Ty just buttoned up a hellish install and Doggy is doing whatever he feels like in the shop, but eagerly awaiting the time to take on client work once his shop is up and running.

Major thanks to our sponsors Grabo Tools and Jobber. Check them out at the links below!

@Jobber - Time is running out—apply for Jobber Grants by May 26⁠. We’ve got 25 grants worth a total of $150,000 up for grabs.  It only takes 5 minutes to apply. Tell us about your business and share a story about the great work you do—that’s it! Apply here -  https://www.jobbergrants.com/?utm_source=ambassador&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=jobber_g%0Drants&utm_content=ambassador_TylerWestfall

@Grabo.tools -  The Nemo GRABO revolutionized the way construction professionals lift, carry and install heavy and awkward items. GRABO can lift tiles, natural stone, wet cast concrete pavers and many sheet goods used in general construction. This highly popular and trusted power tool, lives up to the promise of "Heavy Lifting – Made Easy”. GRABO is an ideal lifting tool for natural stone, rough patterned tiles, countertops, glass, diamond patterned steel (checker plate) and even slightly porous materials such as plywood and drywall. GRABO creates a powerful vacuum, and has a safe lifting capacity of up to 375 pounds. The ergonomic design provides maximum work efficiency. It is lightweight and can be easily carried around in a tool box. It's portability, simple operation, and performance make it a game-changer for professionals in the building and construction industry. It is also great for moving furniture and appliances. To lift any flat slab of solid material, simply turn on the GRABO and place it straight on the surface. Once the vacuum pump is activated, it creates a strong suction and firmly attaches to almost any surface, rough or smooth. This makes lifting panels or slabs, or even objects of different materials much easier.

Back in the saddle!! The boys had to take a bit of a hiatus for Doggy to make his cross country move and Tyler needed to catch up on some work.

After catching y'all up on their lives, they jump into talking about Doggy's first craft fair and how it went. 

Major thanks to our sponsors of todays episode, Jobber and Grabo!!

 Time is running out—apply for Jobber Grants by May 26⁠. We’ve got 25 grants worth a total of $150,000 up for grabs.  It only takes 5 minutes to apply. Tell us about your business and share a story about the great work you do—that’s it! Apply here -  https://www.jobbergrants.com/?utm_source=ambassador&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=jobber_g%0Drants&utm_content=ambassador_TylerWestfall

The guys welcome their good friend and epoxy wizard, Zakk Hess, to the show this week! Zakk is on the show to talk the audience through EVERYTHING EPOXY: from building molds/forms,to mixing and pouring epoxy, to his pour room temperature and environment, and to his flattening, sanding, and finishing processes!

Zakk's Instagram is @doublekay_products.
 
Thank you SO MUCH for all of the epoxy questions this week. We received over 15 epoxy-related questions that Zakk is able to answer by talking us through his processes. Zakk brings a wealth of epoxy knowledge our show - we hope his insight is as helpful for you as it is for us!!

Zakk, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to hangout with us and share your epoxy information and knowledge!

Episode 14's sponsor is Grabo Tools !

Grabo makes a portable, lightweight, electric suction cup handle that can be used to lift and move heavy materials! It is rated for 375lbs and can work with dry, rough, and porous materials. Ty and Doggy love their Grabos and use them all the time!

·       https://grabo.com
·       https://www.instagram.com/grabo.tools

This week's Maker Spotlight is Justin and Olga from @LittlePineWorkshop on Instagram. They just bought a mobile sawmill and will be milling and slabbing for the Dallas-Ft. Worth area! Stay tuned for an exciting rebrand that they are announcing next week!

Please check out the podcast's Instagram and ask any questions you want the guys to talk about next! You can find us at instagram.com/makermadepodcast !!

You can now record and submit voice questions to the podcast email [email protected] !

Lucky number 13!
 
Ty struggles with the difference between seagulls and pigeons. Doggy runs outside mid-episode to get something from the ice cream truck.
 
Ty is finally feeling better and getting a bunch of round tables done for a wedding venue; Doggy continues to get ready for his big move to Tennessee.
 
The guys chat about how to prep for craft fairs and stay motivated in slumps!

