# Episode 053: Follow through

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-01-08
- Length: 53m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-01-08-episode-053-follow-through
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-053-follow-through

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the challenges of following through on creative projects and managing audience expectations. They share personal updates, including Bob's new blacksmithing hobby and acquisition of a massive Crescent planer, David's work on a CNC book and photography gear, and Jimmy's arcade cabinet build delayed by shipping logistics. The conversation explores how shifting interests, fear of large projects, and the pressure of public promises affect their productivity and decision-making.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-01-08-episode-053-follow-through#t=0) Introduction and New Year Updates
- [0:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-01-08-episode-053-follow-through#t=39) David's Photography Gear and CNC Book
- [2:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-01-08-episode-053-follow-through#t=135) Bob's Blacksmithing and Stolen Welder
- [6:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-01-08-episode-053-follow-through#t=394) Jimmy's Arcade Cabinet and Shipping Delays
- [11:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-01-08-episode-053-follow-through#t=695) Health, Diet, and Sleep Habits
- [19:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-01-08-episode-053-follow-through#t=1154) The Challenge of Following Through
- [25:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-01-08-episode-053-follow-through#t=1547) Managing Expectations and To-Do Lists
- [35:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-01-08-episode-053-follow-through#t=2119) Collaborative Videos and Tool Acquisition
- [42:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-01-08-episode-053-follow-through#t=2539) Podcast Recommendations and Patreon

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Logistics & fulfilment](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/logistics-and-fulfillment)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Rockler (company)
- Make (company)
- Core 77 (company)
- Lincoln (company)
- Miller (company)
- Crescent (company)
- 3M (company)
- Briar Press (company)
- eBay (company)
- Home Depot (company)
- Casper (company)
- Wood Whisperer Guild (company)
- Patreon (company)
- Mark Maron (other)
- Matt Cremona (other)
- Todd Barry (other)
- Louis C.K. (other)
- Ryan Cochran (other)
- Neil (other)
- Bobby (other)

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- [The Spark Gap - Episode 23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2014-12-10-the-spark-gap-episode-23) (The Spark Gap)
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