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Matt with Voeltner Woodworking hosts a rotating group of makers, hanging out and talking about the differences in our crafts, drawing similarities we can use to propel our business and respective crafts. Become a patron by going to www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast and sign up for whichever tier matches your preferred level. Patrons get special benefits and bonus content. If you have recommendations on who we should have on the podcast, please let us know! Follow us on Instagram @makerloung ...
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Summary In this episode, Matt Voeltner discusses the process of starting a podcast. He shares his own experience and provides valuable insights and tips for aspiring podcasters. He emphasizes the importance of having a sustainable idea, planning out episodes, and committing to a regular schedule. Matt also discusses the equipment and software neede…
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We talk about Imposter Syndrome in the Maker Community in this episode with Matt, Trey, Steve, and Nick. SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss imposter syndrome, a phenomenon experienced by a large percentage of the population. They explore different perspectives on imposter syndrome and how it affects individuals in the maker community. The co…
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In this episode, we discuss the topic of pricing your work. We share our experiences and insights on adjusting prices for friends and family, lowering prices to sell projects, and using subscription-based pricing models. We also talk about the design software we use and where to find inspiration for your designs. In this conversation, we discuss pr…
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Today I’ve got a couple of my good friends and we’re going to chat about what is a brand and find out is it important. Then we’re going to talk and answer the question, is it ok to rebrand if your business has changed. See what kind of changes we’re going to be making on the podcast, and as always, feel free to join us over on Patreon so we can bui…
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It’s been a couple of weeks since the last episode, and I wanted to thank you all for your support these last few weeks. In this episode I’m joined by two of my good friends. One is an actual garage scientist, fellow podcast host, and beard enthusiast. I’m talking about the one and only Luke from Luke in the Garage, and the other is the lord of fil…
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Like Buzz and Woody, these two have formed an alliance that inspires Makers from all over the world to join their annual Maker Collab. Now that collaboration has gone beyond the boundaries of an annual competition; some would say to infinity and beyond. If you’re a maker looking to grow your business or learn new skills, my guests today are going t…
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He once caused an explosion in his garage which gave him an instant facelift. This former Toronto Blue Jays baseball player stepped off the mound in the off season to make tire sculptures, which caught the attention of some big companies like Goodyear, lululemon, and several sports organizations. He was a contestant on season 3 of NBC’s show Making…
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These two returning guests are a couple of my closest friends in the maker community. We trash talk from time to time, but mostly it’s about our own social media performance. Not only do we have a competition over how much SurfPrep stuff we have, but between the 3 of us we have done enough product reviews to put QVC out of business. Give a warm and…
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This Navy vet is now a full time vision care teacher and part time, full time, woodworker. He’s a jig master, and I’m not just talking about his dancing skills. From book stands and signs to cabinets and tables, this guy has about as many projects under his belt as he does Instagram followers. Logan Newman with Newman Specials Woodwork is here. Fol…
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This guy was once a clean shaven corporate worker and NOW gets most of his work done with no strings attached. After a long fret party, he oils up the body and posts pictures of the g-string on social media. He is on a mission to get his hours in, chasing perfection on making awesome guitars. His name is Tye, and his business is Shock the Fox. Foll…
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He’s a master HVAC mechanic of 29 years, but he’s not here to talk about boring stuff like condenser units. This guy is a man of many talents, and I have it on good authority that juggling is NOT one of them; that MAY explain how his lead, INDEED, got broken. He does however juggle his time being a husband and father of 2 boys along with making som…
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Since 2014 this guy has been making handmade goods and furniture, and is a co-host of a podcast called We Built a Thing. He makes some beautiful pieces showcased on his various social media channels, but it’s not just his projects that get him views, it’s his Southern drawl. His friends call him BruDaddy, and sometimes Big Daddy, but his name is Br…
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Despite his self-proclaimed lack of woodworking skills, today’s guest does make some great projects in the shop. He and his partner-in-crime, PHK, bring a laugh to my Instagram feed on a daily basis, and I’m excited to talk to him. John Wicks with @wicks_woodworks is here in the Maker Lounge. Consider supporting the podcast and getting exclusive (a…
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Today’s guest has built a brand around the CNC and laser, designing digital files and selling his crafts at both craft shows and to wholesale clients. When potential customers ask for a better price, he gives them the Bird; website that is. Andy Bird with Andy Bird Builds is here in the Lounge. Consider supporting the podcast and getting exclusive …
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Back by popular demand, today’s guest in the Lounge has created projects from pikler triangles to arcade game tables. He has a laser engraver for every day of the week and keeps them busy when he’s not at his CNC. This guy consistently incorporates his family into his content, and his wife could beat both of us in an arm wrestling competition. If y…
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Contrary to popular belief, he’s an actual garage scientist. He’s mastered the science of having fun while building cool things. This woodworking dad has a perfect mix of inappropriate humor and inspiring builds in his daily content. He likes 3d printing, using his CNC, making cool things, and long walks to his garage. It’s Luke in the Garage…and h…
