# Episode 331: Wigglesaw

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-11-19
- Length: 1h 12m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-11-19-episode-331-wigglesaw
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-331-wigglesaw

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the challenges and nuances of hiring help for growing businesses and personal projects. They cover the psychological barriers to delegating creative control, the importance of finding employees who are fulfilled by support roles rather than aspiring artists, and the operational need to hire before becoming overwhelmed. The conversation also touches on specific project updates, including Bob's car restoration and David's use of a mini lathe.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-11-19-episode-331-wigglesaw#t=0) Introduction and Shop Security
- [6:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-11-19-episode-331-wigglesaw#t=396) Jimmy's House Manager Search and Hiring Philosophy
- [12:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-11-19-episode-331-wigglesaw#t=779) Project Updates: Trailer, Wedding Rings, and Mini Lathe
- [22:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-11-19-episode-331-wigglesaw#t=1327) Bob's Carmagilla Restoration and Rotisserie Design
- [34:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-11-19-episode-331-wigglesaw#t=2067) The Fear of Losing Creative Control When Hiring
- [40:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-11-19-episode-331-wigglesaw#t=2441) Finding the Right Employee Fit: Artists vs. Mechanics
- [48:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-11-19-episode-331-wigglesaw#t=2924) When to Hire and Managing Expectations
- [1:01:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-11-19-episode-331-wigglesaw#t=3685) Recommendations and Patreon Shoutouts

## Topics

- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Craigslist (other)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Sencut Send (company)
- Blondie Hacks (other)
- Practical Engineering (other)
- Unnecessary Inventions (other)
- 10 Minute Bible Hour (other)
- Another Woodshop Podcast (other)

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