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SWARFcast is the weekly podcast from the creators of Today's Machining World.

22/09/2025

INTERESTED IN BUYING OR SELLING A SHOP?

Graff-Pinkert has a serious BUYER LOOKING FOR a Medical or Davenport Shop!

Whether you're looking to clear away unwanted machines or sell your entire machine shop, Graff-Pinkert Sales and Acquisitions can help.

Owners are getting higher-than-expected offers! Serious buyers are WAITING!

Contact Graff-Pinkert's sales team for a consultation to see if your shop is a good fit for our services: 708-535-2200 or email [email protected] to learn more.

19/09/2025

Ever been convinced to say "yes" before someone even made their pitch?

That’s the power of "pre-suasion."

Persuasion often happens before the first word is even spoken. Last week, a fellow machinery dealer mentioned that being a family business was a key reason she wanted to work with the Graff-Pinkert team.

Inspired by a podcast on Robert Cialdini’s work, Noah breaks down the fascinating psychology behind this kind of reasoning. Learn about Cialdini's 7 Principles of Persuasion, including how:

🍩 Free donut holes make you spend more (Reciprocity)

📅 Limited-time menus create cravings and demand (Scarcity)

👨‍🍳 Labeling a dish as "Chef's favorite" inspires a feeling of trust (Authority)

Also find out how a simple background image subconsciously shaped how customers shopped and how Noah's college roommate employed a very effective (and counterintuitive) fundraising tactic.

These principles are magic tricks for the real world, and you can use them in business and life.

Read the full blog at https://todaysmachiningworld.com/how-to-persuade-anyone-before-you-even-speak/ and be sure to watch the latest I Learned It On a Podcast on YouTube.

17/09/2025

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15/09/2025

SMART PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS IN ATLANTA STARTS TOMORROW!

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09/09/2025

Positive focus, rather than self-talk, is the key to encouraging your natural abilities.

This week on I Learned It On a Podcast, Noah explores mind coaching and how we can train ourselves to perform at our best by redirecting negative self-talk, avoiding judgment-based feedback (whether good or bad), and focusing on the process rather than the outcome.

So what does it mean to be "loose and aggressive?" Watch the clip, then check out the newest I Learned It On a Podcast YouTube video to learn more: https://todaysmachiningworld.com/staying-loose-and-aggressive/

05/09/2025

Do you perform well under pressure? Or do you just fizzle out when it comes time to demonstrate your skills?

In precision machining and beyond, the difference between good and great often comes down to mindset. It’s not just about technical skill—it’s about redirecting negative self-talk, avoiding judgment-based feedback (good or bad), and focusing on the process instead of the outcome.

Thinking about challenges like a surfer thinks about waves can lead to breakthroughs in manufacturing, business, and beyond. A surfer isn't looking to be better than the wave; they are on the lookout for the next big wave.

Read the blog, then check out the newest I Learned It On a Podcast YouTube video to learn the importance of staying "loose and aggressive." https://todaysmachiningworld.com/staying-loose-and-aggressive/

04/09/2025

What aspect of your company's culture are you most proud of, and which could use some improvement?

On Episode 222 of Swarfcast, Noah talks with Jim Mayer, founder of The Manufacturing Connector. Jim specializes in coaching companies where the culture is stuck in OK to become better versions of themselves. He says the key to a great company culture is having goals that are mutually shared by the business and its employees

Tune in to the latest Swarfcast and read the summary notes on our website at https://todaysmachiningworld.com/how-to-create-an-awesome-manufacturing-culture-with-jim-mayer-ep-222/. You can also find us on Podlink or wherever you listen to podcasts!

02/09/2025

How do you go about acquiring new clients for your shop?

On Episode 249, Lloyd and Noah discuss what business investment strategies yield long-term results, plus they reveal more about the impact of military contracts and tariffs on critical business decisions.

In this clip, Lloyd talks about how Graff-Pinkert clients are securing lucrative military contracts. Tune in at https://todaysmachiningworld.com/machines-vs-workers-with-noah-and-lloyd-ep-249/ to learn more, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

29/08/2025

Are tariffs harming the manufacturing industry?

On Episode 249, Lloyd and Noah discuss what business investment strategies yield long-term results, plus they reveal more about the impact of military contracts and tariffs on critical business decisions.

Tune in to "Swarfcast: Machines vs Workers?" on your favorite podcast platform or on the website at https://ow.ly/NgF450WNfMe

26/08/2025

🚀 New Podcast Alert! 🎧

Join Noah and Lloyd for the latest Swarfcast episode as they tackle a pressing question: Machines or Workers.

On a recent LinkedIn poll Noah conducted, a staggering 46% of shop owners said they would invest in new machines over financing additional training or adding employees.

What does this mean for the future of manufacturing? 🤔 Tune in and discover alternative investment strategies that could yield better long-term results, plus uncover more about the impact of military contracts and tariffs on equipment decisions.

Whether you're a business owner or a machinist, this episode is packed with insights that could change how you think about your shop's future.

👉 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or on the website at https://todaysmachiningworld.com/machines-vs-workers-with-noah-and-lloyd-ep-249/

Don't forget to share your thoughts: If you had $100,000 to spend in your shop, would you invest in machines or people? Let us know in the comments! 💬

25/08/2025

What is your experience with AI?

This week on I Learned It On a Podcast, Noah shares his own experiment using Claude for everything - from researching ailments to writing emails and negotiating business deals - for 6 months.

In the video, learn what he loved about "riffing" with Claude, plus get useful tips for making the best out of your own AI experience.

Check out I Learned It On a Podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/ or visit https://todaysmachiningworld.com/i-asked-ai-everything-for-6-months/ to read the blog & watch the show!

21/08/2025

What helps you draw new customers to your business?

On Swarfcast, Jay Sauder of Sauder Machine shares networking tips as he discusses how he keeps business running without a website or social media.

Tune in to Swarfcast right on the website or on your favorite podcast player, and be sure to show your support - like, listen, and subscribe! https://todaysmachiningworld.com/finding-customers-using-old-school-networking-with-jay-sauder-ep-121/

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