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Maker Made Podcast

55 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

A Podcast Made By Makers, For Makers.We talk about all things maker related, from content creation to business marketing techniques and everything in between.

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54 - Employee Relations and Product Design w/ Kris Johnson

January 21, 2024 20:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

The guys bring on a special guest, Kris Johnson! Kris works with Tyler and continues to grow in his expertise, skills, and responsibilities at Westfall Wood Co.  (WWC). Kris starts off with how he met Ty and Doggy before he discusses his role at WWC and the skills he brings to the team. The guys make fun of Kris for his initial speed at sanding cutting boards before building him up a little bit. The guys talk about 3D drawing vs. pencil sketches - the pros and cons for both quick sketches a...

53 - New Year, New Us

January 05, 2024 17:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

The guys catch up on some much needed rest and relaxation over the holidays and discuss some new exciting projects that they look to tackle in 2024! They also touch on how they want to engage the podcast and audience better this year! If you’d like to be a guest on the show or if you have any questions for the guys, please send a DM to the show on our Instagram account @makermadepodcast ! We’d love to have you own the show or field your questions, comments, and feedback!  Thanks to this ep...

52 - Holidaze

November 09, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Listen to this week’s episode as Ty and Doggy talk about recovering from the “Thanksgiving Hangover” with their families! Ty is super busy and has taken on an almost full-time employee, Kris, to help out in the shop - Ty discusses some of the benefits (and stressors) of having someone else doing the work in his shop! Doggy has had a few slow weeks and is trying to maintain motivation in the shop by taking on fun new projects!  If you’d like to be on the show, or if you have questions for th...

51 - Selling at Craft Fairs

October 10, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

50 - New Shop + Craft Fair

September 09, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

49 - Summer Shorty

August 10, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

The guys record their first episode in a few months! They were busy with life and the podcast took a backseat. Doggy has been traveling a lot and is batching out loads of inventory for a few craft fair weekends that he has coming up in September! Ty is getting close to closing on his new house and shop, and is super excited to share some content around getting his house remodeling and shop set up!! This episode is brought to you by our incredible sponser, Jobber!! Jobber: GetJobber.com/Wes...

48 - Maker Space

June 08, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Doggy’s nephew performs his rendition of the Maker Made Podcast Intro for Episode 48!  The guys talk about collaborative ‘maker spaces’ and the pros/cons of being members there! Ty gets kicked out of a Phoenix maker space for being under 65 years old and Doggy tours a Milwaukee maker space whose air filtration system was hanging drop clothes that took “years” to develop.  They roll into a conversation about wood glue cure times and how long they each let their glue ups sit before they work...

47 - Summer Break

May 05, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Another catch up with da boys!! Crazy summer so far between both of the guys, which resulted in the podcast being temporarily shelved, but alas, they bring you another episode! Just chatting about life as of late, and our sponsor - Jobber. If you haven't already checked out Jobber, we encourage you to visit the link in our bio to give it a try with a FREE 2 WEEK TRIAL or follow this link! GetJobber.com/WestfallWood

46 - Backwards Bandsaw Blades...

March 09, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Listen to this week’s episode as Doggy discusses some of his recent failures and mistakes in the shop, including obvious mistakes with his bandsaw and belt sander. They talk about custom cutting boards and end grain pattern cutting boards! Doggy struggles to describe a built-in teppanyaki cooktop that he made a huge cutting board to cover in his cousin’s house, so here’s a link to show it off (https://www.thebbqdepot.com/cook-n-dine-mo80-31-1-2-built-in-teppanyaki-cook-top/ ). Ty talks abo...

45 - Turn My Swag (back) On!

February 28, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Listen to this week’s episode to hear the guys talk about some of the things they do to get their mojo back and feel rejuvenated in the shop.... and to hear Doggy slice his finger with a bread knife that he made in the shop last week… Ty is going to start a ‘brick and mortar’ style end grain cutting board for a local youth sports team raffle - Doggy recently started making knives and is excited to build up inventory for a craft market in May!  The guys talk bandsaws and bandsaw blades beca...

44 - Epoxy Blunders - We funked up

February 23, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Tyler and Doggy talk about all the ways they’ve messed up epoxy in the past (spoiler alert: it’s a lot!). They poke fun at each other’s blunders while laughing at their own mistakes. They talk about shop improvements and when it makes sense to build/buy new shop furniture and when it makes sense to modify old shop furniture to “get by.”  This week’s episode is sponsored by Jobber (@jobber on Instagram)!  Jobber Summit is a FREE EVENT on March 1st, 2023. Jobber Summit will run 2 sessions, ...

