# 353:  The emotional weight of bank accounts

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-05-06
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-06-353-the-emotional-weight-of-bank-accounts
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-353-the-emotional-weight-of-bank-accounts

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent trip to Maker Central in Birmingham, England, highlighting the stress of COVID testing and the emotional weight of running a one-person business. They highlight Matt Denton's 3D-printed Lego go-kart and David's detailed engine build video, while Jimmy shares his progress on a rowboat mold and Bob discusses his work on a canoe. The hosts also recommend the documentary Street Gang and creators Jenny and Davis and Hollywood Hunter, before discussing the financial pressures of podcasting and potential live events.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-06-353-the-emotional-weight-of-bank-accounts#t=1) Introduction: Hummingbird care and travel anecdotes
- [2:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-06-353-the-emotional-weight-of-bank-accounts#t=128) Maker Central: COVID testing stress and travel logistics
- [8:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-06-353-the-emotional-weight-of-bank-accounts#t=484) Event highlights: Meeting creators and product development talks
- [21:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-06-353-the-emotional-weight-of-bank-accounts#t=1279) Matt Denton's 3D printed Lego go-kart and Star Wars BB-8
- [33:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-06-353-the-emotional-weight-of-bank-accounts#t=1992) David Picciuto's go-kart engine build video and business challenges
- [42:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-06-353-the-emotional-weight-of-bank-accounts#t=2544) Jimmy Diresta's rowboat mold and Bob Clagett's canoe project
- [52:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-06-353-the-emotional-weight-of-bank-accounts#t=3135) Podcast sponsorship, Patreon support, and live event ideas
- [56:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-05-06-353-the-emotional-weight-of-bank-accounts#t=3363) Recommendations: Street Gang, Jenny and Davis, and Hollywood Hunter

## Topics

- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Maker Central (other)
- Matt Denton (other)
- BB-8 (product)
- Street Gang (other)
- Jenny and Davis (other)
- Hollywood Hunter (other)
- Castle Grayskull (product)
- Ghostbusters (product)
- Back to the Future (product)
- Sesame Street (other)

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- [134: Kevin Kelly Remains Undefeated](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2026-06-24-134-kevin-kelly-remains-undefeated) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [3: Onward](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2015-10-28-3-onward) (Thoroughly Considered)
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