# Episode 336: Take the hug…

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-12-24
- Length: 59m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-24-episode-336-take-the-hug
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-336-take-the-hug

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto reflect on their 2021, discussing Diresta’s new Walmart product line and a streaming TV show, Clagett’s CNC candy dishes and trailer build, and Picciuto’s go-karting and upcoming 3D printing projects. They share advice on handling contracts and maintaining a positive mindset, while also touching on personal challenges like Diresta’s rib injury and the loss of Aaron. The hosts conclude by recommending YouTube channels and Jocko Willink’s Kickstarter course.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-24-episode-336-take-the-hug#t=1) Introduction and Diresta's Rib Injury
- [3:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-24-episode-336-take-the-hug#t=180) Clagett's CNC Candy Dishes and Picciuto's Holiday Stress
- [7:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-24-episode-336-take-the-hug#t=433) Diresta's Trailer Build and Laminate Failure
- [11:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-24-episode-336-take-the-hug#t=691) Planning for 2022 and Future Projects
- [19:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-24-episode-336-take-the-hug#t=1163) Diresta's Walmart Partnership and Streaming Show
- [25:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-24-episode-336-take-the-hug#t=1524) Picciuto's Go-Karting and Personal Growth
- [28:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-24-episode-336-take-the-hug#t=1688) Diresta's Reflections on Aging and Business Changes
- [43:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-24-episode-336-take-the-hug#t=2637) Advice on Contracts and Expectations
- [52:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-24-episode-336-take-the-hug#t=3151) Patreon Thanks and Video Recommendations

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Walmart (company)
- Checkers Mix (other)
- Jocko (other)
- No Shortcuts (other)
- Mike FN Garage (other)
- CT (other)
- Odin Leather Goods (company)
- Full Steam Designs (company)
- Low End Designs (company)
- Blondie Hacks (company)
- Fun Kiss Artistic Creations (company)
- Chad for Man Crafting (company)
- Works by Solo (company)
- Albert's Woodworks (company)
- Corey Ward (other)
- Chris Zepp (other)
- Derek (other)
- Adam (other)
- Patrick (other)
- Taylor (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [75: We Got to Finish Something](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-12-16-75-we-got-to-finish-something) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [134: Kevin Kelly Remains Undefeated](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2026-06-24-134-kevin-kelly-remains-undefeated) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [47: Seems Like a Nice Way to Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2019-01-16-47-seems-like-a-nice-way-to-live) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [58: Nothing Can Stop Us Now](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2020-04-01-58-nothing-can-stop-us-now) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [25: Q&A](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2017-03-30-25-q-a) (Thoroughly Considered)

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