Former tool & die maker / engineer / tech-ed instructor in another life...and I 100% verify Evan's point of view of "bringing it all home" with a small-scale manufacturing. My morning commute consists of walking down 13 stairs to get to the shop. Kudos E&K for such an inspirational video.
As someone who's used all the steps you covered, this video is spot on. I now have several products in various phases of these steps and the only thing I would caution people on is those cnc financing plans. Usually they're worse than your credit card. When I was looking into them they were about 32 percent interest.
I thought the same and it's wiser to build your own cnc... since you have a 3D printer then it will be very possible nowadays and there is many open source project that make it easier and customizable as well... it will not be as robust maybe as those who are made by big brands but it's for sure worth it for a certain price range and quality requirement (crafty stuff doesn't need to be super precise as mechanical parts)
@@anoirbentanfous Definitely an option there days. The MPCNC (Mostly Printed CNC) is a good place to start. Also there's a company called CNC Router Parts offering parts for more heavy duty DIY machines.
Omg! The progress bar with the points being made is pure awesome!!! Thanks so much for putting epic content out there like this, have been plotting a new massive build that will require a lot of time, big-ish machines, and that all means a few nice loads of cash, re-thinking and planning now!
Thanks, we had fun with the progress bar!! Katelyn kinda lost it when I suggested that we use a cat as the marker hahaha! Good luck with the massive build!
Absolutely great video on small business! Well done. I work in the auto industry as a Mechanical Designer and am starting a side business and the piece of advice you touched on that is most important is "design for manufacturability". Even tho the company I work for makes multimillion dollar machines, it's core is to remove metal as efficiently as possible and reduce the complexity such as removing multi processes (IE when it has to go from a welder to a machinist to a powercoater instead of just waterjetting a piece of aluminum in the first place). As you also touched on working with an outsourcer on your designs is critical. Use their knowledge to your advantage. Also, if you do want to scale up later, put the time into learning the design software as opposed to making chips (wood or metal). It takes seconds to correct a concept (and little money) but hours and big dollars to correct an actual physical product. As always, thanks for the content!
This video is so spot on. I'm currently working through my business degree and alot of the stuff mentioned in this vid are things they teach or at least mention in business 101. This will benefit so many people out there looking for help with their business.
That was a cool concept with the different sections. It was very clear what was happening. And great information! Especially with the points about using some limitation of a machine to add to the design like the spirals in the ring dish.
Wooo, glad breaking it up into sections helped segment it - we were a little worried about it all running together. and yesssss we love when we can make the machine cut lines/layer lines/etc be a feature!
Income diversification is such a big part of small business as well. I see you guys doing it well with content generation, merch, patrion, and products. Multiple product lines are important as well.
Such true words! When family and friends ask us how we make money on UA-cam we have to tell them a really long answer to encompass all the little bits and pieces. Totally applies to different product lines too!
Thanks so much David!! When we first started making things to sell, your video on how to price your work was one that was really helpful to us 😀 (video here: ua-cam.com/video/Uu_qFDanGPY/v-deo.html if anyone has not seen it)
I can't count the number of times I've told people to go watch David's video on "how to price your work" (literally every time someone asks "what should I charge")
Very good video! Especially the make the design work for the manufacturing method gets often overlooked in my experience. Designing with manufacturing in mind can definitely improve it indeed.
Thank you for the tips maam and sir!😊😊😊.. I am a third year college student and I am (somehow, hahaha) making customized keychains, MANUALLY.. hahaha lots of hardwork and ups and downs, but still I like what I do and now I am more inspired on making "stuff". Thank you again! 😊😊
Awesome video Evan and Katelyn specially for those who are just beginning in their businesses. You should also consider outsourcing if you want to scale more. With outsourcing online - you can outsource non value adding tasks such as customer service, accounting and others then you can focus on growing/scaling/expansion , sales and more important tasks of your business
This is great advice! I'd love to hear more about your one-part mold idea and how to optimize a 3d print for print time and simplicity. Thanks for the encouragement and keep up the good work! You guys rock!
Awesome video (of course!) and it was fun to learn more about your process. I like the idea of the robots paying for themselves and having products in mind before purchasing one. Thanks again!!
