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Maker Made Podcast56 - Summer TimeThe guys record their first episode in a few months! They were busy with life and the podcast took a backseat. Doggy has been traveling a lot and is batching out loads of inventory for a few craft fair weekends that he has coming up in September! Ty is getting close to closing on his new house and shop, and is super excited to share some content around getting his house remodeling and shop set up!!This episode is brought to you by our incredible sponser, Jobber!!Jobber: https://go.getjobber.com/tyler-westfall-jobber-grants-2024 Si...2024-05-3122 minMaker Made Podcast55 - Part Two w/ Kris JohnsonThe guys bring back their buddy, Kris Johnson to talk! Kris talks about his working trip to Tucson, AZ to do some work for the border patrol. Doggy talks about his new role at his office and some exciting news about his OMTech laser engraver! Ty has a pretty packed few weeks ahead for WWC!The guys chat about their general low interest levels for creating content at the moment. They get into how they've gained inspiration in the past and how they might use that in the future for content creation!...2024-03-2246 minMaker Made Podcast54 - Employee Relations and Product Design w/ Kris JohnsonThe guys bring on a special guest, Kris Johnson! Kris works with Tyler and continues to grow in his expertise, skills, and responsibilities at Westfall Wood Co. (WWC). Kris starts off with how he met Ty and Doggy before he discusses his role at WWC and the skills he brings to the team. The guys make fun of Kris for his initial speed at sanding cutting boards before building him up a little bit.The guys talk about 3D drawing vs. pencil sketches - the pros and cons for both quick sketches and detailed sketches for yourself a...2024-01-2149 minMaker Made Podcast53 - New Year, New UsThe guys catch up on some much needed rest and relaxation over the holidays and discuss some new exciting projects that they look to tackle in 2024! They also touch on how they want to engage the podcast and audience better this year!If you’d like to be a guest on the show or if you have any questions for the guys, please send a DM to the show on our Instagram account @makermadepodcast ! We’d love to have you own the show or field your questions, comments, and feedback! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor...2024-01-0518 minMaker Made Podcast52 - HolidazeListen to this week’s episode as Ty and Doggy talk about recovering from the “Thanksgiving Hangover” with their families! Ty is super busy and has taken on an almost full-time employee, Kris, to help out in the shop - Ty discusses some of the benefits (and stressors) of having someone else doing the work in his shop! Doggy has had a few slow weeks and is trying to maintain motivation in the shop by taking on fun new projects! If you’d like to be on the show, or if you have questions for the guys, please se...2023-11-0926 minMaker Made Podcast51 - Selling at Craft Fairs2023-10-1023 minMaker Made Podcast50 - New Shop + Craft Fair2023-09-0921 minMaker Made Podcast49 - Summer ShortyThe guys record their first episode in a few months! They were busy with life and the podcast took a backseat. Doggy has been traveling a lot and is batching out loads of inventory for a few craft fair weekends that he has coming up in September! Ty is getting close to closing on his new house and shop, and is super excited to share some content around getting his house remodeling and shop set up!!This episode is brought to you by our incredible sponser, Jobber!!Jobber: GetJobber.com/WestfallWood . Try Jobber with two...2023-08-1022 minMaker Made Podcast48 - Maker SpaceDoggy’s nephew performs his rendition of the Maker Made Podcast Intro for Episode 48! The guys talk about collaborative ‘maker spaces’ and the pros/cons of being members there! Ty gets kicked out of a Phoenix maker space for being under 65 years old and Doggy tours a Milwaukee maker space whose air filtration system was hanging drop clothes that took “years” to develop. They roll into a conversation about wood glue cure times and how long they each let their glue ups sit before they work on them! Ty deals with CNC issues (per usual) bu...2023-06-0832 minMaker Made Podcast47 - Summer BreakAnother catch up with da boys!!Crazy summer