Hardware Podcasts

Episode 178: The Audience Journey

Making It · 10 Aug 2018 · 1h 08m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the challenges of maker life, including the stigma around pocket holes, the logistics of heavy welding, and the difficulty of maintaining creative momentum after time off. They analyze how audience feedback influences their content strategies, with David tracking view counts to balance utilitarian shop projects against his design goals, while Bob and Jimmy resist chasing trends to maintain their unique voices. The episode also covers practical tips for productivity, such as using timers and compartmentalizing tasks, and highlights the importance of community support through Maker Faire and fellow creators like April Wilkerson.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Lincoln, Filson
Tools
Fusion
Also
Maker Faire, April Wilkerson, JD Brewer, Tempest Rings

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