Business of Machining
by John Grimsmo & John Saunders
Is this your podcast?John Grimsmo is known for his craftsmanship with Grimsmo Knives, while John Saunders has made a name for himself with Saunders Machine Works. Both are respected figures in the machining and manufacturing sectors, bringing extensive expertis…
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Audience Interest
- machining techniques and tools
- business growth strategies
Podcast Focus
- success stories of machinists
- business ownership insights
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for nine years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
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80 to 180🎙 Daily cadence·452 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
267 to 601 - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
80 to 180334 real followers tracked across platforms
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Recent episodes
#461 DIY metrology
Jul 17, 2026
55m 11s
#460 Toilet bowl float coolant sensor
Jul 10, 2026
52m 24s
#459 Hardening the automation system
Jun 26, 2026
52m 56s
#458 Being proud of yourself
Jun 19, 2026
44m 23s
#457 Blade Show Collaboration Knife of the Year
Jun 12, 2026
49m 03s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17/26 | metrologycalibration+4 | — | Blum laserair compressor+4 | — | metrologycalibration+5 | — | 55m 11s | ||
| 7/10/26 | coolant sensormachine tool manufacturers+5 | — | Toilet bowl float coolant sensorComputer history museum+1 | — | coolant sensorNAS+5 | — | 52m 24s | ||
| 6/26/26 | automation systemair filtration upgrades+3 | — | — | — | automationmachining+3 | — | 52m 56s | ||
| 6/19/26 | self-pridelow melt alloys+3 | — | Willemmin robotNorseman lock insert+1 | — | self-pridelow melt alloys+3 | — | 44m 23s | ||
| 6/12/26 | Blade ShowCollaboration knife+3 | — | White light interferometerRobot system+3 | — | Blade ShowCollaboration knife+3 | — | 49m 03s | ||
| 5/22/26 | Wax fixturingCarbon fiber+3 | — | Saunders | — | wax fixturingcarbon fiber+3 | — | 39m 53s | ||
| 5/15/26 | working geniusinternship+3 | — | Saunders | — | working geniusintern+3 | — | 52m 41s | ||
| 5/8/26 | ERP updatesprompt engineering+4 | — | Brother S500UR robot | — | ERPprompt engineering+5 | — | 45m 43s | ||
| 5/1/26 | shop tourspricing strategy+3 | — | — | California | GrimsmoCalifornia+5 | — | 48m 19s | ||
| 4/17/26 | Chairlift conversationsMammoth Summit+2 | — | — | — | Mammoth Summitchairlift+3 | — | 16m 58s | ||
| 4/10/26 | Mammoth ski tripClaude programming+3 | — | UR robotShantaram | — | Claude programmingMammoth ski trip+4 | — | 50m 30s | ||
| 3/27/26 | business growthmachine acquisition+3 | — | encodersFusion sketch+4 | — | business growthcash flow+3 | — | 51m 16s | ||
| 3/20/26 | Dollhouse of SMWcustom tips for dial indicators+5 | — | bismuthwax+5 | — | machiningSMW+5 | — | 52m 40s | ||
| 3/13/26 | Shipping and tariffsFishbone diagram+2 | — | ShippingFishbone diagram+2 | — | shippingtariffs+3 | — | 52m 45s | ||
| 3/6/26 | Shop layout in CADSlip roll+4 | — | UR robotSpeedio+3 | — | CADshop layout+4 | — | 53m 47s | ||
| 2/20/26 | automationmachining+4 | — | UMC400Speedio+1 | — | Speedioautomation+5 | — | 50m 43s | ||
| 2/13/26 | machiningmotorized ball valves+5 | — | Micro Manipulator Projectwhite light interferometer+3 | — | machiningSendCutSend+5 | — | 52m 21s | ||
| 2/6/26 | shop renovationsproductivity tips+5 | — | Grimsmo lathesSpeedio automation cells+1 | — | shop renovationsGrimsmo lathes+5 | — | 50m 14s | ||
| 1/30/26 | camera trackingmachine alarms+5 | — | POE cameraTrond power strips+4 | Grimsmo's office | POE cameramachine alarms+5 | — | 54m 26s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
John Grimsmo is known for his craftsmanship with Grimsmo Knives, while John Saunders has made a name for himself with Saunders Machine Works. Both are respected figures in the machining and manufacturing sectors, bringing extensive expertise as entrepreneurs and machinists. "Business of Machining" stands out by blending personal narratives with practical business insights, covering topics such as entrepreneurship, machining techniques, and industry challenges. The podcast features an informal conversation format, allowing the hosts to share their experiences and the lessons they've learned over their six years of production. The show attracts listeners who are machinists, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those interested in the intersection of business and technology. By providing relatable stories and actionable advice, it offers significant value, helping its audience navigate the complexities of running a machining business and fostering a community of like-minded individuals.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 334
- Total plays: 5.1K
Platforms
YouTube
- Subscribers: 334
- Views: 5.1K
- Videos: 14
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Audience
adults, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- success stories of machinists
- business ownership insights
- entrepreneurial journeys
- technical discussions on machining
Audience interests
- machining techniques and tools
- business growth strategies
- entrepreneurial challenges
- industry trends and innovations
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
- no specific platforms listed
- potential for wider distribution
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for nine years
- over 450 episodes produced
- consistent content delivery