Making Awesome - 3D Printing, Inventing, Making, Small Business

Marketing. The thing that most makers say they hate or they are terrible at. I feel this. Let's go through best practices, how you can be unique, and how you can stand out amongst the competition. Even if you go into a market with competition already, as a new comer to that market, you can not only see what others are doing wrong, but also, how to stand out. What will set you apart may vary across businesses, but it is imperative if you want to be successful. Topics to cover: Deepening Brand Identity Data-Driven Marketing Strategic Partnerships Service Expansion and Diversification Pricing, why it matters AND MORE!!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #marketing #marketingformakers #datadrivenmarketing #thoughtleadership #customerexperience FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

Right to Repair is a BIG deal and 3D Printing is an industry where the "Fine I will just do it myself" kind of people will thrive. Giving control to repair back to the consumer turns the normal game of cat and mouse for parts around on the manufacturers, with some taking note, and others pushing back. 3D Printing shows that with a few hours or less on CAD, some filament and/or resin, you can solve a lot of problems around your house and feel empowered by not relying on companies to sell you the parts to do it. It is an awesome feeling, so lets talk about it! Topics to cover: Origins of Right to Repair and why they matter How 3D Printing naturally compliments Limitations of 3D Printing in repairing Intellectual Property Issues Sustainability Manufacturer pushback What can WE do to make a difference AND MORE!!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #righttorepair #3dprinting #DIYRepair #FixItYourself #additivemanufacturing #RepairRights #SustainableTech #OwnYourTech FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week we will get into dealing with problems! From bad communication, on either side, to simply getting it wrong, no maker business is safe from mistakes. How you deal with them will separate you from your competition! We will tackle the unexpected bumps in client relationships. Dive into firsthand accounts of missteps, and more importantly, our strategies for addressing and resolving them. From minor misunderstandings to major mix-ups, learn how to effectively deal with issues and fortify professional bonds. Topics to cover: The Anatomy of a Misstep: What usually goes wrong in client interactions. First Reactions: The initial steps to take when you realize a mistake has occurred. Communication is Key: The importance of transparency and honesty. Apologizing with Sincerity: Crafting genuine apologies and avoiding common pitfalls. Damage Control: Strategies to mitigate further issues or misunderstandings. Understanding Client Perspectives: Why it's essential to see things from their side. Emotional Intelligence: Gauging emotions, both yours and the client's, during conflicts. Proactive Problem Solving: Finding immediate and long-term solutions. AND MORE!!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #clientrelationships #dealingwithfailure #stressmanagement #conflictresolution FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week let's dive into working with clients, dealing with deliverables, and ultimately Making Awesome with 3D Modeling and 3D Printing. From the initial onboarding to the final product delivery, let's dig into the best practices to foster fruitful collaborations while cautioning against common pitfalls. Topics to cover: Onboarding Communication, and how it can make or break this relationship Obtaining payment (we covered pricing enough I believe) Revisions and the dreaded scope creep Delivering the product Dealing with issues Common Pitfalls AND MORE!!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #3DModeling #3ddesign #cad #caddesign #freelance #smallbusiness #3dmusketeers #additivemanufacturing #clientconflict #conflictresolution #scopecreep FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week we are talking with Dennis, Co Founder and CTO of  @Thangs3D ! Thangs is the latest 3D Model repository to come up and they are doing some AMAZING things for designers! Ask Dennis ANYTHING about Thangs, it's future, and the parent company Physna! Some about Dennis: Dennis is the Co-founder, CTO at Thangs and 3D super nerd. Prior to Thangs, he had various product and leadership roles at Google, Microsoft and Disney. As a hobby, he spends time on children's causes. He's co-founded non-profits such as Foundation for Second Chances, and has been recognized by Interpol for his work support child rescue teams. Dennis is a husband and father, and on the weekends - you'll find him setting up 3D prints and then going hiking with his family. Visit Thangs: https://thangs.com AND MORE!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #thangs #thangs3d #3dmodel #cto #interview #ai FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week let's dive down the rabbit hole of designing for a living. 3D Modeling in programs like @AutodeskFusion360 , @PixologicZBrush , @BlenderOfficial , and others! There are some tricky things to navigate beyond just getting good in the programs themselves. Things like licensing, how to paywall properly, @Patreon vs. platforms like @Thangs3D , @Printablescom , @Myminifactory , @cults3d956 and others. These can be stressful and complicated, I will help make it more clear! Topics to cover: Why start learning 3d design Full time or part time and why How to deal with piracy Sites to use, and ones to avoid Building a fan base AND MORE!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #3ddesign #3dmodeling #freelance #freelancer #fusion360 #blender #freecad #zbrush FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week we have a VERY special guest for EPISODE 150 of The Making Awesome Podcast, @Nero3D ! You all know him, love him, and envy the beard, but let's meet the man behind the maker! Former Tool and Mold maker, falling into content creation was certainly not on Nero's radar, but because of Voron and the human malware, we are all graced with this awesome streamer! We have some fun topics to discuss: Why I need a voron yesterday! What is the hardest thing about building a voron? What is it like being a full time content creator? What do we suck at as content creators that we wish we could do better? Did you ever see yourself as a content creator? AND MORE!