Maker Vision Podcast

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What's Maker Vision Podcast about?

Welcome to the Maker Vision podcast. A podcast where we help you take your ideas from a dream to reality. Each episode, we’ll cover topics to help you overcome frustrations we all encounter in our maker community. I’m Trevor Wanamaker a part time maker running makerexperiment.com and my co-host Stephen Ellis is a part time woodworker running Old South Woodcraft.

We have both encountered bumps and pitfalls along the road we call “making” and we are using this podcast to help you avoid the same pitfalls.

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Maker Vision Podcast episodes:

10.14.2020
MVP 090 - Making a Kickstarter
Kickstarter is a great way to crowdfund your idea. In this week’s episode, Trevor is working on his first-ever Kickstarter project.
09.30.2020
MVP 089 - The Maker Curse
Like all makers, sometimes we lack focus. We think of so many great ideas that we have trouble focusing on any one of them. Join us as we chat about how we are trying to handle it.
09.16.2020
MVP 088 - Support Your Fellow Makers
Always help support your fellow makers!
08.26.2020
MVP 087 - Procrastinating
As makers, we tend to procrastinate and have unfinished projects. Join us as we procrastinate.
08.19.2020
MVP 086 - Trying Something New
As makers, we are always exploring new materials, new mediums, and more. We decided to take this week to talk about what we are doing that is new!
07.15.2020
MVP 085 - Trevor Hits 10K!
Trevor finally hit 10K on Instagram!
06.04.2020
MVP 084 - Evolving Our Small Businesses
In this week’s episode, we are talking about how we are evolving in our small businesses during this pandemic. Selling handcrafted items is becoming more difficult and we are facing new challenges as business owners every day. Join us as...
05.20.2020
MVP 083 - Still Hanging Out In Quarantine
In this week’s episode, we got to catch up a little bit and just chat about what’s going on. Enjoy!
04.22.2020
MVP 082 - Happy Hour Hangout
In this week’s episode, we just a had a little hangout with a couple of friends to just sit back, relax, and chat.
04.15.2020
MVP 081 - Nothing Top Secret
Seeing as we are still sheltering in place, we are just hanging out. If you have any ideas for topics, let us know!
04.01.2020
MVP 080 - Hanging Out In Isolation
It’s been a long month. With everyone being told to stay home and isolate themselves, how are you handling it?
03.11.2020
MVP 079 - February Book Club
It’s time to talk about book club! In February, we read Relentless by Tim Grover. In this episode we talk about the book and our key takeaways. Come join the fun!
02.26.2020
Pre WBC 2020 Hangout
We’re at WBC 2020 this week! We had the opportunity to meet up with some friends from last year and some new friends and talk about what we are up to and what we want to get out of WBC.
02.19.2020
MVP 077 - Prep For WBC
This week we are getting ready for Workbench Con 2020. In this episode, we are going to talk about what we are doing to prepare for WBC and how we are managing our businesses while we are out of town.
02.05.2020
January 2020 Book Club
It’s the first book club review of the year! This month we read Every Tool is a Hammer by Adam Savage. Listen in and see what we thought of the book as well as our big takeaways.
01.29.2020
MVP 075 - Prioritizing You
One of the things we all struggle with is finding the time to do things. Whether it be work, our hobbies, our spending time with our families, it never seems like there is enough time in the day. What do...
01.22.2020
Accounting for Your Design Time
Often times the design time for a project can take up more time than expected. How do you account for this time? Do you charge an extra fee? Do you do it for free? Join us to see how we...
01.15.2020
MVP 073 - Shipping and Delivery, The Good and Bad
If you have ever sold anything that you’ve made, you have either had to hand deliver it or ship it. This experience isn’t always a positive ordeal. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to both hand deliver...
01.08.2020
MVP 072 - Kicking Off 2020
It’s a new year and a new decade! In this episode we talk about what we’re doing in 2020 and we decided to start something new. In 2020, we are starting our own book club. We decided that we want...
12.18.2019
MVP 071 - Wrapping Up 2019
Every year we reflect on how we did as makers, how are projects went, and what we can do to improve. We are wrapping up 2019 talking about how we did and encourage you to reflect on the year and...
12.11.2019
MVP 070 - Invest In Yourself
One of the best investments that you can ever make, is in yourself. Whether it be reading books, learning new skills, or taking time to collect yourself, investing in yourself is invaluable. Choose something to invest your time and energy...
12.04.2019
MVP 069 - MANAGING THE HOLIDAYS AS A MAKER
During the holiday season, it can be difficult to balance spending time with family and working on your passion. In this weeks episode, we talk about what we have going on during the holidays and what we try to do...
11.27.2019
MVP 068 - Let's Learn Something New
As part of our 2020 goals, we talked about wanting to learn new things. In the spirit of learning new things, we would like to hear from you! What would you like to learn? Please reach out and let us...
11.20.2019
MVP 067 - Our 2020 Goals
To round off 2019, we talk about our remaining goals for this year and how far we’ve come. Looking forward to 2020, we talk about what we hope to accomplish in 2020. Where we see our brands going, as well...
11.13.2019
MVP 066 - We're Not Walmart
Being a maker, it can often be tough to price your work. It can also be tough to market against other businesses with low pricing. In this episode we talk about the struggle of pricing and how we as makers...
10.30.2019
MVP 065 - The Pros and Cons of Content Creation
Content creation is a large part of the maker community. Not everyone wants to be a content creator and that’s okay. In this week’s episode, we talk about content creation and the pros and cons that we have seen. Enjoy!