I think what overwhelms people is that they see where they want to be, or know that "I want to be successful" but they don't know how to get there. This is a very good video, and the thing I love about Making is that you can substitute wood with an app, or website, or recipe. The principles are generally the same. Well done!
You have a very good point! And it's hard to know where you want to be when there's not a ton of info out there about where you even could be. Glad you like the video!!
Great solid logical advice. I have been in the apparel business for 25 years and the same principles apply. We design, develop and begin printing & embroidery in house and sell from our store... then we outsource the good ideas and wholesale to other customers. That is the entire goal during the design process. I am looking for other ideas and landed on your video by you tubing "garage business ideas"
Great job. The little rainbow time stamp was a nice idea. Have you guys found any resistance from customers when you scale up your production? Especially when you bring in outside sources? People really like the one off hand made products, but that isn’t always practical. Curious where the line is between handmade and Walmart.
Thanks so much!! We haven't found much yet, and we've seen other people bring in outside help really well. I think communication and setting expectations are VERY important when you do that both with your supplier and your customers. I think the main line between handmade and cheap mass produced products is pride/quality in your work and the connection with your customers. I think if you can keep that up, you'll be good.
"See you that there!" hahaha Reminds me of when I used to work in tech support. I used to say "You're welcome" and "No problem" so much that I ended up mixing them up and saying "Your problem" and "No welcome" all the time LOL
hahaha that's awesome!! Even better because I used to work in tech support in college and I would have loved to say "Your problem" and "No welcome" lol
Illham Akbar The start is to support yourself on everything you want to do, and do it regardless of weather others approve of you or not. Write down what you want in a woman in one column on a white sheet of paper with a blue pen, and write down a column of what you don’t want. Make it detailed, write it down, and then forget about it. 3 Months later come back to this post and share your success story. Peace!
Yes it is "rare" because men who DESERVE a women like that and BELIEVE they can have it is rare. You need to get right with yourself, seriously. You have limiting beliefs about this topic, alot alot of people do. You have to face them within yourself before you expect to be the right fit for a good woman. There is nothing "wrong with you" now, but there are things you need to change. Your perception of the world, how you carry yourself, your vision of yourself etc. Check out a book "How to be a 3% Man by Coach Corey Wayne" that one really helped me!
@@jamesc4196 That sounds great, but I can count on one hand the number of wives I've seen that share their husband's career passions like this. I could hold out for a unicorn too, but a good horse gets the job done and I know they actually exist and in abundance.
Randall Gmail I understand Randall. And to each their own. But never forget, life gives you what you bargain for. Not a penny more :) that’s from “As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen.
Just because there are companies out there that manufacturer designs that you send them. Doesn't mean you should strive to be large enough to own that large equipment to do it yourself. We build custom metal handrails. and we got to a point where we either have to start turning away jobs Outsource are work or grow big. 15 years later where in a massive shop with well over a million dollars in equipment and we still have way more work than we can handle
Lots of different ways to go about it! I guess our point is when you're starting out, it helps to design your products in a way that they can be manufactured on a bigger scale if the opportunity presents itself, whether it's via outsourcing or in your own shop
Just found you guys, (actually the custom door vid) and your goofiness was magnetic. So I watched more videos and finally found this one. Y'all just have so much fun and get along so great. I would absolutely love to do what you are doing- if only I was smarter, and imaginative. Those are the only two things holding me back. Oh well, I guess I will keep doing my part and watch your videos...
I love the progress bar! Its like bringing in all the great ideas of UX design to video production. Really enjoyed the points made, you guys are so great at marketing / video production +1. I knew most of these things already from past experience as well, but I never once considered 3D printing as part of its layered design. That's really smart. Its like software development, its not a bug its a feature :)
I can see you worked as design engineer. The approach to make the manufacturing process as part of the end product (like the topography lines) is absolutely the way to go. Way to go.
Great video you guys! A unique perspective for the DIYers/entrepreneurs alike. I have a similar background as Evan's; mechanical engineer with experience in high and low volume production, currently expanding on my side hustle businesses as well. Its truly inspirational to see people making a living from doing what you love! Keep it up!
