Hardware Podcasts

Episode 022: Keeping the hustle

Making It · 28 May 2015 · 39m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the nature of 'hustle' in the maker community, defining it as the effort to sustain a business and survive financially. They share personal strategies for maintaining motivation, such as Jimmy's marathon training metaphor for incremental progress, Bob's focus on high-value client work, and David's need to schedule projects to avoid burnout. The conversation covers the importance of anticipating maintenance needs, managing client expectations, and the psychological challenges of self-employment.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
I Like to Make Stuff, Make magazine
Also
MakeAfair, Maker Fair, Patreon, drunkenwoodworker.com, Jimmydrested.com, I like to make stuff.com, School of Visual Arts, James Victoria

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