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Maker That MoneyMaker That Money BONUS: Learn to EARN with Dennis DeMeyere of ThangsRecorded once again on site at the @WeWork offices at the top of @salesforce tower in San Francisco! We're back with Dennis DeMeyere, CTO of Thangs.com discussing the new eBook and all the ways you can start making real money designing for 3D Printing today!
Today's Guest: Dennis DeMeyere, CTO of Thangs.com Twitter: @dennisdemeyere @Thangs3D YouTube: @Thangs3D https://www.thangs.com
Link to the Thangs E-Book discussed in this episode: https://thangs.com/api/system/designer-ebook?deviceId=0e8ca277-9d13-44e2-96bf-a2718e43f19e-1713210196584&userId=1268206
2024-04-201h 13Maker That MoneyMaker That Money BONUS: Scotty Allen Shares the Origins of Strange PartsBONUS EPISODE: Live from FormNext 2023. We sit down with Scotty Allen from @StrangeParts and hear how he got his start as a creator who now travels the world highlighting incredible manufacturing facilities and technology.
2023-12-011h 30Maker That MoneyMaker That Money S2 Ep7: From LBX2023 with Jen Schachter of Tested and Bob Claggett of I Like to Make StuffRecorded at Lightburn's LBX 2023! I spoke with Jen Schachter of Tested.com and Bob Claggett from I Like to Make Stuff on a variety of topics including "Making Money as a Public Speaker", properly valuing your time, running your own Etsy store, and other tasty little nuggets for aspiring maker entrepreneurs out there.
Today's Guests: Jen Schachter, Contributor Tested.com
Instagram/Twitter: @schac_attack
Etsy.com Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JenSchachter?ref=l2-about-shopname
Bob Clagget, Owner- I Like To Make Stuff
Insta: @iliketomakestuff
Twitter: @iliketomakestuf
https://iliketomakestuff...
2023-10-2955 minMaker That MoneyMaker That Money S2 Ep6: The New Maker Economy Redux with Dennis DeMeyere of ThangsToday we join Dennis DeMeyere CTO of Thangs.com to revisit the topic of the new maker economy and all the opportunites for 3D designers now on the Thangs platform as well as others.
Today's Guest: Dennis DeMeyere CTO of Thangs.com: https://www.thangs.com/ @dennisdemeyere and @thangs on Twitter
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2023-10-1458 minMaker That MoneyMaker That Money S2 BONUS 2: Live From ERRF 2023 with James Bricknell Sr Editor CNET.comWe're back with ANOTHER BONUS EPISODE here live at ERRF 2023 with James Bricknell Senior Editor of CNET.com to discuss what it's like as a writer and reviewer of 3D Printers and other tech gadgets for CNET.com
Today's Guest: James Bricknell Senior Editor CNET.com @keridel on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2023-10-0239 minMaker That MoneyMaker That Money S2 BONUS 1: Live from ERRF2023 Women in 3D Printing with Britt FeltonWe're back with a BONUS EPISODE here live at ERRF 2023 with Britt Felton aka Creatrix Britt to talk about the experiences of women in the 3D printing community in 2023.
Today's Guest: Britt Felton @Creatrix_Britt on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2023-10-0239 minMaker That MoneyMaker That Money S2 Ep5: LIVE From East Coast RepRap Festival 2023!Today we're recording live from the 2023 East Coast RepRap Festival, a 3D Printing exhibition in Bel Air Maryland.
https://eastcoastreprapfest.com/
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2023-10-0143 minMaker That MoneyMaker That Money S2 Ep4: No Good Deed Goes UnPunished with Bill Doran of Punished PropsToday we're joined by Bill Doran owner of Punished Props to discuss his MANY adventures in Maker Entrepreneurism as a Prop Builder, Author, Educator, 3D Designer, and the adventures still to come with his latest brand GizmoThrill!
Today's Guest: Bill Doran, Owner Punished Props: https://www.punishedprops.com/ @punishedprops Twitter / Insta: @chinbeard
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2023-09-231h 14Maker That MoneyMaker That Money S2 Ep3: Holding out for a HeroToday we're joined by Andy Soderberg founder of the Hero Me advanced 3D printhead modular platform. We'll discuss what its like building a modular platform that supports over 35 BILLION different configurations for all the best brands of 3D printers!
