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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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    HOSTS

    Jem Freeman

    Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

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    Justin Brouillette

    Portland, Oregon, USA

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    46 mins
  • 160 - Does Profit First Work?

    160 - Does Profit First Work?
    Oct 28 2025
    Our biggest Profit First review yet. Jem and Justin break down why the system saved their businesses, how Mercury Bank automation beats manual tracking, and why you don't need to be perfect with it. Plus the psychology of fake scarcity, stealing from the right accounts, and what happens when sales are better than you hoped.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicUMC 🤘Phil's AU 2024 Fusion Workflow Template TalkHot, stressed, sunburnt feeling but great salesBaby pants obsessionDian Jin Vise DJ-1217PROFIT FIRSTProfit First Resources PageEric Larson start PF (10%)2sec lean itJustin's bank - MercuryST AssistantRestructure - Split Lease and PayrollNew Debt accountNew Mercury Distro Days (Fridays)Weekly vs Fortnight91% elusive - broke it finallyKittaParts 50%Trust the systemStarting AccountsIncomeProfitOpExMaterials & FreightPayrollLeaseTax---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...
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    54 mins
  • 159 - Nano Banana Daddy

    159 - Nano Banana Daddy
    Oct 21 2025
    Jem and Justin catch up after Justin's anniversary trip, discussing his new Haas UMC 5-axis mill installation and Jem's late-night robot programming sessions. They explore the Lang workholding system, debate the death of traditional rendering with AI tools like Nano Banana, and share skepticism about Sora video generation. Justin turns down a massive aluminum router job due to equipment limitations while Jem perfects his ABB dual-robot sanding setup.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicUMC landed, Ep 1 on YoutubeJem's Robot WorkholdingLang QP 45963$20k parts no quoteRendering is dead. ꘎Nano Banana DaddySora 2Casey Neistat on AIFang shipped!HTX new video---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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    40 mins
  • 158 - Matthew, Lord of Vinyl Box

    158 - Matthew, Lord of Vinyl Box
    Oct 7 2025
    Jem and Justin welcome their first-ever planned guest, Matt Swaidan of Simple Wood Goods. The Ohio-based maker discusses his decade-long journey building a modular vinyl storage business, custom CAM software called Beaver, and automated UR robot finishing lines. They explore surviving the 2022 Baltic birch crisis, intentional downsizing, digital marketing strategies, and maintaining boundaries with four kids under six while running a focused manufacturing operation. Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicWe have our first planned guest, Matthew Swaidan of Simple Wood GoodsYour business, GOYour background?So many boxes, did you set out to be a box lord?Assembly line with UR robotSoftware dev experiencehttps://speckle.systems/Explain Beaver - Production CAMAnderson Stratros Nest CNC routerEdge sealing experimentsOdooThe edge bander retrofit?How dig out of baltic birch?Change your design or practices?New products in mind? How much does the production line limit that?Online marketing experienceAd spends 10% of revenueEpoxy floors?---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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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 157 - Just fang it

    157 - Just fang it
    Sep 30 2025

    Jem fights corrupted robot flash disks while Justin battles predatory bank loans for his new mill. They discuss 5-axis machining mindset shifts, announce the Fang workholding clamps, geek out over Nano Banana's rendering magic, and debate Notebook LM vs custom AI agents. Plus: PS2 updates and Fusion's new text parameters.

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    • I bricked the robot ꘎
    • Brother 100 tool machine
    • Notebook LM (again) ꘎
    • Probing lust
    • Singularity graphs ꘎
    • Lieing Loaners
    • Fang Workholding Clamps
    • Lang Technik

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    HOSTS

    Jem Freeman

    Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

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    Justin Brouillette

    Portland, Oregon, USA

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    56 mins
  • 156 - Mood enhancing week

    156 - Mood enhancing week
    Sep 23 2025

    Jem achieves lights-out ABB robot sanding with 3D printed horns and Grasshopper programming. Justin loses one CNC machine deal, finds another, signs the paperwork live on air. They explore Twig and Bot's robot probing, Jem's latest guesting on the Shop Stool Podcast, therapy for humans, and negotiation philosophy.

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    DISCUSSED:

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    • High and lows
    • Hook em horns
    • Jem on Shop Stool Podcast
    • 💰 UMC?
    • Twig and Bot Robot Probing
    • Buy the YCM - reach out, lets make a deal
    • Always negotiate - lease, machines, jobs
    • Matthew - Simple Wood Goods
    • 12 inch duct print
    • Mr Freon AND Leaded gasoline


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    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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    44 mins