Within Tolerance Within Tolerance Episode 227 - Justin Brouillette of PDX CNC
Jun 14, 2024
Justin Brouillette of PDX CNC shares his journey from architecture school to running Portland CNC, discussing custom furniture making, CNC router specifics, product development, marketing strategies, 3D printing, trademarking challenges, creating dust boots, tool holders, milling machine upgrades, business automation with AI, CNC tooling suppliers, workshop cleanliness, router machine innovations, appealing to Gen Z audience on YouTube, balancing work and parenthood, and utilizing Venn diagrams for decision-making.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Journey from Architecture to CNC Manufacturing
02:59 • 16min
Exploring Trademarking and Patent Challenges for a Product Name
19:11 • 2min
Transitioning to Success with Dust Boots and Tool Holders
20:54 • 26min
Discussing Milling Machine Upgrades and Aspirations for Automation
47:21 • 2min
Using Language Models and AI for Business Automation
48:54 • 10min
Navigating the World of CNC Tooling and Suppliers
58:26 • 13min
Workshop Cleanliness and Router Machine Innovations
01:11:14 • 13min
Adapting Content for a Gen Z Audience
01:24:06 • 9min
Navigating Work and Parenthood as a New Father
01:33:05 • 3min
Utilizing Venn Diagrams for Strategic Decision-making
01:36:23 • 6min