# Episode 030: Productivity.geocities.com

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2015-07-31
- Length: 51m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-07-31-episode-030-productivity-geocities-com
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-030-productivity-geocities-com

## Summary

Hosts Bob Clagett, David Picciuto, and Jimmy Diresta discuss strategies for maintaining productivity in small, one-person shops, focusing on workflow optimization and mental management. They cover specific techniques such as batching tasks to reduce context switching, using tools like Evernote and Trello for project tracking, and organizing physical shop spaces to minimize friction. The conversation highlights the importance of managing distractions, planning work backwards from deadlines, and dedicating time to 'tinkering' or R&D during quiet hours.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-07-31-episode-030-productivity-geocities-com#t=3) Introduction: Bob Clagett, David Picciuto, and Jimmy Diresta
- [1:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-07-31-episode-030-productivity-geocities-com#t=108) Current Projects: Korg Synth Panels, Grand Central Kiosk, and South Bend Lathe
- [13:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-07-31-episode-030-productivity-geocities-com#t=792) Batching Tasks and Reducing Context Switching
- [17:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-07-31-episode-030-productivity-geocities-com#t=1020) Managing Digital Distractions and Notifications
- [20:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-07-31-episode-030-productivity-geocities-com#t=1225) Project Tracking with Evernote, Moleskine, and Trello
- [28:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-07-31-episode-030-productivity-geocities-com#t=1700) Automation with IFTTT and Digital Workflow
- [34:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-07-31-episode-030-productivity-geocities-com#t=2079) Overcoming Procrastination and Starting Editing
- [38:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-07-31-episode-030-productivity-geocities-com#t=2321) Shop Organization and Cleaning Routines
- [40:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-07-31-episode-030-productivity-geocities-com#t=2445) The Value of Tinkering and R&D Time
- [44:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-07-31-episode-030-productivity-geocities-com#t=2694) Entertainment Recommendations: How Did This Get Made?

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Factory operations & automation](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/factory-operations)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Korg (product)
- DeWalt (tool)
- Shape Ocho (product)
- South Bend (product)
- Bridgeport (product)
- Evernote (tool)
- Trello (tool)
- IFTTT (tool)
- Ring (product)
- Open Source Machine Tools (other)
- Engineer Guy (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL359: Making the Most of Shop Time](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-02-06-stl359-making-the-most-of-shop-time) (Shop Talk Live)
- [7: Work/Life Balance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-01-08-7-work-life-balance) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [S2 E43 Engineering Productivity | Matthew Gaddy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-10-08-s2-e43-engineering-productivity-matthew-gaddy) (Being an Engineer)
- [Ep. 9 - Time Management](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2023-11-23-ep-9-time-management) (Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast)
- [Ep. 36 - Keeping Up With Orders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2025-01-24-ep-36-keeping-up-with-orders) (Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast)

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