Listen to that gut feeling and start your own shop!

Shawn Brown did what most machinists aspire to do: he ventured into starting his own shop. Despite its modest size, currently spanning only 896 square feet, Shawn’s dedication and passion keep the operations running seamlessly. Throughout the video, Shawn explains how he came about the decision and when he knew it was the right time to take action! He also shares the struggles to find jobs and the best approaches to finding new clientele. A true differentiator for SBSOLO Manufacturing is their business model. Although being a new shop, Shawn focused on being self-sufficient and prioritized purchasing a 3D scanner to ensure they could make all of their own products. This way, the shop avoids busy work and gets to the goods faster! Shawn’s commitment to innovation and efficiency serves as the driving force behind the shop’s early success, paving the way for a promising future in the manufacturing landscape.