Business of Machining
John Grimsmo of Grimsmo Knives and John Saunders of Saunders Machine Works discuss their success, struggles, goals and more as machinists, business owners and entrepreneurs.
AI overview.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…
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On the show
- John Grimsmo25 eps
- John Saunders25 eps
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
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- 🇹🇭TH · Business#6816K to 196K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
16K to 196K🎙 ~2x weekly·466 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
32K to 392K🇺🇸71%🇹🇭29% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
18K to 216K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/26 | #470 Visiting SS Cadcam in Squamish BC | Topics: * Visiting SSCadcam in Squamish BC * Ai updates * DLC/PVD coating deepdive * Vision system and white light interferometers | 55m 17s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | #469 Crappy week at the shop | Topics: * Crappy week at the shop * Steel choices for Fjell button * Home assistant machine monitoring * Saunders shop issues * Watch show and marketing * Lex/Gerp tweaks * White light interferometer desire | 51m 36s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | #468 IMTS 2026 recap, Microscopes, people, and deep knowledge | Topics: * Interferometers, vision systems, etc. * Blue Photon * Bar fed mill * Surface grinding and balancing * Ai: * Fronteir models vs local models * MCP servers * Entrepreneurship | 1h 01m 52s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | spindle grippingcoolant tank cleaning+5 | — | GerpDLC+2 | — | spindle grippingcoolant tank cleaning+5 | — | 54m 01s | ||
| 9/4/26 | automationmacros+3 | — | DIY vision systemFreddy vacuum+1 | — | automationsubroutine macros+3 | — | 50m 52s | ||
| 8/28/26 | shop space expansionIMTS+4 | — | KennemetalMori | — | shop spaceIMTS+4 | — | 43m 36s | ||
| 8/14/26 | HiringMentors+3 | — | Isotunes hearing protection | — | mentorshiring+3 | — | 48m 53s | ||
| 8/7/26 | satellitesDIY tools+3 | — | Renishaw | — | satellitesDIY linear gage+3 | — | 50m 23s | ||
| 7/24/26 | LLM'ssoftware projects+5 | — | KeyenceBlum | — | LLMsoftware+6 | — | 46m 46s | ||
| 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
Find them online
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
Chart history for Business of Machining
Peaked at #68 in TH, currently #68 in TH.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TH | — | #68 | #68 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.