43 - Shopvacs and CNCs

February 13, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

The guys talk about some of their experiences with shop vacuums – from starter shopvacs that have manual start switches to much newer vacuums with autostart technology, autofilter cleaning, and Bluetooth pairing with battery operated tools.   Doggy has some hot takes on CNC “woodworking” and Ty disagrees on all fronts. The guys have a mild-tempered argument about the (over)use of CNCs. Doggy is not impressed by people using CNCs to perform tasks that would otherwise require only basic woodw...

42 - coming up with titles is hard

February 03, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

The guys have a REALLY hard time coming up with a title for this week's episode. Doggy is out of town on a site visit for work in Lemoore, California and doesn’t have his microphone so is his audio is a little weaker than normal. Ty is in a low motivation phase and is trying to get back into a good rhythm in 2023 after battling a broken tibia for the last month or so. They talk about epoxy river tables and whether they’d make them for themselves! In that discussion, they discuss making ne...

41 - Reach New Heights with Jobber Summit

January 27, 2023 02:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

On this week’s episode, the guys have Moly Milosovic from Jobber to talk about the Jobber Summit that’s taking place on March 1st! Moly is Jobber’s Head of Community and goes in-depth about the value that Jobber Summit will bring to your home service business! She also discusses professional development, both formal and informal, and how reaching out to resources in other service industries can benefit your business! Jobber Summit details:  FREE EVENT on March 1st, 2023. Jobber Summit will...

40 - Holiday Rush

December 15, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

The guys talk about the “Christmas rush” and how to improve packaging and shipping your orders! Listen to this week’s episode for some tips and tricks for shipping process improvement!  Link to label printer: https://a.co/d/4rwUley Link to extra labels: https://a.co/d/fhFuctF  Jobber SUMMIT is coming March 1st, 2023. (Formally known as Jobber PD Day.)   -Here’s what you can expect at Jobber Summit 2023: ○ Free, online event ○ Useful advice from industry experts ○ Flexible timing ○ More li...

39 - Maker Space

December 01, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Doggy’s nephew performs his rendition of the Maker Made Podcast Intro for Episode 39!  The guys talk about collaborative ‘maker spaces’ and the pros/cons of being members there! Ty gets kicked out of a Phoenix maker space for being under 65 years old and Doggy tours a Milwaukee maker space whose air filtration system was hanging drop clothes that took “years” to develop.  They roll into a conversation about wood glue cure times and how long they each let their glue ups sit before they work...

38 - Turkey Coma

November 23, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Catch up with the boys... Doggy is working on coasters as usual, but also busted out his new flattening sled to use on his soon to be redwood desk top. Ty is keeping busy with 3D signs, and refinishing jobs while trying to navigate a very hectic holiday week! Jobber: GetJobber.com/WestfallWood Try Jobber with two weeks free NOW!! Take the next step in owning your business.

37 - IG Apocalypse

November 03, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

The guys catch up after taking a few weeks off from recording the podcast! They chat about the IG follower shakedown that occured over the weekend - basically some accounts lost large amounts of followers but gained them back after a slight glitch! Doggy finished up his bathroom remodel last week and went to California last weekend to see his girlfriend. Other than that, he has been engaged in  "Operation Coaster Storm" making hundreds of bottle opener coasters for holiday gifts! Ty manage...

36 - Clearing The Air

October 13, 2022 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

The guys revisit last week’s topic with special guest Ben from @lostwoodscreative! Ben’s Instagram story inspired last week’s episode, but the guys did not portray Ben’s argument accurately – so they decided to bring him on to clear things up! The guys have a productive conversation about how they choose to tag companies in their social media posts when they are not officially sponsored by those companies. Dont forget to check out Jobber to take your business to the next level! https://get...

35 - Tagging Companies...

October 06, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

The main topic this week comes from Ben’s (@lostwoodscreative ) story on Instagram: the guys talk about how they go about tagging a company whose products they’re using, especially when the product is not free! They go in-depth about creating content for a company without actually being sponsored by them, and the pros and cons involved with that. Lastly, be honest in your sponsored product reviews – just because it’s free, it doesn’t mean it’s good!! Ty has some back pain related to lifting...

34 - Don't Compromise Quality for Content

September 29, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

The guys catch up on their weeks – Ty picked up a drum sander and is excited to put it to use! They go in-depth about what Jobber is and how you can put it to work for your business! Jobber is an online software that allows businesses to multi-task; from managing finances, client requests, invoices, and employees! It is a very powerful software with amazing customer service and support! Visit the link below to sign up for your two week free trial and 20% off your first 6 months!!! If you h...

33 - Just Too Pretty...

