Repkord LLC

Maker That Money

Business EN ↓ 69 episodes

Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their adventures.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: makerthatmoney.podbean.com

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Repkord LLC

Episodes

Business Diversification- Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket with CHEP 05.08.2022 1:03:47

Today 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.c...

In Search of Good Product Design, Balancing Pretty w/Practical with Flowalistik! 29.07.2022 1:06:23

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

Space, Maximizing, Organizing and When to Find a new One 22.07.2022 1:14:53

On the show today we chat with Courtney Blum from Filament Stories about finding Space and getting organized. Follow Filament Stories at @FilamentStories Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com

MVP- Minimum Viable Product 15.07.2022 1:04:35

On the show today we discuss "Minimum Viable Product" what it is and why its important to focus on it for your business. Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com

Doing More With Less 09.07.2022 1:08:55

On the show today we discuss how to "Get more done with less" tips and tricks for starting and operating lean. Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com

Fresh Content with a side of Product featuring Stefan Hermann of CNCKitchen 03.06.2022 1:16:07

On 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. Check out CNC Kitchen online at @CNC_Kitchen and https://www.youtube.com/c/CNCKitchen Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com

”Shiny Object Syndrome” With David Randolph of Printed Solid 30.05.2022 1:18:50

On 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. Check out Printed Solid online at @PrintedSolid or www.printedsolid.com Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3d...

Thank you For Your Patronage with 3D Sculptor Fotis Mint! 14.05.2022 1:21:07

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. Support Fotis Mint on Patreon at: patreon.com/fotismint , Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fotismint/ , Twitter: @fotismint 3D Scuplting tools / resources: Blender- https://w...

Focus on High Value not Low Price 09.05.2022 1:12:09

The 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. Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com

Setting Expectations- Your Customers, Your Employees, and Your Own 01.05.2022 1:12:00

Dealing 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. Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and...

Open Source vs Patents vs Trade Secrets- Which is better for business? 25.04.2022 1:11:39

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 Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and...

The Cost of Chaos & Getting your Business Organized 19.04.2022 1:14:03

Today we're discussing the prices you pay when you don't get your operation organized. Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com

Networking and the value of community to your small business 10.04.2022 1:04:20

Today we're discussing networking and community with our guests Clayton Parker and Chris Pirillo. Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com

If you build it they don’t just come. What is selling in 2022? 03.04.2022 1:54:40

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? Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com

Working IN your business vs working ON your business 28.03.2022 1:11:08

This 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. Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com

When To Quit Your Day Job 19.03.2022 1:38:08

Pooch and Andrew discuss when its time to take the leap and move from side hustle to the prime time. Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com

Fraud- The Rotten Underbelly of E-commerce & How To Cope 11.03.2022 1:18:00

Pooch and Andrew discuss past experiences with Fraudulent orders, lessons learned, and how to prevent it in the future. Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com

Finding The Right People To Help Your Biz Grow 04.03.2022 1:35:09

Talkin' about hiring, when to do it, who to look for, and more. Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com

Risk- Algorithms, Playing in 3rd Party Sandboxes, and More 25.02.2022 1:08:15

What 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. Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com