In this episode of The Job Shop Show, Jay sits down with Eleazar Garza, co-founder of NBG Technologies, to share an inspiring journey of grit, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit.

In this episode, host Jay Jacobs speaks with Cody Lee. At 29 years old, Cody acquired Everyday Technologies—a Western Ohio-based metal fabrication shop established in 1928—becoming its sole owner alongside his wife. Cody, now serving as both owner and CEO of Everyday Technologies, shares his deliberate journey into business ownership, including his process of evaluating and purchasing the company and the inevitable challenges that followed.

Rhett Ross, with over 30 years in aerospace and industrial manufacturing, acquired Leech Industries in 2021, bringing his extensive experience to the company. Under his leadership, Leech Industries has emphasized workforce development through apprenticeship programs and partnerships with local schools, fostering the next generation of manufacturers. Ross has also implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency, addressing common issues like space utilization. A recent investment in marketing has led to significant business growth, demonstrating the impact of strategic marketing in the manufacturing sector.

In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Goettler, Chief Revenue Officer of BTX Precision, a leading family of precision manufacturing organizations. Jamie's journey to BTX marks a significant shift from his 23-year tenure at MSC Industrial, where he gained extensive experience on the supply side of the manufacturing industry.

Bill Bonner is here today to talk about the unique challenges of supporting IT in small organizations, especially those going through rapid growth. He has experience dealing with cyber threats and building better systems to combat them. We will be discussing that as well as some of the latest trends in information technology.

Jay is joined by Nick Polanosky of P3D Creations, outside of Orlando, Florida. They delve into the world of automation; from quoting to inspection and everything in between. When Nick comes across a process he doesn’t want to have to do again, he finds a way to automate it!