The holidays are upon us, and that means, for some, a first 3d printer, but the decision on what to get and why is not always straightforward or easy. So many options out there, let's talk about the feature sets you should be looking for and see, maybe, what a good first printer could be. This will augment an upcoming main channel video talking about our top picks for budget 3d printers, so keep an eye out for that! Topics to cover: The @Creality Ender 3 and it's many Variants The CR-10 and it's...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This week let's cover the topic which is seldom talked about in the maker and small business world: Mental health and Imposter Syndrome. Most makers have suffered from some form of it in the past, be it creator burnout, comparing yourself to someone who you feel is better, or just the general ADHD, depression, anxiety, etc. that can be common in the creatives out there! Let's talk with an expert all about these things, how we can work at potentially mitigating them and how they really can make o...
Nov 14, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 8
This week let's cover the topic that sparked the idea for this episode: @CHEP vs. Geetech. Let's discuss what happened, why it is an issue, and talk about open source vs closed sourced, trade secret and how they really work for makers. Let's discuss the results of the IP problem as well! Topics to cover: Open source -why it is good and bad Closed source -Why it is good and bad Trade Secret How to avoid the IP problems Potential community problems Backlash for stealing ideas Ways to keep this fro...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Growing and scaling a business to handle emergency or last minute jobs can be complicated, especially if you ALSO have to account for machine problems, print fails, etc. These are all problems if you are not dealing with it proactively. So lets learn to not be reactive and plan for the growth as well as last minute jobs! At the same time, let's talk about how WE handle it all here at 3D Musketeers. Topics to cover: Dealing with growth Dealing with rush and emergency orders How to plan for print ...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Back after a week off due to ERRF to talk all about a heavy topic, competition. Many of us would LOVE to do whatever we want in business without anyone being there to compete with us, but the fact is, that would be short lived if at all! Competition is not all bad though as it can teach you some really valuable lessons and even help you grow your business. Topics to cover: Definition, as I see it, of competition in business How it can be helpful How it can be hurtful How you can leverage competi...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Back this week with another #smallbusiness focused episode all about Price to Performance. Do you really NEED the Ferrari of machines, or can you get by with the decked out Camry? When does the curve of price to performance meet up and diminishing returns kicks in? It may seem daunting for a small business owner to pick the right equipment for their shop, but I promise, it does not have to be! Let's talk about this phenomenon where, at some point, spending more does not get you radical upgrades ...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week we have Brent Britton from @CoreX Legal to continue our talk about intellectual property in the digital world! Things are not always clear, and having experts like Brent and his team can be invaluable to those looking to protect what is theirs. About Brent: Brent C.J. Britton is a Founding Partner of Core X Legal. Since the early 1990’s Britton has been assisting entrepreneurs and technology companies of all sizes in corporate and intellectual property transactions. A dot-com era Silic...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Feature Creep, or Scope Creep, is one of the largest factors in a product failing! Let's talk about how to notice it, manage it, and when possible, avoid it. Scope creep can add months, or even years on top of tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of product development, and we are ALL GUILTY OF IT. But understanding how it manifests, how to control it, and how to also listen to it is what makes for an experienced product development company. So, let's talk with Grant and see how he, and the ...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 2
This week We are joined by Neil Hengist of the now famous Printer Mate series! Neil is best known for his lovely cosmetic upgrades and companions to some of the major 3D Printers out there like the @Prusa 3D by Josef Prusa Mk3s+ and Mini+ as well as the @Snapmaker A350T. Recently he did a Ghost in the Shell Tachikoma for the Prusa Mini+ that is absolutely amazing! Neil is known for so much more though, come hang out and learn how he got into all this! From town tiles, printer mates, and more, Ne...
Sep 19, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This week is another solo cast, but is our 2 year anniversary of podcasting! Which is awesome! Business is NOT EASY and I have made a TON of mistakes along the way and learned from them! I will share some with you! This will also be an Ask Me Anything, where commenters LIVE can ask whatever they want and I will answer it (within reason of course!). Thanks for sticking around for 2 years of this craziness! Looking forward to more! Topics to cover: How to Say NO Negotiating Contracts Location Loca...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 52
We are joined this week by a previous guest, Sarah Goehrke to talk all about workforce development. She has a diverse background in multiple companies across the 3D Printing industry with a gamut of specialties, including Workforce Development. Let's face it. YOU CANNOT DO EVERYTHING YOURSELF, but growing, or even starting to build a team is TOUGH because no one will love your business like you. Sarah will talk all about how to build that team, how to train them properly, and ensure you only kee...
