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The Job Shop ShowMetal-Tech Industries (MTI)In this episode of The Job Shop Show, host Jay Jacobs talks with Glen Langford and Nathan Hockey of Metal-Tech Industries (MTI), a third-generation sheet metal fabricator based in Brisbane, Australia. They discuss MTI's journey from a small transport-focused shop to a high-tech, lights-out manufacturing operation, powered by investments in automation, software, and a people-first approach. The conversation highlights the value of global collaboration, embracing technology, and building a culture of continuous improvement.
Learn more: https://metaltech.com.au/
2025-04-2349 min
The Job Shop ShowJob Shop Cost Allocation Strategies with Jason Ray of Paperless PartsStruggling with cost allocation while scaling your shop? In this episode, Paperless Parts co-founders Jason Ray and Jay Jacobs dive into a real-world scenario where a shop must rethink pricing strategies to win a $2M job. We unpack the impact on profitability, capacity, and overhead—and share actionable insights for shops looking to grow smart and sustainably.
2025-04-1042 minThe Job Shop ShowThe Job Shop Show Express Episode 17: Manufacturing Tomorrow "Surge in Automation"The conversation explores the rapid surge in automation within the metalworking industry, highlighting how robots are addressing skilled worker shortages, improving precision, and enhancing workplace safety. Jay Jacobs and his co-host discuss how these technological advancements are transforming manufacturing through AI, IoT connectivity, and data-driven optimization, suggesting that companies must adapt to remain competitive.
2025-03-2505 min
The Job Shop ShowCody Lee of Everyday TechnologiesIn this episode, host Jay Jacobs speaks with Cody Lee. At 29 years old, Cody acquired Everyday Technologies—a Western Ohio-based metal fabrication shop established in 1928—becoming its sole owner alongside his wife.
Cody, now serving as both owner and CEO of Everyday Technologies, shares his deliberate journey into business ownership, including his process of evaluating and purchasing the company and the inevitable challenges that followed. The conversation digs into the evolving nature of leadership roles post-acquisition, the intricacies of sales and marketing, and the importance of intentionality when redefining your career.
Learn more about Everyday Tech...
2025-01-311h 06
The Job Shop ShowMark Sternat & Scott Hartrick from Dynamic Metal InnovationsDynamic Metal Innovations (DMI) was founded by Mark Sternat and Scott Hartrick in 2019 and is located in Emmaus, PA. Being digital natives and not having legacy equipment and systems has allowed Mark and Scott to jump feet first into technology as a pillar of shop growth.
In this episode, Jay, Mark, and Scott get into pricing, including how and why they have embraced expedites. Plus, they'll dive into how technology helps them recruit team members, what they looked for in selecting an ERP system, getting a co-bot running on the shop floor, and much more. Whether you're...
2024-05-021h 10
The Job Shop ShowBank Lending with Len MorrisseyLen Morrissey is back again to discuss current trends in the banking world. Len spent many years as a loan officer at several Boston-area banks, before joining Jay at RAPID Manufacturing as the CFO. Most recently, Len co-founded and now runs a business loan underwriting practice: Morrissey Metcalfe and Associates. Here, Len and Jay discuss current events in the banking world as they relate to interest rates and loans, and take a deep dive into a term sheet for a current mortgage Jay is applying for. Len helps us understand what banks are looking for and where you can...
2023-09-211h 20
The Job Shop ShowThe Pricing Series with Justin Quinn of Focused on MachiningIn this episode of The Pricing Series, Jay Jacobs and Jeff Gorman are joined by Justin Quinn: President at Focused on Machining. Justin is a previous guest on the show and long-time customer of Paperless Parts.
Earlier this year at Paperless Parts' first-ever user conference, POWER 2023, Justin sat in on a presentation Jeff gave on the platform's Advanced Analytics. Lightbulbs went off, and Justin laid out his vision for a Pipeline Report. Jeff built the report for Justin, and within just a couple of weeks, Justin was able to make better decisions that drove his win rate...
2023-07-3157 min
The Job Shop ShowJesse Casto of BetterCNCJay sits down with Jesse Casto: owner of BetterCNC in Plano, TX. Spinning out of a legacy of machining, Jesse founded BetterCNC in 2021 on a mission to operate a new kind of machine shop; one that strives for continual improvement and never settles (hence the name "Better" CNC, and not "Best" CNC). In his conversation with Jay, Jesse shares how to get started with cash is a constraint, how he successfully uses tabbing as a machining methodology, and tons of other cool tips and tricks you may not have thought of that makes him more efficient and helps his...
2023-06-011h 06
The Job Shop ShowMark Barglof of Kinetic TechnologiesMark Barglof is the President and owner of Kinetic Technologies, LLC: a design and fabrication shop just north of Algona, IA. After serving in the military and earning the U.S. Army Ranger Tab, Mark shifted career paths and dove into the world of manufacturing (he grew up the son of a job shop owner, so it wasn't his first rodeo). In this episode, Mark talks to Jay about what drove him to co-found SmartAg: the company that created the first commercially available aftermarket kit to turn a tractor into a fully autonomous vehicle. Mark also shares how Kinetic...
2023-04-2059 min
The Job Shop ShowThe Pricing Series Episode 15: Seasonality in Custom ManufacturingIn this episode, Jeff and Jay revisit the theme of seasonality in custom manufacturing. As manufacturing tends to trend busier this time of year Jeff and Jay explore strategies to use pricing to manage demand.
