177 - Chippy, don't do it

About this episode

Justin and Jem discuss various challenges in their business, including a saw malfunction and a significant increase in aluminum prices.

Justin wrestles with a backwards-wired Tormach AF50 saw and delegates tasks to his new hire. Jem rebuilds his job management system on a local server. They discuss 150% increase in aluminum, meeting fatigue, and their skepticism about SimTheory's Canva acquisition. Roomba learning to clean pegboard. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Tormach AF50 Saw, no bueno Linux server? Shopboard Traction - Issues List 150% increase cost Aluminum Simtheory bought by Canva --- 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: Justin Brouillette, Jem Freeman

Topics covered

• job management system
• aluminum price increase
• meeting fatigue
• technology in business
• task delegation

Keywords

• Tormach AF50
• aluminum cost increase
• SimTheory
• Canva acquisition
• job management system
• task delegation
• meeting fatigue

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SimTheory, Canva

Products: Tormach AF50 saw

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

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