# Episode 048: Bad days

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2015-12-04
- Length: 47m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-04-episode-048-bad-days
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-048-bad-days

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss how they handle 'bad days' and setbacks in their maker businesses. Diresta details a severe basement flood caused by a clogged drain, which forced him to pivot between cleaning sewage and building a prop set for a Lagavolan ad featuring Nick Offerman. Clagett shares his experience with a dead Land Cruiser alternator and creative block on a video project, while Picciuto discusses managing multiple video projects and data loss risks. The hosts exchange strategies for maintaining productivity and mental well-being, such as taking walks, changing environments, and using humor to cope with stress.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-04-episode-048-bad-days#t=0) Introduction: Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto
- [0:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-04-episode-048-bad-days#t=25) Diresta's Basement Flood and Lagavolan Prop Set
- [4:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-04-episode-048-bad-days#t=260) Picciuto's Plumbing Issues and Acoustic Panels
- [6:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-04-episode-048-bad-days#t=380) Clagett's Dead Land Cruiser and Creative Block
- [12:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-04-episode-048-bad-days#t=743) Coping Strategies: Task Switching and Perspective
- [16:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-04-episode-048-bad-days#t=961) Managing Deadlines and Stress Levels
- [26:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-04-episode-048-bad-days#t=1560) Workflow: Memory Cards and Footage Management
- [32:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-04-episode-048-bad-days#t=1960) Neighbor Perceptions and Star Wars Products
- [41:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-04-episode-048-bad-days#t=2481) Inspiration: Jay Hoi Lee and Punished Props

## Topics

- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Lagavolan (company)
- Nick Offerman (other)
- GoPro (product)
- D7100 (product)
- iMovie (tool)
- Punished Props (other)
- Jay Hoi Lee (other)

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- [439: Ditches and Psychology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-01-06-439-ditches-and-psychology) (Embedded.fm)
- [Ep. 39 - Starting a Hardware Company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2025-05-15-ep-39-starting-a-hardware-company) (Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast)

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