2023-02-2329 min
The Job Shop ShowThe Pricing Series with Nick Mosey of Moseys’ Production MachinistsJeff and Jay sit down with Nick Mosey of Moseys Production Machinist in Anaheim, California. Nick and Jay had a conversation a few weeks back about how to reduce accounts receivables, and after some great discussion, we agreed to have Nick come on the podcast so that some of his other questions could be captured for you.
We touch upon a really wide variety of topics, including how to prioritize payables, why you should always have a line of credit at a bank, even if you don't use it, and if you do, how to use it. Ho...
2023-02-0752 min
The Job Shop ShowJim Fitch, Vice President of Engineering, Nu-Way IndustriesJames Fitch is the Vice President of Engineering at Nu-Way Industries, Inc., a leader in designing and fabricating precision metal products serving many industries worldwide. With a manufacturing career spanning five decades, James oversees Estimating, the Product Development Group, the Manufacturing Engineering Group, and the Prototype Shop from Nu-Way’s headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois. In this episode Jay and Jim sit down to dive deeper into his article "Six Tips for Facilitating Digital Transformation in Manufacturing" published in Paperless Parts Blog: In the Shop. Here we get a chance to riff and go deep on what is truly a pa...
2023-01-1855 min
The Job Shop ShowThe Pricing Podcast Episode Episode 14: Happy New YearHappy New Year! Jeff and Jay sit down and chat about how a shop might plan for 2023. Jeff shares what he has heard shops say about the previous year and how they can use this reflection to set goals and aspirations for the new year!
2023-01-0648 min
The Job Shop ShowThe Pricing Podcast Episode 12 with Special Guest Scott Duncan of F&M Tool and DieScott Duncan of F&M Tool and Die joins us to ask Jay and Jeff some questions on growing his business. Jeff and Jay met several years ago through the Entreprenuers Organization. Jay, Jeff and Scott chat strategy about raising EBITDA, why you would want a high profit margin and how to achieve it.
2022-11-2855 min
The Job Shop ShowThe Pricing Podcast Episode 11: GeometryJeff and Jay get into what information can be interrogated from a 3D CAD model. How to input it automatically into quoting software and then how it can be used for design for manufacturability feedback during the quoting process based upon the parameters of manufacturability. Jay built a company around using 3D data to quote and manufacture parts, and this episode will give you a glimpse of how 3D CAD model geometry speeds quoting, and dramatically reduces errors.
2022-10-2444 min
The Job Shop ShowThe Pricing Podcast Episode 10: Analytics Deep DiveJay and Jeff take a deep dive into Analytics; data derived primarily from quoting activities. For those quoting in excel or an ERP system it may be difficult to extract information such as win rate. One of the advantages of estimating software is that all this data comes for free and very little effort is neccessary to generate reports. Jeff and Jay get into some of the ways reports can be sliced and diced both out of the box and how you can customize for your shop.
2022-10-1044 min
The Job Shop ShowDan Villemaire of C&M Precision TechDan Villemaire is the President of C&M Precision Tech located in Hudson, NH. Founded by Dan's grandfather in 1979, C&M is a manufacturer of metal and plastic components and assemblies for product manufacturers across various industries. Jay and Dan touch on various aspects of running a shop from managing big mult-year contracts to certifications and much much more.
2022-08-181h 03
The Job Shop ShowThe Pricing Podcast Episode 5: Updating Pricing Easily and OftenOn today's episode, Jay and Jeff get into how easy it is to update pricing in Paperless Parts. Some shops may be hesitant to update pricing often because it takes time and effort. But what happens when you remove the friction and make it easy? What if you could update factors for pricing everyday? Think about what opportunities are possible when things are simple!
2022-08-0233 min
The Job Shop ShowThe Pricing Podcast Episode 4: Shop RatesWe are back with our 4th episode in this special pricing series. Jay talks in depth about how he believes US Manufacturing will not just survive but flourish in the event of a recession. We also dig deep into shop rates and why it is difficult to determine one rate for an entire shop. We talk strategies and considerations for coming up with these rates. Enjoy!
2022-07-2736 min
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 68: Lincoln ElectricOn this episode Jay sits down with Mark Douglass and David Sterio of Lincoln Electric's Additive Solutions division. Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions wire-based metal additive manufacturing for large part application provides your business with several advantages over traditional manufacturing processes.
2022-07-1354 min
The Job Shop ShowThe Pricing Podcast Episode 3: Learning to QuoteWe are back with our third installment in this special series. Jay and Jeff talk about how to teach, train, and develop less experienced team members into becoming productive in estimating. Enjoy!
2022-07-0727 min
The Job Shop ShowThe Pricing Podcast Episode 2: Data entryWe are back with a second edition of our special series on Pricing. Jay and Jeff sit down and discuss getting data in and out of Paperless Parts through APIs and other methods. The importance of automated data collection and the risks associated with human error. Enjoy!
2022-06-2226 min
Going Beyond The ScaleGoing Beyond the Scale - Dr Jen KernsOn this episode of Going Beyond the Scale Jay and his guest Dr. Jen Kerns, Season 3 The Biggest Loser contestant, and... doctor on Seasons 4 and 5 who helped Dr. Robert Huizenga with contestants on the show, talk about everything from FOOD to FITNESS and everything in between 🙂
Jen shares some very interesting information about her work and interests and the following websites you can go for information about obesity and to find health care practitioners who understand and will work with you.
For clinicians certified by The American Board of Obesity Medicine (can search by state): https...
2022-03-3156 min
Going Beyond The ScaleGoing Beyond the Scale - Betty HerbergerIn this last episode of 2021, Jay and Betty discuss what it means to make New Years resolutions and their feelings on them.
Betty shares many great insights to the scale and what it means for people.
