# Episode 316: The Bubble

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-07-30
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-30-episode-316-the-bubble
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-316-the-bubble

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the saturation of the YouTube maker community, debating whether the 'bubble' has burst and how creators should navigate declining view counts. They emphasize the importance of setting personal creative goals over chasing algorithms, maintaining mental health, and viewing YouTube as a portfolio hub for other business opportunities like product lines and sponsorships. The conversation also touches on the value of diverse creative inputs, such as visiting a classic car museum, to fuel long-term creativity.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-30-episode-316-the-bubble#t=1) Introduction and Vacation Updates
- [1:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-30-episode-316-the-bubble#t=70) The Challenge of Disconnecting and Work-Life Balance
- [17:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-30-episode-316-the-bubble#t=1062) Finding Creative Input Outside the Workshop
- [31:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-30-episode-316-the-bubble#t=1865) Has the Maker Video Bubble Burst?
- [38:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-30-episode-316-the-bubble#t=2314) Navigating Algorithm Changes and View Counts
- [55:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-30-episode-316-the-bubble#t=3316) The Octopus Model: YouTube as a Business Hub
- [1:06:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-30-episode-316-the-bubble#t=3995) Creator Recommendations and Conclusion

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Peter McKinnon (other)
- John Heise (other)
- Donut Media (other)
- Wobi Design (other)
- Chris Cash (other)
- Colin Furze (other)
- Carmen Gia (product)
- R2-D2 (product)
- Ford Galaxy (product)
- Corvette (product)

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