Hardware Podcasts

Episode 194: You just gotta do it.

Making It · 7 Dec 2018 · 56m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their personal projects and the strategic planning for their respective companies, including 'I Like to Make Stuff' and 'Instructables'. They cover Bob's restoration of a 1969 Chevy C10, Jimmy's house renovations and team expansion, and David's music and woodworking goals. The hosts also reflect on the evolution of their maker community, the impact of technology on production, and specific product recommendations like the Ultimate Lego Table.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Ecklers, Devil Forge, Carolina Boots
Products
Ultimate Lego Table, Laguna CNC
Also
Caleb Harris, Derek from Malden, Graz Makes, Michael Alm

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