173 - $65,000 and a brick

173 - $65,000 and a brick

From Parts Department by Justin Brouillette & Jem Freeman

March 10, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 173

About this episode

Jem and Justin discuss their recent experiences with AI tools, hiring, and productivity challenges in their businesses.

Jem quoted big this week while glued to his desk, ditching ChatGPT for Claude and getting his staff into Cursor. His parkour bricked iPhone became surprisingly zen. Justin scored a Tormach autosaw from Seattle, and he's hiring a Shop Coordinator. Both are wrestling with Xero bookkeeping. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Soggy phone delights ꘎ Dumping Chatty G New role at PDX CNC - Shop Coordinator Justin steals a bandsaw - Tormach AF50+ Reconciling should be automatic by now surely!? Robots via Cursor? Getting staff into AI workflows - Jon into Cursor AirShop - Bulk imports, quote billing new --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret Show Review on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show Website Contact Jem & Justin Instagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin Brouillette Portland, Oregon, USA PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

People in this episode

Hosts: Jem Freeman, Justin Brouillette

Topics covered

  • AI tools
  • bookkeeping
  • hiring
  • technology
  • entrepreneurship
  • productivity

Keywords

  • AI workflows
  • Cursor
  • Xero bookkeeping
  • Tormach autosaw
  • Shop Coordinator
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Tormach, Xero, AirShop

Places: Seattle, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia, Portland, Oregon, USA

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