Sep 05, 2022•2 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 51
By popular demand, another Small Business focused episode! This one all about how the heck to get your name out there?!? This is a difficult question for people, even myself sometimes, but it is a requirement. Let's talk about how to do it, maybe a bit about finding your target market, and lets make some money! Topics: Marketing vs. Advertising Maker Challenges Imposter Syndrome Actually Starting the Business Target Markets Customer Persona AND MORE! __________________________________ Do you hav...
Aug 29, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 50
This week we have a solo cast! The topic of 3D Printing vs injection molding has come up A LOT in the past few months and his is a good time to go through it! Both have their places, but why would you choose one over the other and when! Because the WHY matters much less than the WHEN! Consider this another installment in our small business series! EDIT: I had some bad info here.. The train wreck was NOT with Bambu printers, but instead Elegoo Saturn 2's. The source I had for the information has ...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 2Ep. 49
This week we are joined by Frank of @Frankly Built and @Frankly Reviewed ! He is known worldwide for his amazing cosplay, specifically Iron Man! Over 500k subscribers on Youtube and over 1.5 Million followers on Tik Tok, Frank is NO STRANGER to Making Awesome! Check out ALL his links here: https://linktr.ee/Frankly_Built This also marks EPISODE 100 of The Making Awesome Podcast. Thank you all for your support through all this! Please do keep recommending great guests, like Frank here! We would l...
Aug 15, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 48
This week we are joined by Denise Bertacchi, a professional 3D printer Reviewer for @Tom's Hardware . Denise has looked at and reviewed tons of machines in her days there, but that is not where her skills stop! She is neither an engineer nor a professional graphic designer so she approaches 3D Printing from the vantage point of a pure hobbyist. Denise is a 3D printer reviewer for Tom’s Hardware, but before that she was just a blogger who discovered the joy of making tiny plastic dumpster fires f...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 47
This week we are joined by THE INVENTOR OF THE SECOND BEST SELLING CARD GAME IN THE WORLD, Phase 10, Ken Johnson. Ken is the epitome of the American Dream, however it was not always easy and success is NEVER guaranteed. We are going to talk about success, failure, and how the decision that Ken made has resulted in Phase 10 celebrating 40 YEARS in 2022! Ken's big success came in 1982 when he set out to design a new card game. Upon seeing the success of Uno, he wanted to design a card game that co...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 46
This week we are joined by the man himself, Mr. @Chris Pirillo ! A twitch streamer by night, Chris has been printing for a few years now during hangouts on stream and most recently started MakerDeck a 24/7 livestream of making that you can watch live! Having started his entrepreneurial journey in 1996, Chris Pirillo has been a pioneer of the passion economy - living the life of a content creator by defining paths where none previously existed. He is known for his approachability, undeniable spir...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 45
This week we are joined by Seth Polansky, an IP attorney who is no stranger to the more unique situations in law. Seth is also an AVID geek playing Tabletop Games like Dungeons and Dragons and working of the movie Of Dice and Men. Being an IP lawyer means understanding the nitty gritty and going over the hard subjects is not something that is foreign. Working on everything from Entertainment Law to Cryptographic Law, Seth is well versed across multiple industries. We have been planning this ever...
Jul 18, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 44
This week we are joined by Steph, Mateo, and Steven, some of the awesome people from @3DQue – Automated 3D Printing & AI ! They are responsible for not only the AWESOME AI Fail Detection QuinlyVision, but also The Quinly system for automated printing. Yes, it not only starts prints on it's own but also clears the beds after the print and starts again! Excited to talk to the team all about what it takes to make these awesome products! Check them out here: https://www.3dque.com/ Steph Sharp, c...