This was amazing information. I definitely needed to know this before thinking about creating a small scale manufacturing business. I am so thankful for you guys giving your full breakdown to helps us new comers that may think of it as being to overwhelming and fearing that it may fail. God Bless You Guys, and may you continue to prosper!!!🙏🏾❤
Excellent break down on how to get started! I love making crafts, never thought about a "robot army" lol I finally have the workspace to expand and build now thanks for the ideas!
Thanks for this helpful video, i have just started my small manufacturing business of handicrafts and home decor products from India. You both are great, i have been searching this type of channel for a long time.
This was a really good video with excellent info from your experiences. I love you guys and what you are doing. You are an inspiration to this community with your hard work.
You honestly gave me all the answers I needed to start my business. I can finally mark down a date for my release 😁 thank you so much! Please keep posting!
This is the first video of yours that I have stumbled upon in my search for how to manufacture a new product. First of all, you two are absolutely adorable. How lucky you are to have each other? My ex-husband didn't have a creative bone in his body and didn't respect any of my ideas. Secondly, I want to thank you for the information. I subscribed to your channel and plan on spending the rest of the afternoon watching your videos and learning. I'm doing this all on my own and it is scary But like you mentioned I am at the point where I'm more afraid NOT to take the leap. Best of luck to you in your business ventures and thank you, again for sharing your knowledge.
Epic video guys! This is crazy useful stuff that I think will be helpful to a lot of folks. Thanks for making the world a better place through UA-cam 😁😺
E&K this was a great video and perfectly timed for me. I have a list of products sitting here on my desk and this video just auto-played. How serendipitous. Thank you.
This was just what I've needed. I've been wanting a laser engravee for years, and now an X Carve. But I was turned off because of the engrave time my designs would take, and ultimately not being worth it. But your video gave me a renewed desire to try it again. Thank you. Also, more videos on Fusion 360, X Carve and Easel would be sweet. :D
Awesome channel, I like how informative you guys are highlight ideas that I personally probably wouldn't have thought about not to mention the laughs... "words are hard".
I have re-watched several portions of this video several times not because I am having problems understanding and following what you're saying but because I love the way you to interact with each other it seemed so genuine and I just love you 2
Congrats to you guys for getting all this going. Like how you did this little color coded outline in the video, never seen anything like that before. I am starting my own little shop in my own little niche. Printing for my first customer now, and hoping there will be more to come!
This video was incredible for me. I'm starting exactly the same business with my wife and our 3D printers and CNC , thanks for the valuable tips. A hug from Brazil.
Such a great video! Probably the most succinct video I've seen on the subject. Thanks for putting in all the time and effort to make this video. Even cooler that you put in the multi-colored bar for jumping to specific bits of info.
I'm really glad I recently stumbled across your guys' channel-I don't know how I haven't found it earlier-but I'm working towards a mechanical engineering degree specializing in design with the hopes of either going into something related to product design or starting my own business (preferably the latter), so I found this video very encouraging (and your channel as a whole very inspiring). Thank you for your beautiful content!
Great video, you guys. I've been designing for years, having lots of ideas, but so far never got one products to the market. I do realize that I tend to over complicate things a bit, then I usually just give up. Your video made me realize that I need to relax a bit.
Great video. As someone that is at the very beginning stages of all of this, your information is very useful. You seem to be a great team. Wish you continued success and thank you.
Great stuff in this video; thank you so much! I knew the whole outline --- sort of obvious by observing how companies work and with a little bit of reading. *However, you guys shared an incredible amount of details such as examples of how you did things, little tips & tricks, and, IMHO, the best advice --- to attempt to make artifacts of the manufacturing process into features of the product. *
Hey guys. As a manufacturing/production engineer who has come a long way in starting my own manufacturing business, I must say that your video is spot-on. Great work!!! Especially the part about designing for manufacturability is extremely pertinent.
really appreciate you lovely couple taking time talking about this topic. Very encouraging... I would love to hear your insights on 'logistics' side of it - packaging, shipping, and customer care. I'm an industrial designer myself dreaming of starting small volume e-commerce and i'm getting close to take that jump.