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #nero3d #nero #meetthemaker #meetthemakers #voron #livestream #youtuber #contentcreator FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week lets talk all about what makes a good printer for a business and potentially crown a winner in certain price categories! A business has significantly different needs than a hobbyist, so a bone stock Ender 3 is definitely not a good buy! But what is?? Topics to cover: Features you NEED in a 3d printer Features you WANT in a 3d printer Major Manufacturer discussion Expensive and few, or cheap and many? Service Level Agreements Why the big printers cost what they do! AND MORE!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #prusamk4 #prusaxl #bambulab #bambup1p #bambup1s #bambux1c #voron FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week we are joined by Elliott from @polycam6558 the MOST POPULAR app in #3dscanning ! Utilizing a combination of photos and LIDaR (when available) PolyCam is able to really push limits of mobile 3d scanning FROM YOUR POCKET!! Join us as we talk all about how the idea happened, why phones, and more! Some about Elliott: Elliot Spellman is the Co-Founder at Polycam - the most popular 3D scanning app for iOS, web, and Android with over 10M downloads. Since the launch of Polycam’s 360 capture feature last month –literally, anyone can scan the world around them with their mobile device, DSLR camera, or drone to get beautiful, accurate 3D models with a full 360 Capture from their iPhone and let AI fill in the rest. Elliot is a creative designer at heart, previously working as the new media developer at Exploratorium and prior to that was a design engineer at @lumafield . He was also a prototyping engineer at Ubiquity6 Inc. and the former founder of a design studio called FaceGames where he focused on assistive technology. partnered with Mount Sinai Hospital's rehabilitation medicine group. Check out Polycam here: https://b.link/PolyCam-Podcast __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #polycam #iphone3dscanning #mobile3dscanning FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week we will talk all about one of the hardest things to deal with in a business: Time management. With having to do so many things, it can be hard to prioritize things for the time you have each day. Let's discuss some good techniques, and some easy pitfalls. Topics to cover: Prioritize tasks Set specific goals Create a schedule Time Blocking Anti Multitasking delegation (if possible) SAY NO!! Be mindful of yourself AND MORE!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #timemanagement #timemanagementstrategies #timemanagementtechniques FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week is an interesting one, this conversation is sparked because we are losing a Musketeer. One of our staff is choosing to continue their pursuit of a doctorate degree and because of that, they are leaving the company, and it got me thinking, we have never discussed all this on the show before, so, no better time than now! Everyone, please with the best of luck to future Dr. Simona Rivero as she continues her journey through education! Topics to cover: How to hire someone? How to fire someone? How to know if someone is the right candidate? What are some good interview questions? How to deal with staff leaving? How to support your team? AND MORE!!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #smallbusiness #hiringtips #firingtips #hiring #hiringemployees #hiringmanager FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week we are talking all about the importance of designing! If you are looking to start your own business doing 3D Printing, having some basic skills to make parts for your clients can definitely add to your bottom line, but there is more too it than skill alone. Topics to cover: Why knowing 3D Modeling is important? Which program should you start with? What are some of the basic skills you should work on first? What about outsourcing? Why bother to have knowledge when you can pay others? positives and negatives to some of the major programs on the market AND MORE!!! Programs Mentioned: @AutodeskFusion360 @AutodeskTinkercad @BlenderOfficial @OnshapeInc @Shapr3d @PixologicZBrush @getplasticity Nomad Sculpt __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #3dmodeling #3ddesign #3dmodelingforbeginners #fusion360 #blender #freecad #zbrush #tinkercad FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week we are going down the path of customer service. Since having some really poor experiences dealing with companies lately I would love to talk all about what is right, what is wrong, and how you, as a company, small or large, and keep your customers happy, even when things go wrong! Topics to Cover: What is appropriate for customer service? How to know if you are meeting the needs of your customers? How to find people to help do customer support How to train people to help your customers How to deal with customers that continue to have problems? What companies have it right and which ones have it wrong? AND MORE!!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #customerservice #customerservicetraining #customerexperience #customercare FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week we are joined by my father, Kenneth Posner for a WONDERFUL Father's Day Special! We will be discussing the impact of 3d printing in education! Some information about Ken: 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 prestigious higher education award, Ken has a track record of purposeful solutions to painful problems. Addressing the needs of students not just at his college of employment but also setting standards nationwide for what student life looks like on and off campus. Graduating from @MichiganStateU in 1980, and 1982 with his masters, and eventually his Ph.D from USF in 2016 in Higher Education, Dr. Posner, allegedly, bleeds Green and White. But no, seriously, he went to college and never left. Dedicating his life to helping others no matter where he may end up. Here is a snippet of what Ringling College had to say for his announcement: I am extremely pleased to announce that Dr. Ken Posner has joined the