Listen to how she elaborates on this quote:
How long did you put into working out this week? Anywhere from 90 to 180 minutes so that 2 minutes of you feeling like getting on that scale has diminished all of that hard work that you're putting out just because you want this number that you're not seeing.
2021-12-2932 min
Going Beyond The ScaleGoing Beyond the Scale - Elaine HartrickJay's guest Elaine Hartrick shares her transformation which lead to her becoming the General Manager of Movara Fitness Resort.
Listen to learn more about her story and pre-order her book at freeingsnowwhite.com
2021-09-1853 min
Going Beyond The ScaleGoing Beyond the Scale - Dr HuizengaIn this episode of Going Beyond the Scale Jay visits with Dr Huizenga, the doctor from the show The Biggest Loser, talks about his DEXA scan 10 years after his finale and other key and relevant topics related to well being.
This episode is one not to miss!!
2021-07-0946 min
Going Beyond The ScaleGoing Beyond the Scale - Julia Hurricane HawkinsJoin Jay and Julia for another great episode of Going Beyond the Scale.
Julia exemplifies the true meaning of Living the Life You Love and Living it Well.
2021-07-0318 min
Going Beyond The ScaleGoing Beyond the Scale - Chris AdsitMeet Chris Adsit ... DAD... Zumba Fitness Master...
Senior Global Strength Product Manager for Johnson Fitness & Wellness https://www.johnsonhealthtech.com ... and a great friend!!!
I’m so excited that Chris is joining me as today’s guest on another episode of “Going Beyond The Scale” at 11:30 EST LIVE TODAY Jay Jacobs
Chris is truly a believer and practitioner of “living the life he loves... and living it well!”
We’re going to be talking about “The Tale Of His Scale” #bodycomposition #wellbeing and some #dad stuff too
And if you can’t join us LIVE...
2021-06-1145 min
The Job Shop ShowExpedites!In this Bonus episode, Jeremy Dustin of Metalcraft Technologies picks Jay's brain on how he can efficiently offer expedites in his shop. Jay shares his experiences and ideas for managing and pricing expedites. If you're contemplating adding expedites to your shop or already offer them, this episode is not to be missed!
2021-05-2629 min
The Job Shop ShowNick Polanosky Owner and CNC Machinist at P3D CreationsJay is joined by Nick Polanosky of P3D Creations. They delve into the world of automation; from quoting to inspection and everything in between.
2021-04-201h 09
The Job Shop ShowRound Two with Steve Lynch of Approved Sheet MetalThis episode is APPROVED! Steve and Jay first spoke in early 2020 after Steve and his partner had just purchased their own sheet metal shop, now Approved Sheet Metal. Steve is back to fill us in on his first year as an owner, improvements he has made and his outlook for the future!
2021-04-0659 min
Going Beyond The ScaleGoing Beyond the Scale - Live with Liz and Jay #4Another great live show with author Liz Josefsberg (and yes... Liz is part of our "Going Beyond The Scale" Group) of "Target 100" and founder and masterful mentor of the very popular Target 100 by Liz Josefsberg Facebook Group today on "WAIT" Loss Wednesday as we share some proven 1st Steps + Shifts you can take to lose weight... maintain your weight... and most important... just feel great!
Liz can be found at www.lizjosefsberg.com.
Sign up for her newsletter or any of her amazing courses right on the same website. Liz has made it very easy an...
2021-03-2440 min
Going Beyond The ScaleGoing Beyond the Scale - Brooke WindischJay's guest on this episode of Going Beyond The Scale is Brooke Windisch.
Brooke has an eclectic background of struggles and successes in personal and professional arenas. She found herself in the field of hypnotherapy after deciding to utilize hypnosis to help her manage the chronic pain she suffered from for 15 years.
Brooke believes your subconscious is your ally, not your enemy.
It's vital you learn to work with it!
And it's easier than you would think!
Brooke can be reached at windischwellness.com and on instagram and facebook @windischwellnes...
2021-03-2149 min
Going Beyond The ScaleGoing Beyond The Scale - Jennifer JacobsBelieve it or not, Budget POSITIVITY is a passion project several years in the making. When I first started this work I had no idea how it would impact my life and outlook on money. Very quickly I learned how to create & live on a budget, chip away at my debt ($53,000 - Yes, that much!) all while I pursued my goals of moving to NYC.
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All this was made possible by first taking responsibility for the hole I found myself in, my determination to turn my situation around and most importantly 2 very special people, my mo...
2021-02-2732 min
Going Beyond The Scalegoing beyond the scale - The Biggest Loser Sonya JonesSonya Jones joined Jay for another episode of “Going Beyond The Scale”
Sonya will share a few highlights of being in the rare air as a Finalist on Season 16 of The Biggest Loser +
How she’s paying it forward everyday @ www.losinitwithsonya.com inspiring people to...
Lose Big! Let Go! + Live Free!
In her office, and around the world thru Zoom Sonya empowers people to get healthy in body, mind, and spirit through developing a plan, executing the process, and living out their purpose!
Take a look at Sonya's book 44 Less...
2021-02-1931 min
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 50: Scott Jacobs of the Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance CenterThe TAAF program which stands for Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms is the only federal program that's specifically designed to help small manufacturers who have been directly hurt by imports. TAAF provides up to $75,000 in matching funds to companies who have been hurt by import competition. Scott Jacobs of Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center which helps companies in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana is joining us to explain the program in more detail. Scott has been helping companies tap into government programs like TAAF for years and has a passion for manufacturing!
