# Episode 194: You just gotta do it.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-12-07
- Length: 56m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-07-episode-194-you-just-gotta-do-it
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-194-you-just-gotta-do-it

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-07-episode-194-you-just-gotta-do-it#t=1) Introduction and Personal Projects
- [2:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-07-episode-194-you-just-gotta-do-it#t=162) Bob Clagett's Truck Restoration and Shop Management
- [6:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-07-episode-194-you-just-gotta-do-it#t=392) David Picciuto's Music and Jimmy's Renovation
- [15:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-07-episode-194-you-just-gotta-do-it#t=904) Strategic Planning for I Like to Make Stuff
- [24:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-07-episode-194-you-just-gotta-do-it#t=1456) Production Quality vs. DIY Aesthetic
- [32:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-07-episode-194-you-just-gotta-do-it#t=1924) Hiring and Operational Scaling
- [36:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-07-episode-194-you-just-gotta-do-it#t=2187) Skill Development and Creative Goals
- [47:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-07-episode-194-you-just-gotta-do-it#t=2858) Technology and Industry Reflections
- [52:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-07-episode-194-you-just-gotta-do-it#t=3139) Community Picks and Closing

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Ecklers (company)
- Ultimate Lego Table (product)
- Caleb Harris (other)
- Derek from Malden (other)
- Graz Makes (other)
- Michael Alm (other)
- Devil Forge (company)
- Laguna CNC (product)
- Carolina Boots (company)

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- [STL214.5: The one with no questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-05-01-stl214-5-the-one-with-no-questions) (Shop Talk Live)
- [120: Imbue All of the Choices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2025-01-18-120-imbue-all-of-the-choices) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [56: Are We About To Do a Gift Guide Episode?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2019-12-04-56-are-we-about-to-do-a-gift-guide-episode) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [Afterschool Podcast, Episode 5 - StudioNeat (9/16)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/core77-podcast/2013-11-04-afterschool-podcast-episode-5-studioneat-9-16) (Core77 Podcast)
- [Bonus Episode! Ask Guy Anything: December 2021](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2021-12-23-bonus-episode-ask-guy-anything-december-2021) (How I Built This)

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