Today's Guest: Andy Soderberg, Media Man - https://merlinmedia.com/ @MediaMan3D
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2023-09-161h 24Maker That MoneyMaker That Money S2 Ep2: The New Maker EconomyToday we're going to discuss various sites that have popped up in the past years that allow designers to sell their prints or form clubs / subscription models for gaining access to prints. Sites like Cults3D, Thangs, MyMiniFactory, Prusa Clubs, and more have created new opportunities for artists, makers, and creators to make money online. Lets dig in.
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2023-09-091h 10Maker That MoneyMaker That Money S2 Ep1: Where To Go From Here?Andrew and Pooch are back for Season 2 of the podcast where we discuss turning your hobby into your jobby. It's been a wild summer. Lets catch up on the latest with Repkord and 3DGloop and discuss what the future holds.
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2023-09-021h 53Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 63: Finding your FootholdsThis week we will be talking to Chris, AKA RetroMaker who is going down the MTM journey of making full time! We will be discussing finding that initial foothold to really better sink your teeth into this kind of thing.
Some about Chris: Chris Wiegand, aka RetroMaker has a background in architecture and design and began designing for 3D printing in 2013 while working on his N Scale model train layout, sending the files to Shapeways to have them printed. In 2020 he starting printing his own SLA Resin miniatures, last year moving into FDM printing, with designs specializing i...
2023-07-031h 00Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 62: Leads to LoyaltyToday we reveal some secrets to converting leads into loyal customers. Join us as we explore effective strategies for nurturing customer relationships and building a devoted following for your business.
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2023-06-261h 16Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 61: Mixing up Maker Magic With CookieCADToday we're joined by Melissa and Nathan Apter husband and wife co-owners of CookieCAD. We discuss their origin stories, the challenges of mixing personal and business partnerships, and their goals for CookieCAD headed into the future.
Today's Guests: Melissa and Nathan Apter
YouTube: @Cookiecad
Twitter: @cookiecad
Instagram: @cookie.cad
TikTok: @cookie.cad
https://www.cookiecad.com
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan Pucc...
2023-06-1258 minMaker That MoneyMaker That Money 60: Publish to ProfitsToday we're joined by Josh Manley, CNC Professor, Makerspace Educator, Author, and co-owner of CADClass.org. Josh, former guest, just released his first book (https://www.cadclass.org/pages/book#E...) and given the demand for extended knowledge we thought best to bring Josh back to talk about his experiences getting his ideas on paper and selling it for a profit.
Today's Guest: Joshua Manley co-owner CADClass.org
YouTube: @cadclassonline
Twitter: @cad_class
https://www.cadclass.org
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited op...
2023-06-051h 13Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 59: Building Sustainable MakerspacesToday we're joined by Eric Hess of @makernexus. Described as a professional woodworker for last 10 years, focused on historic woodworking techniques. Works as a custom stair builder for Coyne Stairs, prior to that worked for i-Stairs Inc in Sacramento as an installer, as well as doing design, bidding and estimating.
Today's Guest: Eric Hess of @makernexus
Twitter: @maker_nexus
https://www.makernexus.com/
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D G...
2023-05-301h 26Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 58: The Business of 3D Scanning with Grant of 3D MusketeersToday we're joined by Grant of @3DMusketeers to talk all about the business of High End #3dscanning! Working with people like @snoopdogg, teams like the @buccaneers, @uswomenssoccer1735 and more, Grant and his team of Musketeers have digitized many things worldwide! Come learn what it takes to do 3D Scanning professionally and take that hobby and turn it into a jobby!
Today's Guest: Grant Posner of @3DMusketeers
YouTube:@3DMusketeers
Twitter: @3D_Musketeers
https://3DMusketeers.com/
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a fe...
2023-05-231h 11Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 57: Making the Sweetest 3D Printer Ever with Ellie RoseToday we're joined by Ellie Rose, Owner and Founder of CocoaPress to discuss what it takes to bring not just a Chocolate 3D Printer to market but develop a whole new segment in choco-culinary making!
