Episode 168: Inspired by a Meatball Forecast

Another Woodshop Podcast

Episode 168

Topic: Inspiration, Imitation, & Ripping off

What’s on our bench 🎶

Pete is working through his honey-do list items, dealing with electrical issues Finished a large laser job, seeing some good traction on etsy, and packing up for his north east grand tour.

Dan delivered the farmhouse table, keeping busy with the etsy shop, and catching up on some table builds he has to ship out.

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Voicemails:

Justin

Campfire woodworks

I got a request to not add my logo to a cutting board order, so I’m wondering how you guys would handle this situation.

Mitch Hale

Horndog Maps

I got inspired by a product I saw, and made my own version, and when people saw it they asked me to make more, and then I researched it. Turn out I wasn’t the first one. How would you handle it?

Jake

A suite idea / Shop

Can you talk about inspiration vs ripping off when it comes to content?

Thomas

TSG Makes

Imagine, you are strolling on the beach. The sun is warm but there is just enough wind to keep you cool. Seagulls are soaring into the setting sun, the waves come and crash into the warm sand singing their soothing songs…

Then something happens, thunders in your head. Your brain takes the control over your senses. Time freezes, a warm light seems to shine deep into your consciousness. It grows and grows, it overwhelming and suddenly, you are back on the shore with wet feet, and a lost gaze.

Your brain just pooped an idea, it’s the one that’ll make your Etsy like a store on blackfriday.

Just to be sure you Google your idea and … Someone makes a similar product.

What do you do ? Make it cooler ? Cheaper ? Better ?

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