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

June 5, 2026

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

<p>If you&#39;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 machining, welding, forming, finishing, and assembly under one roof.No handoffs. No finger-pointing. No chasing vendors.In this episode of the Radical Job Shop Tour, Emily visits Teltron to see how the team transformed a legacy fabrication shop into a modern, high-performance manufacturing partner. From 5-axis machining to lights-out laser automation, in-house finishing, and integrated workflows, this is what a true one-stop shop looks like.What Teltron Does In-HousePrecision sheet metal fabricationCNC machining (3, 4, and 5-axis)Welding and formingPowder coating and wet paintPart marking and finishingMechanical assembly and test fitSend the print. They take it from there.Why It MattersMost shops stop at parts.Teltron delivers finished assemblies that fit, function, and ship ready.That means:Fewer vendors to manageFaster lead timesBetter quality controlNo surprises at final assemblyBuilt for OEMs in robotics, semiconductor, and defense who are done dealing with rework, delays, and communication breakdowns.Inside the ShopIn this tour, you’ll see:Lights-out laser automation (15-shelf tower)Fiber laser welding and cobot automationOffline programming and integrated systemsA facility built for scale and flowGet StartedIf you need a partner that can take a project from print to finished assembly, start here.Full case study:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1pfTG15TFl2VXNUb3lyRUlpcjgxeWttNk9kUXxBQ3Jtc0trOUFYV0dfeWl4YXNRSnktUXNOZTZXZUFaYlR0NmJZT1Z3WThpQnFBRVBPWk40emIzcElGZU53dDJkZ3lLemY0bndpRGV2RXo4RFFVbVI5bjJja05rV1RRV0VkSDlVNFZtMi15QXJ4T3NzYTFiM3k2VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marketingmetal.com%2Fradical-job-shops%2Fteltron-manufacturing&v=XcxrRRzmoDA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.marketingmetal.com/radica...</a>About Teltron ManufacturingTeltron Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer specializing in precision sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, forming, finishing, and assembly. Their integrated model gives customers more control, faster turnaround, and a better finished product.About Marketing MetalMarketing Metal helps machine shops and manufacturers build brands that attract the right customers, strengthen authority, and support long-term growth.Hashtags<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/machineshoptour">#MachineShopTour</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sheetmetalfabrication">#SheetMetalFabrication</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cncmachining">#CNCMachining</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/manufacturing">#Manufacturing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/assembly">#Assembly</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jobshop">#JobShop</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/radicaljobshop">#RadicalJobShop</a>Timestamps<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA">00:00</a> – Welcome to Teltron Manufacturing<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=10s">00:10</a> – CNC Machining in a Sheet Metal Job Shop<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=71s">01:11</a> – How Teltron Combines Sheet Metal and CNC Machining<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=131s">02:11</a> – Building a Young, Cross-Trained Manufacturing Team<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=234s">03:54</a> – Reducing Waste with Laser Cutting + Machining<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=301s">05:01</a> – Job Shop DNA and the “Whatever It Takes” Mindset<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=368s">06:08</a> – People-First Culture and Retaining Good Talent<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=409s">06:49</a> – Planning the New Facility for Future Growth<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=540s">09:00</a> – Welding Capabilities, Fiber Laser Welding, and Cobot Automation<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=654s">10:54</a> – New Equipment, Integrated Software, and Offline Programming<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=720s">12:00</a> – Lights-Out Laser Automation and 6kW Fiber Laser Capacity<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=844s">14:04</a> – Turret Punch Press, Forming, and Automated Sheet Metal Processing<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=915s">15:15</a> – Modernizing a Legacy Shop with New Equipment<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=998s">16:38</a> – Press Brake Technology and Offline Forming Programs<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=1103s">18:23</a> – Why In-House Paint and Powder Coating Matter<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxrRRzmoDA&t=1214s">20:14</a> – What Makes Teltron a Radical Job Shop</p>