Today's Guest: Ellie Rose of CocoaPress
YouTube: @cocoapress308
Twitter: @ElianaRose66
https://cocoapress.com/
@3DPrintingNerd's video on Cocoa Press:
• YOU CAN 3D PRINT ...
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop ...
2023-05-151h 49
Maker That MoneyBONUS: PUG SF Pre-meetup Interview with Josef Prusa of Prusa 3DSpecial bonus episode LIVE from Trellis Coworking & Events in San Francisco, CA
https://www.trellis.social/
Thanks to Jo Prusa for his spontaneity and flexibility in making this happen!
Interested in hearing more about the history of Prusa3D? Check out their video on the road to 100,000 printers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX3pDDi9PeU
Today's Guest: Josef Prusa, Founder Prusa3D: @josefprusa prusa3d.com
2023-05-0922 minMaker That MoneyMaker That Money 56: The Business Cases for Maker Spaces with Josh ManleyToday we're joined by Josh Manley, CNC Professor, Makerspace Educator, Author, and co-owner of CADClass.org. As a highly experienced operator and consultant for a number of past maker-spaces Josh brings valuable insight on what it takes to operate and sustain an often times challenging environment for makers. Join us as we dive in on what it takes to build a robust and successful space and analyze the strengths and weaknesses in many maker space business models.
Today's Guest: Joshua Manley co-owner CADClass.org
YouTube: @cadclassonline
Twitter: @cad_class
https://www.cadclass.org
2023-05-011h 16Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 55: Building for Tomorrow with Frank IppolitoFrank Ippolito is a highly skilled and creative special effects artist with a passion for bringing imaginative characters and creatures to life. With over TWO decades of experience in the film and television industry, Frank has become a go-to expert in the field of prosthetics, animatronics, and practical effects. His innovative techniques and attention to detail have earned him numerous accolades, and he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of special effects.
Today's Guest: Frank Ippolito
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thingergy_inc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrankIppolito
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2023-04-171h 14Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 54: Make it till you make it with Caleb KraftIf anyone out there embodies the maker spirit more than today's guest we're hard pressed to think of who it would be. Caleb Kraft is the Senior Editor for Make magazine, a crafter, an author, a father, an event planner, founder of thecontrollerproject.com, and more! Today we'll dig in on all of it and learn more about what it takes to juggle as many ventures as he does.
Today's Guest: Caleb Kraft
YouTube: @CalebKraftmakes
Twitter: @calebkraft
calebkraft.com
www.thecontrollerproject.com
Two small business owners who got their start as m...
2023-04-101h 18Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 53: Envisioning Success with Sophy WongOn today's episode we are joined by the highly creative and talented Sophy Wong. Sophy shares her personal experiences and invaluable insights on the power of visualization, offering practical advice on implementing these techniques to achieve your own business success.
Today's Guest: Sophy Wong
YouTube: @SophyWongMakes
Twitter: @SophyWong
www.sophywong.com
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2023-04-031h 27Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 52: The Software Side of BusinessTypically when we think of making money as makers we think about making and selling product, but what about when your product allows other makers to make and sell their products? Well that's exactly what Jason Dorie and his team over at LightBurn Software do! Today we discuss what its like making software for makers!
Today's Guest: Jason Dorie, Owner/Founder LightBurn Laser
YouTube: @lightburnsoftware7189
Twitter: @lightburnlaser
www.lightburnsoftware.com
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures....
2023-03-271h 25Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 51: Don’t Reinvent the Wheel w/Charlesworth DynamicsAs makers we don't often look for the easiest ways to get our products made. The temptation to custom fabricate everything can often drain time and financial resources that we may not have. Often times the solutions we need may already be right in front of us as off the shelf products we can repurpose for our needs. Our guest Sean Charlesworth of Charlesworth Dynamics joins us this morning to discuss just how he avoids reinventing the wheel in his product design and finds clever parts that already exist to bring his replica Ghostbusters props and other incredible designs...
2023-03-201h 17Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 50: Tips and Tricks for Creating Engaging Content on Social Media w/MarsGizmoToday we chat with Adrian Luben, the man behind the incredibly successful channel @marsgizmo about tips and tricks for creating engaging content online, not just YouTube!
