We talk with the owners, suppliers, partners and customers of custom manufacturers. Listen and learn the secrets of top performing Job Shops. The tools, techniques and backgrounds that have made them successful. All in the quest for raising the bar for Custom Manufacturing.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWe talk with the owners, suppliers, partners and customers of custom manufacturers. Listen and learn the secrets of top performing Job Shops. The tools, techniques and backgrounds that have made them successful. All in the quest for raising the bar for Custom Manufacturing.
The Job Shop Show is hosted by Jay Jacobs. The show has published 137 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Steven & Tammy of Baillie Fabricating & Welding, Inc." (26 March 2026, 58 minutes), "Transforming Pindel Global Precision: A Journey of Vision and Innovation" (14 January 2026, 71 minutes), and "Tamea Franco of Global Metal Finishing Returns" (30 June 2025, 52 minutes).
The Job Shop Show publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 137 episodes.
Booking probability for The Job Shop Show is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Job Shop Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Job Shop Show's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The Job Shop Show are Machine Shops & Fasteners. The Job Shop Show has a business audience.
Jay Jacobs hosts The Job Shop Show, a business show with 137 episodes published.
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Episode #140
Steve and Tammy of Baillie Fabricating & Welding join us on today's episode. Together they have been running a 10-person full-service job shop for over 30 years. They discuss how they divide responsibilities (Steve...
Episode #139
In this episode of the Job Shop Show, host Jay Jacobs talks with Tony Jordan and Thomas Deslongchamps of Pindel Global Precision about the company's remarkable transformation under the leadership of Bill Berrian. They...
Episode #138
In this inspiring episode of The Job Shop Show, we welcome back Tamea Franco, CEO of Global Metal Finishing, to share her remarkable journey of resilience, leadership, and transformation since the pandemic. Tamea dives...
Episode #137
In this episode of The Job Shop Show, Jay sits down with Eleazar Garza, co-founder of NBG Technologies, to share an inspiring journey of grit, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit. Eleazar recounts how he and his...
Episode #136
In this special edition of the Job Shop Show, we hit the floor at the 2025 Paperless Parts Power User Conference, where over 250 of the nation’s most forward-thinking shop owners gathered. We asked attendees three big...
Episode #135
In this episode of The Job Shop Show, host Jay Jacobs talks with Glen Langford and Nathan Hockey of Metal-Tech Industries (MTI), a third-generation sheet metal fabricator based in Brisbane, Australia. They discuss MTI's...
Episode #134
Join us as we talk with Brandon Morrell of KCSP Machine, who shares his journey from a career in archaeology, to digital marketing, to now owning a machine shop outside Kansas City. Brandon discusses how he acquired the...
Episode #133
Struggling with cost allocation while scaling your shop? In this episode, Paperless Parts co-founders Jason Ray and Jay Jacobs dive into a real-world scenario where a shop must rethink pricing strategies to win a $2M...
Episode #131
This episode discusses the emerging integration of humanoid robots in medium-scale manufacturing, highlighting their increasing accuracy, decreasing costs, and potential to enhance rather than replace human workers. By...
Episode #130
This conversation explores the transformative shift in metal fabrication manufacturing, where advanced technologies are empowering workers rather than replacing them, enabling increased productivity and more meaningful...
Episode #132
In this episode, we talk with Cres Ferrell of ReNEW Manufacturing Solutions about his journey from learning business on the job to acquiring and revitalizing machine and fabrication shops. Cres shares insights on sales...
Episode #129
The conversation explores the rapid surge in automation within the metalworking industry, highlighting how robots are addressing skilled worker shortages, improving precision, and enhancing workplace safety. Jay Jacobs...
Episode #128
In this episode we discuss "The Fabricator" article by Caleb Chamberlain, "The Economics of Speed in Metal Fabrication which examines a fabrication company that transformed its business model by prioritizing speed...
Episode #127
Episode #126
In Episode 14 of The Job Shop Show Express, Jay discusses a recent Fortune article detailing Elon Musk's ambitious plans for Tesla and its humanoid robot, Optimus. The episode explores how these developments could...
Episode #125
Bill Berrien, CEO of Pindel Global Precision and Liberty Precision, shares his experience and insights on acquiring a manufacturing shop. We discuss strategies for evaluating potential acquisitions, financing options...
Episode #124
Our focus is on Canadian manufacturing business acquisitions. This episode explores strategies and considerations for acquiring manufacturing businesses in Canada, offering insights into the unique challenges and...
Episode #123
In this episode, we discuss Pindel Global Precision's innovative approach to machinist training, emphasizing their collaboration with Milwaukee Area Technical College to provide hands-on experience with advanced CNC...
Episode #122
Estimating custom parts efficiently comes down to answering four key questions about manufacturability, materials, process steps, and costs. In this episode, we break down how automation is transforming the quoting...
Episode #121
Manufacturing efficiency is key, but is there such a thing as the perfect run time? In this episode, we explore why variability in production is inevitable and how shops can optimize processes without chasing an...
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