10.23.2019
MVP 064 - Collaborations
Collaborating with other makers is a great way to try new things, meet new friends, and create awesome projects! Find someone you’d like to collaborate with and ask if they’d like to do a project together. Don’t let distance stop...
10.16.2019
MVP 063 - Is the Customer Always Right?
When working with clients, it can be difficult to agree on a design, color scheme, or overall look, which begs the questions, is the customer always right? Sometimes, customers may not have the best idea on what colors work together,...
10.09.2019
MVP 062 - Try Something New
We are back at it after a mini vacation and excited to bring a new topic to the podcast! This week, we are trying something new! Whether that be a new software, method, or whatever it may be, we...
09.18.2019
MVP 061 - Meet the Maker Behind Elevated Grain 716
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with our friend Chris from Elevated Grain 716. It’s great meeting new makers and talking about our passions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
09.11.2019
MVP 060 - Let's Go Down The Rabbit Hole
Sometimes we have set goals of what we want to get done and then other things come up in the process and we end up going down a rabbit hole of projects. In this weeks episode we talk about going...
09.04.2019
MVP 059 - Getting to Know Ethan Carter
This week we had the pleasure of talking with Ethan Carter. Ethan does some amazing leather work and loves creating. Go give him a follow and see what he’s up to!
08.28.2019
MVP 058 - Peanut Butter Jelly Time
It can be tough at times not to be jealous of other people’s success. Whether it’s new tools, a new shop, or other items in life, we can find ourselves being envious of others. In this episode we talk about...
08.21.2019
MVP 057 - Making a Deal
Working with companies in some capacity is a dream that many makers have. In this weeks episode we talk about our experience on working with brands, what it’s like, and our tips for working with them. Do you have any...
08.14.2019
MVP 056 - Taking Time for Yourself
The last couple of weeks, we took a little bit of time for ourselves. Whether it’s to relax or upgrade the shop, time without sales can be beneficial. We all like to make money, but sometimes it’s important to take...
08.07.2019
MVP 055 - Self Doubt
We have all encountered times when we experience doubt. Whether it’s in our abilities, our designs, or other parts of our lives, we can sometimes feel that we aren’t confident. The key takeaway is that it can happen to all...
07.31.2019
MVP 054 - Getting to Know Om Sweet Ohm
This week we were able to sit down with Josh from Om Sweet Ohm and get to know a fellow maker a little bit better. We love hearing about other small makers and what they do! This was the perfect...
07.24.2019
MVP 053 - AWFS Recap
Are conventions worth attending? This week we were able to attend AWFS which is a woodworking and finishing convention in Las Vegas. From small tools for the every day woodworker to massive machines the size of a house, we saw...
07.17.2019
MVP 052 - How Much Sharing is Too Much
With social media and YouTube, we can sometimes be encouraged to share things we know and tricks we use to create our work. But how much sharing is too much? In this episode we talk about what information you may...
07.10.2019
MVP 051 - Growing and Evolving
Sometimes in business it can be difficult to stay profitable without taking on new challenges. As a business owner, it is important to look for new opportunities and to evolve with the market and to find other ways to grow...
07.03.2019
MVP 050 - Support System
No matter what we are doing, it is important to have people around you that help bring you up. In today’s world of social media, there can be a lot of negativity and unhelpful feedback. In this weeks episode, we...
06.26.2019
MVP 049 - We Were Wrong
In last weeks episode we made some incorrect statements about Etsy fees and we wanted to address them. We encourage you to do your research and we appreciate all feedback from our listeners. We hope this clarifies everything.
06.19.2019
MVP 048 - Making A Website
Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms are great for showing off what you can do. However, we as makers have no control over what they do to the platform or how they change it. Having your own website gives...
06.12.2019
MVP 047 - Making and Social Ethics
Have you ever been asked to make something that you weren’t comfortable making or something that you don’t want to make because it’s not on brand? In this episode we talk about things we won’t make because we aren’t comfortable...
06.05.2019
MVP 046 - Artist, Craftsman, Maker
Within the community, we hear a lot of terms for what we do. We may be asked if we are makers, artists, craftsmen, woodworkers, etc. In this episode we talk about what we feel we are and the community as...
05.29.2019
MVP 045 - Illusion of Success
Every time we look at social media, we see what people think will do well. From beauty shots, to working videos, and much more. We rarely see the failures, the struggles, and everything that goes on behind the scenes. This...
05.22.2019
MVP 044 - Safety First
We may not always think about it but life is sure to remind us that it is important to be safe. This week we talk about being safe in the shop, accidents we have had, and to be aware at...
05.15.2019
MVP 043 - CNC Vs. Laser
One of the questions that comes up most often with using automated tools is whether someone should get a CNC or a laser machine. In this weeks episode, Kris and Trevor talk about CNC and laser machines and how they...
05.08.2019
MVP 042 - CYA
Running a business comes with a lot of things that you may not think about starting out. From contracts and deposits to insurance, it is necessary to cover yourself and your business in the event that something doesn’t go as...
05.01.2019
MVP 041 - Getting To Know DFM Toolworks
We met JT at Workbench Con 2019 and had a lot of fun talking business. This week we had the opportunity to sit down with JT and get to know a little bit more about the DFM Toolworks brand and...

