Hey all!
I currently work at a machine shop and one day plan to start and own my own shop but am curious about everyone’s opinion. I currently at work at a shop and am a “jack of all trades” i have been trained to run vertical mills, horizontal mills, the cmm, and am know learning lathes. I am supposed to leave to go train for a water jet when we get one.
I am curious when owning a business would it be better to master certain areas or know how to run everything well enough to get jobs done in a sufficient and timely manner?
Any insight would be appreciated.
Thank you all and have a good day.
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Like the old saying goes " The more you know the more valuable you are." As a Owner/Operator you should be well rounded in your trade. One biggest reason is so you can hire a less experienced uy to save you money when you 1st start off your business. That way your not paying top dollar right away, but I have seen some shops pay that top dollar right off the bat.
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It is not important to know everything but to know were to get the information to get things dun.
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Jack of all Trades and a Master of none. Had to use that quote but yes its good to have a vase knowledge about the industry but no one will know everything. Of course there are a few that think so haha.
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Started my own shop 6 years ago after working in different shops for over 30 years. You don’t need to know everything, but you need to be willing to. A lot of surprises along the way. Be prepared to put in a lot of hours. I am a one man show and love it!
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