# Episode 147: You never know, you never know…

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2017-12-08
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-12-08-episode-147-you-never-know-you-never-know
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-147-you-never-know-you-never-know

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the evolution of their maker businesses, focusing on the strategic handling of free tools and the transition from hobbyist to professional content creator. They analyze video production techniques, specifically camera transitions and spatial continuity, while sharing updates on personal projects like Diresta's blacksmithing and Clagett's PVC candy cane slingshot cannon. The conversation also touches on the upcoming 'Making It 200' event and the importance of maintaining creative independence in sponsorships.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-12-08-episode-147-you-never-know-you-never-know#t=0) Introduction and Work Bench Update
- [2:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-12-08-episode-147-you-never-know-you-never-know#t=121) Woodworking Techniques and Epoxying Corian
- [8:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-12-08-episode-147-you-never-know-you-never-know#t=536) Jimmy Diresta's Printing Press and Blacksmithing Projects
- [11:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-12-08-episode-147-you-never-know-you-never-know#t=684) Reflecting on Making It 100 and Community Building
- [16:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-12-08-episode-147-you-never-know-you-never-know#t=969) Video Editing Transitions and Camera Positioning
- [46:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-12-08-episode-147-you-never-know-you-never-know#t=2771) The Strategy of Accepting Free Tools
- [53:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-12-08-episode-147-you-never-know-you-never-know#t=3202) Efficiency, Tool Purchases, and Business Ethics
- [1:02:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-12-08-episode-147-you-never-know-you-never-know#t=3726) Content Recommendations and Book Mentions

## Topics

- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Alex Steele (other)
- Casey Neistat (other)
- Norm Abram (other)
- Anne of All Trades (other)
- Jim Bollinger (other)
- Domain Name Dollar Store (other)
- American Kingpin (other)
- SawStop (product)
- Glow Forge (product)

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