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Are you tired of chasing video trends and ready to build a real CNC business? In this Season 3 premiere of The CNC Show, Andy Bird sits down with tech and video game industry veteran Pete from @petesquared23 to uncover what it actually takes to bring original products to market. From his garage shop to managing massive teams at Apple, Pete shares his unique blueprint for turning creative energy into profitable, real-world manufacturing.
In this episode, we dive into:
- Overcoming Creative Block: How to transition from a blank screen to a product you are passionate about making.
- Design vs. Manufacturing: When to prototype in your garage and how to find the right partner to safely scale your inventory.
- Failing Forward: The reality behind product winners (like the Lego Sorter) and the "losers" that taught hard lessons about profit margins.
- Feature Creep & Perfectionism: Why waiting for a 100% "perfect" design is stopping you from making money.
Plus, stick around for our fan-favorite segment, "Guess the Price," where we break down the retail pricing of wood and 3D-printed products on Etsy, followed by a rapid-fire community Q&A on everything from editing G-code with AI to fixing machine problems!
Get into your shop and make something you’re proud of!