2021-01-1944 min
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 47: Shane Prukop of TruPart ManufacturingShane Prukop of TruPart Manufacturing joins Jay on this fast-moving, hard-hitting episode of The Job Shop Show. As third generation manufacturing Shane is passionate about the future of custom part manufacturing especially how we can improve systems and processes through streamlining, automation and integrations. Shane shares some of the successful software and systems he as brought into his shop as well as plenty of other helpful tips and tricks. You are sure to enjoy today's episode!
2020-11-241h 02
Going Beyond The ScaleGoing Beyond the Scale - Live with Jay and Liz #3Jay and Liz talk live about navigating wellness during the holidays and now this year along with the pandemic.
2020-11-2359 min
Going Beyond The ScaleGoing Beyond the Scale - Live with Liz and JayIn this episode of Going Beyond the Scale Jay and Liz invite their followers to ask them questions as it relates to well being in the time of the pandemic.
2020-11-0150 min
Going Beyond The ScaleLive with Jay Jacobs and Liz JosefsbergJay was a guest on Liz Josefsberg's Webinar on April 24, 2020 discussing how to keep motivation high, even in crisis and how you even find the motivation to start. How do you get over that voice that says "Why should this time be any different?" They discuss some of the misconceptions about the weight loss industry as well as looking at what weight loss management looks like.
Liz can be found at www.lizjosefsberg.com
2020-10-021h 01
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 42: William Gibbs of MODICA and Harbor Island Water JetThis episode is out of this world! Jay chats with Will Gibbs, founder and CEO of MODICA and Harbor Island Waterjet, both out of Seattle, Washington. MODICA's goal is to provide automated microfactory modules with the tagline of factory as service and uses Harbor Island as it's testbed. Enjoy!
2020-09-281h 05
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 41: David Bamforth of RennscotJay and special co-host guest, Steve Lynch join fellow car enthusiast, David Bamforth of Rennscot, a design and manufacturing company with an in-house line of aftermarket performance parts and accessories. David started Rennscot before even graduating from Wentworth Institute of Technology where he received his BS in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in manufacturing.
2020-09-141h 09
Going Beyond The Scalegoing beyond the scale | Kristi McCart, Biggest Loser USA Networks Season 1 ContestantOn this episode of Going Beyond the Scale Jay interviews Kristi McCart. In the pre interview with Kristi, she nailed ONE OF THE MOST UNKNOWN ISSUES that’s rarely talked about that most of the The Biggest Loser alumni face POST FINALE... And it’s also a VERY BIG ISSUE almost everyone faces with their friends + family when they decide to change their Well “Being” no matter what #eating #moving or #exercise plan they may be living into... TRUST ME... YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE!!!
2020-09-0545 min
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 39: Terry Iverson of ChampionNow!Jay interviews a true Champion of U.S. Manufacturing; Terry Iverson. While Terry’s day job is running Iverson & Co a seller of new and used machine tools; Terry’s true passion is to educate our country on the importance of Manufacturing in the USA. Terry founded ChampionNow with the goal of moving manufacturing forward, erasing old stigmas, and educating and mentoring the younger generations on the exciting opportunities that exist within Manufacturing. Terry is also author of “Finding America’s Greatest Champion” - a resource for students, parents, educators and industry leaders to understand what is possible for our young...
2020-08-281h 04
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 37: Ryan Murray of A&E ManufacturingJay chats with Ryan Murray, General Manager of A&E Manufacturing; a precision sheet metal shop out of Levittown, Pennsylvania. A&E is a multi-generational family owned and operated shop which creates it's own set of unique dynamics. Ryan also shares how technology like Microsoft Teams and Zoom are keeping his team connected and organized through the pandemic. Enjoy!
2020-07-171h 14
Going Beyond The Scalegoing beyond the scale | Heather BrownPlease listen to JAY's guest Heather Brown, cancer survivor, Personal Chef, Founder of Eating Well with Heather + Willing and Well on another episode of "Going Beyond The Scale"
Heather's very challenging, and uplifting journey is the kind of story we all need to hear... especially in the very uncertain times that we're all going thru now...
And wait till you hear what's she's up to next!
2020-06-2653 min
Going Beyond The Scalegoing beyond the scale | Jim DIBatistta, Winner of The Biggest Loser USA Networks, Season 1Jay's guest Jim DiBattista, was the finalist on USA Network's Season 1 of The Biggest Loser. You can follow Jim at www.coachjim52.com or on instagram @coachjim52
#BiggestLoser #USANetworks
2020-06-2539 min
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 33: Marketing for Job Shops with Matt SordilloWe have a really fun episode today! Jay chats with his first marketing hire at RAPID, Matt Sordillo. Matt left RAPID to join Paperless Parts where he is currently Director of Marketing Services helping both Paperless and non-Paperless customers with their digital marketing efforts. We go deep into practical marketing for job shops, particularly digital marketing and even talk about some of the lies marketing companies tell you. Enjoy!
2020-05-281h 30
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 29: Kevin Dyer of InterPRO Additive Manufacturing GroupJay chats with 3D Printing veteran and Pioneer, Kevin Dyer, of InterPRO Additive Manufacturing Group. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, hear how Kevin's shop was instrumental in helping prototype and test ventilator adapters to allow one ventilator to support multiple patients. This story as well as many others over the course of Kevin's tenure in 3D printing make for a unique and exciting episode!
2020-04-291h 12
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 27: How You Can Help Bring Manufacturing Back to the U.S. with Harry MoserJay chats with Harry Moser, President of the Reshoring Initiative, a non-profit, who’s mission is to bring good, well-paying manufacturing jobs back to the United States. They offer a number of free tools to help companies more accurately assess their total cost of offshoring, and shift collective thinking from “offshoring is cheaper” to “local reduces the total cost of ownership.”
