# Episode 344: The ROI in Q4

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-02-25
- Length: 1h 16m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-25-episode-344-the-roi-in-q4
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-344-the-roi-in-q4

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects and personal growth areas. Diresta details the test rollout of his 'Jimmy's Workshop' toolbox line at Walmart, noting 60,000 pieces in 400 stores, while also sharing his progress restoring a 1970s Camaro, including sandblasting and chassis work. Clagett talks about his upcoming Work Bench Con presentations and his recent fall on ice, while Picciuto explains a specialized jig for making tapered staves and his struggle with managing excitement and purchasing habits.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-25-episode-344-the-roi-in-q4#t=1) Introduction: Jimmy's Workshop Walmart Rollout
- [4:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-25-episode-344-the-roi-in-q4#t=248) Walmart Test Results and Q4 Planning
- [7:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-25-episode-344-the-roi-in-q4#t=422) Work Bench Con Schedule and Travel Plans
- [13:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-25-episode-344-the-roi-in-q4#t=798) Clagett's Ice Fall and Safety Warning
- [17:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-25-episode-344-the-roi-in-q4#t=1063) Picciuto's Tapered Staves Jig and Mocha Pot
- [25:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-25-episode-344-the-roi-in-q4#t=1513) Diresta's Camaro Restoration and Sandblasting
- [40:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-25-episode-344-the-roi-in-q4#t=2414) What They Need to Get Better At: Personal Growth
- [58:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-25-episode-344-the-roi-in-q4#t=3502) Seasonal Avoidance and Shop Management
- [1:08:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-02-25-episode-344-the-roi-in-q4#t=4109) Video Recommendations and Show Wrap-up

## Topics

- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Retail, wholesale & distribution](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/retail-and-distribution)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Jimmy's Workshop (product)
- Walmart (company)
- Starrett (company)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Shaper 3D (tool)
- Matthias Wandel (other)
- Eastwood (company)
- Kevin Tetz (other)
- ARC Racing (company)

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- [STL254: Iron and oak (and maple?)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-11-19-stl254-iron-and-oak-and-maple) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL 105: Why We Build What We Build](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-02-26-stl-105-why-we-build-what-we-build) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Bob Widlar, Electronic Design, FIRST Robotics - Monday, Meta Monday](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-03-08-bob-widlar-electronic-design-first-robotics-monday-meta-monday) (The Amp Hour)
- [75: We Got to Finish Something](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-12-16-75-we-got-to-finish-something) (Thoroughly Considered)

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