Maker Lounge Podcast

In this episode I talk with Raechal and Adam from Makers Challenge Central about how the challenge got started, the future of the Makers Challenge Central, and everything in between. Raechal started the challenge by collaborating with a few other makers on an Anna White design, each with their own unique spin, which ended with Anna judging the finished projects; that spun off into multiple different challenges under the Makers Challenge Central umbrella as she brought Adam on board. 

Since then, the two of them have kept busy with the various challenges throughout the year and have landed spots on television and published articles in magazines.  The two of them have a vast knowledge on both sides of running a small business and representing other brands, both large and small.  

You will NOT want to miss the Patreon After Show if you're interested in working with brands, because both Adam and Raechal represent different brands and have a unique perspective on what brands are looking for. The only way to access the Patreon After Show is by signing up to become a Patreon member at www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast.   

Find us all at the following links 

Maker Lounge on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/makerloungepodcast

Matt (Host) with Voeltner Woodworking: http://www.linktree.com/voeltnerwoodworking

Maker Lounge Podcast Website: http://www.makerloungepodcast.com 

Makers Challenge Central: https://makerschallengecentral.com/ 

Adam with LazyGuyDIY at https://lazyguydiy.com/linktree/ 

Raechal with DesertWoodwrks at https://desertwoodwrks.com/linktree/  

This episode is sponsored by SurfPrep Sanding. Thanks to SurfPrep for sponsoring this episode and providing a discount code for the listeners! Go to http://www.surfprepsanding.com and enter the code "MAKERLOUNGE" for 10% off their website! I've been using SurfPrep for a couple of years now and can speak very highly of the product and company.

Thank you to our patrons! 

Rockstar Patrons: Jimmy McAnally, Artigiano Serio, Wimm Designs 

Groupies: Making at Home, J&E Designs, Temecula Yard Games 

Season Ticket Holders: 513 Woodworks  

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I had the opportunity to chat with Tony and Tyler, the guys behind the brand TNT Industries. Tony and Tyler are up-and-coming creators who have been working together for quite some time; they got started in farming together and moved into construction before starting their own adventure with the creation of TNT Industries. Recently, TNT Industries LLC has launched a new product called the TNT Clamp Rack (working title) for the garage woodworker. The clamp rack is a modular unit that allows the user to clamp 3 simultaneous glue ups up to 3' x 2'. Built from 2" square tubing, the product comes with a lifetime warranty and is built to last. 

Tyler and Tony create fantastic videos and their TNT Industries LLC name will be one everyone will be familiar with very soon. It was great talking with the two of them this week, hearing their story, and learning more about the future of the business. Make sure to give them a follow on their various social media platforms, links below. 

I hope you have been enjoying the episodes so far. The best way to get the most out of the content is to join us in the after show by becoming a Patreon member.

Find us all at the following links

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Today, I have a very special guest. He’s a maker, Youtuber, Ameteur Engineer, Artist, and Master of Jig-O-Nometry. I know this because it says so in his bio. If you say his name backwards, it’s the same as it is forward. I’m talking about the Godfather of invention. Izzy Swan.

Izzy Swan is known for his knack for inventing and innovating existing products to be more functional. He has grown his YouTube presence to over 875k subscribers, has a tremendous Instagram presence, and has networked his way to do business with various companies to outsource and sell his ideas. Most recently, Izzy sold his X-Clamp system to Woodpeckers who now produces the product, getting the product into more hands through their marketing channels. Many of Izzy's products can be found in stores throughout the US, including Taylor Toolworks. 

Chatting with Izzy was a true joy for me. I have had the chance to get to know Izzy over the last year and he is always genuine and selfless with his time and knowledge. It must also be said that Maggie, who was beside him throughout the podcast, is also quite literally by his side throughout all of his endeavors; she is a true gem of a woman. 

I hope you have been enjoying the episodes so far. The best way to get the most out of the content is to join us in the after show by becoming a Patreon member. 

Find us all at the following links

I hope you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far. If you haven’t heard, we have a new Patreon subscription, where you can listen to the episodes early, access exclusive content, and get free swag.

Support the show

Support the show by visiting our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast and check out the benefits of being a patron of the show. Thanks for listening and providing a review of the show so others can read the reviews.

Welcome to the Lounge. I’m Matt with Voeltner Woodworking and your host of the Maker Lounge Podcast, where we have a rotating group of makers, hanging out, and talking craft to each other. Thanks for hanging out with us in the lounge.

