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Episode 127: Jimmy is a giant goldfish

Making It · 14 Jul 2017 · 1h 03m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the personal and professional challenges of moving their workshops and building new spaces. They explore the theme of limitations, specifically addressing fear of financial risk, the paralysis of choice, and the pressure to justify tool choices to online audiences. The conversation highlights how constraints can drive creativity and how overcoming fear is essential for growth in their maker businesses.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Rockler, Patreon, NYCNC, Tape Op
Tools
SawStop, South Bend, SketchUp, Illustrator

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