Jul 12, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 43
DONT PANIC This week we are joined by Marc, Harris, and Rod of DiamondBack Nozzles and it's parent company, Champion X to talk all about how the heck DIAMOND nozzles are made, the way they came to this idea, and what it means for the future of #additivemanufacturing high strength polymers! Check them out: http://diamondbacknozzles.com/ Amazon (aff link): 0.4mm: https://amzn.to/3NoWNpf 0.6mm: https://amzn.to/3yiXMmT 0.8mm: https://amzn.to/3bn0Sgy 3 pack: https://amzn.to/3Oz5JJG Some information a...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 2Ep. 42
This week we are joined by my father, Kenneth Posner for a WONDERFUL Father's Day Special! We did this last year, so let's make it a tradition! Now the Associate Dean of Students for Housing & Residence Life at @Ringling College of Art and Design much has changed in his life since last year! With over 30 years of professional experience, Kenneth has become a powerhouse in the College world, transforming schools to be leaders in student life. Winner of the regional Jim Scott Award in 2006, a ...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 41
This week we are joined by Courtney of @FilamentStories someone who is NO STRANGER to filament! With over 100k followers on Tiktok and Youtube, Courtney is the venerable expert when it comes to filament colors! Let's get to know the lady behind the videos and learn how this all came to be! Software developer turned filament obsessed 3D printing enthusiast, Courtney created Filament Stories to show information about 3Dprinter filament she was frustrated didn’t exist on brand product pages. Her mi...
Jun 21, 2022•2 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 40
This week we are joined by Ty, the Architect (and humble farmer) of @TableFlip Foundry . They are best known for the CONES OF CALIBRATION, one of the easiest to read calibration prints for your resin 3d printers. Ty Mansfield is a small business owner based out of Omaha, Nebraska called TableFlip Foundry. The business started as an etsy store with some pre-support services on the side and has grown into an fairly well known company in the tabletop 3d printing industry. Ty was the creator of The ...
Jun 13, 2022•2 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 39
This week we are joined by Fotis Mint, an amazing self taught Pixologic ZBrush sculptor who makes both fan art and original pieces available through support on Patreon! Fotis, based in Greece, has no formal training in sculpting and took it up as a fun hobby a few years back. Now, with amazing levels of dedication, he pushes through chronic pain and injuries to pump out tremendous models monthly. With over 1200 Patrons, fotis has a large following that is growing daily! If you are not supporting...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 38
This week we are joined by Andrew Soderberg of the well known Hero Me part cooling solution. We are going to be talking all about the history of Hero Me, the iterations, the design process and so much more. Also, expect some @Wham Bam Systems Mutant talk as well! Andy has an EXTENSIVE background. Andy’s 3D Printing Links: https://twitter.com/mediaman3d -Twitter https://www.youtube.com/c/MediaMan3D - YouTube https://www.facebook.com/asoderber - Facebook https://www.patreon.com/MediaMan3D - Patreo...
May 29, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Season 2Ep. 37
This week we are joined by a good friend of mine, Johnny Crowder. This episode is a bit deep, but really valuable to hear. Please give it a listen. Johnny Crowder is a 29-year-old suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, touring musician, mental health and sobriety advocate, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. But in the years leading up to these incredible leaps in advocacy, ever...
May 24, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 36
This week we are joined by Deedre Daniel. She is a game designer that I have known for a few years and now with her game being on Amazon and selling all over, I figured it would be a great time to have her on to talk about her story! Deedre is the founder of The Big Fat Tip, 501(c)(3), and The Interesting Conversations Company®. Her mission is to help people think creatively, LAUGH, and build stronger bonds with others. Before starting these businesses, she spent nearly two decades at GEICO, whe...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 35
This week we are joined by Thomas, CEO – Marketing – Product Development and Alexandre, Technical Support Manager at Lychee Slicer! These 2 along with the entire Mango3d.io team is responsible for the amazing resin printer slicer that we all love, among so many other things! Mango 3D develops software and hardware solutions for the 3D printing world, for individuals, professionals, and manufacturers. Our main software, Lychee Slicer, is one of the leaders in file preparation before 3D printing, ...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 2Ep. 33
This week we are joined by Jaime Van Kessel, a Software Architect for Ultimaker Cura and has been working with 3D printers for the past 9 years. Outside of work he makes props and robots for Live Action roleplaying games under the name Frivolous Engineering. Jaime is one of the people responsible for the BRAND NEW CURA 5.0 release. Funny how Cura get's to 5.0 before Simplify 3D, but I am sure we will be talking about it! Get ready because we will be talking all about what it takes to become a so...
May 02, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Solo Episode this week because Easter, but lets talk about Intellectual Property and the 3D printing industry. From Patents, and their use/misuse, to Honda's recent takedown requests, to even the Creality Cloud situation (video coming soon!). IP is a big deal for makers, it is how some creators make a living, so where do you draw the line??? And if you submit a takedown request and websites do not comply, what can you do? How can you protect yourself? Let's talk about it! _______________________...
Apr 23, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 32