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Today's Guest: Adrian Luben: Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok: @marsgizmo
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2023-03-201h 40Maker That MoneyMaker That Money 49: Setting Reasonable Goals For Sustainable GrowthToday we chat with Emma Fletcher, Founder of Learn To Solder Kits AND Evergreen Support about what it takes to set good goals to achieve growth and maintain balance in the process!
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Today's Guest: Emma Fletcher: Twitter- @emmafletcher, learntosolderkits.com, evergreensupport.co
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2023-03-201h 08Maker That MoneyMakering Money In Hollywood w/Ben Eadie: The Business of Prop Making and Special EffectsThere is money to be made everywhere as a maker and Hollywood is no exception. Today we chat with Ben Eadie aka @DreadMakerRoberts about what it takes to take your make game to the silver screen!
Today's Guest: Ben Eadie is a movie prop maker, practical special effects designer, inventor, nerd, and is a high collared cape and monocle away from being a mad scientist.: @DreadMakerRoberts
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan "Pooch" Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
Two small business owners...
2023-02-171h 37Maker That MoneyThe Business of Content Creation with Joel Telling The 3D Printing Nerd AND Surprise Call From The Hacksmith!Being a content creator isn't just a life of leisure and glamor you know. It takes hard work, persistence, and yes, some business acumen. Today we get into it with Joel Telling, founder of the highly successful 3D Printing Nerd YouTube Channel and all around awesome human being. Join us as we delve into setting yourself up with the right mindset to run your channel well and make a proper living of it. Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Today's Guest...
2023-02-102h 03Maker That MoneyDealing With Difficult Customers with Shane LaHaye of Prusa ResearchCustomer service is an ongoing challenge for a lot of businesses and dealing with less than polite individuals can be a real drag. Today we discuss tips and tricks for dealing with these issues and potentially turning an unhappy customer into a customer for life.
Today's Guest: Shane LaHaye, Content Team, Prusa Research: @SameOldShane
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan "Pooch" Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opi...
2023-02-031h 19Maker That MoneyThe Price Is RightEstablishing a price for the products and services we sell as entrepreneurs can be one of the most stressful parts of the job. Am I charging too much? Not enough? Today we discuss tactics for finding the sweet spot.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan "Pooch" Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
2023-01-281h 32Maker That MoneyFighting Problems With ProcessOften times in small business we get wrapped up in just reacting to problems as they arise and never really doing the work of establishing and sticking to a process to prevent the problem from continuing to rear its ugly head. Today we discuss strategies for taking the time to identify the re-occurring problems and finding long term sustainable solutions.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan "Pooch" Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences an...
2023-01-201h 08Maker That MoneyNew Years ResolutionsIt's a new year! Let's talk about what worked last year, what didn't, and what resolutions we have to do better in business and life in general in 2023!
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan "Pooch" Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
2023-01-131h 04Maker That MoneyWhat is an Idea Actually Worth?Do ideas by themselves have value or is it the execution of the idea that actually makes it worth something? We explore this and more on today's episode.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan "Pooch" Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
2022-12-301h 01Maker That MoneyFine, I’ll Do It MyselfEver experience that time where you thought delegating or hiring someone to do something was a good idea only to find out you'd have been better off doing it yourself? Yeah, we have too. Today we speak with David Tobin, CEO of Audiojack and Executive Producer at 3D Printing Nerd about just this. How do you find people who "get it?" when do you cut bait and charge ahead on your own just to get it done? Let's get into it! Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few...
2022-12-231h 31Maker That MoneyBurnoutThe dangers of burnout are incredibly high for any entrepreneur. Today we talk about our own personal struggles with it, how to avoid getting caught in a "loop," and tips for keeping your business sustainable.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan "Pooch" Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
2022-12-161h 19Maker That MoneyMake New Customers But Keep The OldToday we discuss the value of customer retention and what it "costs" as compared of having to continually find new customers.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan "Pooch" Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
2022-12-091h 07Maker That MoneySelling through the Seasons- Strategies and Pitfalls of Fluctuating DemandSometimes it's incredibly tough to get a read on what the actual demand for your product is or will be. There are so many variables that contribute to demand on a regular basis. How do you forecast? How do you make sure not to over or under produce? Today we explore this and more.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan "Pooch" Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years in...
