# Episode 178: The Audience Journey

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-08-10
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-10-episode-178-the-audience-journey
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-178-the-audience-journey

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-10-episode-178-the-audience-journey#t=31) The Pocket Hole Debate and Shop Logistics
- [2:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-10-episode-178-the-audience-journey#t=177) Building Barn Doors and Welding Challenges
- [10:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-10-episode-178-the-audience-journey#t=602) Managing Gas Supplies and Workflow
- [13:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-10-episode-178-the-audience-journey#t=793) Project Updates: Apple Boxes and Fire Pits
- [16:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-10-episode-178-the-audience-journey#t=986) Overcoming Creative Block and Procrastination
- [30:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-10-episode-178-the-audience-journey#t=1832) Personality Traits and Success in Making
- [36:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-10-episode-178-the-audience-journey#t=2201) Things Makers Hate: Sanding, Cleaning, and Maintenance
- [48:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-10-episode-178-the-audience-journey#t=2895) Audience Feedback and Content Strategy
- [1:01:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-08-10-episode-178-the-audience-journey#t=3681) Community, Maker Faire, and Creator Recommendations

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Lincoln (company)
- Fusion (tool)
- Maker Faire (other)
- April Wilkerson (other)
- JD Brewer (other)
- Tempest Rings (other)
- Filson (company)

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