# 451: I Never Put a Quarter In Ms. Pacman

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-08-09
- Length: 1h 00m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-08-09-451-i-never-put-a-quarter-in-ms-pacman
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/451-i-never-put-a-quarter-in-ms-pacman

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the theme of compromise in their creative and business lives. They cover David's decision to buy kitchen cabinets from Cadnets.com to save time, Jimmy's reflection on past video game ad compromises, and Bob's experiences with corporate retail and team dynamics. The conversation also touches on YouTube metrics, the pressure of content creation, and recommendations for other creators like Whistling Diesel and Tyler Bell.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-08-09-451-i-never-put-a-quarter-in-ms-pacman#t=0) Introduction and Project Updates
- [7:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-08-09-451-i-never-put-a-quarter-in-ms-pacman#t=426) David Picciuto's Coffee Station and Buying vs. Making
- [10:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-08-09-451-i-never-put-a-quarter-in-ms-pacman#t=629) Jimmy Diresta's Inflatable Hot Dog and YouTube Metrics
- [22:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-08-09-451-i-never-put-a-quarter-in-ms-pacman#t=1325) The Philosophy of Compromise in Art and Business
- [34:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-08-09-451-i-never-put-a-quarter-in-ms-pacman#t=2085) Past Compromises: Video Game Ads and Corporate TV
- [46:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-08-09-451-i-never-put-a-quarter-in-ms-pacman#t=2788) Podcast Compromises and Schedule Constraints
- [54:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-08-09-451-i-never-put-a-quarter-in-ms-pacman#t=3283) Patreon Shoutouts and Creator Recommendations

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Cadnets.com (company)
- Whistling Diesel (other)
- Cybertruck (product)
- Tyler Bell (other)
- Make Art Not Content (other)
- Open Press Project (other)

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