2022-12-031h 02Maker That MoneyProduct ReviewsFive stars. Best product ever! We've all seen it, all the "reviews" of product out there that make us feel better about our decisions to buy. But what value do they really have? Today, we dig in on this.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan "Pooch" Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
2022-11-111h 14Maker That MoneyNegotiating (with guest Chuck Hellebuyck of CHEP)Chuck Hellebuyck @CHEP rejoins us today to talk negotiation and tactics for getting better value for your business.
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
2022-10-281h 14Maker That MoneyThe Show Must Go On! The Business Value of Trade ShowsIs attending trade shows important for business growth. We chat with Chris Pelesky lead organizer of the East Coast Rep Rap festival about the value of both attending and hosting these shows for businesses.
Guest: Chris Pelesky of East Coast Rep Rap Festival: @MCHRISP1
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3D Gloop: @3dgloop
Alan Puccinelli, Founder & Owner of Repkord: @Repkord
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
2022-10-211h 06Maker That MoneyMVB-Minimum Viable BusinessWhat are the minimum requirements for starting a business? Let's go way back to the beginning and discuss everything you'll need to get started. This and more, on today's episode.
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
We record Live on YouTube every Friday at 9am Pacific -> https://www.youtube.com/repkord.
Join us LIVE and call in with a question or comment via phone or computer: www.repkord.com/mtmhotline
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner...
2022-10-141h 07Maker That MoneyLIVE! With UncleJessy at ERRF22- Making Money With 3D PrintingToday we revisit a favorite with our good friend @Uncle Jessy at the #ERRF2022 RepRap festival. Let's talk about strategies for making money with 3D printers!
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.
We record Live on YouTube every Friday at 9am Pacific -> https://www.youtube.com/repkord.
Join us LIVE and call in with a question or comment via phone or computer: www.repkord.com/mtmhotline
Andrew Mayhall, Founder & Owner of 3...
2022-10-0741 minMaker That MoneyReaching Product MaturityWhat does it take to get your product from prototype to a mature evergreen status? We dive in on this and more today.
Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
2022-09-301h 01Maker That MoneyNavigating ”The Divide”As a small business at some point you'll encounter the large gap between just getting started and becoming a full blown powerhouse. Costs, pricing, being taken seriously, all of these things favor those who have been around the longest. Today, we discuss tactics for getting across that pit and starting to reap the rewards of growth.
Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
2022-09-2348 minMaker That MoneyEnough is Enough, Learning When to ”Cut Bait”Often times in business and in life we pursue courses of action that we believe to be a good choice for too long. When is enough enough? How do you cut bait and move on to a better plan? We discuss this and more today.
Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
2022-09-171h 09Maker That MoneyProcess Makes PerfectThis week we discuss the importance of process when it comes to scaling your maker business.
Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
2022-09-091h 05Maker That MoneyLessons Learned One Year into Our New Maker Biz With Iacon3D LabsToday we're joined by Joni Peebles of Iacon3D Labs and talking about what they've learned their first year into their new maker business.
Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
2022-08-271h 16Maker That MoneyTales from the Trenches- Customer Service, Growing a Thicker Skin, and MoreToday we're talking customer service and some of the challenges it brings.
Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
2022-08-201h 15Maker That MoneyTechnical Debt: What is it and when do you pay it off?Today we're discussing "Technical Debt" what it is, when to take it on, when to pay it off, and the risks and benefits to your business.
Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
2022-08-151h 08Maker That MoneyBusiness Diversification- Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket with CHEPToday we're joined by Chuck Hellebuyck of Filament Friday / CHEP to discuss diversification and establishing varied revenue streams for your business.
Chuck Hellebuyck: Maker, Author, Content Creator - @ChuckHellebuyck https://www.youtube.com/user/beginnerelectronics https://www.chepclub.com/
Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
2022-08-051h 03Maker That MoneyIn Search of Good Product Design, Balancing Pretty w/Practical with Flowalistik!On the show today we chat with Augustin Arroyo aka Flowalistik about product design and striking a balance between form and function.
Agustin Arroyo: Digital Fabricator and Lead Creator at Mayku: @flowalistik https://linktr.ee/flowalistik www.flowalistik.com
Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
2022-07-291h 06Maker That MoneySpace, Maximizing, Organizing and When to Find a new OneOn the show today we chat with Courtney Blum from Filament Stories about finding Space and getting organized.
