# Episode 116: Winging It

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2017-04-21
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-04-21-episode-116-winging-it
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-116-winging-it

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent life changes, including Diresta's move to a larger workshop and the hosts' evolution as content creators. They analyze the mechanics and hidden infrastructure of Disney World, drawing inspiration from its animatronics and underground systems, while also reflecting on the stability and future of YouTube as a platform for maker content. The conversation highlights the importance of evergreen content, community support, and maintaining creative control in the face of platform algorithm changes.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-04-21-episode-116-winging-it#t=0) Introduction: Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto
- [0:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-04-21-episode-116-winging-it#t=45) Jimmy Diresta's Workshop Move and Shop Setup
- [12:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-04-21-episode-116-winging-it#t=739) Disney World Mechanics and Animatronics
- [26:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-04-21-episode-116-winging-it#t=1597) Personal Growth and Content Creation Evolution
- [48:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-04-21-episode-116-winging-it#t=2909) YouTube Ad Revenue and Platform Stability
- [1:00:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-04-21-episode-116-winging-it#t=3620) Community Shout-outs and Show Wrap-up

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Disney World (other)
- Rockler (company)
- Core 77 (company)
- Make (other)
- Social Blade (other)
- Vine (other)
- Rogue Engineer (other)
- Sebastian Ollari (other)
- Evan and Caitlin (other)

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