174 - Spreadsheet Queens
From Parts Department by Justin Brouillette & Jem Freeman
March 17, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 174
About this episode
Jem and Justin discuss various challenges in speaker parts and CAM programming while sharing insights on their Profit First spreadsheet and hiring for their team.
Jem and Justin chat about complicated speaker parts, CAM programming headaches, and why wood routing feels less reliable than metal work. They geek out over Joe Roggenbuck's knowledge-sharing channel, discuss Jem's new Profit First spreadsheet rebuild (RIP Laura), and explore hiring challenges for a growing team. Plus: trade shows, work stops, and late-night coding sessions as a form of meditation. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Two Years of Profit First Spreadsheet rebuild, first AI redundancy Cobra HQ Plus - good simple machine shop content from Joe Roggenbuck @cobraframebuilding KittaParts Builder v3 - test deployed here Trying to consolidate or just making excuses? AirShop Start a Trial now available AirShop to Fusion in 2-clicks Going to tool shows? Mercury bank --- 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 |…
People in this episode
Hosts: Jem Freeman, Justin Brouillette
Topics covered
- speaker parts
- CAM programming
- hiring challenges
- Profit First
- trade shows
- coding
- machine shop
Keywords
- speaker parts
- CAM programming
- Profit First
- hiring challenges
- trade shows
- coding
- Joe Roggenbuck
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cobra HQ, AirShop, Mercury bank
Products: Profit First spreadsheet, KittaParts Builder v3
Places: Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia, Portland, Oregon, USA
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