Maker That Money

Today 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 May...

Today 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, ev...

There 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    And...

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...

Customer 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...

Establishing 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 th...

Often 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 Gl...

It'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...

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 thei...

Ever 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 d...

The 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 ex...

Today 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.

Sometimes 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...

Five 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 experie...

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

Is 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...

What 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...

Today 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...

What 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

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 a...

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

This 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

Today 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

Today 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

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