so far between both of the guys, which resulted in the podcast being temporarily shelved, but alas, they bring you another episode!Just chatting about life as of late, and our sponsor - Jobber. If you haven't already checked out Jobber, we encourage you to visit the link in our bio to give it a try with a FREE 2 WEEK TRIAL or follow this link! GetJobber.com/WestfallWood2023-05-0525 minMaker Made Podcast46 - Backwards Bandsaw Blades...Listen to this week’s episode as Doggy discusses some of his recent failures and mistakes in the shop, including obvious mistakes with his bandsaw and belt sander.They talk about custom cutting boards and end grain pattern cutting boards! Doggy struggles to describe a built-in teppanyaki cooktop that he made a huge cutting board to cover in his cousin’s house, so here’s a link to show it off (https://www.thebbqdepot.com/cook-n-dine-mo80-31-1-2-built-in-teppanyaki-cook-top/ ).Ty talks about wanting to make more epoxy boards and end grain boards so he can st...2023-03-0931 minMaker Made Podcast45 - Turn My Swag (back) On!Listen to this week’s episode to hear the guys talk about some of the things they do to get their mojo back and feel rejuvenated in the shop.... and to hear Doggy slice his finger with a bread knife that he made in the shop last week…Ty is going to start a ‘brick and mortar’ style end grain cutting board for a local youth sports team raffle - Doggy recently started making knives and is excited to build up inventory for a craft market in May! The guys talk bandsaws and bandsaw b...2023-02-2835 minMaker Made Podcast44 - Epoxy Blunders - We funked upTyler and Doggy talk about all the ways they’ve messed up epoxy in the past (spoiler alert: it’s a lot!). They poke fun at each other’s blunders while laughing at their own mistakes.They talk about shop improvements and when it makes sense to build/buy new shop furniture and when it makes sense to modify old shop furniture to “get by.” This week’s episode is sponsored by Jobber (@jobber on Instagram)! Jobber Summit is a FREE EVENT on March 1st, 2023. Jobber Summit will run 2 sessions, one...2023-02-2337 minMaker Made Podcast43 - Shopvacs and CNCsThe guys talk about some of their experiences with shop vacuums – from starter shopvacs that have manual start switches to much newer vacuums with autostart technology, autofilter cleaning, and Bluetooth pairing with battery operated tools. Doggy has some hot takes on CNC “woodworking” and Ty disagrees on all fronts. The guys have a mild-tempered argument about the (over)use of CNCs. Doggy is not impressed by people using CNCs to perform tasks that would otherwise require only basic woodworking skills to complete. The guys have a somewhat heated discussion that ends in neutral state. Ty takes tw...2023-02-1337 minMaker Made Podcast42 - coming up with titles is hardThe guys have a REALLY hard time coming up with a title for this week's episode.Doggy is out of town on a site visit for work in Lemoore, California and doesn’t have his microphone so is his audio is a little weaker than normal.Ty is in a low motivation phase and is trying to get back into a good rhythm in 2023 after battling a broken tibia for the last month or so.They talk about epoxy river tables and whether they’d make them for themselves! In that discussion, they disc...2023-02-0330 minMaker Made Podcast41 - Reach New Heights with Jobber SummitOn this week’s episode, the guys have Moly Milosovic from Jobber to talk about the Jobber Summit that’s taking place on March 1st! Moly is Jobber’s Head of Community and goes in-depth about the value that Jobber Summit will bring to your home service business! She also discusses professional development, both formal and informal, and how reaching out to resources in other service industries can benefit your business!Jobber Summit details: FREE EVENT on March 1st, 2023. Jobber Summit will run 2 sessions, one in the morning and one during the evening: 10 AM to 2 PM...2023-01-2740 minMaker Made Podcast40 - Holiday RushThe guys talk about the “Christmas rush” and how to improve packaging and shipping your orders! Listen to this week’s episode for some tips and tricks for shipping process improvement! Link to label printer: https://a.co/d/4rwUleyLink to extra labels: https://a.co/d/fhFuctF Jobber SUMMIT is coming March 1st, 2023. (Formally