# Episode 199: Jimmy for mayor!

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-01-25
- Length: 1h 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-25-episode-199-jimmy-for-mayor
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-199-jimmy-for-mayor

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Jimmy's new workshop heating system and Bob's bathroom remodel, before diving into a detailed conversation about building multiple income streams for makers. They explore various monetization strategies such as selling physical products via Amazon and Etsy, offering CNC and 3D printing services, selling digital 3D models, and creating passive income through e-books and tool rehabilitation. The hosts also share advice on entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of validating ideas with supportive friends and avoiding naysayers.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-25-episode-199-jimmy-for-mayor#t=1) Introduction and House Moving Stories
- [11:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-25-episode-199-jimmy-for-mayor#t=676) Jimmy's Workshop Heating and Cold Weather Challenges
- [17:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-25-episode-199-jimmy-for-mayor#t=1063) David's Welding Class and Shop Tour Video
- [25:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-25-episode-199-jimmy-for-mayor#t=1501) Bob's Bathroom Remodel and Project Satisfaction
- [33:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-25-episode-199-jimmy-for-mayor#t=2027) Multiple Income Streams: Physical Products and Amazon
- [43:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-25-episode-199-jimmy-for-mayor#t=2602) Digital Income: 3D Models, E-books, and Shapeways
- [57:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-25-episode-199-jimmy-for-mayor#t=3453) Entrepreneurial Advice and Testing Ideas
- [1:02:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-01-25-episode-199-jimmy-for-mayor#t=3743) Patreon Updates and Picks of the Week

## Topics

- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Lowe's (company)
- Nest (product)
- Dollar General (company)
- Amazon (company)
- eBay (company)
- Etsy (company)
- Craigslist (company)
- Facebook Marketplace (company)
- X-Carve (product)
- Shapeways (company)
- 3D Hubs (company)
- TurboSquid (company)
- The Handmade Electronic Music (other)
- Peter Caine (other)
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (other)

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- [Vecordious Vacation Variorum](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-02-14-vecordious-vacation-variorum) (The Amp Hour)
- [HIBT Lab! Colin and Samir: Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2022-04-14-hibt-lab-colin-and-samir-colin-rosenblum-and-samir-chaudry) (How I Built This)
- [59: I’ve Always Wanted to Do a Bleep](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2020-05-20-59-ive-always-wanted-to-do-a-bleep) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [9: Asking for Money](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-02-21-9-asking-for-money) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [005: Miniature Construction Materials](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-04-05-005-miniature-construction-materials) (Product Startup)

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