# Episode 177: A lot of hats that you shouldn’t wear

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-08-03
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-03-episode-177-a-lot-of-hats-that-you-shouldnt-wear
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-177-a-lot-of-hats-that-you-shouldnt-wear

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the realities of running maker businesses, addressing viewer questions about workaholism and the pressure to produce video content. They share specific project updates, including Diresta's restoration of a band saw and construction of barn doors, Clagett's work on a dining table and apple boxes, and Picciuto's canoe and table builds. The hosts also offer advice to beginner makers on filming techniques, editing strategies, and the importance of focusing on the craft rather than just the content creation.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-03-episode-177-a-lot-of-hats-that-you-shouldnt-wear#t=1) Introduction: David Picciuto's Patreon and Show Revival Plans
- [4:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-03-episode-177-a-lot-of-hats-that-you-shouldnt-wear#t=256) Bob Clagett's Experience on 'Making It' and TV Show Development
- [11:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-03-episode-177-a-lot-of-hats-that-you-shouldnt-wear#t=683) Project Updates: Diresta's Band Saw, Doors, and Clagett's Apple Boxes
- [26:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-03-episode-177-a-lot-of-hats-that-you-shouldnt-wear#t=1573) Addressing Workaholism: Sleep, Health, and Business Responsibility
- [43:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-03-episode-177-a-lot-of-hats-that-you-shouldnt-wear#t=2590) Advice for Beginner Makers: Filming, Editing, and Video Strategy
- [55:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-03-episode-177-a-lot-of-hats-that-you-shouldnt-wear#t=3326) What We're Watching: Gary Shandling, Rich Rebuilds, and Lego in Real Life

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Patreon (other)
- Making It (other)
- No Instructions (other)
- Rich Rebuilds (other)
- Lego in Real Life (other)
- Brick Bros Productions (other)
- Motherboard (other)
- Tesla (product)

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