Growing a Manufacturing Company: Insights from Area419 Founder Jon Addis!

[@TheTsunamijuan]

I learned many years ago with my business, that having consistent social interactions even for routine bank stuff, with my bank. Made a huge difference when the inevitable mistakes happen. Instead of it taking 2-3 weeks sometimes to solve errors. I can often get stuff cleared up in a half hour to a day. Cause they know me, they don't have to question who is this person.

[@bmbunch8825]

Let me know if ya ever want to come and see my family shop, been around since 1926 in the same building we're in today, plus an additional one next door. Some old school WW2 era equipment and obviously modern CNC equipment. Still have the wheels on the ceiling from when the machines steam and belt driven and the oldest working freight elevator in the city!

[@ExplodingPinappleHD]

John and Jon, I just submitted my purchase order for a TM-0P, I am incredibly inspired by both of you and will be taking advantage of all the technology I’ve discovered through your videos and resources. Young machinists will owe you a lot whether they’d like to admit it or not.

[@nyccnc]

Congrats!!!

[@ClockwerkIndustries]

This is excellent! Both of you guys are a massive inspiration!

[@MakeTechPtyLtd]

Great video. Having a father or family member that is an experienced manager and or accountant seems to be a huge advantage. This reminds me to be grateful of all the business knowledge my father gave me. My general take away is; look at what unique advantages you have and utilise them. Geographic location, creative personality, business and technology skills etc. Every little confidence booster helps. -Ken

[@bobabbott8370]

I am small and after getting a good customer base and product line built up I now deal with our local credit union. They are very easy to work with and have great rates.

[@bearmat6605]

Wow, that shop has come a long way! I love Area 419 products. Always top notch quality and always innovative.

[@JayDee28]

I think key for any startup is sales. you have to know who your customer is and how you meet them when they are shopping. Having a product like gunparts or machine fixtures makes thing easier imho.

[@richhuntsd12]

This was an awesome video. I really appreciated the questions that You asked along with Jon’s super Honest answers. Great job on this one John. Keep up the good work👍

[@13anomalous16]

Always love hearing about Area 419's progress, a little envious as per usual, but always shows me what is possible with what I know already.

[@bcbloc02]

This video is chocked full of good advice! Especially the deal about the bank, so true.

[@sachie123]

Why are all John's (Jon) ...so bloody brilliant?. Saunders,addis,grimsmo😳

[@TurnRacing]

This video is exactly what I need thank you

[@dancollins1012]

This video is gold! Please keep making videos like this!

[@The_McPorkchop]

I love their products they work super well on my rifles.

[@Zappyguy111]

Essentially, be in the market and do what you do. If you're good at what you do, you might get lucky and find your niche.

[@bgwmachine]

It's hard to focus on this video when I keep eyeing that CMX behind Jon 🤤😏

[@SpencerWebb]

Great job! Really enjoyed this. 👍

[@GregsGarage]

Great interview John and Jon!

[@frednewman2162]

Great interview John!

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Great learning experience.

[@72SSAbody]

@NYC_CNC Great video series with these guys! Keep it up. Love this advice for myself and passing on the video to friends.

[@nyccnc]

thanks!

[@henrypostulart]

@@nyccnc Thanks for your messaging!

[@bitwoodcnc7545]

Great info .... keep it up guys , im building something like this and bigger

[@nikolaiownz]

i love this story! and i love seeing a cmx1100v as the backdrop :p

[@wrighty338]

Amazing story and shop

[@MR619Can]

EPIC!!!

[@ItsJustMidnight]

The x1.25 speed on John's interjections are a bit jarring sometimes. But that doesn't take away from the great answers!

[@AC-bl1rl]

Love 419!

[@swecnc6299]

Amazing story

[@jamesborden7112]

Inspiring as always

[@freedom-vc9wi]

They make a beautiful realoading press wish i had the money to buy one all i could do is admire it for now lol 😄

[@KwongKan]

dude, stop meeting new John or Jon's who runs his own CNC shop JK, great work, keep going

[@faisal8793]

High tech machine dmg Mori

[@dividingbyzerofpv6748]

87 problems but shower cookies aren't one.

[@fpoastro]

This entire video seems like a commentary on Grimso lol. Total opposites..

[@retard1582]

he looks so uncomfortable with his arms crossed like that. lol

[@icefishing4046]

Hello first

[@roguecnc788]

First!

[@gmog7857]

He is telling half the story, he can't even tell his story straight............................