Thank you! We do talk a little bit more about logistics in our other video about selling products you make here: ua-cam.com/video/NHGXNY7TWKg/v-deo.html
Former tool & die maker / engineer / tech-ed instructor in another life...and I 100% verify Evan's point of view of "bringing it all home" with a small-scale manufacturing. My morning commute consists of walking down 13 stairs to get to the shop. Kudos E&K for such an inspirational video.
We love keeping it all at home! Thank you 😁😁
As someone who's used all the steps you covered, this video is spot on. I now have several products in various phases of these steps and the only thing I would caution people on is those cnc financing plans. Usually they're worse than your credit card. When I was looking into them they were about 32 percent interest.
YAY!! Thanks for chiming in and the heads up 😀👍
I thought the same and it's wiser to build your own cnc... since you have a 3D printer then it will be very possible nowadays and there is many open source project that make it easier and customizable as well... it will not be as robust maybe as those who are made by big brands but it's for sure worth it for a certain price range and quality requirement (crafty stuff doesn't need to be super precise as mechanical parts)
I just simplified it by buying a dremel,printing out a quick swap carriage...i route with my 3d printers 👍
@@anoirbentanfous Definitely an option there days. The MPCNC (Mostly Printed CNC) is a good place to start. Also there's a company called CNC Router Parts offering parts for more heavy duty DIY machines.
I totally agree. The video is amazing and all the tips they say are actually very practical.
Omg! The progress bar with the points being made is pure awesome!!! Thanks so much for putting epic content out there like this, have been plotting a new massive build that will require a lot of time, big-ish machines, and that all means a few nice loads of cash, re-thinking and planning now!
Thanks, we had fun with the progress bar!! Katelyn kinda lost it when I suggested that we use a cat as the marker hahaha! Good luck with the massive build!
I love the cat as a progress bar icon! I'm guessing it was "Supervisor Approved!" Bonus: it shows up when casting to a TV with a Google Chromecast!
Brad Parler Me too. Best of luck in the new year.
It took me a few minutes to figure out what that was.
You guys should do a video on taxes and accounting for your manufacturing company
Who pays taxes 😂
Great advice, you two! Thanks for bringing us into your world!
Thanks for helping us make stuff possible!
Absolutely great video on small business! Well done. I work in the auto industry as a Mechanical Designer and am starting a side business and the piece of advice you touched on that is most important is "design for manufacturability". Even tho the company I work for makes multimillion dollar machines, it's core is to remove metal as efficiently as possible and reduce the complexity such as removing multi processes (IE when it has to go from a welder to a machinist to a powercoater instead of just waterjetting a piece of aluminum in the first place). As you also touched on working with an outsourcer on your designs is critical. Use their knowledge to your advantage. Also, if you do want to scale up later, put the time into learning the design software as opposed to making chips (wood or metal). It takes seconds to correct a concept (and little money) but hours and big dollars to correct an actual physical product. As always, thanks for the content!
So many truths here!!! Thanks for the additional tips for folks!
inspired
Find someone that looks at you the way that Evan & Katelyn look at their robot army 🤖
Bahahahaha 😂😂😂
First step- vow to destroy all humans.
@@EvanAndKatelyn is it an episode of Detroit: become human ??? You guys are true deviants
Grimace427
Void all emotion, self determination and get a USB 3 port, because with USB 2, no one likes you.
I don’t know... they got that look with each other too.
This video is so spot on. I'm currently working through my business degree and alot of the stuff mentioned in this vid are things they teach or at least mention in business 101. This will benefit so many people out there looking for help with their business.
This is great guys! Thanks for all the tips.
Thank you!! Glad you found it helpful!
Great info, thanks for sharing
Thank you!
That was a cool concept with the different sections. It was very clear what was happening. And great information! Especially with the points about using some limitation of a machine to add to the design like the spirals in the ring dish.
Wooo, glad breaking it up into sections helped segment it - we were a little worried about it all running together. and yesssss we love when we can make the machine cut lines/layer lines/etc be a feature!
I really liked this, it was helpful and informative and a great jumping off point for somebody like me who isn't sure how to begin. Thank you both!
Wooooo, glad you found it helpful! And good luck with taking the jump!
Those are fantastic insights!! Love the concept of taking how something prints/cuts and making it a feature rather than something to work around.
