Episode notes
What happens when a machinist stops waiting for growth and starts building it?
In this episode of Stop. Drop. & ROLE., host Jen Caceres talks with Nicholas Roman, founder of Quantum Edge Precision (QEP) — a company reshaping the future of American manufacturing by blending CNC craftsmanship, AI innovation, and workforce development.
Nicholas shares how reflection, self-awareness, and courage helped him evolve from employee to entrepreneur. They discuss:
- Knowing when it’s time to create your own opportunity
- Why today’s manufacturing leaders must build people, not just production
- How technology and tradition can move forward together
A must-listen for anyone in the trades, leadership, or entrepreneurship ready to bet o ...
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