Hardware Podcasts

457: Horse Poopie Smell

Making It · 12 Oct 2024 · 58m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's new Log Saul sawmill and barn renovation, Clagett's Goodwill crate restoration, and Picciuto's mystery woodworking video. The conversation shifts to the psychological challenges of creating content, specifically how to handle negative feedback, the anxiety of expensive purchases, and the difficulty of filtering input from salespeople and the public. They also share recommendations for other creators like Johnny Tromboukis and Keith Rucker, and discuss the importance of not letting the fear of criticism stifle creativity.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

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Companies
Log Saul, Windy Hill Foundry
Also
Synology, Johnny Tromboukis, Keith Rucker, Tally Ho, Leo Sampson, Keith Jarrett, Rick Beeto, Bring a Trailer

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