# 394: You Grow Into Being a Human

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2023-04-07
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-04-07-394-you-grow-into-being-a-human
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/394-you-grow-into-being-a-human

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Jimmy's shop model and leather wallets, Bob's 3D-printed conduit system and plasma CNC acquisition, and David's folding chair and MagnaDoodle projects. They analyze the shifting landscape of YouTube content creation, focusing on the importance of titles, thumbnails, and analytics, with Jimmy defending his use of high-end tools like a $300,000 CNC machine. The conversation highlights the evolution of their channels from budget-friendly DIY to more complex, creative endeavors, emphasizing the need to adapt to audience expectations and platform algorithms.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-04-07-394-you-grow-into-being-a-human#t=1) Introduction: Make48, Shop Models, and Wallets
- [4:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-04-07-394-you-grow-into-being-a-human#t=259) David's Channel Growth and Content Strategy
- [13:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-04-07-394-you-grow-into-being-a-human#t=790) Bob's Car Restoration and 3D Printed Conduit System
- [24:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-04-07-394-you-grow-into-being-a-human#t=1472) Plasma CNC Acquisition and Family Projects
- [34:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-04-07-394-you-grow-into-being-a-human#t=2070) The $300,000 CNC Machine and Audience Expectations
- [47:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-04-07-394-you-grow-into-being-a-human#t=2878) YouTube Analytics, Titles, and 'Trickbait'
- [57:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-04-07-394-you-grow-into-being-a-human#t=3458) Advice for New Creators and Channel Picks

## Topics

- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Make48 (other)
- Weaver 205 (product)
- FormLabs (product)
- JHS Pedals (company)
- Witt Woodworks (company)
- SuperFastMatt (other)

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