Makingchips | Equipping Manufacturing Leaders

In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we go beyond vision boards and get into the meat and potatoes of launching your shop legally—with the right entity type and structure to support your short and long-term goals. Whether you’re looking to stay solo, bring on partners, or position for future investment or acquisition, your business formation choice can be the foundation—or the friction—of your growth.  In this episode, the team dives deep into the critical, yet often overlooked, process of legally forming a manufacturing business. The hosts, alongside experts Nick Vargosko and Brad Boettcher from CliftonLarsonAllen, break down the most important steps in choosing the right legal entity, from sole proprietorship to S-corporation and LLCs. They also touch on how these decisions will impact your long-term goals, including potential exits and tax benefits. Why does the structure of your business matter? It’s all about protecting your personal assets, optimizing your tax strategy, and setting your busin