2020-04-131h 13
Going Beyond The ScaleAccountability - Mind, Muscle, Movement, Metabolism Episode 2In this episode, Jay talks about the importance of body composition and how being accountable to himself using various tools has made him successful over the last 8 years and how it will help him reach his new goal. Listen to find out what that is!
Follow Jay on Instagram @smartphonefitjay
Subscribe and listen to Jay's podcast Crossing The Finish Line
To become a guest on Going Beyond The Scale and see what Jay is doing go to jaylynnjacobs.com
2020-04-0707 min
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 26: Roger Atkins of the NTMAJay's guest today is Roger Atkins, President at The National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA). Roger started helping in a family shop when he was ten years old spent and has spent his entire career in metalworking and most recently accepted the role of President of the NTMA early this year. The NTMA supports US small and medium size custom part manufacturers in the quest to not only survive in today’s tough times but to actually thrive!
2020-04-061h 13Going Beyond The ScaleFrom Blank Slate to Jay Day Episode 1We all start with a blank slate everyday and create our own Jay Day. What is a "Jay Day" and how you can create on for yourself.
Follow Jay on Instagram @smartphonefitjay
Subscribe and listen to Jay's podcast Crossing The Finish Line
To become a guest on Going Beyond The Scale and see what Jay is doing go to jaylynnjacobs.com
2020-04-0312 minGoing Beyond The ScaleGoing Beyond The Scale Episode 0In this inaugural episode Jay's explains the origin of Going Beyond The Scale and what you can expect by subscribing and listening.
Follow Jay on Instagram @smartphonefitjay
Subscribe and listen to Jay's podcast Crossing The Finish Line
To become a guest on Going Beyond The Scale and see what Jay is doing go to jaylynnjacobs.com
2020-04-0307 min
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 24: Transformational Leadership with Mark Freier and Patrick DavidsonIn this very timely episode, Jay chats with Patrick Davidson, VP at Metalmite and Mark Freir, Patrick's executive coach and author of "The Choice to Show Up". They explore the soft skills of running a shop and offer advice on being a leader during these turbulent times.
2020-03-2458 min
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 23: Hybrid Machining with Jeff RobinsonJay chats with Jeff Robinson of the newly formed Hybrid Machining. Jeff speaks candidly about his experience selling his previous shop, AllRout, and starting his new shop shortly thereafter.
2020-03-171h 11
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 22: Steve Lynch of Approved Sheet MetalSteve Lynch, Jay's friend and former Director of Technology at RAPID, joins us for today's episode. Steve and Jay reflect and share stories about their 14 year journey together. Steve opened his own shop - Approved Sheet Metal in early 2020 and has already seen tremendous success! You are sure to enjoy this episode!
2020-03-101h 09
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 21: NTMA Chapter Leadership SummitJay recently traveled to the NTMA (National Tooling and Machining Association) Chapter Leadership Summit in Orlando, FL. The NTMA connects many of the nation's top custom precision manufacturers through regional chapters and national events. Their goal is to improve members capabilities through the accelerated adoption of tools, technologies and best practices! Jay asks some of the nation's top industry leaders how they are feeling going into 2020 and how being a member of the NTMA has helped their business. Listen and enjoy!
2020-02-2422 min
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 19: Component Sources InternationalOn this week's episode, Jay speaks with Steve Doody of CSI whom he met through Strategic Coach - a coaching program for entrepreneurs. Steve has built his success and business on his mission to help people that may have had setbacks early in life or made poor decisions in the past. Listen to Steve share his incredible journey!
2020-02-051h 03
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 17: Tom PurschWe have a fun episode today! Jay chats with Tom Pursch, the former Chief Operating Officer at RAPID and now co-owner of PGC Wire Cable. Without Tom making Jay's ideas real at RAPID, RAPID would not have reached the levels of growth and success that it did. Today we focus on operations and discuss some of the things that were critical in making their Journey at RAPID so rewarding and successful.
2020-01-091h 01
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 16: Dan Kirby of The Tech DeptWe're going international! In this episode of the Job Shop Show Jay speaks with Dan Kirby, CEO and co-founder of The Tech Dept. The Tech Dept is a technology implementer specializing in working with UK manufacturers. They believe their future – like all businesses – is digital. Jay and Dan speak about adaptability and how making small incremental changes to manufacturing process and technology can yield great results!
2020-01-041h 23
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 10: Commercial Banking with Len MorrisseyIn this week's episode, Jay interviews Len Morrissey, former CFO and President at RAPID. Len shares tips and recommendations on how job shops can work successfully with banks, leveraging the 17 years he spent in commercial banking before moving into manufacturing.
2019-10-171h 13
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 6: Columbus Advanced Manufacturing SystemsJay speaks with Jeff Trevorrow, owner of Columbus Advanced Manufacturing Systems (CAMS). While CAMS can print and machine parts, they are unique in that they also offer solutions for software, training, printers and systems.
2019-07-111h 00
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 2: Impact ManufacturingJay speaks with Damian Forsythe, owner of Impact Manufacturing in Loomis, California. A natural self-starter Damian speaks about his successes as well as his failures and how it's led him to his own success. He also offers us a fresh perspective on CAM software and why he prefers NX.
2019-05-161h 03
The Job Shop ShowEpisode 1: Brian's Machine ShopWelcome to the Job Shop Show! In our first episode, our host, Jay Jacobs, speaks with Brian LeMoine of Brian's Machine Shop a family run business here in New Hampshire. As a self-proclaimed "old school" job shop owner Brian is embracing technology giving him more freedom to travel and participate in his hobbies as retirement is approaching and his son gets prepared to take over the family business.
