Creator business
Careers, craft & community
365 episodes across 26 shows cover creator business. The shows that cover it most are Making It, Embedded.fm and The Amp Hour. The most recent, from 9 Oct 2026, is “541: Heating The Neighborhood” from Making It.
Making a living from content about making: YouTube, podcasts, sponsorships, courses and audience building.
365 episodes from 26 shows, most relevant and most recent first.
365 episodes
537: Sneeze Session
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the creative challenges of making content, including attribution, project pile-up, and the tension between personal interest and YouTube performance. Bob shares his experience with a…
I'm Changing The Podcast
Subhi Saadeh, host of the combination product podcast Let's Combinate, announces a schedule change from Wednesday to Monday after 250 consecutive weekly episodes. He reflects on maintaining consistency through major life events and cites…
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473: Send Me A Screengrab, My Phone’s Not Working
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the complexities of receiving free tools and equipment from manufacturers, highlighting the hidden costs of contracts, lack of support, and broken promises. Jimmy shares stories of…
451: I Never Put a Quarter In Ms. Pacman
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…
The Business Impact of 250 Consecutive Weeks of Podcasting w/ Joe Sullivan
Joe Sullivan, co-founder of the industrial marketing agency Gorilla 76, reflects on the business impact of publishing 250 consecutive episodes of The Manufacturing Executive podcast over five years. He details six key benefits: driving…
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Technical Blogging
Bryan Cantrill and Adam Leventhal of Oxide Computer Company discuss the history and practice of technical blogging with authors Piotr Sarna and Cynthia Dunlop, who are writing the book "Writing for Developers." The conversation traces the…
158 - 3 Years Straight of Drug/Device Podcasting, Guarding the Process, and the Future of the Show
Host Subhi Saadeh reflects on three years of consistency in producing the 'Let's Combinate' podcast, drawing analogies to strength training and Robert Greene's 'Mastery' to explain his process-focused approach. He shares a significant life…
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We're BACK! Industrial Design, Biomimicry & More: Designing in the Wild Season 3 (Trailer) | S3E01
Rob Irwin, host of Designing in the Wild, announces the return of the podcast for Season 3 with a new video format. He highlights his 23-year background as an industrial designer, citing past work on Amazon's smart shopping carts, net-zero…
Mike Burroughs (Founder / Creator, Stanceworks)
Mike Burroughs, founder of Stanceworks, explains how he pivoted from a car culture blog to a full-time YouTube career, driven by the decision to buy and modify a Ferrari 308 with a Honda engine swap. He details the financial risks of…
Podcasts for Podcast-Lovers
Bryan Cantrill and Adam Leventhal of Oxide Computer Company host a community episode where guests recommend podcasts ranging from technical deep dives like 'Ziade&Ford Advisors' and 'The Amp Hour' to historical narratives like 'Bad Blood'…
414: Every Video Is Someone’s Career
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…
534: I Think We'll Add a Head
Aaed Musa, co-founder of the robotics startup Mecha and a popular YouTube creator, discusses his journey from 3D-printing servo robots in his parents' garage to designing advanced quadrupedal robots. He details the mechanical evolution…
516: This Career is Like Magnet Fishing
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Diresta's ice cleats and pottery experiments, Picciuto's recased alarm clock, and Clagett's metal die fabrication. The conversation shifts to the…
531: Using My Bad Finger... For Good.
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's leather chair and boat building, Clagett's climbing wall and Karmann Ghia restoration, and Picciuto's recasing of a temperature monitor…
STL354: Go and Do the Thing
Erik Curtis, a furniture maker and YouTuber based in Philadelphia, joins Shop Talk Live to discuss the realities of running a woodworking business, teaching, and creating content. Curtis and hosts Amanda and Vic explore the myth of the…
OxF 2024 Wrap-Up
Hosts Bryan Cantrill and Adam Leventhal of Oxide Computer Company review their 2024 podcast year, discussing favorite episodes, cover art creation, and listener analytics. They reflect on technical deep dives into the XZ backdoor, Oxide's…
(Almost) COAST TO COAST Tour Recap and Preview of Manufacturing Happy Hour's 10-Year Anniversary
Chris Luecke, host of Manufacturing Happy Hour, recaps the 2025 'Almost Coast to Coast' tour and previews the show's 10th-anniversary events for 2026. He discusses the importance of local partnerships, citing collaborations with Fathom…
072 - EOF?
