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Pushing through hard times takes a certain type of gumption. Steinar Caspari a professional graffiti artist shares with us here in this spotlight episode his journey of working a day job and painting 500 portraits having never painted a portrait before.     --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-white48/message

My guest today Giacomo Di Muro otherwise known as “Giaco Whatever” Knows a thing or two about pushing through those barriers that seem to stop most of us developing and selling a product. He seems to not only push through but smash through those barriers. Well.... at least leap over them like Super Mario. Giaco has pioneered his way into product design and manufacturing from his humble beginnings, as a maker on YouTube channel Giaco Whatever. Today we delve into the way he sees the world and how that has shaped the way he approaches his work. Giaco shares with us what has been critical to his success We dig deep into how he turns an idea into reality such as the maker knife And we hear about his newest Kickstarter project NOSHORTCUTS Giaco Links: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/GiacoWhatever/videos Website: https://placedatoms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giacowhatever/ Justin White (Garage Avenger) website:     https://www.garageavenger.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/garageavenger/ YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOyyAChQzN3HZSakwFn-3Q?view_as=subscriber Patreon:     https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32422944&fan_landing=true --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-white48/message

This is another Spotlight episode with Andy Birkey talking about why tools are overrated. An interesting little chat and perhaps something to think about. Enjoy  Andy Birkey https://www.instagram.com/andy_birkey/ Justin White (Garage Avenger) website:     https://www.garageavenger.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/garageavenger/ YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOyyAChQzN3HZSakwFn-3Q?view_as=subscriber Patreon:     https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32422944&fan_landing=true --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-white48/message

In a world of technology, we turn to our phones and computers to find like minded people. We find them on Instagram, Facebook, and twitter and decide lets make a group chat or discord server where we can connect on another level, but most of us still feel disconnected regardless. Something about text chains and video chats just don’t cut it. So how does one foster true connection with somebody. Well the easiest way is through a shared experience. A pilgrimage Today Kristin and I will be talking about Technology and its impact on us We’ll share our experiences and what we learnt on our pilgrimage to Makers Central. A large Creative Expo, in Birmingham England. Then we’ll discuss some possible controversial improvements for the event And to finish What the ultimate pilgrimage would look like for us. Justin White (Garage Avenger) website:     https://www.garageavenger.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/garageavenger/ YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOyyAChQzN3HZSakwFn-3Q?view_as=subscriber Patreon:     https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32422944&fan_landing=true --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-white48/message

What is Maker Fluency? Well Andy Birkey has coined the term and tells us what it is and how we can use it to become better at our craft.  Andy Birkey https://www.instagram.com/andy_birkey/ Justin White (Garage Avenger)  website:     https://www.garageavenger.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/garageavenger/ YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOyyAChQzN3HZSakwFn-3Q?view_as=subscriber Patreon:     https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32422944&fan_landing=true --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-white48/message

Embracing the inner nerd is philosophy, my guests today Martina and Hansi from Nerdforge seem to have adopted.  In this episode Martina and Hansi share with us their origin story, Nerdforge comic book No.1 They talk about de-weaponizing the word nerd.  Embracing who you are and letting go of what others think We get an insight into how they separate work and relationship.  You’ll hear how they turn their nerdy ideas into reality. To finish we hear what the future could hold for nerdforge. Martina and Hansi have grown their youtube channel pretty quickly using this philosophy of embracing your inner nerd. So some great lessons to be learnt   Hope you enjoy. Nerdforge Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nerdforge https://www.instagram.com/thenerdforge/ Justin White (Garage Avenger) website:     https://www.garageavenger.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/garageavenger/ YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOyyAChQzN3HZSakwFn-3Q?view_as=subscriber Patreon:     https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32422944&fan_landing=true --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-white48/message

The importance of Play is more than we can fathom. In this Spotlight Episode with Hans Meier we talk about the importance of play Hans Meier Links: https://www.instagram.com/smogdog/ Justin White (Garage Avenger) website:     https://www.garageavenger.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/garageavenger/ YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOyyAChQzN3HZSakwFn-3Q?view_as=subscriber Patreon:     https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32422944&fan_landing=true --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-white48/message

Matthew Dicks. 5x Moth Grand Slam story telling champion. Author of 7 novels and the non-fiction book Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, And Change Your Life Through - The Power Of Storytelling. In today’s show Matthew walks us through how we can boost engagement by being able to tell a compelling story. We then discuss the don’t of storytelling and Ways to generate story ideas Using a tool he calls Homework for life. To finish Matthew deconstruct one of my latest project video (oh god)  so you can learn from my example what to do and more importantly  what NOT to do. This show is jammed packed with actionable advice so please get ready to take notes Matthew Dicks  https://matthewdicks.com/ Download my Video Format here: https://www.garageavenger.com/post/boost-engagement-through-storytelling-matthew-dicks Justin White (Garage Avenger) website:     https://www.garageavenger.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/garageavenger/ YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOyyAChQzN3HZSakwFn-3Q?view_as=subscriber Patreon:     https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32422944&fan_landing=true --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-white48/message

