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Why Financing CNC Equipment Wins Now | Ep 230

Talkin Shop with ShopSabre

Release Date: 12/24/2025

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If you own a CNC shop and are unsure about financing new equipment because of changing interest rates, this episode of Talkin' Shop with ShopSabre is for you. Hosts Brandon Bombardo and Nick Peters explain why now is a smart time to finance your next CNC machine, thanks to recent Federal Reserve rate cuts that make lending more favorable for business growth.

Find out how low interest rates can make equipment financing a smart way to grow your business instead of a burden. Brandon and Nick clear up common misunderstandings, showing that a 0.25% rate change usually means only about $6 more per month on a $60,000 machine, while waiting to buy can cost you much more in lost revenue and productivity. They share practical tips, like keeping cash available for payroll and new opportunities, using tax breaks such as Section 179 deductions, and boosting your return on investment with faster production, shorter lead times, and new contracts. The episode also features real customer stories, including a sign shop that won big contracts after financing and a cabinetmaker who increased profits by buying materials wisely. It proves that financing is often a better choice than holding onto cash.

If you are considering a ShopSabre CNC router, plasma, or laser to automate your work, lower labor costs, or stay ahead of competitors, financing can help you grow in 2026 without using up your savings. Don’t miss out on bigger gains by focusing only on small savings. Smart borrowing can drive long-term success in manufacturing, woodworking, metal fabrication, and more.

Timestamps:
[00:00] - Intro to Talkin' Shop with Brandon Bombardo
[00:37] - Why Financing Equipment Makes Sense Today
[01:14] - Fun Banter: Introducing the Lego Connoisseur
[03:31] - Overcoming Past Pricing Mindsets for Growth
[05:20] - Viewer Q&A: Aggregates, Knife Control & Phase Converters
[09:48] - Deep Dive: Financing as a Growth Tool, Not Debt
[11:00] - Rate Cuts Explained: Real Impact on Payments
[15:33] - Why Growth Always Beats Cash Hoarding
[17:59] - Customer Stories: Machines Paying Themselves Off Fast
[20:55] - Sign Shop Success: Landing Big Contracts Via Financing
[22:55] - Cabinet Shop Win: Higher Margins Through Cash Preservation
[25:30] - When Financing Makes Strategic Sense
[29:55] - Tips: Work with Trusted Lenders Like Geneva Capital
[32:23] - Final Thoughts: Use Financing Wisely for 2026 Success
[36:07] - Motivational Quote & Hockey Life Lessons
[40:31] - Holiday Wrap-Up & Merry Christmas

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