180 - 50% up, scattered AF

About this episode

Justin and Jem discuss their recent experiences with sales and shop management challenges.

Justin just crushed a record sale. Jem is actively avoiding his books. Together they navigate code benders, steel headaches, and the beautiful disaster of trying to keep a shop running. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Addicted to tokens, Jonny too Never bookkeeping again Claude Code first impressions Brain fog, how to leave breadcrumbs Big Ass Sale progress? No donkeys this year? Photo flat lay excellence Poka-yoke frustrations Dispatch is a hell hole - missed the show Google Home Mini - 3 more plz terminal.shop – https://www.terminal.shop Justin Gray - upcoming How to make tabbed parts look good? --- 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

• record sales
• bookkeeping
• shop management
• productivity
• business challenges

Keywords

• record sale
• bookkeeping
• code benders
• brain fog
• Poka-yoke
• dispatch issues
• photo flat lay

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Google Home Mini, terminal.shop

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