# Episode 291: I’m just the pretty face

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-01-15
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-15-episode-291-im-just-the-pretty-face
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-291-im-just-the-pretty-face

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects and business strategies. Diresta details painting a Chevy truck with modern catalyzed paint and building a drill press storage cabinet. Picciuto talks about launching a new kitchen book, managing shipping logistics, and taking an online engine-building class. Clagett shares his experience learning to read dial calipers and micrometers, and the group discusses their goals for the upcoming year.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-15-episode-291-im-just-the-pretty-face#t=0) Introduction and Community Appreciation
- [4:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-15-episode-291-im-just-the-pretty-face#t=270) David Picciuto's Book Launch and Shipping Challenges
- [12:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-15-episode-291-im-just-the-pretty-face#t=745) Learning Precision Tools: Calipers and Micrometers
- [21:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-15-episode-291-im-just-the-pretty-face#t=1264) Jimmy Diresta's Truck Restoration and Paint Chemistry
- [29:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-15-episode-291-im-just-the-pretty-face#t=1774) Drill Press Cabinet Design and Shop Organization
- [35:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-15-episode-291-im-just-the-pretty-face#t=2115) Business Growth and Autonomy for Jimmy Diresta
- [47:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-15-episode-291-im-just-the-pretty-face#t=2857) 2021 Goals: Projects, Decisiveness, and Personal Growth
- [59:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-15-episode-291-im-just-the-pretty-face#t=3573) TV Show and Creator Recommendations

## Topics

- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Logistics & fulfilment](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/logistics-and-fulfillment)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Ted Lasso (product)
- Peep Show (product)
- Cor Geek (other)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- UPS (company)
- USPS (company)
- ShipStation (tool)
- Apple TV+ (other)
- Patreon (other)

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