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The Maker"s Quest

The Maker"s Quest

A Podcast exploring the journey of making things and living a creative life. Hosted by Brian Benham from Benham Design Concepts and Greg Porter from Sky Scraper Guitars

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01:21:21

New Projects In The Work Shop

The Maker"s Quest ·

2024/02/24

Today, we take a break from discussing designs and making topics and talk a little about what we have going on in our shops: current projects, new projects on the horizon, and the daily grind of being a maker.Show Notes Brian has a large steel table base in the shop, working on new patination processes. The sheer size makes him wish he had a shop helper to help schlep it around. He had challenges controlling the chemicals to get the colors he was looking for Brian has a new bed project in the

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01:03:21

Making Pens with Curt Van Filipowski From Confounded...

The Maker"s Quest ·

2024/01/20

Curt creates handmade pens from Titanium that are precision machined in his home workshop. He got his start from his curiosity in machining and CAD. He created a pen for himself and started carrying it around with him, and people noticed and commented on the quality. It wasn't long before he was able to quit his job and make pens full-time. You can connect with Curt at Website: https://www.confoundedmachine.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRm7BOOAQgbuehhrHCc34Q Instagram:

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01:16:05

Custom Drums With Bryan Bales EP21

The Maker"s Quest ·

2023/12/08

Today, we talked with Custom Drum maker Bryan Bales. Bryan got his start in drum making from his curiosity of wanting to learn how to make drums and his love for making things. Bryan can be found on Instagram at Bales5000, his YouTube is Bales5000, and he is active on Instructables, sharing his drum and prop builds, When he is not building crazy experimental drums or over-the-top Halloween costumes, he works with his friend at Calderwood Percussion, building high-end custom drums. Hosted by Greg

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46:25

Is Social Media Still Viable to Promote Your Business

The Maker"s Quest ·

2023/11/03

Is social media still a viable way to promote your business, or is the new business model to be a content creator, making products secondary? Today, we talk about our past successes and our future strategies for getting our products out in front of people. Show Notes Instagram Top 9 in the hashtags, is it still a thing Brian says Social Media no longer sends him much passive income Organic growth on social media is dead You have to sell your sole to the algorithm to grow Social media companies have

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01:09:16

How to Price Your Creative Work and Avoid Pitfalls -...

The Maker"s Quest ·

2023/10/06

Tonight, we talk about how to price your work so you can run a successful business and put food on your table. Whether it is pricing a custom piece or a mass-manufactured piece, we've got you covered with a few tips you can implement today to price your work for success! Hosted by Brian Benham https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/ Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/

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56:30

The Unhealthy Pursuit of Perfection

The Maker"s Quest ·

2023/08/25

The Unhealthy Pursuit of Perfection, we have all been there. Every one of us who makes things tries to make it perfect, but perfection is a fool's earned and unattainable. The more you know, the more you know you don't know. In this episode, we talk about how the pursuit of Perfection can reach unhealthy levels and what we do to stay sane and continue our maker's quest. Hosted by Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On

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46:33

How Many Projects are Too Many Projects

The Maker"s Quest ·

2023/08/14

This is a common issue for creatives that make things. We all have active imaginations; we can visualize lots of things. Then the distractions come into play. We are drawn to the new shiny project or derailed by a project that we have to do to make money to keep the bills paid. https://www.themakersquest.com/how-many-projects-are-too-many-projects-ep17 Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On

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01:07:04

How To Stay Curious to Stay Creative

The Maker"s Quest ·

2023/05/26

In this episode, the guys talk about the power of staying curious and how it will help you stay creative in your journey as a maker. Show notes: https://www.themakersquest.com/how-to-stay-curious-to-stay-creative Hosted by Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage Brian Benham https://www.brianbenham.com/ Brian On

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01:00:25

Gathering Inspiration For Designs - EP15

The Maker"s Quest ·

2023/04/28

In today's episode, Brian and Greg Talk about different techniques for gathering inspiration for their designs and then iterating from basic design principles to more abstract concepts and techniques. Show Notes: https://www.themakersquest.com/gathering-insperation-for-designs-ep15 Hosted by Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage Brian

