This week Ben and Mike talk about designing projects around reaching your 'desired outcome'. Willpower Doesn't Work, by Benjamin Hardy is the book that provided our jumping off point. Link below, check it out. 

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EP. 169 | "Willpower Doesn't Work"

The Modern Maker Podcast is a weekly podcast about making things by hand. From wood, to concrete, to leather, our hosts Ben Uyeda, Chris Salomone, and Mike Montgomery chat about what it's like to be a "Maker" in it's current state.

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

Watch Video Episode: https://youtu.be/NWXeFxrE594
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtqHeUYt583AYJJwNTbByMw
After a 6 month hibernation, the boys are back and we're live from Chris's workshop! Recording in person instead of over video call was so much more fun to make and we added video too!! Sorry for the little bit of mic noise from me - Mike... learning how to use handheld mics better! 


Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda
Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds
Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture
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**NEW** THE MODERN MAKER PODCAST IS BACK AND IT'S A SHOW EP. 244

The new Netflix show: MAKING FUN is premiering March 4th, be sure to click the reminder button in the link so it on your Netflix home page when it comes out!! 


https://www.netflix.com/title/81267200


Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda
Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds
Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture
Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors:
-Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3dDUgbu
-Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com
-Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

The Community Is Leveling Up - Ep. 243

After taking January off to settle into the new year, we're back and we have a lot to catch up on! Let's talk DIY!


Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda
Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds
Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture
Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors:
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Glass & Epoxy Terrazzo - EP. 242

Drum Roll Please..... Thank you times a million to everyone who participated in this years Modern Maker Challenge brought to you by Rockler; the #rocklerhobbychallenge. Be sure to check out the # on instagram to see all of the projects we're talking about and mentioning on the show! 
https://www.rockler.com/hobby-challenge
Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda
Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds
Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture


Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors:
-Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3dDUgbu
-Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com
-Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

WINNERS ANNOUNCED #ROCKLERHOBBYCHALLENGE - ep. 241

The Rockler Hobby Challenge wrap up is next week so get your entries in!! #rocklerhobbychallenge. 
Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda
Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds
Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture
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-Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/







EP. 169 | "Willpower Doesn't Work"

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