110: Mid-life Crisis Hobby

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110: Mid-life Crisis Hobby

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39 minutes

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Mar 21, 2024

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Released:

Mar 21, 2024

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A show about entrepreneurship, product design, and the ups and downs of running a small indie business. Hosted by Dan Provost, Tom Gerhardt, and Myke Hurley.

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14: Top Tools: Tom asks Myke and Dan to join him in picking three things that they love to use to get work done. by Thoroughly Considered
45 min listen
6: Apps: This time, Dan and Tom talk about the apps they make, and why they have a rather unique strategy for building them. by Thoroughly Considered
43 min listen
3: Onward: Tom and Dan talk a little about the failure of the Obi campaign, and what they learned from it. Then, they discuss their latest project, and their plans moving forward. by Thoroughly Considered
40 min listen
2: Launching: What does it sound like to launch a Kickstarter project? How does it feel to deal with something unexpected? That's what we explore this week. by Thoroughly Considered
39 min listen
27: Panobook by Thoroughly Considered
48 min listen
11: The Time In-Between: This time, the guys talk about dealing with the time in-between an idea feeling ready, and when you launch it to the public. by Thoroughly Considered
50 min listen
8: Packaging: A trip to the Apple Store sparks a discussion on Packaging. The guys discuss the importance of good packaging, and why it’s important to delight your customers. Make sure to stick around for the aftershow, so you can hear why the iPhone box upsets Dan. by Thoroughly Considered
50 min listen
5: The Holiday Season: This time Dan and Tom talk about the effect that the Holiday Season has on their business, and the decisions they make as a company to be ready for it. by Thoroughly Considered
33 min listen
1: Introductions: For our first episode we introduce you to Studio Neat and Obi, taking a look at where the idea for a 'Smart Laser Toy for Pets' came from. by Thoroughly Considered
21 min listen
15: The New Glif: Here we go again! Listen as Tom and Dan show Myke the new Glif just before they get ready to launch the Kickstarter campaign, then hear how it’s going 5 hours in. by Thoroughly Considered
35 min listen
9: Asking for Money: This time the guys talk about a Kickstarter Myke is currently running for The Pen Addict podcast. They discuss what makes this Kickstarter different, and how Myke views this in regards to the rest of his business. by Thoroughly Considered
49 min listen
21: The Way it Goes: This week Tom and Dan tell Myke the story of the _Canopy_, before giving an update on _Glif_ production. by Thoroughly Considered
30 min listen
17: Three Honda Civics: How do you make injection molded products, and how do Apple product announcements affect businesses? by Thoroughly Considered
32 min listen
10: The Press: What is it like to get good press, and how do you go about getting on the radar of journalists? by Thoroughly Considered
31 min listen
40: Agglomerated Cork: The gents discuss Mark One production, including an update on the packaging. by Thoroughly Considered
31 min listen
4: How The Money Comes In: Tom and Dan talk with Myke about the routes they choose for people to buy their products, and how this can effect design decisions. They also give an update on the manufacturing process of the Apple TV Stand. by Thoroughly Considered
48 min listen
26: Putting a Bow on the Glif: The Glif is Shipping! by Thoroughly Considered
26 min listen
18: No Cool Cheap Screwdrivers: Let's talk about Studio Neat's new product – The Material Dock. by Thoroughly Considered
47 min listen
19: Smushed by the Gears of Industry: Some would say this episode features a smorgasbord of updates. by Thoroughly Considered
39 min listen
24: Everybody Was on Probation: Dealing with big disruptions, and hiring people. by Thoroughly Considered
41 min listen
7: Work/Life Balance: This time Dan, Tom, and Myke share their thoughts about how they balance their work and their personal lives, as well as seeing how their businesses differ when it comes to office hours. by Thoroughly Considered
47 min listen
16: 3,841: Myke quizzes Dan and Tom on what has become Studio Neat's most successful Kickstarter campaign to date. by Thoroughly Considered
28 min listen
32: The Unchecked Checkbox: How much can you debate a newsletter opt-in? You're about to find out... by Thoroughly Considered
54 min listen
13: Anything But “What’s In a Name?”: This time Myke, Dan, and Tom discuss how they come up with names for their projects, what they do to build a brand around them, and how they try to protect them. by Thoroughly Considered
35 min listen
41: Rejected Ideas: Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about some product ideas from the past that were rejected for various reasons. by Thoroughly Considered
51 min listen
69: Nice: Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about Mark Two, the updated Apple TV Remote Stand, and the new iMacs. And they continue the ongoing tradition of debating whether iOS and MacOS will merge. by Thoroughly Considered
67 min listen
20: Cold and Squashy: Dan and Tom had to pull down a video, Myke wants the new Glif to help him make video. by Thoroughly Considered
29 min listen
34: Goals and Plans for 2018: It’s that time of year! Studio Neat and Relay FM both had a great 2017, so what changes and tweaks will the guys make to ensure maintained success? by Thoroughly Considered
49 min listen
12: The Conference Racket: This week, the terrific trio discuss the benefit of attending conferences, and how they decide which to attend. by Thoroughly Considered
40 min listen
22: Goals for 2017: The guys discuss their plans for the coming year. by Thoroughly Considered
45 min listen

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