2019-05-1626 min
Data Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 30Episode 30
In this episode, Jay and Bob talk about the 2016 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). But rather than talk about the insights and data analysis they focus in on the data visualizations. They are joined by Lane Harrison from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Ana Antanasoff and Gabrial Bassett from Verizon's Security Research Team.
Verizon DBIR
2016-06-0700 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 29Episode 29
In this episode, Jay and Bob talk about power laws and their application in cyber security. First, they talk with Marshall Kuypers, a PhD candidate in Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University and discuss power laws in general. Second, they sit down with Michael Roytman, Data Scientist and Kenna Security to talk about power laws in cyber security.
Power Laws
Probability Distributions
2016-05-1000 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 28Episode 28
In this episode, Jay sat down with Doug Hubbard and Richard Seiersen to talk about their upcoming book "How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk". Bob talks about the rOpenSci unconference and the two talk about 2 recent publications.
rOpenSci
rNOAA
When-ish is my Bus (pdf)
Dell Secureworks Underground Hacker Marketplace Report
How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk
2016-04-1800 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 27Episode 27
In this post-RSA conference episode, Jay participated with StoryCorps along with Wade Baker and the two reflected on their time working together on the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report.
Find out more about StoryCorps at https://storycorps.org/
2016-03-0800 min
The Risk Science PodcastEpisode 21: Lines of DefenseEpisode 21: We catch up once again this the risk nerds. Alex, Ally, Chris and Jay talk about various goings on and Alex and Chris geek out over Lines of Defense.
https://risksciencepodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/episode-21_-lines-of-defense.mp3
Episode 21: Lines of Defense
2016-01-2900 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 25Episode 25
In this episode, Bob & Jay talk amongst themselves. First they cover some recent work from Jay looking at Peer-to-Peer traffic and then they transition into conferences in 2016 with some element of being Data-Driven.
FloCon 2016 (you just missed it!)
January 9–12, 2017 in San Diego, CA
http://www.cert.org/flocon/
ShmooCon 2016
http://shmoocon.org/
January 15-17, 2016 in Washington, D.C.
2016 Cyber Risk Insights Conference
http://www.advisenltd.com/events/conferences/09/02/2016-cyber-risk-insights-conference-london/
February 9, 2016 in London
Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium
February 21-24, 2016 in San Diego, California
RSA Co...
2016-01-2800 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 24Episode 24
In this episode, Bob & Jay talk to Charles Givre who has been doing training sessions for professionals trying to learn data science and recently did a training at a recent BlackHat event.
Data-Driven Security: The Blog
Data-Driven Security: The Book
2016-01-1200 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 23Episode 23
In this episode, Bob & Jay talk tools (other than R and Python) for working with data: Excel, Tableau and AWS cloud services.
Quick Look plugins
Tableau
AWS Main RSS Feed
EC2 Official Feed
Quick Look plugins
Data-Driven Security: The Blog
Data-Driven Security: The Book
2015-12-2100 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 22Episode 22
In this episode, Bob & Jay dissect the looming corpse of security data science with special guest Allison Miller.
Data mining firewall logs : Principal Component Analysis
Machine Learning Is Cybersecurity's Latest Pipe Dream
Data-Driven Security: The Blog
Data-Driven Security: The Book
2015-11-0300 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 21Episode 21
In this episode, Bob & Jay talk data-driven security conferences with Lane Harrison, an assistant professor in Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
SIRACon
VizSec
2015-10-3000 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 20Episode 20
In this episode, Bob & Jay talk security research with Ben Edwards, a security researcher with the University of New Mexico.
Ben's List of Research Papers
The Complex Science of Cyber Defense
Hype and Heavy Tails: A Closer Look at Data Breaches (pdf)
2015-10-2000 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 19Episode 19
In this episode, Bob & Jay talk #rstats with Oliver Keyes from the Wikimedia Foundation.
Wikimedia foundation - https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home
Oliver on Twitter - https://twitter.com/quominus
Oliver on GitHub - https://github.com/ironholds
R Talk Podcast - http://rtalk.org/
*Not* Oliver's #rstats podcast: http://www.r-podcast.org/
EARL 2015 Boston - http://www.earl-conference.com/boston/
rOpenSec - https://github.com/rOpenSec
2015-09-0500 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 18Episode 18
In this episode, Bob & Jay have a heated discussion about visualization and security with Brandon Dixon of PassiveTotal
Brandon's primary research involves data analysis, tool development and devising strategies to counter threats earlier in their decision cycle. Brandon maintains a blog at http://blog.9bplus.com where he reports on targeted attacks, open source threat data and analysis tools. His research on various security topics has gained accolades from many major security vendors and fellow researchers. Throughout the years, Brandon has developed several public tools, most notably PassiveTotal, PDF X-Ray and HyperTotal.
2015-07-0200 minThe Risk Science PodcastEpisode 20: Catching upEpisode 20: Ally, Chris and Jay talk about various goings on, discussing stats class and sample sizes, enterprise risk management and communicating complexity.