Episode thumbnail for From Garage Startup to Growing Job Shop | Machining Summit

May 29, 2026

From Garage Startup to Growing Job Shop | Machining Summit

<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 Whitman of Seven Star Machine Engineering to talk about building a machine shop from scratch, growing into contract manufacturing, and finding opportunity in machining.The conversation covers marine repair work, reverse engineering obsolete parts, starting a shop in a garage, scaling a machining business, and why manufacturing still feels like one of the most straightforward ways to build something tangible.Patrick and Keith also share the story behind Liberty Manufacturing — how they went from a small garage setup with a mill and lathe to a growing shop with four machines, niche pharmaceutical tooling work, and customers in automation and machine building.Marketing Metal also recently helped Liberty Manufacturing sharpen their brand and website as part of our Radical Job Shops case study series. Check out the full Liberty Manufacturing case study here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnpsRDBaTHgwb3dMdXpoeF8yQVFJOVpPVFQ5d3xBQ3Jtc0trNlc5S3lUUEd6azdtdW5pc21fTzI0ZFV3d2ZvLVhGTmxpV2I1SGl6YkxjcXZKbmo3RW5OVldOYzFxQWE3NzZpTUkzMFJ2YmUzV3JVbjVNbGhxVEdxZmpOYXNkTWlESUVBSVBJc2t5QU96OU1CLXBaOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marketingmetal.com%2Fradical-job-shops%2Fliberty-manufacturing&v=HPlwyFVMdUo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.marketingmetal.com/radica...</a>This episode explores:– Starting a CNC machine shop from the ground up– Reverse engineering and repair manufacturing– Marine industry machining challenges– Contract manufacturing and job shop growth– Building a manufacturing business with family– Branding and websites for machine shops– Scaling from garage startup to professional operationWhether you&#39;re running a small machine shop, building a manufacturing startup, or trying to grow your customer base, this conversation offers a grounded look at what it takes to build momentum in manufacturing.Thanks to our friends at Toolpath for bringing the Machining Summit to life and inviting us to capture these conversations from the chairlift at Mammoth Mountain, California.🚀 Want a brand that attracts better-fit customers?Start with The Setup:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9QX0c1VE11SGc5Z1J0eVZEZURYQm5CQkVoZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttUkJ3cFBQQXJsc0ZIbXhVb20xbWttTEpXaTlmOEg2NW5uQmxva1VYa0dZYl9tVkVtOE5UZy1CNzJSNWg3VmY1aDBISzk5d25QYy11Y3BpUVJFd3V3a2RVcnRIVWxSbVFEdS12UFk3LXJrUXhjR25wQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marketingmetal.com%2Fthe-setup&v=HPlwyFVMdUo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.marketingmetal.com/the-setup</a>Explore more at:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0taVlhxcTlEOXNUNmJIN0prLTVBMnh4N001UXxBQ3Jtc0tuaEFmTnUycnNYRXFNTERCVnRGS0pEZ2l6RGhmQmFPNkMzNWhMRkI3b3FIRGY0VkF4amE5YlZTVExlM3VwQmdyTGhMb1hId25LRDNpU0pib0JRZzhBa1V0ZFJSZ3NBWVpINTF1ajBrRnppOFc1VXZtWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marketingmetal.com%2F&v=HPlwyFVMdUo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.marketingmetal.com</a>Timestamps<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo">00:00</a> – Intro: Chairlift Conversations at the Machining Summit<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=58s">00:58</a> – Meet the crew from Liberty Manufacturing and Sunny Starland<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=102s">01:42</a> – Marine repair, fabrication, and machining work<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=136s">02:16</a> – Ice boat nozzles and large welded structures<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=180s">03:00</a> – Expanding into contract machining and job shop work<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=224s">03:44</a> – Reverse engineering obsolete parts<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=258s">04:18</a> – New Jersey roots and moving operations to Pennsylvania<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=302s">05:02</a> – Wanting to “make stuff” and build something of their own<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=348s">05:48</a> – Why manufacturing feels foundational<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=376s">06:16</a> – Meet Patrick and Keith of Liberty Manufacturing<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=394s">06:34</a> – Launching Liberty Manufacturing from the ground up<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=418s">06:58</a> – Branding, websites, and working with Marketing Metal<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=477s">07:57</a> – Starting in a garage with a mill and lathe<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=498s">08:18</a> – Growing to four machines in under a year<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=513s">08:33</a> – Pharmaceutical tooling and automation customers<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=531s">08:51</a> – Building parts for robot integrators and testing systems<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPlwyFVMdUo&t=551s">09:11</a> – Closing thoughts from the chairlift</p>

Episode thumbnail for Manufacturing, Marketing & Machining Careers | Machining Summit

