# Episode 182: Been trying to sell out for years

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-09-07
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-07-episode-182-been-trying-to-sell-out-for-years
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-182-been-trying-to-sell-out-for-years

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their personal and professional evolution over the four-year history of the 'Making It' podcast. They reflect on how their creative processes, business acumen, and relationship with their audience have shifted from hobbyist beginnings to professional content creation, touching on Diresta's collaboration with This Old House, Clagett's new website and craft show preparations, and Picciuto's upcoming MatterHackers collaboration. The hosts also address the challenges of managing online engagement, the pressure of sponsorship, and the importance of staying connected with their community despite growing fame.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-07-episode-182-been-trying-to-sell-out-for-years#t=1) Introduction and Diresta's Axe Video Mishap
- [3:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-07-episode-182-been-trying-to-sell-out-for-years#t=193) Diresta's Collaboration with This Old House
- [13:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-07-episode-182-been-trying-to-sell-out-for-years#t=825) Picciuto's Website Launch and Craft Show Plans
- [21:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-07-episode-182-been-trying-to-sell-out-for-years#t=1312) Clagett's Catapult Build and MatterHackers Trip
- [27:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-07-episode-182-been-trying-to-sell-out-for-years#t=1662) Evolution of YouTube Skills and Business Acumen
- [38:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-07-episode-182-been-trying-to-sell-out-for-years#t=2323) Managing Audience Engagement and Trolls
- [1:03:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-07-episode-182-been-trying-to-sell-out-for-years#t=3781) Patreon Update and Weekly Picks

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- This Old House (company)
- MatterHackers (company)
- Handmade Toledo (other)
- JD Brewer (other)
- Apex Welding (company)
- Lego (product)
- Bugatti (company)
- Patreon (other)
- Etsy (company)
- Make Something 2 (other)
- Popular Woodworking (company)
- Rockler (company)
- Core77 (company)
- Make magazine (company)
- 3M77 spray blue (product)

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