Thank you so much! Yeah if you can figure out designs that work with the cuts/lines... It helps a TON
Thanks!
Such a helpful video, it's the kind of information I've been trying to find for a while. Thank you 😊
Yayyyy!! So glad to hear that! We might try to walk through another example more in depth one day 😊
LOVE THIS! i started the same path hoping to sustain myself through college. all the best to you two
Income diversification is such a big part of small business as well. I see you guys doing it well with content generation, merch, patrion, and products. Multiple product lines are important as well.
Such true words! When family and friends ask us how we make money on UA-cam we have to tell them a really long answer to encompass all the little bits and pieces. Totally applies to different product lines too!
Things get confusing like that though, with money coming in from all different sources.
Lovely couple with a nice business. Thanks for the advice. Love it
thank you!
EXCELLENT video! If this silly UA-cam dream doesn't work out I'm putting these tips into place and will start selling.
Thanks so much David!! When we first started making things to sell, your video on how to price your work was one that was really helpful to us 😀 (video here: ua-cam.com/video/Uu_qFDanGPY/v-deo.html if anyone has not seen it)
I can't count the number of times I've told people to go watch David's video on "how to price your work" (literally every time someone asks "what should I charge")
Yup. It's how I price my work now. Although scaled down for my currency and country.
EvanAndKatelyn hey thanks for this link! 😄👍🏻😄
Well... it worked out! Good for you my brudda!!
Very good video! Especially the make the design work for the manufacturing method gets often overlooked in my experience. Designing with manufacturing in mind can definitely improve it indeed.
Thank you!! The product design strategy has been one of the biggest things for us!
Love the video! You guys are so well spoken... Lol! I am impressed with your honest and concise presentation. Inspired to step up my game.
Thanks for putting all this info together! It's really helpful! Now to find the perfect thing for the robot army to make...
Thanks for helping us! Y'all's feedback on Patreon really helped take it to the next level.
Always happy to help! You guys are awesome!
Thank you for the tips maam and sir!😊😊😊.. I am a third year college student and I am (somehow, hahaha) making customized keychains, MANUALLY.. hahaha lots of hardwork and ups and downs, but still I like what I do and now I am more inspired on making "stuff". Thank you again! 😊😊
Anything manual is tough! But that's really cool that you've been able to keep up a side hustle in school, it's a lot of work! Good luck!
Thanks for sharing your experiences and ideas. I have been planning on those same lines. Much appreciated 👍
Glad you found it helpful! Good luck!
Oh my gosh! I love this! So glad I found your channel. Thank you, you two are informative and fun:)
Thank you so much! We're really glad you found us too! :)
SUCH an interesting vid- and congrats on 100K!!
YAYY so happy to hear that, and thanks so much!!
Awesome video Evan and Katelyn specially for those who are just beginning in their businesses. You should also consider outsourcing if you want to scale more. With outsourcing online - you can outsource non value adding tasks such as customer service, accounting and others then you can focus on growing/scaling/expansion , sales and more important tasks of your business
You can also check the freeeup channel - we got some awesome videos regarding outsourcing
Very good tips!
This is great advice! I'd love to hear more about your one-part mold idea and how to optimize a 3d print for print time and simplicity. Thanks for the encouragement and keep up the good work! You guys rock!
Thank you! One-part molds are simply molds that are made in one piece and have an open area you pour into so there's no seam or clean up after.
Awesome video (of course!) and it was fun to learn more about your process. I like the idea of the robots paying for themselves and having products in mind before purchasing one. Thanks again!!
Gotta make those robots earn their keep! Thank you!
Two sweet people. Don't ever forget how happy you are right now. Money doesn't matter.
I think what overwhelms people is that they see where they want to be, or know that "I want to be successful" but they don't know how to get there.
This is a very good video, and the thing I love about Making is that you can substitute wood with an app, or website, or recipe.
The principles are generally the same.
Well done!
Not all principals are the same, some of them care about their students. (see: principles)
You have a very good point! And it's hard to know where you want to be when there's not a ton of info out there about where you even could be. Glad you like the video!!
