# Episode 136: I can’t. I’m busy.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2017-09-22
- Length: 1h 01m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-09-22-episode-136-i-cant-im-busy
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-136-i-cant-im-busy

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the realities of scaling maker businesses, focusing on how increased success leads to more opportunities and busyness. They share specific project updates, including Bob's A-frame supply cart and DIY metal break, and Jimmy's experience on a TV show. The conversation covers the trade-offs of self-employment, such as dropping installation work and tinkering, to focus on high-value content creation.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-09-22-episode-136-i-cant-im-busy#t=0) Introduction: Jimmy Diresta's TV Show and Shop Relocation
- [6:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-09-22-episode-136-i-cant-im-busy#t=367) Bandsaw Comparison: Harbor Freight vs. Grizzly
- [9:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-09-22-episode-136-i-cant-im-busy#t=552) Shop Updates: David's Garage and Maker Fair Panel
- [15:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-09-22-episode-136-i-cant-im-busy#t=907) Bob's A-Frame Supply Cart and DIY Metal Break
- [22:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-09-22-episode-136-i-cant-im-busy#t=1352) Working Alone: Loneliness and Productivity
- [27:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-09-22-episode-136-i-cant-im-busy#t=1632) The 'I'm Busy' Trap and Scaling Opportunities
- [36:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-09-22-episode-136-i-cant-im-busy#t=2184) Trade-offs: Dropping Installations and Tinkering
- [42:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-09-22-episode-136-i-cant-im-busy#t=2568) Satisfaction in Making and Precrastination
- [46:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-09-22-episode-136-i-cant-im-busy#t=2799) Nick Offerman's Advice and Audience Pressure

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Harbor Freight (other)
- Grizzly (other)
- Timberwolf Blades (other)
- Suffolk Machinery (other)
- Ryobi (other)
- Delta (other)
- Rycon (other)
- Maker Faire (other)
- Becky Stern (other)
- John Park (other)
- Angus from Maker's Muse (other)
- Joel Telling (other)
- Caleb Kraft (other)
- Evan and Caitlin (other)
- Brett McAfee (other)
- Skull and Spades (other)
- Weezy Waiter (other)
- LCD Soundsystem (other)
- Nick Offerman (other)
- Dirty Money (other)

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- [S2E41 The Hacksmith | James Hobson](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-09-24-s2e41-the-hacksmith-james-hobson) (Being an Engineer)
- [47: Seems Like a Nice Way to Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2019-01-16-47-seems-like-a-nice-way-to-live) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [Automation: The Key to Time Freedom in Machining, Ep #14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lights-out/2025-03-28-automation-the-key-to-time-freedom-in-machining-ep-14) (Lights Out)
- [Finishing Prototypes with Zack Freedman](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-07-19-finishing-prototypes-with-zack-freedman) (The Amp Hour)

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