What's Maker Vision Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Maker Vision Podcast episodes:

MVP 090 - Making a Kickstarter

MVP 089 - The Maker Curse

MVP 088 - Support Your Fellow Makers

MVP 087 - Procrastinating

MVP 086 - Trying Something New

MVP 085 - Trevor Hits 10K!

MVP 084 - Evolving Our Small Businesses

MVP 083 - Still Hanging Out In Quarantine

MVP 082 - Happy Hour Hangout

MVP 081 - Nothing Top Secret

MVP 080 - Hanging Out In Isolation

MVP 079 - February Book Club

Pre WBC 2020 Hangout

MVP 077 - Prep For WBC

January 2020 Book Club

MVP 075 - Prioritizing You

Accounting for Your Design Time

MVP 073 - Shipping and Delivery, The Good and Bad

MVP 072 - Kicking Off 2020

MVP 071 - Wrapping Up 2019

MVP 070 - Invest In Yourself

MVP 069 - MANAGING THE HOLIDAYS AS A MAKER

MVP 068 - Let's Learn Something New

MVP 067 - Our 2020 Goals

MVP 066 - We're Not Walmart

MVP 065 - The Pros and Cons of Content Creation

MVP 064 - Collaborations

MVP 063 - Is the Customer Always Right?

MVP 062 - Try Something New

MVP 061 - Meet the Maker Behind Elevated Grain 716

MVP 060 - Let's Go Down The Rabbit Hole

MVP 059 - Getting to Know Ethan Carter

MVP 058 - Peanut Butter Jelly Time

MVP 057 - Making a Deal

MVP 056 - Taking Time for Yourself

MVP 055 - Self Doubt

MVP 054 - Getting to Know Om Sweet Ohm

MVP 053 - AWFS Recap

MVP 052 - How Much Sharing is Too Much

MVP 051 - Growing and Evolving

MVP 050 - Support System

MVP 049 - We Were Wrong

MVP 048 - Making A Website

MVP 047 - Making and Social Ethics

MVP 046 - Artist, Craftsman, Maker

MVP 045 - Illusion of Success

MVP 044 - Safety First

MVP 043 - CNC Vs. Laser

MVP 042 - CYA

MVP 041 - Getting To Know DFM Toolworks