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01:05:48

Lean How to Lean EP14

The Maker"s Quest ·

2023/03/24

In this episode, Brian and Greg talk about how learning new things by learning how to learn. Setting aside preconceived notions about what you think something is about will help you approach learning with an open mind. Then they talk about Chat GPT and how to use it to help us learn and become better critical thinkers. Show notes: https://www.themakersquest.com/learn-how-to-learn-ep14 Hosted by Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On

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01:01:19

How Makers Handle Challenges - EP13

The Maker"s Quest ·

2023/02/24

In this episode, we talk about how makers handle challenges. We talk about acquiring tools, acquiring skills, acquiring new clients, and how social media algorithms are diluting creativity. Website: https://www.themakersquest.com/ Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage Brian Benham https://www.brianbenham.com/ Brian On Instagram:

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01:11:37

Building Motorcycles With Eric Gorges From The...

The Maker"s Quest ·

2023/01/27

We Talked with Eric Gorges about designing and building Motorcycles and his show on PBS, The Craftsman's Legacy, where he seeks out other master craftspeople to get at a taste of their craft and learn from their experiences. Show Notes https://www.themakersquest.com/building-motorcycles-with-eric-gorges-from-the-craftsmans-legacy-ep12 You can find more about Eric Gorges At: The Craftsman's Legacy on Instagram Voodoo Choppers on Instagram Websites http://voodoochoppers.com/ and

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59:51

Eat Your Own Dog Food to Design Better - EP11

The Maker"s Quest ·

2022/12/16

In this episode, we talk about the phrase by Microsoft Manager Paul Maritz. Eat Your Own Dog Food. You should use and live with your own designs to know they are good. Test your design out, and iterate on better versions. Full Show Notes https://www.themakersquest.com/eat-your-own-dog-food-to-design-better-ep11

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01:01:12

Bernie From WorksbySolo on Inventing With A Creative...

The Maker"s Quest ·

2022/10/28

In this episode, we talk with Bernie from @WorksbySolo about inventing with a creative mind. You Can find more about Berni at https://www.worksbysolo.com/ Your Podcast Hosts are: Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage Brian Benham https://www.brianbenham.com/ Brian On

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59:19

Make It Work With What You Got

The Maker"s Quest ·

2022/09/23

In this episode, we talk about how to get the job done with the tools and skills we have on hand, even if they are not right for the job. How Notes Make it Work With What You Got Hosted by Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage Brian Benham https://www.brianbenham.com/ Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/ YouTube:

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59:28

Andy Birkey Preserving History as an Architectural...

The Maker"s Quest ·

2022/08/26

In this episode, we talk with Andy Birkey, who works as an Architectural Restoration Specialist, restoring old churches and gothic-style buildings in central Illinois. He has a wealth of knowledge, skill, and a loving spirit for all things. Andy Birkey's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andy_birkey/ His YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/AndyBirkey Maker The Makers's Quest Website: https://www.themakersquest.com/ Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram:

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59:36

The Fudge Factor and Understanding Accumulative Error

The Maker"s Quest ·

2022/07/29

In this episode, the guys talk about The Fudge Factor and allowing for accumulative error in both your work and planning out your work. Where do you hide the attentional errors or discrepancies, and how to prevent them? Website: https://www.themakersquest.com/ Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsGarage Brian Benham

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58:10

Machining With Tony Rouleau EP6 - The Makers Quest...

The Maker"s Quest ·

2022/06/24

In this episode, we are joined by a professional machinist From Hillview Wood & Metal, Tony Rouleau. Tony designs and manufactures heirloom tools for all types of craftspeople, from woodworkers to other machinists. His dedication to quality, style, and a high level of functionality in the tools he makes is unmatched. You can find out more about him and the tools he makes at: Website: https://www.hillviewtool.com/ Instagram @hillview_tool https://www.instagram.com/hillview_tool/ Facebook:

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50:41

Developing Design Ideas EP5 The Makers Quest Podcast

The Maker"s Quest ·

2022/06/10

In this episode, we talk about developing new design ideas and how we present them to our clients. https://www.themakersquest.com/

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53:52

Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain - Betty...

The Maker"s Quest ·

2022/04/29

In This episode we talk about the book by Betty Edwards, Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain. How to turn the left side of your brain off so the right side can show through and be more creative as well as learn to draw better. Show Notes www.themakersquest.com

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