Today, the guest becomes cohost. The Big D, 3D Dave, is back to cohost with me. Even Chuck Norris asks Dave for 3D Printing advice. We had so much fun in last week’s episode that by a unanimous vote of 1, I asked him back.

Our guest in the lounge today is one whose company motto is “Made for fun,” which is the same phrase my parents used before I was conceived. When his bags hit the board, they slide right in. Tyler with Temecula Yard Games is with us.

Don't forget to check out our after show by becoming a patron (links below).

Find us all at the following links

I hope you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far. If you haven’t heard, we have a new Patreon subscription, where you can listen to the episodes early, access exclusive content, and get free swag.

Support the show

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Welcome to the Lounge. I’m Matt with Voeltner Woodworking and your host of the Maker Lounge Podcast, where we have a rotating group of makers, hanging out, and talking craft to each other. Thanks for hanging out with us in the lounge. 

Today, I’ve got a guest host with me - Trey from Handcrafted by Trey. You may remember Trey from the first few episodes on the podcast. I asked him to join me because not only has he kept his lasers and CNC busy, he also dabbles in 3D printing.

Which brings me to our guest for today. I am talking about the man who puts the big D in 3D, Mr. 3D Dave himself is joining us to talk about 3D printing. 

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Support the show by visiting our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast and check out the benefits of being a patron of the show. Thanks for listening and providing a review of the show so others can read the reviews.

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In this episode of the Maker Lounge Podcast, I'm joined by the guys from the Sawdust Nation Podcast - Josh, Nap, and Nick. We talk about everything from what they do in the service to what they do in the shop. This Veteran's Day episode is dedicated to the men and women serving our country in the armed forces. We thank you for your service.

The game Yes or No is back - a game that has two answers. It's a simple game, but there's always some targeted questions for the guests. The guests always have fun with this game, so we know you'll love it too.

Join us in the after show where we play a new game with the guys called S.T.A.N. The acronym stands for $h!t, That Ain't Nothin - a game where we try to one up each other on dumb things we've done. The after show is available for Patreon members only; to subscribe, head over to www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast to become a member.

Find us all at the following links
Maker Lounge on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/makerloungepodcast
Matt (Host) with Voeltner Woodworking:
http://www.linktree.com/voeltnerwoodworking

Sawdust Nation Podcast at https://linktr.ee/SawdustNationPodcast
Josh with North Country Woodworking at https://linktr.ee/NorthCountryWoodworking
Nap with Naps Knotty Works at https://linktr.ee/Naps_Knotty_Works_LLC
Nick with NPG Creations at https://linktr.ee/NPG_Creations

Maker Lounge Podcast Website:
http://www.makerloungepodcast.com

Support the show by visiting our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast and check out the benefits of being a patron of the show. Thanks for listening and providing a review of the show so others can read the reviews.

Welcome to the Maker Lounge Podcast, the self-proclaimed best new podcast on the planet. I’m Matt with Voeltner Woodworking and your host of the Maker Lounge Podcast, where we have a rotating group of makers, hanging out, and talking craft to each other. Thanks for hanging out with us in the lounge. I hope you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far. If you haven’t heard, we have a new Patreon subscription, where you can listen to the episodes early, access exclusive content, and get free swag. The Patreon and other links are listed below.

Today, the crowd in the lounge is a bit smaller than usual, but I did find a guy to talk to that you’re going to want to follow. I’m in the lounge with Brendan, the man who puts Country first in a brand called All American Maker. Brendan uses his talents to not only design, hand pour, and manufacture a wide selection of American sourced candles and leather balms, he can keep your boards and beards looking their finest.

Brendan is a master at branding his business and products. He also collaborates with several other makers in various niches to source products that are all made in America. His passion for our country is awesome, and he doesn't compromise products for a better price. You'll have to check out his page and the work he is doing in the links below.

I hope you enjoy the episode and leave a comment or review, so we know what we are doing well and what can change to make for a better listening/watching experience.


Find us all at the following links
Maker Lounge on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/makerloungepodcast
Matt (Host) with Voeltner Woodworking:
http://www.linktree.com/voeltnerwoodworking
Brendan with All American Maker:
http://www.instagram.com/allamericanmaker
http://www.allamericanmaker.us

Maker Lounge Podcast Website:
http://www.makerloungepodcast.com

Support the show by visiting our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast and check out the benefits of being a patron of the show. Thanks for listening and providing a review of the show so others can read the reviews.