Hosts Almero and Jen review the seven-year statistics of the Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast, noting 230,983 unique downloads and an average episode length of just over one hour. They discuss the evolution of their production workflow…
060 - The Brie List
Hosts Alvaro and Jen celebrate the 5-year anniversary of the Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast with a retrospective on their personal and professional lives. Jen discusses her transition to voiceover work, her new role in research, and…
HIBT Lab! Osmo Salt: Nick DiGiovanni
Nick DiGiovanni, founder of the DTC salt and seasoning company Osmo and a YouTube/TikTok creator with over 15 million followers, discusses his journey from a shy Harvard student to a media entrepreneur. He details the decision to decline…
497: This Title Should Be Illegal
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Jimmy's porch poles and pool shed, Bob's tow truck restoration, and David's backlit Hamm's sign. They explore the challenges of staying motivated as…
3 - Ronnell Richards from the Business and Bourbon Podcast
Ronnell Richards, host of the Business and Bourbon podcast, discusses the launch of season two with hosts Ted and Adam of the People of Packaging podcast. Richards explains his curation process for guests, emphasizing the 'entrepreneur…
514: It’ll Sit There Like a Treadmill
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the tension between convenience and the creative process, sharing personal projects like Diresta's mailbox and pool house siding, Clagett's tow truck restoration, and Picciuto's…
Episode 316: The Bubble
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the saturation of the YouTube maker community, debating whether the 'bubble' has burst and how creators should navigate declining view counts. They emphasize the importance of setting…
Matt Brown (Creator, SuperfastMatt)
Matt Brown, the creator behind the YouTube channel SuperfastMatt, discusses his unconventional career path from delivering pizzas to working at NASCAR, Tesla, and Apple, and finally building a popular automotive content channel. He details…
What Is the IoT For All Podcast All About? | E000
Ryan Chicone, editor-in-chief of IoT For All, introduces the podcast's mission to make Internet of Things content accessible to a broad audience. He outlines the platform's history since 2016 and its goal to foster a community of experts…
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132: Clearing the Tech Deck
Hosts Myke Hurley, Tom Gerhardt, and Dan Provost discuss the upcoming Formula 1 season and its new broadcast deal with Apple TV, noting features like multi-view and feed selection. They then pivot to 'Tech Corner' topics, exploring the…
STL373: Big Changes for the Fine Woodworking Staff
Ben Strano, a longtime host and editor at Fine Woodworking, announces his departure from the magazine to become a tech ed teacher, while editors Anissa and Mike discuss the future of the podcast with incoming hosts Vic Anosov and Bridget…
How to Build an Industrial Automation YouTube Channel with Tim Wilborne
Tim Wilborne, founder of TW Controls, explains how his accidental YouTube channel grew to 50,000 subscribers by providing free PLC training and troubleshooting videos to industrial technicians. He details the company's evolution from a…
089 - Talking HealthTech Podcast, Consistency, Australian Innovation in HealthTech, Content, and Community with Peter Birch
Peter Birch, CEO of Talking HealthTech and director of MetaOptima Technology, discusses his 350+ episode podcast and the broader Australian HealthTech ecosystem. He details the operational challenges of scaling from audio to 4K video…
541: Heating The Neighborhood
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's preparation for Maker Camp with a boat and a restored 1969 Myers Manx doom buggy, Clagett's laser-etched ice pick poster and lamp sculpture…
13: Introspective Nasal Gazing
Elecia White and Christopher White reflect on the first dozen episodes of their podcast, Making Embedded Systems, discussing the evolution of their production workflow and guest selection strategy. They detail the specific hardware…
459: Words for Your Tombstone
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Making It podcast by answering Patreon questions about their lives and careers. Jimmy shares details about his trip to Sweden to meet the team at Lagasol…
277: Phase 2, set it on fire.