September 22, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

The guys talk about tidying and cleaning up their shops! Ty takes advantage of rainy weather to organize his shop; Doggy is done with craft fairs for a while, so he started a deep clean of his shop! The guys talk about gifting cutting boards to family and friends – if you get a cutting board as a gift, please use it!!!! They talk about how easy veneering and edge-banding is, and why it’s important to be nice to other humans… especially your mail carriers, trash pickup people, and fast-food...

32 - We're Sick & Tired

September 16, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

31 - We'll See What We See...

September 08, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Doggy finishes up all prep work for his craft fair this weekend with @KollarHardwoods! They have some serious inventory and are excited to make some sales with a new booth layout! Ty is working on his mom’s desk and will be showing that off coming soon! The guys chat a little about YouTube shorts and their processes for creating content on YouTube. Ty is finally able to give some more detail about his wholesale template order to WOODPECKERS! If you have questions for the show, please send...

30 - Dirty 30

September 01, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MB

They guys have a lot going on in their shops this week! Ty is cranking out a bulk walnut cutting board order and another large template order! Doggy has been fulfilling Etsy orders and finally hung his dust collector this week! They both have a lot of business to take care of over the next few weeks and are excited to gear up for the holiday season! If you have questions for the show, please send a DM to the show on our Instagram account @makermadepodcast ! We’d love to hear your questions...

29 - On COVID Time..

August 25, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

This week brings a short episode because the guys have slow weeks in their shops! Ty gets ready to install a barndoor and continues to crank out bulk charcuterie board and template orders! Doggy is back from Florida and had his parents in town for a few days. He’s ready to get working on his floating fireplace! The guys are excited for a few really cool guests on the show in the next few weeks! If you have questions for the show, please send a DM to the show on our Instagram account @maker...

28 - Doggy Gets Trolled

August 18, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

The guys both started revamping their Etsy storefronts based on some of the tips and tricks from @Ptreesworkshop ! Doggy wired 220V power for his shop all by himself; he hung up the outlets, ran the conduit and wires, and plugged the wire/breakers into his panel! He is pumped to start making stuff again! Ty is gearing up for a big charcuterie board order… 46 walnut boards are on deck! Ty deals with some difficulties in getting paid on time by a large wholesaler on a big template order - th...

27 - Everything Etsy w/ PtreesWorkshop

August 11, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

The guys have a long-time friend and Etsy-extraordinaire, Pete Capar from @ptreesworkshop !  Pete has over 2,800 sales on Etsy and has consistently earned the top seller badges Etsy: he’s held both the star seller and rave review badges for over a year straight! He provides some serious insight on how to run an effective Etsy storefront. The guys pick Pete’s brain on 3D printing and how to create good listings on Etsy to maximize sales. Pete has an entire YouTube video on “How to Etsy”! If ...

26 - Doggy Bought a House!

July 28, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

The guys catch up after a busy week! Doggy buys a house that has a 25’x30’ detached shop – he talks about his plans to install a slop sink and 220v power in his shop before he starts making anything serious. Ty is getting his office updated to be a full-fledged packing and shipping station!   The guys chat about how bad Doggy is at patching drywall and how much fun he has with troll comments from the keyboard warriors.   They also go in-depth with how they deal with being ghosted by pote...

25 - Punch Today in the Face w/ John Malecki

July 21, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

The guys have a special guest on the show this week, John Malecki, from @john_malecki on Instagram! John is an incredible maker and very entertaining content creator who has seen success across multiple social media platforms over the years. They talk with John for over an hour about how he got to where he is now and how he uses his experiences in the NFL to run an effective business with employees. The guys discuss how to push your limits, in all facets of your business and life, to get out...

24 - Desert Island

July 14, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Ty and Doggy answer a "Desert Island" question from Dan @sandlotcreativeco - "if you were stranded in your shop, what 3 tools, 3 materials, 3 foods, and 3 drinks [with unlimited supplies of each] would you choose to keep?" The guys have some fun with this one! Doggy is going on a short trip to San Diego this weekend before FINALLY closing on his house next week (again...)! Ty packs for his vacations using only grocery bags - how weird is that?? Maker spotlight of the week is Sam from @monk...

23 - Establish Your Personality

July 07, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Listen in on this week's episode to hear Ty and Doggy discuss some fun things happening in their shops! The guys talk about how much of their personal lives they share with their followers and how they “be themselves” while running public businesses.   Maker spotlight of the week is a good friend of the show, Charlie from @kollarhardwoods on Instagram! 

