# Episode 172: The Jimmy Way

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-06-22
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-22-episode-172-the-jimmy-way
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-172-the-jimmy-way

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the evolution of their maker businesses, addressing audience concerns about accessibility as they scale from garages to large shops. Jimmy details his new shop build, including electrical work and a Filson canoe project, while Bob explains his strategy of maintaining a smaller warehouse space to stay grounded. The hosts emphasize that growth is a natural progression for content creators, arguing that there is still ample audience for diverse maker content on platforms like YouTube.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-22-episode-172-the-jimmy-way#t=1) Introduction: Jimmy's Rush Job and Shop Vlog
- [3:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-22-episode-172-the-jimmy-way#t=235) Jimmy's Shop Build: Electrical and Filson Canoe
- [6:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-22-episode-172-the-jimmy-way#t=398) Electro-etching Knife and Shop Lighting Plans
- [11:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-22-episode-172-the-jimmy-way#t=678) Addressing Accessibility Concerns: Growing Shops
- [17:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-22-episode-172-the-jimmy-way#t=1055) The Reality of Maker Sponsorships and Growth
- [26:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-22-episode-172-the-jimmy-way#t=1616) David's KentCraft Meetup and Website Launch
- [31:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-22-episode-172-the-jimmy-way#t=1899) Bob's Alexa-Controlled Finger and Patreon Updates
- [36:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-22-episode-172-the-jimmy-way#t=2162) Jimmy's Diet Journey and Harm Reduction
- [45:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-22-episode-172-the-jimmy-way#t=2713) What Should Be Taught to Kids in Maker Spaces
- [56:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-06-22-episode-172-the-jimmy-way#t=3376) Week's Picks: Books, Wood Stabilization, and Maker Adventures

## Topics

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

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Filson (company)
- Southwire (company)
- Glow Forge (product)
- Alexa (product)
- Arduino (chip)
- TurnTex (company)
- Matt Cremona (other)
- Brett McAfee (other)
- Jocko (other)
- Gareth Braunwyn (other)
- Make Publishing (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [STL354: Go and Do the Thing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-11-14-stl354-go-and-do-the-thing) (Shop Talk Live)
- [92: We’ve Hit Our Ceiling](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2023-01-12-92-weve-hit-our-ceiling) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [HIBT Lab! Colin and Samir: Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2022-04-14-hibt-lab-colin-and-samir-colin-rosenblum-and-samir-chaudry) (How I Built This)
- [STL274: Inside Highland Woodworking](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-09-09-stl274-inside-highland-woodworking) (Shop Talk Live)
- [S2E41 The Hacksmith | James Hobson](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-09-24-s2e41-the-hacksmith-james-hobson) (Being an Engineer)

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