This week we will dive into the ever changing landscape of 3D Printing. How only a few years ago machines were CHALLENGES and now, well, they are more appliances. This means changes are coming and that's okay! Topics to cover: Why this change is occurring Why the commodity of 3d printing is good why the commodity of 3d printing is bad What impacts it will have on the industry as a whole AND MORE!!! Looking for a stream to watch after we finish our stream, check out @SteveBuilds 's latest stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRi_D8CwNqI __________________________________ Do you have an ..read more

This week we are joined by AJAX who is behind the TD-1, a tool to help you figure out transmission distance for your filament to make using programs like Hue Forge easier! Learn more about it here: https://ajax-3d.com/ Topics to cover: Why does the Transmission Distance matter? How does the TD-1 work? How did you come up with this idea? AND MORE!!! Looking for a stream to watch after we finish our stream, check out @SteveBuilds 's latest stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpSJqwtIA8Y __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to ..read more

Networking is not always fun, but as the saying goes, it is not about WHAT you know, it is about WHO you know. We will discuss why! Topics to cover: Networking for introverts Why networking is important Some basic networking tips Why you probably have been doing it and dont realize How to make networking fun! AND MORE!!! Looking for a stream to watch after we finish our stream, check out @SteveBuilds 's latest stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESCKf010rkI __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast t ..read more

When you first start a business you have to wear a BUNCH of hats, but quickly you will see that while you CAN do ANYTHING, you cannot realistically do EVERYTHING. So you get forced to make some tough decisions. Let's talk about them. Topics to cover: Some of the jobs you did not think you would have to do The importance of delegation Why many small businesses fail for this common reason AND MORE!!! Looking for a stream to watch after we finish our stream, check out @SteveBuilds 's latest stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGUfsYXIQ74 __________________________________ Do you have an ..read more

We have talked about finding you passion, investing and cultivating relationships, now, its time to talk community. Being in the community, no matter what community it is, that will help you get known is critical to building your brand presence online. Topics to cover: Why you should be a part of a community What are some downsides to being in a community What you should look for in a community AND MORE!!! Looking for a stream to watch after we finish our stream, check out @SteveBuilds 's latest stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqhKcFCXZaw __________________________________ Do you ..read more

In a recent conversation a buddy asked me a question: If you cut open an apple, can you count how many seeds are in it? Of course you can, but how many apples will those seeds produce if properly taken care of? This is the concept of playing the long game when it comes to business. Invest in the growth of your team, your clients, your leads, etc. and watch your orchard grow! Topics to cover: Why should I be playing the long game for sales? Why not just get paid and move on? Why long term clients are better than short term. AND MORE!!! Looking for a stream to watch after we finish our stream, c ..read more

You may think this is obvious, but what you love to do can change, and you may find yourself stuck. Let's talk about why this can happen, how to avoid it, and what to do if it happens! Topics to cover: Is your passion worth turning into a business? What happens when you turn your passion into a business? How to deal with passion burnout? How to deal with burnout in general AND MORE!!! Looking for a stream to watch after we finish our stream, check out @SteveBuilds 's latest stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZJG4FrrnQQ __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want ..read more

Pivoting is often something every business owner, every maker, and every hobbyist will need to do at some point. Whether it's shifting business models, exploring new markets, or making significant product changes, pivoting can not only help you grow, but keep your business and/or passion alive. Navigating the pivot can be hard, I will do my best to help! Join the chat and lets talk about it! Topics to cover: What is pivoting and why should I care? Why would a business chose to make a pivot? Challenges in pivoting Benefits in pivoting AND MORE!!! Looking for a stream to watch after we fini ..read more

Product testing is how you find flaws, get user feedback, and make small iterations before a product goes live. It is PIVOTAL to do it correctly or a potentially good product could be stifled by a bad engineering decision that was not found on initial internal testing. Both external and internal testing are important, and this week we have @CanuckCreator joining us to talk all about beta testing, our experiences with the @peopoly Magneto X, working with teams to develop both hardware and firmware and why this is incredibly important! Topics to cover: Essentials in Product Testing What are th ..read more

Part of what we do here at 3D Musketeers is help Inventors get their product ideas out of their heads and onto paper. This can be challenging at times, and often, we can point to a few different things that if the inventor would have had, their journey would have been less rocky! Often we will send them back out into the wild to collect this information as it is crucial to their success. What is it? Tune in to find out! Topics to Cover: Why some inventors succeed Why some inventors fail Most common pitfall we see in new inventors How to deal with it AND MORE!!! Looking for a stream to watc ..read more