# Episode 132: The bottleneck

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2017-08-25
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-25-episode-132-the-bottleneck
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-132-the-bottleneck

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss how to manage 'cognitive bottlenecks' by identifying and resolving the single most critical task that blocks all other progress, such as finishing an office before tackling home renovations. They then address the unique challenges of being public figures, sharing anecdotes about unexpected recognition in private settings and the ethical considerations of sharing family life and personal struggles on social media. The hosts also highlight upcoming maker events like Maker Fair New York and BenchCon, while sharing recommendations for YouTube creators and music.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-25-episode-132-the-bottleneck#t=0) Introduction and Nashville DeWalt Event Recap
- [3:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-25-episode-132-the-bottleneck#t=228) Current Projects: Steel-Banded Table and Art Pieces
- [9:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-25-episode-132-the-bottleneck#t=591) Managing Cognitive Bottlenecks in Productivity
- [15:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-25-episode-132-the-bottleneck#t=917) Upcoming Maker Events: Maker Fair, BenchCon, and Maker Central
- [20:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-25-episode-132-the-bottleneck#t=1218) Handling Public Recognition and Privacy
- [32:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-25-episode-132-the-bottleneck#t=1960) Curating Personal Brand and Family Privacy Online
- [55:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-08-25-episode-132-the-bottleneck#t=3327) YouTube Recommendations and Food Preferences

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- DeWalt (company)
- Lincoln (product)
- Home Depot (company)
- Maker Fair (other)
- Matterhackers (company)
- Ultimaker (company)
- BenchCon (other)
- Maker Central (other)
- Modern Maker (other)
- Fix This Build That (other)
- SawStop (product)
- Hammered (other)
- HGTV (other)
- MySpace (other)
- Banksy (other)
- Royal Blood (other)
- Led Zeppelin (other)
- Catfish Hunters (other)
- Dude Perfect (other)

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- [Mini Episode | Time Management](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2023-03-17-mini-episode-time-management) (Being an Engineer)
- [11: The Time In-Between](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-04-01-11-the-time-in-between) (Thoroughly Considered)
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