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Parts Department

Parts Department

By: Justin Brouillette & Jem Freeman
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 Justin Brouillette (Portland CNC) & Jem Freeman (Like Butter) discuss CNC machines, their product design and manufacturing businesses, and every kind of tool that they fancy. Show Website - https://dept.partsCopyright 2025 Justin Brouillette & Jem Freeman Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • 163 - Jokes don't work in space

    163 - Jokes don't work in space
    Nov 25 2025
    Jem records from a van battling massive audio lag while engineers occupy his shop floor. He celebrates winning Business of the Year and permits for the new home shed. Justin is drowning in rush jobs, finding a surprise in the YCM sale, and daycare lice. Plus, they discuss buying fiber lasers, upgrading the Fusion Bulk importer, and fancy 5-axis calibration tools.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicRush the rushElephant Robotics - Nestworks CNC.0003,.0006,.0006 (.0076, .0015, .0015mm)Focused TrainingUpdated Fusion Bulk Importer to v.2 Add-inLocal awardsBuilding workshops for other peoplePlanning permitBuying a Fiber laserJem's laserpecker---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
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    44 mins
  • 162 - Grumpy boss mans

    162 - Grumpy boss mans
    Nov 11 2025
    Jem's been grumpy after a slow studio sale, while Justin's juggling rush jobs solo. They chat about robot vacuums saving thousands in labor costs, Justin's new task app that harasses you into productivity, coolant mixers, and why reflection time keeps slipping away. Plus hacked Unitree robots spreading viruses like worms. Both feeling the squeeze between email and actual work.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicSolo humpinGlue upsCreative Woodworking mini tourSlave to email ⠄Unicorn Sales and Support hires?Luddite floor cleaning ꘎Grumpy boss ꘎I need your app ꘎Shopify MCP coming STNo reflection makes Jem a dull boy ꘎More grumpy ꘎Spray booth build ꘎Two new robots at PDX CNCBoss capacity limitingUnitree robots hacked---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
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    54 mins
  • 161 - I want my hat back

    161 - I want my hat back
    Nov 4 2025

    Jem and Justin geek out over Jon Klassen. Jem’s selling equipment. They chat UMC updates, marketing consultant wisdom, and why email rules sales plus thoughts on pneumatic air line strategy.

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    • Jon Klassen books are good
    • Where is my hat
    • So many jobs
    • UMC update, closer
    • Jem sells his Multicam Router
    • May sell YCM?
    • Unhook, dismantle room
    • Talked to a consultant
    • Email is best method for sales, don't worry about unsub
    • Website conversion
    • AI management
    • Uses social media to confirm
    • Finalist business awards in AU
    • Pneumatic air lines workshop optimisation
    • Maxline
    • Camaster Out of Business?

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    Profit First Playlist

    Classic Episodes Playlist

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    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
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    46 mins
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