Too Much Work for The Shop… How do I manage it? | Machine Shop Talk Ep. 77

It sounds like a dream scenario – so much work that you barely know what to do with it all! But like anything good, there are some major pitfalls you should do your best to avoid should you find yourself in this situation. On this episode of MACHINE SHOP TALK, Ian Sandusky from Lakewood Machine & Tool is back to discuss some key strategies and approaches you should keep in mind should your shop end up with more work than you know what to do with. From reevaluating your customer base, managing expectations, and maintaining trust – here’s how to turn your busy times into your best times! What advice do YOU have for shops navigating an overloaded orderbook? Let us know in the comments below! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Practical Machinist is the largest and most engaged metalworking community across the web. With more than 160,000 registered members and 400,000+ social media followers, Practical Machinist is the easiest way to learn new techniques, get answers quickly, and discuss common challenges with your peers. Visit Practical Machinist today to join the community and start connecting with your peers. Become a Practical Machinist member (https://www.practicalmachinist.com/) Like us on Facebook (  / practicalmachinist  ) Follow us on Instagram (  / practicalmachinist  ) Follow us on Twitter (  / prac_machinist  ) Follow us on TikTok (  / practicalmachinist  ) Connect with us on LinkedIn (  / practical-machinist  ) #machineshop #machining #metalworking