# 415: Everything In Its Right Place

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2023-10-20
- Length: 1h 01m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-10-20-415-everything-in-its-right-place
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/415-everything-in-its-right-place

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's new short-term rental property and Clagett's aluminum toolbox and graveyard restoration. The hosts address audience questions about navigating a crowded maker landscape, emphasizing the need to niche down, experiment with new mediums, and balance creative passion with marketability. They also share recommendations for books and podcasts, highlighting the importance of continuous learning and adapting to algorithmic changes.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-10-20-415-everything-in-its-right-place#t=1) Introduction and Personal Updates
- [4:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-10-20-415-everything-in-its-right-place#t=253) Jimmy Diresta's New House and Budget Shop
- [11:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-10-20-415-everything-in-its-right-place#t=666) Bob Clagett's Aluminum Toolbox and Graveyard Restoration
- [21:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-10-20-415-everything-in-its-right-place#t=1261) Shop Organization and Layout Strategies
- [28:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-10-20-415-everything-in-its-right-place#t=1721) Differentiating in a Crowded Maker Market
- [36:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-10-20-415-everything-in-its-right-place#t=2173) Balancing Creative Passion with Marketability
- [47:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-10-20-415-everything-in-its-right-place#t=2821) Advice on Learning New Mediums and Design
- [55:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-10-20-415-everything-in-its-right-place#t=3358) Book and Podcast Recommendations

## Topics

- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Squarespace (company)
- Amazon (company)
- Airbnb (company)
- Carolina Shoes (company)
- Lincoln Electric (company)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Lightburn (tool)
- The Creative Act (other)
- The Practice: Shipping Creative Work (other)
- Story brand (other)

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