22 - #TossOdies w/ Dan Dunlap

June 30, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

Listen in on this week's episode to hear why snapback wearin’, garage workin’ makers everywhere are throwing away their Odie’s Oil! The guys bring on a special guest and good friend, Daniel Dunlap, from @danieldunlap.woodworks to talk about a recent (and ongoing) issue that spans much of the maker community  ! Dan goes into detail about the #TossOdies movement and how it all started!  Please check out The Katz-Moses Woodworkers with Disabilities Fund to see how you can get involved! Relate...

21 - Our Show Can Drink!!

June 23, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Ty explains some recent laser issues that have been mostly resolved due to some great customer service! Doggy spent the weekend in Pensacola, Florida for a friend's wedding and is trying to stay motivated in the shop! The guys talk about a few topics this week! There's an impromptu question about how they engage with their followers in a productive manner. Ty sheds some light on tinting stains - he explains what brands, colors, and types of stain he prefers to get the perfect color! Lastly...

20 - Template King

June 16, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Ty talks about wholesale and his recent experience providing templates to large online retailers!  Doggy was under contract to buy a house, but it fell through; the seller couldn’t provide a clean title due to a bankruptcy in their past. So, he’s back to square one with house hunting and looking for shop!  The guys answer a question from @cadycreekwoodworks about router bits and flush trimming. Ty offers some insight on the router speed settings that he uses when he flush trims - Doggy lea...

19 - Free Time!

June 09, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

The guys answer an audience question from Kory Sutherland (@lowtowerwoodworks on Instagram). Kory, thanks so much for sending in a question this week!  "What do you guys do for fun outside of woodworking and podcasting?"   This week's maker spotlight: Justin Lebon  (@LebonRestorations on Instagram)! Justin makes some wicked projects and seriously cool content. He is just a quality guy and is always engaging with other makers in a positive way -  go check his page out! Please reach out to ...

18 - Floating Furniture

June 02, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Ty is booked full for a few months, but has gotten better about scheduling time for personal projects moving forward! Doggy closes on his house on June 9th;  he talks about moving, his new house, shop space, and some future projects! Please reach out to the podcast Instagram account with questions or comments that you want the guys to address on next week's episode - instagram.com/makermadepodcast ! Maker spotlight: Tiff  over at instagram.com/nightcarverdesigns ! Major thanks to our spon...

17 - If I had a Million Dollars...

May 25, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

The guys chat about what they'd do for their business if they were given $20,000! They also talk about a few different kinds of stains/finishes and their experiences with them. Doggy took a little vacation and is still doing whatever he feels like in the shop - end grain boards and drawing projects for his future house.  As his closing date nears, he is getting in touch with some cool sponsors for his future shop! Ty finally took a day off and watched some serious Netflix. He has some cool...

16 - Just Chattin'

May 19, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

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...

15 - Y'all Come Back Now

May 12, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

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...

14 - Everything Epoxy w/ Zakk Hess

March 17, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

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 tal...

13 - Craft Fairs, Ice Cream, and Motivation

March 10, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

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/rippedg...

12 - Estimation, Waste, and Project Plans!

March 03, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

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 spon...

11 - Tool Talk!

February 24, 2022 19:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

 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.co...

10 - Engaging Your Audience

February 17, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

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...

09 - Finish Strong 💪🏼

February 10, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

The guys talk about the ups and downs of installing shelving in clients' homes before rolling into a deeper conversation about finishes. They talk all about finishes: what finishes they use and how they apply them for all different types of projects! 🔦Maker Spotlight of the Week: Dan from @sandlotcreativeco on Instagram🔦 Episode 9 is sponsored by Bumblechutes! Bumblechutes provides professional grade selection of affordable wood care, and food-safe, products! Use the coupon code "makerm...

08 - Getting Paid

February 03, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

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)

07 - Reel Talk!

January 27, 2022 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

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 gi...

05 - Content Creation w/ Bao Loi

January 20, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

The guys talk different cameras, lighting and angles, product design, content creation, and editing software with special guest Bao from @baoloi_designcraft on Instagram! Bao recently quit his job at as a licensed architect to pursue woodworking as a full-time job. He is an expert in design, photography, and woodworking; he offers great insight on his content creation process and how it can be applied elsewhere!  Ty uses "architect" as verb and Doggy doesn't waste a second to make fun of hi...

06 - New Year, Same Dudes

January 13, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Episode 6 is brought to you by Grabo Tools! The boys are in Phoenix recording this episode together! Doggy had a 12 hour layover, and the rest is history. This is our 6th episode, but will be placed chronologically 5th since we wanted to start 2022 with what we're looking forward to! Ty has his CNC firing on all cylinders and is ready to take on 2022. Meanwhile, Doggy moves to Tennessee in April and will have a slow first half of 2022. Episode Sponsor: Grabo Tools: "The world’s first port...