# Episode 185: Rube Goldberg of Mistakes

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-10-05
- Length: 1h 13m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-05-episode-185-rube-goldberg-of-mistakes
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-185-rube-goldberg-of-mistakes

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss Diresta's chaotic attempt to move a heavy power hammer into his new blacksmith shop, which involved getting two trucks stuck in mud and fixing a mechanical failure in the hammer's drive shaft. The hosts then analyze the YouTube algorithm, discussing how underperforming videos can negatively impact channel growth and the pressure to balance creative integrity with business metrics. They also share their current projects, including Picciuto's new book and Clagett's hexagonal table build, before concluding with recommendations for creators and content.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-05-episode-185-rube-goldberg-of-mistakes#t=1) Introduction and Jimmy's Power Hammer Move
- [12:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-05-episode-185-rube-goldberg-of-mistakes#t=731) Moving the Power Hammer and Mechanical Failures
- [19:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-05-episode-185-rube-goldberg-of-mistakes#t=1176) David Picciuto's Book and Craft Show Prep
- [25:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-05-episode-185-rube-goldberg-of-mistakes#t=1507) YouTube Algorithm and Video Performance Anxiety
- [35:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-05-episode-185-rube-goldberg-of-mistakes#t=2106) Balancing Creativity, Business, and Audience Expectations
- [46:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-05-episode-185-rube-goldberg-of-mistakes#t=2792) Bob Clagett's Hexagonal Table and Welding
- [55:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-05-episode-185-rube-goldberg-of-mistakes#t=3310) Local Hardware Stores vs. Big Box Retailers
- [1:06:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-05-episode-185-rube-goldberg-of-mistakes#t=3976) Creator Picks and Recommendations

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Power Hammer (product)
- McMaster-Carr (company)
- Fusion (tool)
- Lowe's (company)
- Jay Leno (other)
- Scott Oconnor (other)
- Pomplamoose (other)

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- [How to Build an Industrial Automation YouTube Channel with Tim Wilborne](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-01-17-how-to-build-an-industrial-automation-youtube-channel-with-tim-wilborne) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
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