Thinking big it widens your horizons, taking you out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary. The ability to ‘Think BIG’ is one of the cornerstones of success, but we’ve all had big lofty new year’s resolutions and 3 weeks in we’ve thrown in the towel. What does it actually mean to think big? And how do we achieve those big goals without falling flat on our face 3 weeks in? My guest today Paul Jackman of Jackman Works is known for his scaled up BIG projects but today we won’t be just probing him about that. We’ll be talking about how he thinks big. We’ll hear where it all begun for him. Paul lifts the curtain on his creative process And we hear about, how thinking big has brought friends, sponsors and even tv networks knocking. Paul Jackman Links: https://www.jackmanworks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JackmanWorks https://www.instagram.com/jackman_works/ Justin White (Garage Avenger) Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/garageavenger/ YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOyyAChQzN3HZSakwFn-3Q?view_as=subscriber Patreon:      https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32422944&fan_landing=true --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-white48/message

It's fairly well known that the inspiration for Velcro came from cockleburs caught in the hair of George de Mestral's dog, and that Leonardo da Vinci drew on the bird's wing for ideas for his flying machines. It seems that humans have been attempting to copy nature for a very long time. This impulse continues today with my guest Ivan Iler who is known for his metal kinetic sculptures and his artistic flare. You might know him from the Netflix show Metal Shop Masters but Its been a long road from his humble beginnings. Today we’re going to talk about Ivan’s story We delve into his fascination of mimicking movement in nature You’ll get a peek behind the curtain of Ivan’s creative process and We discuss controversial travesty of the Metal shop Masters. Even if you have never heard of Ivan Iler your ears are in for a treat. Links: Ivan Iler  https://www.ivanilerstudios.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ivan_iler/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivaniler?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/ivanilerstudios Justin White (Garage Avenger) Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/garageavenger/ YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOyyAChQzN3HZSakwFn-3Q?view_as=subscriber Patreon:      https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32422944&fan_landing=true --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-white48/message

In these times of the side hustle and trying to break free from of our mundane day jobs. Many of us are looking towards turning that hobby into a business. There's a clear distinction between a hobby that makes some money and running an official business.  And That’s what can sometimes trip us up when trying to make a living doing what we love. Today my guest Ethan Abramson owner and designer of an acclaimed New York, furniture company shares his story and the insights he’s gained interviewing others that have made the jump. On his podcast “building a furniture brand”. We talk about the right time to jump from hobby to business The importance of defining your niche, The neglected aspects of market research, Where most fail in pricing and budgeting, and how to actually, sell something. Even if you never want to turn your hobby into a business. Chances are you know someone that does. This episode could really make a difference. Ethan shares a lot of knowledge here. So, let’s get into the show. Ethan Abramson links http://www.ethanabramson.com/ https://www.buildingafurniturebrand.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thebuildwithethan/ Justin White (Garage Avenger) Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/garageavenger/ YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOyyAChQzN3HZSakwFn-3Q?view_as=subscriber Patreon:      https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32422944&fan_landing=true --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-white48/message

How a Maker can Change the World! In a society that seems to feel ever more distant and unengaging. Where you mostly hide behind a screen even when socializing. You hardly know your neighbors and cultural events are not favored over watching the squid game on Netflix. It all seems a little grim, but we as makers have the power to change this. Though it sometimes brings us down with self-doubt and a healthy dose of impostor syndrome, making is an incredible anti-depressant. It is cathartic. It is addictive. It traps us in a spiral of positive thinking that can only ever create a good people. For those engaged in the maker community this is clearly evident. And Who better to change the world but us. Today we are going to talking with Mike Troxel about his experiences of using his creativity to impact his local community. We deep dive into his story He shares with us some of his projects and the impact they had. We talk about why you as a maker are one of the most important assets to your local community. And Mike suggests some ways you as a little maker in your little workshop can make an impact and engage others to change the world. If you’ve wanted to make an impact and engage others to change the world. Then I hope this episode will inspire you to take action. Mike Troxel: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mike_at_theworkshop/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010541745803 Justin White (Garage Avenger) Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/garageavenger/ YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOyyAChQzN3HZSakwFn-3Q?view_as=subscriber Patreon:      https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32422944&fan_landing=true --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-white48/message