Follow Filament Stories at @FilamentStories
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2022-07-231h 14Maker That MoneyMVP- Minimum Viable ProductOn the show today we discuss "Minimum Viable Product" what it is and why its important to focus on it for your business.
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2022-07-161h 04Maker That MoneyDoing More With LessOn the show today we discuss how to "Get more done with less" tips and tricks for starting and operating lean.
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2022-07-091h 08Maker That MoneyFresh Content with a side of Product featuring Stefan Hermann of CNCKitchenOn the show today Stefan Hermann of CNC Kitchen talks about running his very successful YouTube channel and what it's like adding product sales offerings to his brand.
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2022-06-031h 16Maker That Money”Shiny Object Syndrome” With David Randolph of Printed SolidOn the show today we've got special guest David Randolph of Printed Solid here to talk about "Shiny Object Syndrome" what it is and how it impacts your business. In addition we discuss Printed Solid's recent acquisition by Prusa 3D and what that means for the future of their company.
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2022-05-301h 18Maker That MoneyThank you For Your Patronage with 3D Sculptor Fotis Mint!Today we're joined by the prolific 3D sculptor Fotis Mint to discuss what running a large Patreon based business is like as well as considerations for keeping your models in the hands of good actors and combating the bad.
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3D Scuplting tools / resources:
Blender- https://www.blender.org/
Zbrush- https://pixologic.com/
Wekster's Zbrush For beginner's tutorials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qJGX_o6-qU&list=PLqPgrEFUO9R5ZLZEUOqFbtpfW7MokHDhp
2022-05-141h 21Maker That MoneyFocus on High Value not Low PriceThe temptation to cut prices and get caught in the race to the bottom is strong. Today we talk about what it means to play the long game and make sure you're establishing real value.
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2022-05-091h 12Maker That MoneySetting Expectations- Your Customers, Your Employees, and Your OwnDealing with expectations is a never ending battle for all businesses but can be especially challenging to the small business that doesn't always have the resources to address them properly. We discuss challenges, strategies, and some of the mental health / self-care aspects of setting yourself up to succeed.
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2022-05-011h 12Maker That MoneyOpen Source vs Patents vs Trade Secrets- Which is better for business?Dan from Slice Engineering joins us today to discuss Open Source, Patents, Trade Secrets and how it impacts business. In addition we also discuss some of the latest maker news around intellectual property with the Creality Cloud and Honda takedown request of printables.com
Slice Engineering is @SliceEngineer and online at www.sliceengineering.com
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2022-04-261h 11Maker That MoneyThe Cost of Chaos & Getting your Business OrganizedToday we're discussing the prices you pay when you don't get your operation organized.
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2022-04-191h 14Maker That MoneyNetworking and the value of community to your small businessToday we're discussing networking and community with our guests Clayton Parker and Chris Pirillo.
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2022-04-111h 04Maker That MoneyIf you build it they don’t just come. What is selling in 2022?Today Pooch and Andrew explore what it means to Sell in 2022. What are the pitfalls? What strategies are there to employ? What does it all mean?
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2022-04-041h 54Maker That MoneyWorking IN your business vs working ON your businessThis week Pooch and Andrew dive in on what it means to work IN your business vs ON your business. When each are appropriate and where you should strive to be.
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2022-03-281h 11Maker That MoneyWhen To Quit Your Day JobPooch and Andrew discuss when its time to take the leap and move from side hustle to the prime time.
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2022-03-191h 38Maker That MoneyFraud- The Rotten Underbelly of E-commerce & How To CopePooch and Andrew discuss past experiences with Fraudulent orders, lessons learned, and how to prevent it in the future.
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2022-03-111h 18Maker That MoneyFinding The Right People To Help Your Biz GrowTalkin' about hiring, when to do it, who to look for, and more.
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2022-03-041h 35Maker That MoneyRisk- Algorithms, Playing in 3rd Party Sandboxes, and MoreWhat happens when your business is reliant on 3rd party systems to operate? What happens when those systems change the rules? How do you mitigate? Pooch and Andrew discuss this and more.
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