# Growing a $5m Metal Business 40% in Year 1

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Podcast: [Acquiring Minds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/acquiring-minds-3909119)
Published: 2026-06-29T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://acquiringminds.co/articles/caleb-standafer-springfield-tool-die
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/b0d026df/bdca4b25.mp3
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Caleb Standafer believed in manufacturing and wanted to spend his career there. A multi-year pivot and ETA got him in. Topics in Caleb’s interview: Moving from tech to manufacturing Manufacturing is important for our country 7 years operating before searching The manufacturing concept of “going to Gemba” His 4-year part-time search Taking time weekly to develop his leaders Partnering with his dad Modernizing 1970s technology Managing 75% customer concentration Renegotiating payment terms with his largest customer References and how to contact Caleb: LinkedIn Springfield Tool & Die Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value): Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring Minds Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta . Connect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

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