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The line between professional gear and great DIY gear is hard to define. Instead of guessing, we brought in a pro. A product developer with Patagonia and Yeti experience breaks down what actually matters and what makers can learn from the big companies.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The real difference between product design and product development—and why it matters for makers / cottage companies
• How big companies turn rough ideas into finished products (and what you can steal from that process)
• Simple ways to define your project upfront so you don’t get stuck, overbuild, or lose direction
• How to handle feedback, check your ego, and iterate like a pro without burning out your creativity

Listen in and start building with more clarity, confidence, and intention before you even sit down at the machine.

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Kyle Rogers - Project Waterloo, LinkedIn

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Stop rushing your photos and start making your gear look as good as it actually is. Cinematographer and maker Chris Ellison breaks down how to think about composition, environment, and presentation so your projects hit differently the moment people see them.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why most maker photos fall flat—and the simple shift that instantly improves them
• How to use environment, framing, and depth to make your gear the clear focal point
• Practical tricks like stuffing, shaping, and staging your bags so they photograph clean and intentional
• How real-world use, travel, and feedback loops shape better design (and better visuals) over time

Listen in and start taking photos (and making gear) that actually do your work justice.

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Not every upgrade happens at the sewing machine. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or unsure why your work isn’t improving, this episode breaks down the mindset shifts that actually move you forward.

Filip Raboch joins us to share what he’s learned building custom gear at a high level. Listen so you can avoid the common traps and start making smarter, more intentional decisions in your own process.

• Why identifying a specific use is most important
• How to say no and why you have to
• The hidden reality of being a custom gear maker for a living

Guest:

Filip Raboch Custom Gear

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