Hardware Podcasts

Episode 142: Crabs

Making It · 3 Nov 2017 · 1h 12m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta’s new workshop building and Clagett’s mid-century modern clock, before diving into a detailed breakdown of how to secure and negotiate sponsorships. The hosts explain that securing funding is a 'fishing game' requiring patience, high-quality content, and understanding that engagement metrics matter more than subscriber counts. They share specific strategies for negotiating with brands, such as avoiding restrictive scripts, limiting revision rounds, and leveraging tools like Social Blue Book to determine fair pricing for sponsored content.

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early-stage companies

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Kai W, Song Exploder, Sean Duras, WorkbenchCon, Grizzly, Rycon, Audible, Sony RX zero

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