In the bustling world of manufacturing and machining, efficiency and precision are key. The Manufacturing Transformed podcast is your peek into how companies benefit from being #PoweredByProShop.

Manufacturing Transformed: Real Shops, Real Stories
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In the bustling world of manufacturing and machining, efficiency and precision are key. The Manufacturing Transformed podcast is your peek into how companies benefit from being #PoweredByProShop.
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Recent Episodes

May 26, 2026
56. ProShop as the Operating System - Archer Precision
Host Alex Mazerolle of Archer Precision shares how ProShop ERP became the operating system for his manufacturing business, fostering clarity and accountability.

May 12, 2026
55. Inside Rise Industries: From One-Man Shop to $1.5M Medical & Aerospace Supplier
Host Chris Schutte of Rise Industries shares how he transformed a one-man shop into a $1.5M medical and aerospace supplier through strategic team building and system investments.

April 28, 2026
54: Breaking the $3M Ceiling: How Pivot Manufacturing Unlocked Its Next Phase
<p dir="ltr">What does it actually take to break through the $3M ceiling in a machine shop? For many manufacturers, that plateau isn't about lack of opportunity. It's about systems, structure, and the ability to scale without everything breaking. In this episode, Steve Macias of Pivot Manufacturing shares the real story behind that transition, from surviving early volatility to building a business capable of sustained growth in the defense sector.</p> <p dir="ltr">After decades of steady but capped performance, Pivot made a series of intentional moves: investing in higher-end equipment, remodeling their facility, and most importantly, replacing outdated, paper-heavy processes with a fully integrated system using ProShop ERP. What followed wasn't just incremental improvement. It was a shift in how the entire company operates. Quotes became orders in seconds instead of days, audits became seamless, and the team gained visibility into every part moving through the shop.</p> <p dir="ltr">But the transformation goes beyond software and machines. Steve shares how empowering a younger, more tech-forward workforce, letting go of control as an owner, and building a culture of accountability all played a critical role in unlocking the next phase of growth. The result is a shop that not only looks modern on the surface, but runs with the structure, clarity, and confidence needed to scale toward $8M to $10M and beyond.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Resources & Links</h2> <ul> <li>Pivot Manufacturing: <a href= "https://pivotmfg.com/">https://pivotmfg.com/</a></li> <li>Steve Macias on LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-macias-1876303/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-macias-1876303/</a></li> <li>SMacias@PivotMFG.com</li> </ul> <p> </p>
58 total episodes available with 28 transcripts
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