• This week's questions came from John over at instagram.com/grubbmake and Scott at    instagram.com/rippedgrain. Thank you for your questions!

Episode 13's sponsor is Grabo Tools!
 
 Grabo makes a portable, lightweight, electric suction cup handle that can be used to lift and move heavy materials! It is rated for 375lbs and can work with dry, rough, and porous materials. Ty and Doggy love their Grabos and use them all the time!

·       https://grabo.com
·       https://www.instagram.com/grabo.tools

Please check out the podcast's Instagram and ask any questions you want the guys to talk about next! You can find us at instagram.com/makermadepodcast !!


Please record and submit voice questions to the podcast email [email protected]m !

The guys chat about estimating and purchasing material while trying to minimize waste! They also talk about making and selling project plans!

(Ty and Doggy did hit a major snag with their internet connection and had to record the episode on two different days)

Ty’s back is feeling better and he’s been grinding through projects in the shop! Doggy finally got some good shop time after a busy few weeks with school. The guys both share their deep love for donuts and tacos...

 This week's sponsor is Bumblechutes!
 
 Bumblechutes makes a whole line of high-quality woodcare products. Use the coupon code "MAKERMADE" when you checkout for 10% off your order! Thank you for your amazing support!

• www. bumblechutes.com
• instagram.com/bumblechutes

Episode 12’s "Maker Spotlight" is Bao from Design Craft!! Go check out his page for some really cool design hidden storage inspiration and knowledge! (instagram.com/baoloi_designcraft)

Please out on the podcast's Instagram with any questions you want the guys to talk about next! You can find us at instagram.com/makermadepodcast !!

 Ty and Doggy do not come to a consensus about what tools are essential, but the guys talk about some of their favorite and least favorite tools! 

They dig into cost effectiveness and value for the tools that they each consider "essential" in their shops.

This week's sponsor is Bumblechutes!

Bumblechutes makes a whole line of high-quality woodcare products. Use the coupon code "MAKERMADE" when you checkout for 10% off your order! Thank you for your amazing support!

• www. bumblechutes.com
• instagram.com/bumblechutes

Reach out on the podcast's Instagram (instagram.com/makermadepodcast) with any questions you want the guys to talk about next!

Doggy starts off with his successful floating shelf install at a model home on a golf course before Ty talks about some of his recent struggles in the workshop. Ty has been very busy and has a big table and chair refinish job to get started on; Doggy slows down production before his cross-country move. Ty books a flight to Monterey to help Doggy load his moving truck - how cool is that?!

This week's topic is engaging your audience on Instagram! The guys talk about how to effectively get in touch with your viewers through Instagram stories, reels, and posts; they dig into developing your audience through social media engagement and interactions.

This week's sponsor is Bumblechutes! Bumblechutes makes a whole line of high-quality woodcare products. Use the coupon code "MAKERMADE" when you checkout for 10% off your order! Thank you for your amazing support!

• www. bumblechutes.com
• instagram.com/bumblechutes

Episode 10's "Maker Spotlight" is Matt from Rough Sanded Woodworking!! Go check out his page for some really cool design inspiration! (instagram.com/rough_sanded_woodworking)

Reach out on the podcast's Instagram (instagram.com/makermadepodcast) with any questions you want the guys to talk about next!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumblechutes/
• Website: www.bumblechutes.com

The boys talk about the ebbs and flows of collecting deposits, pivoting on standard practices when necessary, and how to decide when a customer might just not be for you.

Tune in for some knowledge bombs and first hand experiences on dealing with collecting  money and the issues that could arise.

Episode 8 is sponsored by Grabo Tools (@grabo.tools on IG)

The guys talk all things Instagram Reels and Reels Play! After talking about Reels Play (new Instagram monetization tool), they roll into a great audience question from Dan from @SandlotCreativeCo !

The main topic of the episode: "What do you feel are the most important components of a successful reel? From content, to edits, to music, to timing of posts, hashtags, engagement, etc?"

Tune in for some awesome information from the guys on how to create good content for Instagram Reels - Ty gives a stellar singing performance when Doggy takes a break to grab a beer!

Episode 8 is sponsored by Grabo Tools (@grabo.tools on Instagram!)