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The Maker’s Quest

Brian Benham & Greg Porter

The Maker’s Quest explores the journey of making things and living a creative life. From how to be creative, design things, and bring those things to life through physical fabrication or digital mediums. Join us on our quest to explore the world of how to make things and meet other makers.

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All Episodes

54:17

Client Projects and Steam Bent Guitars

The Maker’s Quest ·

2025/09/07

Dive into the latest Maker's Quest podcast where Brian Benham details his epic root-over-rock chess table build and Greg Porter reveals his new guitar side-bending machine. A deep dive into custom woodworking and luthiery.Hosted by Brian Benham from Benham Design Concepts https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/ Brian's Blog https://www.briansbenham.com/ Brian Benham on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/benhamdesignconcepts.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ Greg

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01:17:49

Failing Your Way to Success

The Maker’s Quest ·

2025/08/14

Insights from Makers Brian Benham and Greg Porter"In this episode of the Maker's Quest Podcast, hosts Brian Benham from Benham Design Concepts and Greg Porter from Skyscraper Guitars delved into the often-overlooked reality of failure in the creative process—especially when turning ideas into marketable products. Both seasoned makers shared candid stories of their struggles, lessons learned, and how embracing failure is a non-negotiable step toward innovation and profitability. Hosted by Brian

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01:26:34

Shop Improvements

The Maker’s Quest ·

2025/04/20

We thought it would be an excellent opportunity to look back at 2024—our favorite shop upgrades, biggest projects, and lessons learned—and then peek ahead at what’s in store for 2025.Listen Waiting for upload, please check back in a few minutes Watch on YouTube Waiting for upload, please check back in a few minutes Hosted by Brian Benham Portfolio: https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/ Brian Benham on BlueSky:

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01:12:42

Are You CNC Curious?

The Maker’s Quest ·

2025/03/24

If you’ve ever dabbled in CNC machining or dreamed of turning your garage into a mini manufacturing hub, you’ll know that the journey is equally thrilling and frustrating. In this episode, Brian and Greg take you through their CNC journey—from their first modest machine to new upgrades.Hosted by Brian Benham Portfolio: https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/ Brian On Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benham_design Brian On

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01:28:32

Influential People That Shaped us Into Makers

The Maker’s Quest ·

2024/12/30

In this episode, we talk about influential people who shaped us into makers. Brian and Greg reminisce about people from their past who helped guide them and inspired them as they journeyed along the path of becoming makers.Hosted by Brian Benham Portfolio: https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/ Brian’s Woodworking Plans: https://www.digitaldesignconcepts.art/ Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ Greg

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01:05:36

Working With Interns

The Maker’s Quest ·

2024/11/09

In this episode, Greg and Brian discussed their experiences mentoring interns and apprentices in their respective woodworking and architecture businesses. They discussed the potential benefits and challenges of hiring an intern, with Brian stressing the importance of fair compensation.Hosted by Brian Benham Portfolio: https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/ Brian’s Woodworking Plans: https://www.digitaldesignconcepts.art/ Brian On

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01:05:37

Setting Up Tools Accurately

The Maker’s Quest ·

2024/10/14

In this episode, Brian and Greg talk about how they set up their tools in their shop and how important it is to set up tools accurately They then share a few tips on tool setup.Hosted By: Brian Benham Portfolio: https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/custom-furniture-colorado-springs/ Brian’s Woodworking Plans: https://www.digitaldesignconcepts.art/ Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ Greg

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01:07:09

Our Secret Design Inspirations EP 26

The Maker’s Quest ·

2024/06/16

In this episode, we talk about people we follow for design inspiration. Some of them might surprise you, as inspiration can come from anywhere.For a full list, check out our show notes Hosted by Brian Benham Portfolio: https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/custom-furniture-colorado-springs/ Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On

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44:39

Shop Safety and Trafic Endings ep25

The Maker’s Quest ·

2024/04/27

The guys talk about staying safe in the shop, how to stay safe, wanting to look out to keep you safe, and developing good shop habits. They finish the episode by sharing some of their horror of unfortunate shop accidents; the end gets gruesome, so you've been warned!Hosted by Brian Benham https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/custom-furniture-denver-colorado/ Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ Greg

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01:02:14

Tips for Selling at Trade Shows, Art Galleries, and...

The Maker’s Quest ·

2024/04/06

In this episode, the guys talk about their experiences at tradeshows, art galleries, and arts and crafts shows. They talk about what they do to make the show successful and things that are challenging.Hosted by Brian Benham https://www.briansbenham.com/ Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/Brian_Benham Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5PgSpodQ Custom Furniture https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/ Greg

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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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