Welcome to Shop Talk, a podcast from the team at Autodesk Fusion where we catch up with designers and makers live from their workshops. Whether you're a Fusion fan curious about what our users are doing or simply looking for something to listen to in your own shop, we’re bringing you candid conversations with talented designers who pour their hearts and souls into their craft. In this episode, fabricator and Autodesker Trent Still talks to Francis Deslauriers, founder and CEO of Unik Metal.

Unik Metal is a Canadian fabrication studio specializing in a range of custom architectural components, including staircases, metal guardrails, glass walls, and more.​ Its projects range from personal residences to commercial spaces. In this episode of Shop Talk, Trent and Francis discuss business strategies, product creation, AI, and more!

0:00 - Welcome to Shop Talk!
0:55 - Get to know Francis!
9:30 - How do you respond to and tackle customer requests?
16:00 - After you have your measurements, what's the next step?
30:54 - What's the force multiplier for scaling your business?
48:45 - What is next for Unik Metal?
1:01:02 - It's Shop Talk so tell us about your shop!

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