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Radical Job Shop Show

Hosted by Marketing Metal · business · EN · 19 episodes

About this Podcast:

Welcome to The Radical Job Shop Show where leaders of some of America's most vital and under the radar small businesses go deep and get gritty about what it takes to build a bold, profitable, and impactful shop.I'm your host, Emily Joann Wilkins, founder of Marketing Metal, the anti-agency that helps machine shops, fabricators, and custom equipment builders craft a radical brand that leaves behind a legacy. Thanks to our friends at Creston Industrial Sales, who've backed our mission since day one. We were able to kick things off live at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo in Grand Rapids.

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What is Radical Job Shop Show about?

Welcome to The Radical Job Shop Show where leaders of some of America's most vital and under the radar small businesses go deep and get gritty about what it takes to build a bold, profitable, and impactful shop.I'm your host, Emily Joann Wilkins, founder of Marketing Metal, the anti-agency that helps machine shops, fabricators, and custom equipment builders craft a...

Who hosts Radical Job Shop Show?

Radical Job Shop Show is hosted by Marketing Metal. The show has published 19 episodes to date.

What has Radical Job Shop Show covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Amish Craftsmanship Meets Modern CNC Machining | Star Machine Shop Tour" (15 July 2026, 25 minutes), "The Brightest Machine Shop I've Ever Seen | TORQ Manufacturing Tour" (8 July 2026, 14 minutes), and "Inside a Fully Integrated Machine Shop (No Outsourcing) | Teltron Shop Tour" (5 June 2026, 21 minutes).

How often does Radical Job Shop Show publish?

Radical Job Shop Show publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 19 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Radical Job Shop Show?

Booking probability for Radical Job Shop Show is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Radical Job Shop Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Radical Job Shop Show's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Radical Job Shop Show?

The strongest fits for Radical Job Shop Show are Machine Shops & Fasteners. Radical Job Shop Show has a business audience.

About the host

Marketing Metal hosts Radical Job Shop Show, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Radical Job Shop Show

    Amish Craftsmanship Meets Modern CNC Machining | Star Machine Shop Tour

    Jul 15, 202625 min

    Most people don't associate Amish communities with CNC machining, automation, or modern manufacturing.But that's exactly what makes Star Machine so interesting.In this episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, Emily Wilkins...

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    The Brightest Machine Shop I've Ever Seen | TORQ Manufacturing Tour

    Jul 8, 202614 min

    Most machine shops are built around equipment.TORQ Manufacturing was built around people.When Kyle and his team designed this facility, they weren't trying to create the biggest shop. They were building the kind of...

  • Episode #2

    Inside a Fully Integrated Machine Shop (No Outsourcing) | Teltron Shop Tour

    Jun 5, 202621 minS2

    If you're managing 3–5 vendors just to get one assembly built, this is what it looks like when it’s done right.Welcome to Teltron Manufacturing — a fully integrated machine shop combining sheet metal fabrication, CNC...

  • Radical Job Shop Show

    From Garage Startup to Growing Job Shop | Machining Summit

    May 29, 20269 minS0

    <p>In this Chairlift Conversations episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, host Emily Joann Wilkins rides up Mammoth Mountain with Patrick Lee and Keith Lee of Liberty Manufacturing, Teak Ackman, Jesse Randall, and Will...

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    Manufacturing, Marketing & Machining Careers | Machining Summit

    May 26, 202617 minS0

    <p>In this Chairlift Conversations episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, host Emily Joann Wilkins rides up Mammoth Mountain with a group of manufacturing professionals from across the machining industry—including Justin...

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    Jason Erickson on Engineering, Machine Shops & Relationships in Manufacturing | Machining Summit

    May 21, 20267 minS0

    <p>In this Chairlift Conversations episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, host Emily Joann Wilkins talks with Jason Erickson, a mechanical engineer, side-business owner, and aerospace professional navigating the overlap...

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    Al Whatmough on Reinventing Trade Shows | Machining Summit Story

    May 20, 20268 minS0

    <p>In this special Chairlift Conversations edition of The Radical Job Shop Show, host Emily Joann Wilkins sits down with Al Whatmough to talk about the idea behind the Machining Summit—and how a simple moment on a ski...

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    This Isn’t Your Average Machine Shop | Spectrum Machine Tour

    Mar 31, 202623 minS0

    <p>In this episode of the Radical Job Shop Show, Emily Wilkins visits Spectrum Machine & Design in Windsor Locks, Connecticut — a high-precision aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in critical aircraft...

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    How FeedLogic Is Using Machine Learning to Optimize CNC Feeds & Speeds | Radical Job Shop Show

    Mar 3, 202611 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, Emily Joann Wilkins sits down with Lance Locker and Casey Lambs, co-founders of FeedLogic — a Northwestern University startup using vibration analysis and machine...

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    Chris Braniecki on Scaling a CNC Job Shop and Building Real Confidence | Radical Job Shop Show

    Feb 20, 202619 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, host Emily Joann Wilkins sits down with Chris Braniecki, co-owner of IQ Manufacturing, a high-mix CNC job shop that scaled from one machine in a barn to 20 CNCs and 25...

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    Jim Mayer on Building Manufacturing Cultures That Actually Work | Radical Job Shop Show

    Feb 3, 202620 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, host Emily Joann Wilkins sits down with Jim Mayer, founder of The Manufacturing Connector and a longtime advocate for people-first manufacturing culture.Jim has spent...

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    Pete Vellenga on Going All In, Building Networks, and the Future of Manufacturing | Radical Job Shop Show

    Jan 21, 202622 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, host Emily Joann Wilkins sits down with Pete Vellenga, founder of Lightspeed Solutions, a new manufacturing and engineering consultancy helping companies bring products...

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    Steve Michon on Truth, Trust, and Going the Extra Mile in Manufacturing | Radical Job Shop Show

    Jan 3, 202623 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, host Emily Joann Wilkins sits down with Steve Michon, owner of Zero Tolerance CNC, a precision tooling and plastic injection mold shop known for its craftsmanship...

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    Phil Miller on Trust, Integrity, and Building a Purpose-Driven Machine Shop | Radical Job Shop Show

    Dec 18, 202521 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, host Emily Joann Wilkins sits down with Phil Miller, owner of Star Machine, a precision CNC job shop built at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and Amish...

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    Ted Wilcome on Why Responsiveness Is the Future of Manufacturing | Radical Job Shop Show

    Dec 3, 202516 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, Emily Joann Wilkins sits down with Ted Wilcome, Co-Founder of Innov8 Manufacturing, a shop that’s grown from one CNC in a tiny room to more than 16 machines in just five...

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    Paul Hendricks on Building AME, and What’s Next in Manufacturing | Radical Job Shop Show

    Nov 20, 202523 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, Emily Joann Wilkins sits down with Paul Hendricks, president of Creston Industrial Sales and co-founder of the Advanced Manufacturing Expo (AME).</p><p>Paul shares the...

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    Johnny Goode on Building Culture, Embracing AI, and Scaling your Shop

    Nov 6, 202525 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, we're talking with Johnny Goode, President of MSP Manufacturing—a precision machine shop serving the aerospace and defense sectors.</p><p><br /></p><p>Johnny's story is...

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    Tony Gunn on the Future of Manufacturing, AI, and Telling Your Story

    Oct 22, 202517 minS0

    <p>In this first episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, host Emily Joann Wilkins sits down with Tony Gunn to talk about creativity, vulnerability, and what makes a shop truly radical.</p><p><br /></p><p>They dig into the...

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