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Episode 2o: Catching up
2015-06-2500 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 17Episode 17
In this episode, Bob & Jay continue to get schooled on their 2015 DBIR data visualizations by Lane Harrison
VizSec 2015 - http://vizsec.org/
2015 DBIR - http://verizonenterprise.com/DBIR/2015/
Searchable VizSec archive - http://vizsec.dbvis.de/
Figure 19 Interactive - http://vz-risk.github.io/dbir/2015/19/
2015-05-1500 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 16Episode 16
In this episode, Bob & Jay get schooled on their 2015 DBIR data visualizations by Lane Harrison
VizSec 2015 - http://vizsec.org/
2015 DBIR - http://verizonenterprise.com/DBIR/2015/
Searchable VizSec archive - http://vizsec.dbvis.de/
Figure 19 Interactive - http://vz-risk.github.io/dbir/2015/19/
2015-05-1400 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 15Episode 15
In this episode, Bob & Jay provide your data-driven guide to BSides SF & RSA 2015
https://bsidessf2015.sched.org/event/2111124302d7368414eaff6e4e4ddf50
https://bsidessf2015.sched.org/event/d67eb601f2047dbec37f7de91c5e18a9
https://www.rsaconference.com/events/us15/agenda/sessions/1736/vulnerability-management-nirvana-a-study-in
https://www.rsaconference.com/events/us15/agenda/sessions/1672/security-data-science-from-theory-to-reality
https://www.rsaconference.com/events/us15/agenda/sessions/1581/majority-report-making-security-data-actionable-and
https://www.rsaconference.com/events/us15/agenda/sessions/1601/cookin-up-metrics-with-alex-and-david-a-recipe-for
https://www.rsaconference.com/events/us15/agenda/sessions/1887/before-and-beyond-the-breach-new-research-in-the
https://www.rsaconference.com/events/us15/agenda/sessions/1524/security-metrics-that-your-board-actually-cares
https://www...
2015-04-0800 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 14Episode 14
In this episode, Jay & Bob get a data-driven conference review from Mike Sconzo & Jason Trost
Jason Trost
Mike Sconzo
Flocon 2015 Proceedings
ShmooCon 2015
MC2 Workshop on Data-Driven Approaches to Security and Privacy
This podcast is a companion to Data-Driven Security (the book) & Data-Driven Security (the blog). You can find us on Twitter at @ddsecblog / @ddsecpodcast & directly at @hrbrmstr / @jayjacobs.
2015-01-2500 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 13Episode 13
In this episode, Jay & Bob deconstruct VizSec 13 with Lane Harrison & Sophie Engle
Sophie Engle
Lane Harrison
@VizSec
Website: VizSec.org
VizSec papers site (from @f2cx)
2014-12-1000 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 12Episode 12
In this episode, Jay & Bob put the “Myths of Security Data Science” to the test with three denizens of the SDS Rogues Gallery (Alex Pinto, Michael Roytman & David Severski) + answer listener questions and give a shout out to Seaborn
Watch the UNEDITED BLOOPER REEL!
Alex Pinto @mlsecproject
Michael Roytman @riskio
David Severski David's Blog
Seaborn
Data-Driven Security 30% off!
2014-12-0100 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 11Episode 11
In this episode, Jay & Bob talk Squirrels, Pigs & Maps with Preeminent Data Scientist Jason Trost from ThreatStream, and take a look at what's made the headlines in the data science community since last show.
Watch the UNEDITED BLOOPER REEL!
Jason Trost
covert.io blog
ThreatStream
Clairvoyant Squirrel: Large Scale Malicious Domain Classification
Binary Pig
Binary Pig github repo
Modern Honey Network
Roll Your Own IP Attack Graphs with IPew
Map or Don't Map
DAVIX 2014 Released
Lynn Cherny "roundup of recent text analytics & vis work"
How a fraud detection algorithm consipred to ruin my...
2014-11-0300 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 10Episode 10
In this episode, Jay & Bob have a community discussion with John Langton & Alex Baker about their security data analysis & visualization startup: VisiTrend, and take a look at what's made the headlines in the data science community since last show.
Resources / people featured in the show:
VisiTrend - visitrend (twitter)
Data science can't be point and click
In-depth introduction to machine learning in 15 hours of expert videos
Data Playlists
Running RStudio via Docker in the Cloud
Building a DGA Classsifier (in R) - Part 1
Building a DGA Classsifier (in R) - Part 2
...
2014-10-2500 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 9Episode 9
In this episode, Jay & Bob have a late night conversation with Mike Sconzo from Click Security about what got him into security data science along with a great discussion about machine learning and round out the show with a data science internet roundup
Resources / people featured in the episode:
Mike Sconzo - @sooshie
B-Sides Machine Learning
Click Security
Data Hacking
Data science: how is it different to statistics? - IMS Bulletin
The Importance Of 'Janitorial Work’ In Research - Data Science L.A. blog
Building a Spam filter with R - Th...
2014-09-2100 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 8Episode 8
In this episode, Jay & Bob invite “The Gang” - Russell Thomas, Michael Roytman & Alex Pinto - back on to see what they’ve been up to since January, including recent talks and research projects, plus give a sneak peak into SIRAcon 2014 where they’ll all be presenting!
Resources / people featured in the episode:
Michael Roytman - @mroytman
The Power Law of Information
Alex Pinto - @alexcpsec
Measuring the IQ of your Threat Intelligence feeds
Secure Because Math
Russell Thomas - @mrmeritology
10 Dimensions of Security Performance for Agility & Rapid Learning
The dynamics of corre...
2014-08-2900 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 7Episode 7
In this episode, Jay & Bob enter the echo chamber with Andrew Hay and Thibault Reuille of OpenDNS to talk about their new security data analysis/visualization tool - OpenGraphiti - being announced at BlackHat. Listen in to learn about how graph analysis can take your security practice to a whole other dimension.