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the evolving landscape of maker build videos, emphasizing that personality, pacing, and unique angles are more critical than expensive equipment. Bob Clagett details his current…
037 - 2020 Survey Results
Jen Castillo and Alvaro Prieto of the Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast summarize their 2020 annual survey results, revealing a bimodal audience of software, firmware, and security engineers who value the show's knowledgeable guests and…
300: Chris Luecke’s Friends from High School Interview Him on His Own Podcast, LIVE in St. Louis
Chris Luecke, host of Manufacturing Happy Hour, is interviewed by his high school friends Pat Morris, Rob Garwitz, and John Petra in St. Louis, while also hosting a panel with Michael Eaton of the Missouri Association of Manufacturers, Joe…
#031 - Why I change the publishing frequency, with Balint Horvath, Switzerland
Balint Horvath, host of The Hardware Entrepreneur podcast, explains his decision to shift the show's publishing frequency from weekly to bi-weekly to improve content quality and focus on new resources. He reflects on the challenges of…
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BONUS: Your Host Went to Oktoberfest, So Here Are Some Mindset and Productivity Tips
Host Chris Luecke interviews Craig Francisco, President of Calibri Scientific and former President/COO of Robex, about mindset and productivity. Francisco shares key lessons from his podcast '8 Keys of Sales Excellence,' including time…
310 - Win at home first! w/ author Cory Carlson
Corey Carlson, author of 'Win at Home First' and 'Rise and Go' and co-founder of the Rise community, joins host Adam Peek to discuss integrating family life with professional success. Carlson shares his journey from corporate sales to…
Anthony Fasano| Communication & Soft Skills for Engineers, & How to Retain Engineering Talent
Anthony Fasano, a civil engineer and founder of the Engineering Management Institute (EMI), discusses the critical importance of soft skills, particularly communication and public speaking, for engineering career advancement. He explains…
Episode 273: An Incredible Island of Goodness
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the art of storytelling in maker videos, emphasizing the need to define a clear point before shooting and using 'connective tissue' to maintain viewer engagement. They share technical…
Electroboom!
Mehdi Sadaghdar, the creator of the Electroboom YouTube channel, discusses his journey from an electronics hobbyist in Iran to a full-time content creator in Canada. He details the viral success of his early shock videos, the transition to…
427: Today Bob
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's leather 6-pack wine holder and Clagett's record player stand, while addressing the theme of creator burnout. The hosts share personal…
532: Attacked with Ideas
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent activities, ranging from David setting up a new shop and Jimmy preparing for a bowling event, to Bob's summer break and recovery from a slump. The core of the episode is a…
517: A Direct, Sensible Podcast
Elecia White and Christopher White are joined by Nathan Jones and Chris Svec to review the Embedded.fm podcast's 2025 performance, discussing survey results that highlight listener appreciation for the show's diverse, underrepresented…
51. Recapping 2021
Hosts Daniel and Forbode recap their favorite episodes from the first year of The Next Byte Podcast, discussing technologies ranging from Boom Supersonic's XB1 prototype and IoT-based emission inspections to Marsquakes, 3D-printed cars by…
Bonus Episode! Ask Guy Anything: December 2021
Guy Raz, host of How I Built This, explains the show's rigorous preparation process, which involves 40-50 page research packets and 5-10 hours of prep per interview to uncover new details. He details the criteria for selecting founder-led…
95 - 2021 wrap up SOLO with Adam Peek
Adam Peek, host of the People of Packaging podcast, reflects on his 2021 achievements, including a 74% increase in followers and 36 episodes released across 27 countries. He highlights key guests like Doug Renfro of Mrs. Renfro Foods and…
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513: I'm Sorry You Learned Something
Jason Turner, creator of C++ Weekly and founder of Empty Crate, discusses his new book 'Programming Puzzles Big Book' and his career evolution from software developer to educator. He explains how he uses paper-based puzzles to teach core…
Dave hanging with Fran Blanche
Fran Blanche discusses her past work at Electro-Harmonix building automated tube testing racks using stepper motors and Windows 3.11, and her current struggles with high storage costs and real estate in Philadelphia. She and Dave Jones…