# 410: Now You’re Just A Weirdo!

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2023-09-08
- Length: 1h 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-09-08-410-now-youre-just-a-weirdo
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/410-now-youre-just-a-weirdo

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss recent life changes, with David detailing the acquisition of a factory in Arkansas with partners Howard and Jordan to support Etsy sellers like 2 Avocados. David also recounts the physically demanding restoration of a 10-foot obelisk tombstone with Wade Fowler of the Millennial Stone Cleaner, while Bob describes building speaker stands with a unique veneer-wrapped foam core and Jimmy reflects on downsizing his business to create personal margin.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-09-08-410-now-youre-just-a-weirdo#t=1) Introduction and Arkansas Factory Update
- [8:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-09-08-410-now-youre-just-a-weirdo#t=481) Millennial Stone Cleaner and Tombstone Restoration
- [19:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-09-08-410-now-youre-just-a-weirdo#t=1190) Bob's Speaker Stands and Router Bit
- [29:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-09-08-410-now-youre-just-a-weirdo#t=1786) Business Downsizing and Creating Margin
- [42:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-09-08-410-now-youre-just-a-weirdo#t=2555) Overcoming Fear and Institutional Knowledge
- [1:01:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-09-08-410-now-youre-just-a-weirdo#t=3684) Patreon Shoutouts and Weekly Picks

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up, early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- 2 Avocados (product)
- Millennial Stone Cleaner (product)
- Wade Fowler (other)
- MotionGen.io (tool)
- Becoming a King (other)
- Trust in Timber (other)
- Steve Spangler (other)

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