episode #23: How to Get Aerospace Work for Your Machine Shop (Certification, Margins & Strategy)
Q: Do you have to have aerospace certification to do any aerospace work, or are there parts you can work on before certification?
You can engage in some aerospace work without certification; ITAR registration is a practical starting point, and AS9100 certification can be justified later once you have proven capability and demand from customers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Machine Shop Growth

What is Machine Shop Growth about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic, operations-forward show focused on growing machine shops through sales, marketing, and efficiency. Episodes emphasize practical tactics like standardizing tooling, tightening quoting, and leveraging data to improve margins, while exploring growth levers such as automation, pricing discipline, and targeted customer strategies. Notable is the hands-on, shop-floor perspective from owners and operators who share real-world experiments, ROI calculations, and cautionary tales about over-optimism in automation or shifts without solid processes. The show stands out for its clear emphasis on actionable steps, measurable outcomes, and a collaborative, peer-learning mindset that blends shop-floor realities with growth strategies for susta... more

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1. Machine Shop Mastery
2. Manufacturing Transformed: Real Shops, Real Stories
3. Buy the Numbers
4. Lights Out: Technology and Automation Podcast by MakingChips
5. Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders

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1. Andrew Skoog
2. Dan Echternkamp
3. Mike Franz
4. Nick Goellner

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