Hardware Podcasts

414: Every Video Is Someone’s Career

Making It · 13 Oct 2023 · 1h 02m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the emotional and financial risks of creating physical products for YouTube, with Bob sharing his experience making a life-size Optimus Prime helmet that underperformed in views despite his enjoyment. David details the process of making giant hairy hobbit feet for his son, highlighting the material costs and the value of the shared experience over viral metrics. Jimmy reflects on his attendance at Maker Camp and his ongoing leather bag projects, while the group explores the identity crisis of defining themselves as 'artists' versus 'makers' or 'problem solvers' on business cards.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Carhartt, Lincoln Electric, Woby Design
Products
Degripper 5000
Materials
Dragon Skin
Also
VidSummit, Maker Camp, Evan's Woodshop, Crabtree Creative, Strike Force 5

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