Great solid logical advice. I have been in the apparel business for 25 years and the same principles apply. We design, develop and begin printing & embroidery in house and sell from our store... then we outsource the good ideas and wholesale to other customers. That is the entire goal during the design process. I am looking for other ideas and landed on your video by you tubing "garage business ideas"
Omg I'm so happy I came across this! Thank you guys!!!!
Great job. The little rainbow time stamp was a nice idea. Have you guys found any resistance from customers when you scale up your production? Especially when you bring in outside sources? People really like the one off hand made products, but that isn’t always practical. Curious where the line is between handmade and Walmart.
Thanks so much!! We haven't found much yet, and we've seen other people bring in outside help really well. I think communication and setting expectations are VERY important when you do that both with your supplier and your customers. I think the main line between handmade and cheap mass produced products is pride/quality in your work and the connection with your customers. I think if you can keep that up, you'll be good.
EvanAndKatelyn Great answer. Sounds like you may have thought about this once or twice. lol
"See you that there!" hahaha Reminds me of when I used to work in tech support. I used to say "You're welcome" and "No problem" so much that I ended up mixing them up and saying "Your problem" and "No welcome" all the time LOL
hahaha that's awesome!! Even better because I used to work in tech support in college and I would have loved to say "Your problem" and "No welcome" lol
This is amazing!!!! Thanks for sharing Evan&Katelyn, you guys rock 💪🏿
Thank you so much!
This was a great video. Simple, clean and professional. Thank you! The information you provided will help me get closer to starting my business
thank you so much! and good luck on your business :)
I need a lesson video about "how to find a beautiful wife who support me on everything i want to do to make money"
Thanks
Illham Akbar The start is to support yourself on everything you want to do, and do it regardless of weather others approve of you or not. Write down what you want in a woman in one column on a white sheet of paper with a blue pen, and write down a column of what you don’t want. Make it detailed, write it down, and then forget about it. 3 Months later come back to this post and share your success story. Peace!
good luck with that. I mean it, seems to be very rare
Yes it is "rare" because men who DESERVE a women like that and BELIEVE they can have it is rare. You need to get right with yourself, seriously. You have limiting beliefs about this topic, alot alot of people do. You have to face them within yourself before you expect to be the right fit for a good woman. There is nothing "wrong with you" now, but there are things you need to change. Your perception of the world, how you carry yourself, your vision of yourself etc. Check out a book "How to be a 3% Man by Coach Corey Wayne" that one really helped me!
@@jamesc4196 That sounds great, but I can count on one hand the number of wives I've seen that share their husband's career passions like this.
I could hold out for a unicorn too, but a good horse gets the job done and I know they actually exist and in abundance.
Randall Gmail I understand Randall. And to each their own. But never forget, life gives you what you bargain for. Not a penny more :) that’s from “As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen.
You two are absolutely the cutest thing.
I'm proud of you, you're amazing, Love you guys, You’re doing a great job
Great video guys! Clear consice and to the point. Good information! Thanks for sharing it with us!!
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
You are amazing. Living my dream, with a girl like this, just amazing.
Just because there are companies out there that manufacturer designs that you send them. Doesn't mean you should strive to be large enough to own that large equipment to do it yourself. We build custom metal handrails. and we got to a point where we either have to start turning away jobs Outsource are work or grow big. 15 years later where in a massive shop with well over a million dollars in equipment and we still have way more work than we can handle
Lots of different ways to go about it! I guess our point is when you're starting out, it helps to design your products in a way that they can be manufactured on a bigger scale if the opportunity presents itself, whether it's via outsourcing or in your own shop
I love your videos and I am so glad that you took the time to make this one!
Just found you guys, (actually the custom door vid) and your goofiness was magnetic. So I watched more videos and finally found this one. Y'all just have so much fun and get along so great. I would absolutely love to do what you are doing- if only I was smarter, and imaginative. Those are the only two things holding me back. Oh well, I guess I will keep doing my part and watch your videos...
I love the progress bar! Its like bringing in all the great ideas of UX design to video production. Really enjoyed the points made, you guys are so great at marketing / video production +1. I knew most of these things already from past experience as well, but I never once considered 3D printing as part of its layered design. That's really smart. Its like software development, its not a bug its a feature :)
Thank you!! I used to make a lot of presentations in a past life and the progress bar seemed fitting 😊 Glad you like the video!
