# Episode 093: Change is hard

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-10-21
- Length: 1h 00m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-21-episode-093-change-is-hard
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-093-change-is-hard

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the challenges of adapting to change in their maker careers, from shifting content strategies to managing audience expectations. Bob shares details about hosting a wet plate photography workshop at his home and testing an Evolution brand miter saw for cutting steel. The group also addresses viewer questions regarding YouTube growth, the balance between personal creative goals and audience obligations, and blending family life with work.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-21-episode-093-change-is-hard#t=0) Introduction and Name Pronunciations
- [1:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-21-episode-093-change-is-hard#t=101) Bob's Wet Plate Photography Workshop
- [5:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-21-episode-093-change-is-hard#t=333) Hurricane Aftermath and Evolution Saw Review
- [14:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-21-episode-093-change-is-hard#t=840) YouTube Growth and Collaboration Strategies
- [19:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-21-episode-093-change-is-hard#t=1193) Managing Audience Expectations and Creator Burnout
- [26:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-21-episode-093-change-is-hard#t=1569) Content Strategy: Personal Goals vs. Audience Demand
- [38:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-21-episode-093-change-is-hard#t=2303) 30-Minute Project Brainstorming
- [45:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-21-episode-093-change-is-hard#t=2714) Blending Family and Work Life
- [53:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-10-21-episode-093-change-is-hard#t=3186) Show Recommendations and Boston Event Update

## Topics

- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Evolution (company)
- Gizmodo (company)
- Sploit (company)
- Rob Scarano (other)
- Tony (other)
- Kevin Lazat (other)
- NYC CNC (other)
- John Peters (other)
- Art and Home (other)
- Rawcraft (other)
- AxeCop (other)
- Sean Maker on the Move (other)
- Colossal (other)
- Instagram (other)
- Twitter (other)
- Patreon (other)
- Make Build Modify (other)
- Luis Gonzalez (other)
- Dan Krupnik (other)
- Kevin Hart (other)

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