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