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He’s the guy that likes to challenge the status quo with his intriguing titles and thumbnails, flex his sharp chisels, and loves the color purple (not the movie). You may have heard him talk about his custom cocobolo handled tools in last year’s holiday hangout episode, and his unique ability to do weird flexes, but this episode we will try to see …
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What this guy makes with dyed skateboard veneers would make you think he is a hardcore skater, but don’t be fooled. I still haven’t seen him do an ollie or a kickflip. From 3d topographic carvings to epoxy inlaid french cleat wall organization, today’s guest has some incredible builds that definitely inspire. He doesn’t have to go far to start buil…
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This is a bit of a different episode. Normally I have guests and we talk about their businesses and craft, diving into how they got started and what they plan on doing in the future. This week it's just me, stripped down and no bull. Real talk. I share my experience with burnout and how I overcame, allowing me to recognize the patterns in my life t…
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He’s the guy that can take an average desk and make it as complicated as possible, adding nooks and crannies that make English muffins look like pancakes. His furry feline helper Lola secretly gets more likes on Instagram than he does, but he’s ok with that because this Cat King is dominating on YouTube. The man who coined the term “Total Boat Baby…
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There aren’t many people that can make baltic birch make me feel the way I do when I see his projects. Not only can he make wood melt, his signature style on patterned plywood will make you question everything you ever thought about plywood. Some of his most popular videos include a melting table, murphy bar, and unique patterned plywood projects. …
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Just wait until you hear this guy’s story. He stared into the mirror after quitting his successful day job and said to himself “I truly believe in myself.” He and his girlfriend started posting on social media the projects they were doing for neighbors and formed a business. Growing their massive following on social media led to droves of real hous…
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In 2017, he turned in his notice for his corporate job and pursued his dream to go full-time inspiring others to build things with their hands. From product reviews and shop organization, to building a jail cell for his son’s phone to stop him from seeing his latest video, he is a familiar face in the maker community. His channel name is something …
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Today's guest is usually the host of his own well-established podcast, and yet he agreed to be on THIS mere mortal’s podcast. His main YouTube channel is geared for the average woodworker like me, which is why it’s grown to almost 2 million subscribers. The man behind Woodworking For Mere Mortals, the WTS Podcast, and the Weekend Woodworker is here…
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He is the man behind the camera, producer, editor, director, and in charge of catching the perfect fluffy butt shots on the farm for the VERY successful Anne of All Trades. He recently stepped out from the corporate world to spend his days producing content on the farm with his wife Anne and their countless animals. Don’t be fooled by his Instagram…
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He stands about 12 Titebond jugs tall, with an occasional, almost seasonal, mustache. You may have passed his face on a display at your local Rockler and not even known it. He used to be micro, but dropped the micro to focus on his own jig. (If you don’t get that joke, stay tuned) In his words, “If it ain’t weird, it ain’t on-brand.” With a last na…
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Michael Williams with Calavera Tool Works joins me in the lounge to talk about how his custom apron company was formed, what he did before starting his business, and how he comes up with designs and markets his leather works. Michael has built a prominent business in the maker community, providing top-notch aprons that maintains his "as long as Mic…
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This episode was recorded with a live studio audience from Workbench Con 2023 in Atlanta. We invited our Patreon members and others to join us while I spoke with Hannah and Skylar from SurfPrep Sanding. SurfPrep has been a long-time partner of Voeltner Woodworking and the Maker Lounge Podcast, and it was a perfect opportunity to sit with them in pe…
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Whether he is doing tool reviews or working on product development, this creator keeps his subscribers engaged with his intriguing storylines and visual style. From Sunday morning sermons to speed squares, he can deliver a compelling message that keeps his audience from nodding off. He has more track saws than there are days in the week, and someho…
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His wife told him he needed a hobby, which I know from experience is wife-code for “we need new furniture.” From steam bending to complex joinery, I’ve never seen someone make complicated builds look so easy. I binge-watched his YouTube channel for about 6 hours and instantly doubted whether I was even a woodworker. The dad jokes in his videos make…
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Today I have a co-host in the lounge. Maker Conversations is not only the name of her podcast, it’s her persona. She loves talking to all kinds of amazing and talented makers, and yet she wanted to have me on her podcast last week. We had so much fun over there I asked Tiff Marchand to co-host with me today. His logo may be the only one I’ve seen w…
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Dean Duplantis and Trey Jones join me to talk about the first 21 episodes of the podcast, how the podcast has evolved, and what to expect in future episodes. I hope you enjoy this recap episode. Check out the Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast Find us all at the following links Maker Lounge on Instagram: http://www.instagram.…
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If you want to know how to properly say Cah-haht or Smaht, this guy is your tutor. You may have seen him making a commode or working a grinder on the Netflix show Making Fun. This guy makes ZZ Top seem like ZZ Bottom and gives me tremendous beard envy. Not only is this blue-collar maker great on camera building taco launching dinosaurs and glitter …
