Episode 280

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2026 Yearly Goals:

Dan:

Build shed or external storage

Expand 3d printing products

Do better (in life & on etsy)

Grow website / shopify

At least 2 Youtube videos

Braden:

Build arcade cabinet

More deliberate with content creation

More aggressive with brand deals

Build furniture for 3 interior design projects (for customers)

1 Youtube Video

Pete:

6 Youtube videos

125 unique listings

50 IG posts

Goal weight 190

Finish camper

Go to 1 new event

Podcast:

Host big MayKer meetup 

12k Goal for St Jude for 26 only

Host events at other woodworking conventions

Be more deliberate about events and calls

400 paid members

Don't Die

Questions:

James

Trash Panda

is it possible to make the design stage of furniture building sexy? Jokes about underwear to the side, but seriously how can a maker entice viewers with part of the process that is critical but just not as satisfying as bringing a project to completion? Maybe I just haven’t seen the right videos?

What’s one shortcut you’ve learned that doesn’t compromise quality, and a shortcut that absolutely does for better or worse?

How do trends, like social media, viral builds, or “Instagram woodworking” help or hurt the craft?

Greg Bennett

Windy Acres Works

Where do you get your First Aid kit and what are your requirements there are kits for car, travel, 200-500 person shops it just looks like a world of land mines

Geoff

Three Tails Woodworks

A CNC, 3D printer and laser walk into bar……… which one should I get first for the shop?? Kinda leaning towards the CNC. I have a 2 car garage for my shop, I’m looking at smaller units, like a bambu P1S or A1, 30”x48” CNC. The 3D printer would probably be used for personal stuff and maybe some production work and the CNC and laser would be for production work and customer orders. 

Next question. I’m looking at going in new direction this year. Cutting boards and charcuterie boards have been a tough sale in my area, there’s lots of competition. I’m looking at going into tables and custom furniture and maybe jumping into YouTube. Do you have any tips on how to market myself and get my name out there? My clientele has mostly been friends, family and co-workers at my full time job. I’ve posted a few furniture items on a few community Facebook pages for my city with little success

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