# Episode 103: Looking Back, looking ahead.. yet, again.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2017-01-06
- Length: 56m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-01-06-episode-103-looking-back-looking-ahead-yet-again
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-103-looking-back-looking-ahead-yet-again

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto reflect on their 2016 experiences and 2017 goals. Diresta discusses shifting from custom installation work to YouTube content creation, his new Tormac CNC machine, and the importance of diversifying income. Clagett talks about getting an agent, experimenting with new project types like the 'pudding gun,' and dealing with negative online comments. Picciuto shares his success with hiring Eric, his upcoming DeWalt collaboration, and his strategy to post failed projects to build audience connection.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-01-06-episode-103-looking-back-looking-ahead-yet-again#t=0) Introduction and Holiday Updates
- [11:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-01-06-episode-103-looking-back-looking-ahead-yet-again#t=688) Jimmy Diresta's Shift to YouTube and CNC
- [25:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-01-06-episode-103-looking-back-looking-ahead-yet-again#t=1504) Bob Clagett's Career Changes and Experimentation
- [28:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-01-06-episode-103-looking-back-looking-ahead-yet-again#t=1691) David Picciuto's Growth and Content Strategy
- [41:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-01-06-episode-103-looking-back-looking-ahead-yet-again#t=2488) 2017 Goals: Tools, Space, and Content

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Tormac (tool)
- DeWalt (company)
- VidCon (other)
- New York CNC (company)
- Fusion (tool)
- Matt Cremona (other)

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