From Sobriety to Mayhem Machine: The Story of Matt Sissom

In this Rapid Fire Manufacturing episode, Matt Sissom shares the raw and honest story behind Mayhem Machine.
He walked away from alcohol in January 2021, stepped into the unknown, and turned a single water jet into one of the most trusted small shops in the Southeast.

We talk about:

• his sobriety journey

• starting a business during a shutdown

• surviving eighteen hour days

• why most machinists avoid water jets

• growing a shop from one machine to a full operation

• what he wishes he knew earlier

This conversation blends manufacturing, discipline, comeback stories, and the mindset required to build something from scratch.

Perfect for machinists, manufacturing leaders, engineers, shop owners, and anyone fighting for a second chance.

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