known as Jobber PD Day.) -Here’s what you can expect at Jobber Summit 2023:○ Free, online event○ Useful advice from industry experts○ Flexible timing○ More live networking○ Learn how to get the most out of Jobbe...2022-12-1532 minMaker Made Podcast39 - Maker SpaceDoggy’s nephew performs his rendition of the Maker Made Podcast Intro for Episode 39! The guys talk about collaborative ‘maker spaces’ and the pros/cons of being members there! Ty gets kicked out of a Phoenix maker space for being under 65 years old and Doggy tours a Milwaukee maker space whose air filtration system was hanging drop clothes that took “years” to develop. They roll into a conversation about wood glue cure times and how long they each let their glue ups sit before they work on them! Ty deals with CNC issues (per usual) bu...2022-12-0132 minMaker Made Podcast38 - Turkey ComaCatch up with the boys... Doggy is working on coasters as usual, but also busted out his new flattening sled to use on his soon to be redwood desk top. Ty is keeping busy with 3D signs, and refinishing jobs while trying to navigate a very hectic holiday week!Jobber: GetJobber.com/WestfallWoodTry Jobber with two weeks free NOW!! Take the next step in owning your business.2022-11-2334 minMaker Made Podcast37 - IG ApocalypseThe guys catch up after taking a few weeks off from recording the podcast!They chat about the IG follower shakedown that occured over the weekend - basically some accounts lost large amounts of followers but gained them back after a slight glitch!Doggy finished up his bathroom remodel last week and went to California last weekend to see his girlfriend. Other than that, he has been engaged in "Operation Coaster Storm" making hundreds of bottle opener coasters for holiday gifts! Ty managed to get his finger stuck in the drum sander for a second...2022-11-0325 minMaker Made Podcast36 - Clearing The AirThe guys revisit last week’s topic with special guest Ben from @lostwoodscreative! Ben’s Instagram story inspired last week’s episode, but the guys did not portray Ben’s argument accurately – so they decided to bring him on to clear things up!The guys have a productive conversation about how they choose to tag companies in their social media posts when they are not officially sponsored by those companies.Dont forget to check out Jobber to take your business to the next level! https://getjobber.com/im/ambassador-referral/?gspk=dHlsZXJ3ZXN0ZmFsbDM0OTI&gsxid=aoIkcXDaio...2022-10-1338 minMaker Made Podcast35 - Tagging Companies...The main topic this week comes from Ben’s (@lostwoodscreative ) story on Instagram: the guys talk about how they go about tagging a company whose products they’re using, especially when the product is not free! They go in-depth about creating content for a company without actually being sponsored by them, and the pros and cons involved with that. Lastly, be honest in your sponsored product reviews – just because it’s free, it doesn’t mean it’s good!!Ty has some back pain related to lifting his entire drum sander motor onto the base and the guys laugh a...2022-10-0643 minMaker Made Podcast34 - Don't Compromise Quality for ContentThe guys catch up on their weeks – Ty picked up a drum sander and is excited to put it to use!They go in-depth about what Jobber is and how you can put it to work for your business! Jobber is an online software that allows businesses to multi-task; from managing finances, client requests, invoices, and employees! It is a very powerful software with amazing customer service and support! Visit the link below to sign up for your two week free trial and 20% off your first 6 months!!!If you have questions for the show, please se...2022-09-2933 minMaker Made Podcast33 - Just Too Pretty...The guys talk about tidying and cleaning up their shops! Ty takes advantage of rainy weather to organize his shop; Doggy is done with craft fairs for a while, so he started a deep clean of his shop!The guys talk about gifting cutting boards to family and friends – if you get a cutting board as a gift, please use it!!!!They talk about how easy veneering and edge-banding is, and why it’s important to be nice toother humans… especially your mail carriers, trash pickup people, and fast-food employees!Doggy absolutely hates...2022-09-2246 min
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