Incredible video! Thank you.
DFM (design for manufacturing) is really important.
Thank you!
I can see you worked as design engineer. The approach to make the manufacturing process as part of the end product (like the topography lines) is absolutely the way to go. Way to go.
Great video you guys! A unique perspective for the DIYers/entrepreneurs alike. I have a similar background as Evan's; mechanical engineer with experience in high and low volume production, currently expanding on my side hustle businesses as well. Its truly inspirational to see people making a living from doing what you love! Keep it up!
Thank you so much! Sounds like you're in a good position to expand the side hustle - good luck!
Like how they explained everything in a very simple way! Easy to follow what they are saying
This was amazing information. I definitely needed to know this before thinking about creating a small scale manufacturing business. I am so thankful for you guys giving your full breakdown to helps us new comers that may think of it as being to overwhelming and fearing that it may fail. God Bless You Guys, and may you continue to prosper!!!🙏🏾❤
Excellent break down on how to get started! I love making crafts, never thought about a "robot army" lol I finally have the workspace to expand and build now thanks for the ideas!
Thank you! Good luck 😁👍
I just bought a Laser Engraver and you guys just gave me the confidence to push forward!
Thanks for this helpful video, i have just started my small manufacturing business of handicrafts and home decor products from India. You both are great, i have been searching this type of channel for a long time.
Thank you so much! And good luck with your business 😁😁
This was a really good video with excellent info from your experiences. I love you guys and what you are doing. You are an inspiration to this community with your hard work.
Thank you so much Darin! That really means a lot to us. It's really fun to give back to the awesome community that we're all a part of 😁
You honestly gave me all the answers I needed to start my business. I can finally mark down a date for my release 😁 thank you so much! Please keep posting!
That is awesome to hear, and congrats!! We post every week so no worries there 😁👍
Such a great video guys.... and I love how you have your colored contents of vid at bottom with timer going across... very creative and genius!!!
This is impressive and it answered many questions I had in mind. Loved every bit of it! Love you guys!
thank you! glad you found it helpful!
I love your videos, love your enthusiasm and inspired by the fact that you took the plunge and started your own business. Goals.
Thank you so much!! We feel really lucky to be doing what we are doing!
This is the first video of yours that I have stumbled upon in my search for how to manufacture a new product. First of all, you two are absolutely adorable. How lucky you are to have each other? My ex-husband didn't have a creative bone in his body and didn't respect any of my ideas. Secondly, I want to thank you for the information. I subscribed to your channel and plan on spending the rest of the afternoon watching your videos and learning. I'm doing this all on my own and it is scary But like you mentioned I am at the point where I'm more afraid NOT to take the leap. Best of luck to you in your business ventures and thank you, again for sharing your knowledge.
Epic video guys! This is crazy useful stuff that I think will be helpful to a lot of folks. Thanks for making the world a better place through UA-cam 😁😺
Thank you!! We definitely hope folks find it helpful :D
You guys get me so inspired. Love your channel!
Aw thank you!!
E&K this was a great video and perfectly timed for me. I have a list of products sitting here on my desk and this video just auto-played. How serendipitous. Thank you.
So glad you found the video helpful! Good luck with your products!
Thanks for this.. you have encouraged me to get started. ✌️
This was EXTREMELY helpful to me!
this makes us extremely happy!!! :D
This was just what I've needed. I've been wanting a laser engravee for years, and now an X Carve. But I was turned off because of the engrave time my designs would take, and ultimately not being worth it. But your video gave me a renewed desire to try it again. Thank you.
Also, more videos on Fusion 360, X Carve and Easel would be sweet. :D
So glad to hear that!! Good luck with your designs!
I LOVE the table of contents you chose in the bottom of the video! Such a neat idea!
Yay! So glad you like it!
Awesome channel, I like how informative you guys are highlight ideas that I personally probably wouldn't have thought about not to mention the laughs... "words are hard".
Really well done video and very informative. Please make more. Thank you.
Thank you! Making more every week :D
This was so helpful to understand how to get products out there. Thank you for all your efforts ad just sheer entertainment.
so glad it helped! thank you!
