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Machine Shop Mastery

Paul Van Metre
Machine Shop Industry
Manufacturing
Aerospace
Workforce Development
Automation
Lean Manufacturing
Family Business
Leadership
Aerospace and Defense
Entrepreneurship
Job Shops
Business Diversification
Additive Manufacturing
Bankruptcy
Networking
CNC Machining
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Oil and Gas
Machine Shops
Proshop

The Machine Shop Mastery Podcast helps to elevate the importance of the machine shop industry and reveal the secrets of success for machine shops, to inspire other shop owners or would-be shop owners to follow their passions, start and grow their shops to be an economic driver for our economy and their stakeholders.

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Latest Episodes

A beautifully machined bicycle component might get your attention. But what does it take to build a company that earns that same loyalty for 50 years?

In this episode, I sit down with Kirby Bedsaul, president of Chris King Precision Components, to ... more

Plenty of shops machine parts to a tenth and then run the business on guesswork. Sebastian Montalvo is building M3 Aerospace the other way, with the same precision behind the desk as on the floor, and three years in, that's exactly why they're growin... more

Gavin Giguere went from zero to a running machine shop in a matter of months. A conversation with a childhood friend about wanting his own shop, an LLC filed two weeks later, then five weeks of gutting and renovating a building while two new machines... more

Assa Gill didn't grow up dreaming about owning a machine shop. He came to Canada from a small village in Punjab, discovered CNC machining through a college course, and spent nearly nine years developing his skills on the shop floor. But the idea of b... more

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Recent Guests

Sebastian Montalvo
Founder/leader, M3 Aerospace
M3 Aerospace
Episode: 136. Building a Precision Business, Not Just a Precision Shop with M3 Aerospace
Gavin Giguere
Founder of Reign Manufacturing, startup machine shop owner
Reign Manufacturing
Episode: 135. From Zero to a Running Machine Shop in Months: Gavin Giguere's Startup Story
Assa Gill
Owner of Rise Machine Works, small machining shop in Rose North, Manitoba
Rise Machine Works
Episode: 134. A New Shop Startup based on E Myth Principles - Assa From Rise Machine Works
Alexander Fitzgerald
Founder and CEO of Isembard
Isembard
Episode: 133. The World's Fastest Growing Machine Shop Franchise: Isembard's Explosive Growth
Randy Swan
Owner of RPM (Revolution Machine)
RPM, Oklahoma
Episode: 130. Starting a Machine Shop at 60: How RPM Built a High-Performance Team
Chris Beck
Founder of Innovative 3D Manufacturing
Innovative 3D Manufacturing
Episode: 129. Leverage Everything: Bootstrapping a Profitable Metal Additive Shop
Jack Watson
Fourth-generation owner of HFW Industries
HFW Industries
Episode: 128. From WWII Origins to Modern Manufacturing: The HFW Industries Journey
Josiah Fallaise
Owner of FDF Race Shop; designer and manufacturer of suspension components, race cars, and education products
Fallaise Design and Fabrication (FDF)
Episode: 127. Building a Manufacturing Brand through Social Media and Storytelling
Randy Altschuler
CEO of Xometry, host of insights on manufacturing as a scalable platform
Xometry
Episode: 126. From Zero to $5B Market Cap in 13 Years

Host

Paul Van Meter
Host of Machine Shop Mastery

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Great Content!

    I really appreciate Paul’s interview approach with this podcast and the reason why he’s doing. I’ve learned so much about the challenges that this industry is facing. A huge help as I continue to work with clients in this industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BriOn!
    United States8 months ago
  • Great leaders sharing wisdom

    I can’t get enough of this show. The guests (and Paul 😂) are so real and relatable. If you’re in the machining industry, or any for that matter, the leadership lessons are gold.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Machineshopdude
    United States9 months ago
  • Love these stories

    I like that this is less tech focused and is more the stories and people who run these shops. Paul is authentic with his style and I appreciate that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JudyCNC12
    United Statesa year ago
  • Extremely valuable Mfg podcast

    If you own/operate a manufacturing facility, you need to constantly be educating yourself with the latest and greatest methodologies others are deploying across the sector. There is no better place to do that than Machine Shop Mastery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johnnydr@ma
    United Statesa year ago
  • MakingChips

    Great podcast! I’m excited to see how this show will grow now that it is a part of the MakingChips series of manufacturing shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ToolingGuy
    United States2 years ago

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The show is appreciated for its focus on people, culture, and long-term growth over purely technical content.
Listeners praise practical, actionable insights for running a shop.
Audience finds the content inspiring and useful for attracting clients and talent.
Hosts and guests are valued for their authenticity and real-world experience.

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136. Building a Precision Business, Not Just a Precision Shop with M3 Aerospace
Q: What is the most important advice you'd give to other shop owners about building a durable business around precision manufacturing?
Treat running the business with the same precision as the parts you produce: build systems, monitor costs, manage cash flow, capture data across every step, and stay relentlessly focused on continuous improvement while valuing family and mentorship as drivers of long-term success.
136. Building a Precision Business, Not Just a Precision Shop with M3 Aerospace
Q: What motivates the long-term strategy of growing beyond just aerospace and defense, and how do you plan for scaling the organization?
The strategy combines a strong compliance foundation, deliberate diversification in industries, and a plan to scale operations with disciplined processes, real-time data, and investment in people and equipment to support growth to 15-20+ employees while maintaining profitability and quality.
136. Building a Precision Business, Not Just a Precision Shop with M3 Aerospace
Q: How have you approached business development for government work and entering prime contracts, especially as a young company?
The approach started with obtaining a cage code and registering on SAM.gov, then leveraging local government ecosystem support to map opportunities, scrape DIPs, and connect with primes through DLA and other channels, while prioritizing partnerships to get in the room and build credibility before pursuing larger contracts.
130. Starting a Machine Shop at 60: How RPM Built a High-Performance Team
Q: What are the most significant actions in the last five years to position the company for growth?
Focusing on team culture, transparent financials, and disciplined planning with budgets and multi-year plans, plus investing in equipment and automation to scale capacity while maintaining quality.
130. Starting a Machine Shop at 60: How RPM Built a High-Performance Team
Q: How do you approach hiring and culture to sustain growth?
They prioritize character and values, use a robust, gradual training program, hire opportunistically when potential fits arise, and emphasize internal training and mentorship to build leadership from within.

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

The show centers on the practical realities of running and growing machine shops, with episodes profiling family-owned shops, lean transformations, and scaling into high-value manufacturing segments like aerospace and defense. Across conversations, listeners hear hands-on leadership, workforce development, and the strategic use of automation, ERP systems, and branding to drive growth. Noteworthy threads include navigating succession in family businesses, adopting certifications and quality systems, and leveraging storytelling and community partnerships to attract customers and talent. These elements likely appeal to shop owners, operators, and industry leaders seeking actionable, real-world guidance and inspiration for sustainable growth.

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

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Recent guests on Machine Shop Mastery include:

1. Sebastian Montalvo
2. Gavin Giguere
3. Assa Gill
4. Alexander Fitzgerald
5. Randy Swan
6. Chris Beck
7. Jack Watson
8. Josiah Fallaise

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