Student Life Department as Associate Dean of Students for Housing and Residence Life. Dr. Posner brings to us a multitude of experiences and years of successful leadership in higher education. He has served in senior student life leadership positions at Rollins College, Hollins College and most recently, at Saint Leo University where he served as Assistant/Associate Vice President for Student Affairs since 2008. He has vast experience in Housing and Residence Life Administration, Mail Room Operations, Campus Dining Services, Student Conduct Administration, Greek Life, Health and Wellness Services, Safety and Security, Emergency/Crisis Management, Orientation and First Year Experience Programs, Leadership Programs, Student Activities and Engagement, Parent and Family relations, Title IX, Veteran's Services, and much more. At Saint Leo University, Dr. Posner was also responsible for numerous renovation and construction projects, including a new residence hall complex that encompassed a 1200 gallon aquarium featured on Animal Planet's "Tanked" TV series. Dr. Posner has additionally been very involved and recognized in numerous leadership roles within higher education professional associations such as ACUHO-I, NASPA, SACS-COC, and SACSA. His educational background includes a Ph.D in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Florida, a M.A. in Higher Education Administration and B.A. in Business and Office Administration, both from Michigan State University. __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #3dprintingeducation #fathersday2023 #fathersday #education3dprinting #dadadvice FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

SPECIAL GUEST this week! We have Vladimír Víšek who is in charge of Sustainability at @Prusa3D . He is going to talk to us all about this report and what it was like diving deep into how Prusa makes their products! https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimirvisek/ This week we will be taking a DEEP DIVE into the Prusa Sustainability report and talking about what we can all do to make 3d printing more sustainable. Here is the link to the article: https://blog.prusa3d.com/the-first-non-financial-report-of-the-prusa-research-company_78336/ Here is the link to the full report: https://blog.prusa3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Prusa-Research_Sustainability-report-2021_2022.pdf Topics to cover: Why is sustainability an issue in the 3d printing industry? Why you should care What Prusa is doing to help What we can do to help Where do we draw the line for limiting the impact. AND MORE!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #sustainabilityreport #sustainability #sustainableliving FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week we will be talking about the old adage: the best time to start a business was 10 years ago and the second best is today. Is that true and does it matter to you? Topics to Cover: When is it right to start a business? Know when to hold em and know when to fold em What are some signs you are ready to go full time? What are some risks with being your own boss? Why might you choose to NOT go full time? To pivot or close? AND MORE!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #smallbusiness #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurialsuccess #entrepreneurmotivation FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week lets talk about the business of #3dscanning. It was a topic I recently discussed on Maker That Money on the @Repkord channel that seemed to get some traction. We will dive into it further today. I will talk all about the business of 3d scanning while also looking at other scanning options out there. MtM episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh9I76suMBc Topics To Cover: Why is 3D Scanning valuable What makes it difficult What is the bare minimum What is your business case what has changed so far this year that indicates movement for 3d scanning AND MORE!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #3dscan #3dscanner #smallbusiness #3dscanningbusiness #artec #shining3d #einstar #revopoint FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week lets talk about the state of the #3dprinting industry and what all have happened in these last few months! So many new machines, developments, and trends happening, with so many new advancements from @BambuLab clones like the @Creality3D K1, klipper machines aplenty like the @Sovol SV07 and more! Would love to talk about it all! Topics to cover: What have we seen for trends so far in 2023 Will we see more Bambu style clones Is CoreXY the new kid on the block and here to stay What about voron Klipper machines and why they matter Input shaping and why it matters AND MORE!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #thestateof3dprinting #corexy #opensrouce #patents FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week we have my mother, Catherine, on the stream for the first time for Mother's Day! The original maker, if you will, and an all around amazing woman! We are going to talk all about what it is like raising not just one maker, but 2, as I do have an identical twin. Talk about her experience with 3d printing, and all this amazing tech, and generally, share some wonderful stories of our childhood! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #mothersday2023 #mothersday #meetmymother #mom #mominterview #interviewmymom #interview FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

This week let's talk about budgeting for your clients. This can help them AND you track expenses on the project reducing unknowns, control costs, facilitates decision making, and generally, makes things easier for everyone. You may say, "well Grant, I dont know what things will cost, so how am I to budget for unknown expenses??" Well, I am glad you asked, because it is a skill you will eventually learn, one way or another! Topics to Cover: Setting expectations How to estimate How to deal with with scope changes Contracts and do you need them? Why budgeting helps with accountability Downsides of budgeting AND MORE!!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #budgeting #budgetingforclients #contracts #smallbusiness #firsttimebusiness #makerbusiness #3dprintingbusiness #3dprinting #maker FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links