Join me as I document my journey from live-streaming to the workshop. I'm a dad who traded the webcam for wood glue and sawdust, and I'm learning woodworking one project at a time.In each episode, we'll explore what it really takes to build a maker practice without breaking the bank. From workshop organization and tool choices to tackling first projects and avoiding the "you're not serious if you don't overspend" mentality, this is an honest look at the ups, downs, and lessons learned along the way.Whether you're a seasoned woodworker, a curious beginner, or someone who just loves making things with their hands, you'll find practical insights, real talk about mistakes, and encouragement to start building, no matter where you are in your journey.New episodes every week. Grab your tea, fire up the table saw (safely), and let's get to work.
Latest Episodes
What I'm Doing First to Start My Maker Business
I spent this one basically talking myself through the real first steps of turning a maker idea into a business. Not the shiny version, just the part where you sit down...
Talking Money With Your Spouse Before You Start
The conversation covers the setup for podcast recording and the transition back to a regular podcast schedule after a hiatus. It also delves into the thought processes...
The Experience of Three Weeks of Riverside
Josh spends three weeks putting Riverside's mobile app through its paces for recording and live streaming, and shares the good, the bad, and the frustrating. He digs i...
Launched the Community. Here's What Almost Broke Me.
Josh walks through the real, behind-the-scenes process of launching community.themakerdad.com, the platform he considered and rejected, and why he settled on Invision ...
How Has AI Slop Affected Makers and Creators
AI slop is flooding woodworking searches, Etsy listings, and maker content feeds, and it's making life harder for real creators trying to get found. In this episode, J...