I have re-watched several portions of this video several times not because I am having problems understanding and following what you're saying but because I love the way you to interact with each other it seemed so genuine and I just love you 2
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Congrats to you guys for getting all this going. Like how you did this little color coded outline in the video, never seen anything like that before. I am starting my own little shop in my own little niche. Printing for my first customer now, and hoping there will be more to come!
Thank you! Glad you liked the color bar 🙂 Good luck with your shop and congrats on your first customer!
This video gives me the courage. Thanks!
Wow! This video is so relevant. I have dozens of ideas and this very much helps me understand how to get a product from concept to market. Thanks.
Really super useful, practical & inspiring, thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you so much! Glad you found it helpful!
Very helpful video guys. Thanks!
Glad you found it helpful!
fantastic video, thank you!
The energy and vibe in the room
This video was incredible for me. I'm starting exactly the same business with my wife and our 3D printers and CNC , thanks for the valuable tips. A hug from Brazil.
Such a great video! Probably the most succinct video I've seen on the subject. Thanks for putting in all the time and effort to make this video. Even cooler that you put in the multi-colored bar for jumping to specific bits of info.
Thank you so much! We really tried to keep it succinct but also hopefully a little fun too! Haha so glad you like the cat bar!!
I'm really glad I recently stumbled across your guys' channel-I don't know how I haven't found it earlier-but I'm working towards a mechanical engineering degree specializing in design with the hopes of either going into something related to product design or starting my own business (preferably the latter), so I found this video very encouraging (and your channel as a whole very inspiring). Thank you for your beautiful content!
Thank you so much! And good luck on your degree and future business 😁👍
Thanks for sharing your experience. It helps me continue dreaming of having my own workshop.
It really pushed me to DO IT! Thanks. ❤️
Great video, you guys. I've been designing for years, having lots of ideas, but so far never got one products to the market. I do realize that I tend to over complicate things a bit, then I usually just give up.
Your video made me realize that I need to relax a bit.
So glad the video helped! Good luck!
This video helped me sooo much!!! thank you Evan and Katelyn!
Great video. As someone that is at the very beginning stages of all of this, your information is very useful. You seem to be a great team. Wish you continued success and thank you.
Thanks so much! Glad we could help in some way 😊
Invaluable information here! Thanks so much for this video. The both of you rock!
Thank you! So glad you found it helpful!
Great stuff in this video; thank you so much!
I knew the whole outline --- sort of obvious by observing how companies work and with a little bit of reading.
*However, you guys shared an incredible amount of details such as examples of how you did things, little tips & tricks, and, IMHO, the best advice --- to attempt to make artifacts of the manufacturing process into features of the product. *
Hey guys. As a manufacturing/production engineer who has come a long way in starting my own manufacturing business, I must say that your video is spot-on. Great work!!! Especially the part about designing for manufacturability is extremely pertinent.
Thank you!
That cat time bar with the sections is SO creative.. one of the most creative things ive ever seen.. incredible job on that.. small touch, huge impact
Thank you so much!! Glad you like the cat bar as much as we do 😁
Great tips! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you!
Awesome video! So glad I found your channel.
You guys are great, totally inspirational.....makes me want to quit my 9-5 and just do it already!!!
you guys are great. thanks for the info!
Thank you guys for sharing. It was really helpful
really appreciate you lovely couple taking time talking about this topic. Very encouraging... I would love to hear your insights on 'logistics' side of it - packaging, shipping, and customer care. I'm an industrial designer myself dreaming of starting small volume e-commerce and i'm getting close to take that jump.
Thank you! We do talk a little bit more about logistics in our other video about selling products you make here: ua-cam.com/video/NHGXNY7TWKg/v-deo.html
You Guys are Awesome .Thanks for all the Tips !
So nice to see your happy and smiling faces
So many ideas blowing in my mind while watching your video!!!!! thank youuuuu
You're welcome! And thank you!
Hi guys, thank you so much for this video! My wife and I are on this journey and you nailed it with this. So helpful!!!!
Glad you liked the video! And that's awesome that you guys are on the journey together too :D
You sell handicrafts
Beautiful and useful ! Thanks for sharing.