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Buy the Numbers

Buy the Numbers

著者： Mike Payne
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 A deep dive into the financials of running a Manufacturing business.2024 マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Building a KPI Culture That Drives Real Improvement on the Shop Floor, Ep #30

    Building a KPI Culture That Drives Real Improvement on the Shop Floor, Ep #30
    2025/10/09
    In this episode of Buy the Numbers, host Mike Payne sits down with continuous improvement coach and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Brian Karp to dig into the metrics that matter most for manufacturing leaders. Together, they explore how data can be used not just to measure performance, but to transform culture, drive engagement, and spark meaningful improvement across every department. For more than a decade, Brian has helped manufacturers simplify their approach to measurement—turning overwhelming spreadsheets and endless KPIs into tools that actually guide better decisions. He and Mike talk about where to start when you don’t have a dashboard, how to align KPIs with what customers truly care about, and how to avoid “analysis paralysis” when trying to improve processes. Throughout the conversation, they uncover the real purpose of data collection: empowering teams to learn, not to punish. From establishing baseline metrics to tackling the “yeah, buts” that derail progress, Brian breaks down how to build a measurement mindset rooted in curiosity and continuous improvement. Mike also shares firsthand how his own team at Hill Manufacturing worked with Brian to align their KPIs, trust their systems, and use imperfect data to make better business decisions. It’s a conversation that bridges the gap between engineering precision and human behavior—showing that the key to success isn’t just tracking numbers, but understanding the story behind them. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... (0:49) Brian Karp’s background in manufacturing and continuous improvement(2:00) How Mike met Brian through local grant programs and Lean training(3:12) The importance of connecting KPIs to business goals(4:03) Where to start when you have no KPIs—beginning with quality, delivery, and cost(6:13) Grow your top and bottom line with CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)(8:25) Defining metrics that actually reveal performance problems(9:41) Keeping measurement simple—tracking exceptions instead of every instance(10:55) The myth of perfect data (and why “better” beats “perfect” every time)(12:20) Getting buy-in for change: why people resist and how to bring them along(19:32) Avoiding the “yeah, buts” that derail progress(20:32) Measuring even variable processes: everything can be counted(21:55) Check out SMW Autoblok’s catalog to leverage RASRAM(22:50) Drilling deeper into job costing and profitability analysis(24:19) Benchmarking data against real performance, not assumptions(28:31) The danger of changing definitions (consistency matters)(31:04) Bringing KPIs to the shop floor—making performance visible and celebrated(33:53) Manufacturers: Make sure your voice is heard(41:38) Using customer scorecards to define internal KPIs(43:58) Why continuous improvement never ends—and why that’s a good thing(47:46) Using benchmarking tools like Top Shops to gauge industry performance(49:00) How Hill Manufacturing has evolved its KPI culture over eight years(50:28) Hill’s next challenge: driving toward zero defects(54:08) Why you need to meet us at MTForecast Resources & People Mentioned Grow your top and bottom line with CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)Check out SMW Autoblok’s catalog to leverage RASRAMWhy you need to meet us at MTForecast Connect with Brian Karp CI Solutions Connect on LinkedIn Connect With Buy the Numbers Follow on LinkedInConnect with Mike Payne on LinkedIn Subscribe to Buy the Numbers on Apple + Spotify Audio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK
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    56 分
  • Inside the Numbers: Roger Atkins’ MTForecast 2025 Preview for Small Manufacturers, Ep #29