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She is an ex-cardiac nurse, now small business owner, but her days of working on hearts isn’t over because she has captured the hearts of makers all over the world. I’m talking about the one and only Christy with Oakhill Millworks. In Christy’s words, this guy likes ducks, not getting haircuts, and is always “Fixin’ to” do something! I agree with a…
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Whether you’re looking for hard wood, or for someone to stick your wood in a kiln for proper treatment, today’s guest in the lounge has your wood covered. His mustache measures approximately ⅓ of a board foot and is as impressive as his business portfolio. “Save the Trees” appears to be this guy’s motto. The only thing cooler than the slabs he make…
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Jimmy Diresta joins the Maker Lounge Podcast! From toy making to dumpster diving in shows like Trash to Cash or Dirty Money, today’s guest knows how to get his hands dirty. He’s an author, inventor, and flea market fanatic. He dabbles in just about every medium there is in the maker community, from leather and metal to wood, glass, and everything i…
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You may have seen him on a show called Assembly Required or in a variety of YouTube videos, building things from a van with an attached BMX ramp or a massive banshee hamster wheel. The only thing his welder hasn’t touched is a bad time. I’m pretty sure his motto is "Don’t Die." He also couldn’t decide what to make, so he called his business Make Ev…
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Welcome to the year end holiday hangout episode. In the Lounge, his dad owns 3 peacocks, one of them is called Scott and the other two have feathers, Scott Walsh is here…and lastly, this guy has not only mastered the art of foley in his videos, sometimes he does woodworking. Mr. Suman is here. Today we’re having a holiday feast, and Jon with Lincol…
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Lindsay Murphy began metalworking after her career at NASA was over in 2011. She found herself falling in love with blacksmithing and started making custom art pieces and jewelry. Lindsay participates in makerspaces here in the Houston area and mostly sells her handcrafted pieces online through her website. It was great getting to talk with Lindsay…
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You would know him if you saw him. From his towering stature to his bent-brim snapback. With over 170k YouTube subscribers, this woodworker teaches others how to build a variety of projects. Since 2003, he has been serving in the US Army, traveling around the world, and dishing out orders as a Drill Sergeant. Today, he’s here in the lounge, and I’v…
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In this episode I talk with Raechal and Adam from Makers Challenge Central about how the challenge got started, the future of the Makers Challenge Central, and everything in between. Raechal started the challenge by collaborating with a few other makers on an Anna White design, each with their own unique spin, which ended with Anna judging the fini…
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I had the opportunity to chat with Tony and Tyler, the guys behind the brand TNT Industries. Tony and Tyler are up-and-coming creators who have been working together for quite some time; they got started in farming together and moved into construction before starting their own adventure with the creation of TNT Industries. Recently, TNT Industries …
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Today, I have a very special guest. He’s a maker, Youtuber, Ameteur Engineer, Artist, and Master of Jig-O-Nometry. I know this because it says so in his bio. If you say his name backwards, it’s the same as it is forward. I’m talking about the Godfather of invention. Izzy Swan. Izzy Swan is known for his knack for inventing and innovating existing p…
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Welcome to the Lounge. I’m Matt with Voeltner Woodworking and your host of the Maker Lounge Podcast, where we have a rotating group of makers, hanging out, and talking craft to each other. Thanks for hanging out with us in the lounge. Today, the guest becomes cohost. The Big D, 3D Dave, is back to cohost with me. Even Chuck Norris asks Dave for 3D …
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Support the show Welcome to the Lounge. I’m Matt with Voeltner Woodworking and your host of the Maker Lounge Podcast, where we have a rotating group of makers, hanging out, and talking craft to each other. Thanks for hanging out with us in the lounge. Today, I’ve got a guest host with me - Trey from Handcrafted by Trey. You may remember Trey from t…
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In this episode of the Maker Lounge Podcast, I'm joined by the guys from the Sawdust Nation Podcast - Josh, Nap, and Nick. We talk about everything from what they do in the service to what they do in the shop. This Veteran's Day episode is dedicated to the men and women serving our country in the armed forces. We thank you for your service. The gam…
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Welcome to the Maker Lounge Podcast, the self-proclaimed best new podcast on the planet. I’m Matt with Voeltner Woodworking and your host of the Maker Lounge Podcast, where we have a rotating group of makers, hanging out, and talking craft to each other. Thanks for hanging out with us in the lounge. I hope you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far. I…
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The beards are back for another packed episode; one is too small, one is too large, and the other is just right. Sit back and enjoy three warm-chinned guys talking about production, from shooting video to post production tips and tricks. In this episode we take what we talked about in the last two episodes and figure out what to do next with our vi…
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What did you think of the pre production stuff we talked about in last week's episode? If you haven't listened to that episode yet, I encourage you to do that because this is part two in a multi-episode series on production. Dean, Joseph, and Matt talk about production equipment in this episode. From podcast setups to video shoots in your workshop …
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I hope you have enjoyed the first few episodes of the podcast so far. Today, I’m joined by two guys who make my audio sound like I’m recording in a fishbowl. I’ve got a couple of guys who both have way more experience behind the microphone than I have time behind a beard. In this episode we talk through some pre production topics and ideas, from cr…
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