Maker That Money
Maker That Money
Repkord LLC
Two small business owners who got their start as makers share their experiences and unsolicited opinions a few years into their ongoing adventures.
Fresh Content with a side of Product featuring Stefan Hermann of CNCKitchen
On the show today Stefan Hermann of CNC Kitchen talks about running his very successful YouTube channel and what it's like adding product sales offerings to his brand. Check out CNC Kitchen online at @CNC_Kitchen and https://www.youtube.com/c/CNCKitchen   Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
Jun 3, 2022
1 hr 16 min
”Shiny Object Syndrome” With David Randolph of Printed Solid
On the show today we've got special guest David Randolph of Printed Solid here to talk about "Shiny Object Syndrome" what it is and how it impacts your business. In addition we discuss Printed Solid's recent acquisition by Prusa 3D and what that means for the future of their company. Check out Printed Solid online at @PrintedSolid or www.printedsolid.com   Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
May 30, 2022
1 hr 18 min
Thank you For Your Patronage with 3D Sculptor Fotis Mint!
Today we're joined by the prolific 3D sculptor Fotis Mint to discuss what running a large Patreon based business is like as well as considerations for keeping your models in the hands of good actors and combating the bad. Support Fotis Mint on Patreon at: patreon.com/fotismint , Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fotismint/ , Twitter: @fotismint 3D Scuplting tools / resources: Blender- https://www.blender.org/ Zbrush- https://pixologic.com/ Wekster's Zbrush For beginner's tutorials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qJGX_o6-qU&list=PLqPgrEFUO9R5ZLZEUOqFbtpfW7MokHDhp   Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
May 14, 2022
1 hr 21 min
Focus on High Value not Low Price
The temptation to cut prices and get caught in the race to the bottom is strong. Today we talk about what it means to play the long game and make sure you're establishing real value. Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
May 9, 2022
1 hr 12 min
Setting Expectations- Your Customers, Your Employees, and Your Own
Dealing with expectations is a never ending battle for all businesses but can be especially challenging to the small business that doesn't always have the resources to address them properly. We discuss challenges, strategies, and some of the mental health / self-care aspects of setting yourself up to succeed.   Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
May 1, 2022
1 hr 12 min
Open Source vs Patents vs Trade Secrets- Which is better for business?
Dan from Slice Engineering joins us today to discuss Open Source, Patents, Trade Secrets and how it impacts business. In addition we also discuss some of the latest maker news around intellectual property with the Creality Cloud and Honda takedown request of printables.com Slice Engineering is @SliceEngineer and online at www.sliceengineering.com Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
Apr 25, 2022
1 hr 11 min
The Cost of Chaos & Getting your Business Organized
Today we're discussing the prices you pay when you don't get your operation organized.   Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
Apr 19, 2022
1 hr 14 min
Networking and the value of community to your small business
Today we're discussing networking and community with our guests Clayton Parker and Chris Pirillo.   Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
Apr 10, 2022
1 hr 4 min
If you build it they don’t just come. What is selling in 2022?
Today Pooch and Andrew explore what it means to Sell in 2022. What are the pitfalls? What strategies are there to employ? What does it all mean?   Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com
Apr 3, 2022
1 hr 54 min
Working IN your business vs working ON your business
This week Pooch and Andrew dive in on what it means to work IN your business vs ON your business. When each are appropriate and where you should strive to be.   Follow Us on Twitter at: @repkord and @3dgloop and on the web at: www.repkord.com and www.3dgloop.com  
Mar 28, 2022
1 hr 11 min
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