    Inside the Numbers: Roger Atkins’ MTForecast 2025 Preview for Small Manufacturers, Ep #29
    2025/09/25
    In this episode of Buy the Numbers, I sit down with Roger Atkins, President of the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), to talk about the real state of U.S. manufacturing as we close out 2025. Representing more than 1,000 small and medium manufacturers nationwide, Roger brings a boots-on-the-ground perspective to the headwinds, opportunities, and trends shaping the industry right now. The conversation goes well beyond statistics to explore the forces behind them. Roger shares his preview of the MTForecast conference and NTMA’s ENGAGE event, pulling back the curtain on survey data straight from job shops across America. From tariffs to labor shortages, election-year uncertainty to international trade shifts, he outlines what’s truly affecting shops and where he sees signs of stability. We also dig into the “new math” of manufacturing leadership — the push to do more with the same workforce, invest in automation and workholding instead of just machines, and partner with builders and integrators to drive productivity. Roger explains why this collaboration between equipment makers and shops is more critical than ever. Finally, we focus on one of Roger’s favorite topics: benchmarking. He shares a powerful story about how one shop used benchmarking against itself to command a premium sale price, underscoring why every shop owner should measure not just against the competition, but also against their own past performance. This episode is a blueprint for owners, operators, and leaders who want to thrive despite uncertainty—and who believe small manufacturers make the world go round. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... (1:00) Introducing Roger Atkins and the NTMA’s 1,000-member nationwide network(1:50) Previewing NTMA ENGAGE 2025 and MTForecast 2025(3:57) Expectations vs. reality in 2025: Flat performance and sector-by-sector differences(5:32) Get 20% off your MTForecast registration with code MAK20(6:47) Mike’s oil and gas perspective—slow and steady(8:32) Why no shop can depend on one industry anymore(10:22) Tariffs, international pressures, and how uncertainty delays investment decisions(11:28) Why “just make a decision” is Roger’s message to legislators(13:00) Why small manufacturers navigate uncertainty better than anyone(16:20) Forecasting equipment purchases: Bigger interest in workholding and automation(17:22) Grow your top and bottom line with CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)(18:00) Why MTForecast is where builders and users come together to collaborate (19:22) Doing more with the same workforce: automation, quick-change workholding, and better tooling(22:23) Benchmarking: why every shop should start by measuring against itself(24:40) Benchmarking surveys as a top NTMA member benefit (and a sign of top-shop discipline)(28:14) Roger’s call to action: Business as usual no longer works(29:11) This is not your grandfather’s industry—adapt, invest, and collaborate(31:00) Paul’s Top Shops 2025 invitation and MAK20 discount code Resources & People Mentioned See us at NTMA ENGAGE 2025 in Detroit (7th-10th of October) AND MTForecast 2025Grow your top and bottom line with CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)Get 20% off your Top Shops registration with code MAK20 Connect with Roger Atkins Connect on LinkedInNTMA MTForecast Connect With Buy the Numbers Follow on LinkedInConnect with Mike Payne on LinkedIn Subscribe to Buy the Numbers on Apple + Spotify Audio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK
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    32 分
  • From First Questions to First Deals: Navigating Machine Shop Acquisitions, Ep #28

    From First Questions to First Deals: Navigating Machine Shop Acquisitions, Ep #28
    2025/09/11
    When you’re buying a machine shop for the first time, it’s easy to feel like you’re lost in the dark. I’ve been through more than 150 transactions in my career, but I still remember what it was like sitting across from my first seller—wondering if I was asking the right questions or if I was missing something important. That’s why I love conversations like this one. In this episode of Buy the Numbers, I sit down with Jeff Lee, Operations Manager at Hayer Engineering in Singapore. Jeff reached out after listening to some of our episodes on acquisitions, and the quality of his questions made me realize they weren’t just for him—these are the same questions countless first-time buyers wrestle with but rarely get answered. Jeff shares his story of joining his family’s 30-year-old oil & gas machining business, beginning the search for potential acquisitions in the region, and running into the roadblocks that every buyer faces: how to evaluate opportunities, when to buy assets versus equity, and what really happens when you integrate a new shop. As we work through his list, I pull from my own playbook—what I look for in a shop, how I handle customer concentration, and why ‘people’ issues almost always end up being the biggest surprises. Whether you’re on your first acquisition or your fiftieth, I think you’ll find this conversation valuable, practical, and maybe even a little reassuring. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… (0:43) Jeff Lee’s background and path to Hayer Engineering(3:00) Why pursuing deals can feel lonely and stressful(5:13) The characteristics I look for in a shop(7:47) Verdant Commercial Capital makes the process smooth & easy(8:25) What my acquisition strategy looks like: diversification and capabilities(11:08) Asset vs. equity deals and what transfers(14:13) Handling customer concentration risks(16:00) Declining revenue: neglect or market forces?(19:25) CapEx spending and owner age as indicators(21:18) Implementing a tech stack post-acquisition(23:53) Level up your workholding with SMW Autoblok (24:34) Onboarding employees and infrastructure quickly(27:01) Centralization vs. decentralization decisions(30:17) Managing customer relationships across shops(31:23) How people issues as the biggest surprises(33:58) Valuation approach and doubling value(39:54) Leveraging your strengths in due diligence(43:49) The future of machining: consolidation and automation(49:51) Grow your top and bottom line with CLA Resources & People Mentioned Episode #24: Demystifying the Buying and Selling of Machine ShopsEpisode #80: How to 4x Your Money with Machine ShopsVerdant Commercial Capital makes the process smooth & easyProShop ERPDatanomixLevel up your workholding with SMW Autoblok Grow your top and bottom line with CLA Connect with Jeff Lee Hayer EngineeringConnect on LinkedIn Connect With Buy the Numbers Follow on LinkedInConnect with Mike Payne on LinkedIn Subscribe to Buy the Numbers on Apple + Spotify Audio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK
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    51 分
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