The beards are back for another packed episode; one is too small, one is too large, and the other is just right. Sit back and enjoy three warm-chinned guys talking about production, from shooting video to post production tips and tricks.

In this episode we take what we talked about in the last two episodes and figure out what to do next with our video content and post production. If you haven't watched the last two episodes, it would be good to go back and watch those so you can get some of the references made in this episode.

With an improved audiovisual presence, you're likely to get more views and engagement on social media, so take a listen to some ways you can make your content stand out in the crowd.

Make sure to share the podcast with a friend and follow us on your podcast streaming service, from Apple podcasts to Google podcasts, we should be listed in all of the major services. If you can't find us, please leave me a comment or email [email protected].

Consider supporting the show on Patreon and earn benefits just by listening and supporting:
https://www.patreon.com/MakerLoungePodcast

Find us all at the following links
Maker Lounge on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/makerloungepodcast
Matt (Host) with Voeltner Woodworking:
http://www.linktree.com/voeltnerwoodworking
Dean Duplantis:
https://www.instagram.com/dean_duplantis
www.instagram.com/makingourwaypodcast
Joseph with JoJaqs on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/imaketv
http://www.jojaqs.com


Website: http://www.makerloungepodcast.com

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What did you think of the pre production stuff we talked about in last week's episode? If you haven't listened to that episode yet, I encourage you to do that because this is part two in a multi-episode series on production.

Dean, Joseph, and Matt talk about production equipment in this episode. From podcast setups to video shoots in your workshop or garage, we cover all sorts of gear to get you started. We won't focus on specific brands here, but we talk about the concepts to improve your social media presence and get more views. With an improved audiovisual presence, you're likely to get more views and engagement on social media.

If that sounds like something you'd like to learn more about, check out the links below and follow us on our various platforms.

Make sure to share the podcast with a friend and follow us on your podcast streaming service, from Apple podcasts to Google podcasts, we should be listed in all of the major services. If you can't find us, please leave me a comment or email [email protected].

Find us all at the following links
Maker Lounge on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/makerloungepodcast
Matt (Host) with Voeltner Woodworking:
http://www.linktree.com/voeltnerwoodworking
Dean Duplantis on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dean_duplantis
Joseph with JoJaqs on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/imaketv

Microphone video on JoJaqs YouTube channel mentioned in episode:
https://youtu.be/2L_JLVs1kY8

Special mention: Austin with High Caliber Craftsman gantry setup: https://youtu.be/qtvDBWU47Gw

Also, follow Dean's podcast where he is joined by Austin and Christy on the Making Our Way Podcast:
www.instagram.com/makingourwaypodcast

Website: http://www.makerloungepodcast.com

Support the show by visiting our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast and check out the benefits of being a patron of the show. Thanks for listening and providing a review of the show so others can read the reviews.

I hope you have enjoyed the first few episodes of the podcast so far. Today, I’m joined by two guys who make my audio sound like I’m recording in a fishbowl. I’ve got a couple of guys who both have way more experience behind the microphone than I have time behind a beard.

In this episode we talk through some pre production topics and ideas, from creating a storyboard before you shoot to creating shot lists to help speed up your production process for content creation. Joseph has extensive experience with production, having worked in the audiovisual industry for many years, so Dean and I pick his brain about all things production. This is part one of a mini series dedicated to production and setting up the shot.

Don’t hit record just yet. I know you’re probably as anxious to get out there and shoot footage as I was when I left Joseph’s class at WBC, but don’t hit record just yet. Next week Dean and I are going to be talking through production equipment with Joseph, and it may be only a small tweak to your equipment that can make your next video 10 times better in 1/10th of the time. I can’t wait to share next week’s episode as we dive into our production equipment setups.

Make sure to share the podcast with a friend and follow us on your podcast streaming service, from Apple podcasts to Google podcasts, we should be listed in all of the major services. If you can't find us, please leave me a comment or email [email protected].

Find us all at the following links
Maker Lounge on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/makerloungepodcast
Matt (Host) with Voeltner Woodworking:
http://www.linktree.com/voeltnerwoodworking
Dean Duplantis on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dean_duplantis
Joseph with JoJaqs on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/imaketv

Also, follow Dean's podcast where he is joined by Austin and Christy
Making Our Way Podcast:
www.instagram.com/makingourwaypodcast

Maker Lounge Podcast Website:
http://www.makerloungepodcast.com

Support the show by visiting our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast and check out the benefits of being a patron of the show. Thanks for listening and providing a review of the show so others can read the reviews.