# Episode 050: Good Days

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2015-12-18
- Length: 53m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-18-episode-050-good-days
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-050-good-days

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Diresta's basement renovation and corporate event, Clagett's arcade machine build, and Picciuto's decision to pause his 'Makers and Shakers' show. They analyze the early performance of YouTube Red for creators, debate the sustainability of multiple streaming subscriptions, and share personal strategies for maintaining productivity and happiness.

## Chapters

- [0:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-18-episode-050-good-days#t=28) Jimmy Diresta's Basement Renovation and Corporate Event
- [9:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-18-episode-050-good-days#t=564) Bob Clagett's Arcade Machine Progress
- [14:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-18-episode-050-good-days#t=862) YouTube Red Revenue and Ad Experience
- [20:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-18-episode-050-good-days#t=1244) Streaming Subscription Fatigue and Value
- [25:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-18-episode-050-good-days#t=1542) David Picciuto Pauses Makers and Shakers
- [28:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-18-episode-050-good-days#t=1702) Outsourcing Grunt Work and Hiring Interns
- [34:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-18-episode-050-good-days#t=2086) Defining Good Days and Finding Happiness
- [48:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-12-18-episode-050-good-days#t=2892) Creator Recommendations and Patreon Thanks

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- YouTube Red (other)
- Netflix (other)
- Hulu (other)
- HBO (other)
- Amazon Prime (other)
- Arduino (chip)
- Maker 101 (product)
- Makers and Shakers (product)
- ControlPaint (other)
- Patreon (other)

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