May 26, 2026

Manufacturing, Marketing & Machining Careers | Machining Summit

<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 Wilkins of MillerKnoll, Paul Clauss of Toolpath, Ethan Patane of Centric Iterations, Matthew Matyash, Paul Van Metre of ProShop ERP, and David Liu of finalREV.What starts as casual conversation quickly turns into a deep discussion about machine shops, entrepreneurship, automation, marketing, CAD/CAM software, content creation, and how younger generations are building careers in manufacturing differently.From Harbor Freight CNC conversions and Formula SAE to AI editing tools, ERP systems, Instagram marketing, and five-axis machining, this episode captures the kind of real-world shop talk that happens when manufacturing people get together outside the booth floor.The conversation explores:– Why machine shops still grow through relationships and word of mouth– How social media is changing manufacturing marketing– The challenge of balancing engineering and entrepreneurship– Why consistency matters more than perfection in content creation– How younger machinists are building businesses through Instagram and YouTube– Automation, software, and reducing friction in modern manufacturingWhether you&#39;re running a CNC machine shop, learning CAD/CAM, building a manufacturing brand, or trying to grow your customer pipeline, there’s something in this ride for you.Thanks to our friends at Toolpath for bringing the Machining Summit to life and inviting us to capture these conversations from the chairlift at Mammoth Mountain, California.🚀 Want a brand that attracts better-fit customers?Start with The Setup:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmUzRTJDUVhRQU02MXFyZUVoTy16M2t2bERyUXxBQ3Jtc0tuN1BTT1owZ2xOVUxVVnhEYXhrVXVFV09aamxKcmdyRjQ3OE5jYV91YU5XcEF5X0xYV29YNGd0MmZpZnBFMXVrdWZmM2lLVEZxN3dkamlfeGNlMWtidk9oWWpJSk5jMTdERXhtOU0zSFJSc281VU1mZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marketingmetal.com%2Fthe-setup&v=m95iyGOGbzA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.marketingmetal.com/the-setup</a>Explore more at:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEVzZjYzdVE3ZW4tX1p1QlhoNEpPeU03YnJsZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttMUM0UFJPT1IyVS1mVVA2VjhWSC1FVmZWZFVPUThyYXFpSFBMeEx1ek1UTHRfVVViUW51MW1SWUxoZGc1LVhtNnlqazdubmg0aWJSdGdLeEo2Qy05UHJZSExWZTlvRUtsM1FOOG0yLTAtNUFQS3c4WQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marketingmetal.com%2F&v=m95iyGOGbzA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.marketingmetal.com</a>Timestamps<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA">00:00</a> – Intro: Chairlift Conversations at the Machining Summit<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=58s">00:58</a> – Sales, engineering, customer success, and wearing multiple hats<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=83s">01:23</a> – Toolpath customer success and onboarding<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=109s">01:49</a> – Meet David Liu from Final R<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=126s">02:06</a> – Reducing friction through software and automation<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=162s">02:42</a> – Herman Miller engineering and workspace optimization<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=210s">03:30</a> – Standing desks, walking pads, and productivity<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=262s">04:22</a> – Meet Paul Van Metre of ProShop ERP<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=318s">05:18</a> – Machines, automation, EDMs, lasers, and prototyping<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=337s">05:37</a> – Word-of-mouth marketing for machine shops<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=345s">05:45</a> – “Don’t should on yourself” about social media<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=383s">06:23</a> – AI tools for editing manufacturing content<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=426s">07:06</a> – Why repeating your marketing message matters<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=471s">07:51</a> – Five-axis machining videos and content strategy<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=557s">09:17</a> – CAD/CAM software talk: Fusion, HyperMill, SprutCAM, and more<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=622s">10:22</a> – Building a machine shop through Instagram<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=652s">10:52</a> – Why networking beats traditional advertising<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=674s">11:14</a> – Formula SAE and getting started in machining<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=747s">12:27</a> – Woodworking camps, engineering projects, and homemade machines<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=848s">14:08</a> – Harbor Freight CNC conversions and startup stories<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=902s">15:02</a> – How documenting projects became a business<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95iyGOGbzA&t=982s">16:22</a> – Winning a Fadal CNC auction and the panic that followed</p>

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What is Radical Job Shop Show?

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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