Resources / people featured in the episode:
BlackHat Talk + Speaker profile
OpenDNS + @opendns
Thibault Reuille
Andrew Hay
Skyler Hawthorne
OpenGraphiti + (blog post) + (github repo)
NetworkX
igraph
Gehphi
Neo4j
Coursera
2014-08-0600 minThe Risk Science PodcastEpisode 15: Not in VegasAs most people in our profession prepare for the annual trek to Las Vegas, 3/4ths of us on the Risk Science podcast are not. In this episode, Ally, Alex, Chris and Jay discuss Ally’s experience at the WEIS conference (http://weis2014.econinfosec.org/) then slide into the NIST Cyber Security Framework (again), and tackle a few listener questions.
https://risksciencepodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/episode-15_-not-in-vegas.mp3
Episode 15: Not in Vegas
2014-08-0400 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 6Episode 6
In this episode, Jay & Bob have a late-night chat with Stephen Boyer, CTO of BitSight about discerning information about the security health of an organization solely through what can be publicly observed and the tools & infrastructure such an undertaking requires. You'll also hear Stephen's thoughts on reproducible security research, what he looks for in a data scientist and how to communicate results clearly & effectively.
Resources / people featured in the episode:
Stephen's Twitter Handle (@swboyer)
BitSight - http://bitsighttech.com/
BitSight Insights - (Most recent report)
Python
IPython
Data breach notifications BitSight...
2014-06-2200 minThe Risk Science PodcastEpisode 14: Talking DBIRWith the recent release of the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) we invited Wade Baker, the godfather of the DBIR, onto the podcast. Alex and Allison were able to ask questions of Wade and Jay about the DBIR. We wrap things up talking about Allison’s paper being accepted at WEIS.
https://risksciencepodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/episode-14_-talking-dbir.m4a
Episode 14: Talking DBIR
2014-05-1500 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 5Episode 5
In this episode, Jay & Bob sit down with David Severski, Manager of the Information Security program at Seattle Children's Hospital to talk about the challenges & rewards of building a data-driven security program from the ground up. Along the way, they cover education, tools, engaging the community and what lies ahead for data-driven security.
Resources / people featured in the episode:
David Severski's Blog - http://blog.severski.net/
Building a Log Analysis Pipeline (David's "ELK" talk)
Coursera (MOOC with many data analysis courses)
UW Certificate in Data Science You will be equipped...
2014-04-1900 minThe Risk Science PodcastEpisode 13: Normally DistributedAlex, Chris, Allison and Jay are back at it. Discussing the take-aways they had from RSA and other goings-on and touch on data analysis, information sharing and we manage to get Allison going on PCI and her blog post at http://www.allymiller.info/blog/risk/2014/03/516/
https://risksciencepodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/episode-13_-normally-distributed.m4a
Episode 13: Normally Distributed
2014-04-0700 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 4Episode 4
In this episode Bob & Jay talk with Kymberlee Price @kym_possible about her work with vulnerability data at BlackBerry and her real-life superheroic philanthropic work.
Resources / people featured in the episode:
One Spark Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/onesparkcanstartafire [FB]
Beading Divas (Greyhound and general animal welfare advocates)
Help Aidan Love Fight Cancer
Project Genesis (advocacy and support for victims of human trafficking, Seattle has the third highest rate of underage sex trafficking in the US)
Homeless shelters - no specific link - I mentioned the Seattle Tent City, but...
2014-03-1100 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 3Episode 3
METRICON 9/RSA 2014 EDITION!
In this episode Bob & Jay debrief from their exploits in San Francisco, including an in-depth look at the happenings at METRICON 9 and showcasing some the data-driven companies on the RSA show floor. They also discuss some recent blog posts and give a preview of upcoming podcast guests.
Resources / people featured in the episode:
METRICON 9 Agenda
METRICON 9 - Storified
Kymberlee Price
Michael Roytman
Paper by Roytman and Geer
Adopting A Real-Time,
Data-Driven Security Practice
Stephen Boyer
Christophe Huygens
Geoffrey Hill
Katherine Brocklehurst
Russell Thomas
Patrick Florer
...
2014-03-0500 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 2Episode 2!
In this episode of the Data Driven Security Podcast, Bob and Jay review the DDS coverage of Harvard's "Weathering the Data Storm" symposium including some specific focus on the IPython talk by Fernando Pérez, Cynthia Rudin's "Manhole Event" paper and the pretty consistent theme of "need to prove your models in little data before driving them to scale". Then, they execute a whirlwind review of recent blog posts, give a preview of an upcoming talk at RSA by Jay & Wade Baker, plus give a preview of upcoming DDS blog and podcast topics.
2014-01-2700 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 1Episode 1
In this episode, Bob & Jay invite Alex Pinto (@alexcpsec), Michael Roytman (@mroytman) & Russ Thomas (@mrmeritology) on to the show to discuss what makes up "security data science". They delve into the tools of the trade, posit on future of the intersection of security and data science and relate their own personal & professional experiences trying to introduce "data science" into infosec. Bob & Jay also talk about recent blog posts and do a mini-review of the recently published book "Data Smart".
Watch along "live" with the un-edited "director's" cut.
Topic/resources mentioned...
2014-01-1300 minData Driven SecurityData Driven Security - Episode 0Episode 0
In this inaugural episode of the Data Driven Security Podcast, Bob and Jay introduce the podcast and themselves, showcase the new Data Driven Security blog and shill their upcoming book: Data Driven Security being published by Wiley Press in 2014.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
DDS blog
DDS inaugural blog post
Buy the book!
Jay's personal blog
Bob's personal blog
Nathan Yau
DDSec Home
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