Today on Talkin Shop, we discuss Digital Marketing 101 for CNC Makers and how to get more customers without spending a fortune while increasing your online visibility. This weeks featured segments include: Internet is Broken – Explore the crazy, funny, and frustrating moments the internet throws our way. Customer Questions – Get expert insights, troubleshooting advice, and industry best practices as we answer real listener queries. Motivational Quote of the Week – Kickstart your day with inspiration to stay motivated and focused. Question for the Audience – We want to hear from you! Share your experiences, feedback, and thoughts. Grab your headphones, get comfortable, and tune in for another exciting episode. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation on social media. Let’s talk CNC! Episode Chapters: (0:00) Intro (0:23) Open (2:52) Nick's Dad Joke of The Week Customer Questions / Comments: (2:55) 1. When does a Boring head make sense for a Cabinetry Shop? (5:55) 2. Your EVA Machine is much higher than others, not buying when you are overselling me. (8:07) 3. Setting Z Zero vs. Setting Tool Height, why are they different? (10:00) Main Topic - Digital Marketing for CNC Makers (31:07) Motivational Quote of the Week (32:08) Outro Follow us for daily CNC content on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre X/Twitter: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/
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Pricing Strategies For Your CNC Business | Ep. 199
Today on the Talkin’ Shop Podcast we’re covering a critical topic that many shops get wrong: how to price your work the right way. We’ll look at why your time holds real value, how to factor that into your rates, and why fair pricing reflects professionalism—not greed. If you want a more sustainable business with less stress, this is one you won’t want to miss. This weeks featured segments include: Internet is Broken – Explore the crazy, funny, and frustrating moments the internet throws our way. Customer Questions – Get expert insights, troubleshooting advice, and industry best practices as we answer real listener queries. Motivational Quote of the Week – Kickstart your day with inspiration to stay motivated and focused. Question for the Audience – We want to hear from you! Share your experiences, feedback, and thoughts. Grab your headphones, get comfortable, and tune in for another exciting episode. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation on social media. Let’s talk CNC! Episode Chapters: (0:00) Intro (0:23) Open Customer Questions / Comments: (3:25) 1. On your EVA Video, how are you holding the material down? Gravity, tape, vacuum? (4:32) 2. Why manually set tools vs. auto set tools? (6:26) 3. When fly cutting – is the width adjustable? (8:26) Nick's Dad Joke of The Week (9:28) Main Topic - Pricing Strategies For Your CNC Business (36:03) Motivational Quote of the Week (37:36) Outro Follow us for daily CNC content on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre X/Twitter: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/
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Building the Right Team | Ep. 198
Today, we're tackling a true game-changer: building the right team for your CNC shop. From hiring to training, we’ve got the tips to help your operation run like a well-oiled machine. Join us on Talkin’ Shop for an action-packed episode featuring: Internet is Broken – Explore the crazy, funny, and frustrating moments the internet throws our way. Customer Questions – Get expert insights, troubleshooting advice, and industry best practices as we answer real listener queries. Motivational Quote of the Week – Kickstart your day with inspiration to stay motivated and focused. Question for the Audience – We want to hear from you! Share your experiences, feedback, and thoughts. Grab your headphones, get comfortable, and tune in for another exciting episode. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation on social media. Let’s talk CNC! Episode Chapters: (0:00) Intro (0:23) Open Customer Questions / Comments: (2:41) 1. Could you use your machines for different types of materials or does it have to be MDF? (4:12) 2. What shows can we see you at this year? (6:26) 3. Anyone know why sometimes my spindle turns on and off automatically and other times I have to do it manually? (7:50) Main Topic - Hiring the Right Help (39:13) Motivational Quote of the Week (39:40) Nick's Dad Joke of The Week (40:04) Outro Follow us for daily CNC content on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre X/Twitter: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/
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From Garage to Empire | Ep. 197
From garage start-ups to full-scale CNC operations, we’ll highlight some true success stories and share smart strategies for scaling. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to grow, this episodes for you. Join us on Talkin’ Shop for an action-packed episode featuring: Internet is Broken – Explore the crazy, funny, and frustrating moments the internet throws our way. Customer Questions – Get expert insights, troubleshooting advice, and industry best practices as we answer real listener queries. Motivational Quote of the Week – Kickstart your day with inspiration to stay motivated and focused. Question for the Audience – We want to hear from you! Share your experiences, feedback, and thoughts. Grab your headphones, get comfortable, and tune in for another exciting episode. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation on social media. Let’s talk CNC! Episode Chapters: (0:00) Intro (0:23) Open Customer Questions / Comments: (2:30) 1. When should I warm my spindle up or do I need to do it before resurfacing the spoil board? (3:40) 2. What does Error- Boundary Exceeded (Z-) mean? (5:53) 3. Don’t buy from them, they will sell you equipment & charge you to unlock the software. (9:35) Main Topic - From Garage to Empire (39:03) Motivational Quote of the Week (40:35) Outro Follow us for daily CNC content on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre X/Twitter: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/
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The Millionaire Mindset | Ep. 196
This episode highlights the power of shifting from a victim mindset to an ownership mentality, encouraging listeners to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and to lead with positive, solution-focused energy. It emphasizes that mindset not only drives personal success but also shapes workplace culture and team performance. Join us on Talkin’ Shop for an action-packed episode featuring: Internet is Broken – Explore the crazy, funny, and frustrating moments the internet throws our way. Customer Questions – Get expert insights, troubleshooting advice, and industry best practices as we answer real listener queries. Motivational Quote of the Week – Kickstart your day with inspiration to stay motivated and focused. Question for the Audience – We want to hear from you! Share your experiences, feedback, and thoughts. Grab your headphones, get comfortable, and tune in for another exciting episode. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation on social media. Let’s talk CNC! Episode Chapters: (0:00) Intro (0:22) Open Customer Questions / Comments: (4:48) 1. Is the standard Dust Skirt compatible with the ATC System or do you require the Dust Dock? (6:20) 2. Why when flattening the Slab in the video, did they move in the X Axis (Left to Right) instead of the Y Axis (Front to Back)? (8:23) 3. How did you get your machine to run a cleanup sweep without a tool in it?(10:07) Main Topic - The Millionaire Mindset (35:11) Motivational Quote of the Week (35:30) Outro Follow us for daily CNC content on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre X/Twitter: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/
The official Talkin Shop with ShopSabre podcast hosted by Brandon Bombardo from ShopSabre covers all things CNC. Covered will be a variety of CNC topics, discussions, tips, tricks, humor, and collaborations with other industry professionals. If you have an interest in CNC Routers or CNC Plasma machines, this is a podcast for you! We are excited to help you learn more about CNC Machines and what American Made Technology is all about. Tune in weekly for new episodes and joint he adventure.
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