# Episode 174: The Flying DiRestas

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-07-06
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-06-episode-174-the-flying-direstas
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-174-the-flying-direstas

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the balance between specializing and generalizing in content creation, with Bob sharing his experience speaking at the Craft + Commerce conference organized by ConvertKit (now Seva). They debate whether YouTube channels need a consistent theme or style to succeed, citing examples like Bobby Duke and Wintergatan, and emphasize the importance of consistency and finding one's unique voice. The hosts also share their current projects, including Jimmy's liquor cabinet, Bob's canoe and machine shop work, and David's website and book.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-06-episode-174-the-flying-direstas#t=1) Introduction: Birthday banter and weekend plans
- [4:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-06-episode-174-the-flying-direstas#t=261) Project Updates: Jimmy's liquor cabinet and David's website
- [7:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-06-episode-174-the-flying-direstas#t=476) Bob's machine shop obsession: Custom bolts and giant razor blades
- [12:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-06-episode-174-the-flying-direstas#t=723) Bob's Craft + Commerce conference experience and speaking on generalism
- [35:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-06-episode-174-the-flying-direstas#t=2156) Debate: Niche down vs. go wide on YouTube channels
- [48:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-06-episode-174-the-flying-direstas#t=2927) Learning skills through projects vs. repetitive practice
- [56:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-06-episode-174-the-flying-direstas#t=3366) What We're Watching: Artismia, Wintergatan, and Levi Allen

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- ConvertKit (company)
- Seva (company)
- Craft + Commerce (other)
- Wintergatan (other)
- Bobby Duke (other)
- Levi Allen (other)
- Artismia (other)

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