How a Passion for the Manufacturing Community Caused This Shop to Transform into a Software Company, 366

Paul Van Metre is no stranger to MakingChips, and we’ve shared his story before. But this time, we’re looking at it through a whole new lens. Paul and his partners started in the industry running a machine shop. Then, it morphed into a software company: ProShop. What started as a solution to their problems became a solution for thousands of businesses.  How has ProShop become a game-changing ERP? How are they growing and supporting the industry at large? Find out in this episode of MakingChips. Because if you’re not making an impact, you’re not MakingChips. And if you’re not MakingChips, you’re not making money. BAM! – Nick Segments [0:16] The Lean Setup Guide from ProShop [1:39] The manufacturing community down under [4:44] Lessons for Manufacturing Leaders [12:42] What’s more fulfilling to Paul? [13:54] From PRO CNC to ProShop ERP [16:58] Proving the concept [19:12] Will ProShop ERP grow to other industries? [24:19] How ProShop supports the industry at large [31:11] What’s next for ProShop ERP? Resources mentioned on this episode The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization The Machine Shop Mastery Podcast ProShop ERP Love Your ERP Eagle Manufacturing Cardinal Manufacturing Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

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Manufacturing is challenging, but if you are connected to a community of leaders, you can elevate your skills, solve your problems and grow your business! MakingChips was launched in 2014 to equip and inspire the metalworking nation. Hundreds of episodes and a million downloads later, it’s an industry-leading source of information, inspiration, and entertainment for manufacturing leaders of all types. It’s hosted by Jason Zenger and Nick Goellner, two multi-generational manufacturing leaders, and they’re joined by a rotating panel of expert guests – including Titan Gilroy (TITANS of CNC), John Saunders (NYC CNC), Mark TerryBerry (Haas Automation), and many more. Join us as we tackle the topics that keep you up at night - leadership, operations, technology, growth, workforce development and culture.