# 371: Should I be doing more?  I’m fine.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-09-23
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-23-371-should-i-be-doing-more-im-fine
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/371-should-i-be-doing-more-im-fine

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Jimmy's screen-accurate lightsaber replica, Bob's neon sign and boat builds, and David's storage crate upgrade. The conversation shifts to the evolution of their YouTube content, debating the balance between storytelling, production quality, and algorithmic visibility. They reflect on the influence of creators like Donut Media and Mark Rober, the importance of pre-production, and the challenge of staying relevant as older creators in a changing digital landscape.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-23-371-should-i-be-doing-more-im-fine#t=1) Introduction and Personal Updates
- [12:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-23-371-should-i-be-doing-more-im-fine#t=731) Jimmy's Lightsaber Replica and Pre-Production
- [24:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-23-371-should-i-be-doing-more-im-fine#t=1485) Storytelling, Analytics, and Algorithm Strategy
- [36:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-23-371-should-i-be-doing-more-im-fine#t=2190) Gear, Accessibility, and Content Philosophy
- [42:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-23-371-should-i-be-doing-more-im-fine#t=2557) Generational Shifts and Creator Advice
- [59:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-09-23-371-should-i-be-doing-more-im-fine#t=3551) Picks of the Week and Patreon

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Donut Media (company)
- Mark Rober (other)
- Guillermo Galetti (other)
- JerryRigEverything (other)
- The Clamp Podcast (other)
- Sony A3 (product)
- GoPro (product)
- Flip Camera (product)
- Panasonic GH5s (product)
- Bridgeport (tool)
- Lowe's (company)
- Goodwill (company)

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