Hardware Podcasts

Episode 338: “New” Hot Tub Money

Making It · 14 Jan 2022 · 1h 21m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their 2022 goals, ranging from Diresta's new car collection and Walmart partnership to Clagett's compressor setup and Picciuto's synth cabinet. They share technical details on maintaining electronics with Fader Lube, setting up pneumatic systems with PEX and aluminum piping, and the challenges of manufacturing and YouTube analytics. The hosts also recommend channels like ActionBox and Blind Fury, reflecting on the shift in content creation and business strategy.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Walmart, Eastwood, Home Depot
Tools
Fader Lube, WD-40, Triflow
Also
ActionBox, Blind Fury, KRS-One, Craftsman

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