We have an interview today in the STEAM education realm. Victor Ciccarelli has this business called STEAM Maker Workshop in San Diego. We got hooked up with him because of Cindi Schulz, the Teacher of the Year who we interviewed on a previous episode. It is the workshop through which she was hired to develop her program for how to incorporate 3D printing into the classroom for the curriculum. It was facilitated through him and sponsored by Robo3D. That’s how we got hooked up with him. I had … [Read more...]
When Should I File A Patent For My 3D Prints?
Patent for 3D prints are necessary especially when you want your designs and products to be more valuable. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy Hazzard answer a question from a loyal listener from Brazil, Eduardo Martini who asks when should he file a patent on his 3D printed designs, and when did Tom and Tracy file for patents on their designs? This is a great question that applies to all 3DP content creators. --- Listen to the podcast here: When Should I File A Patent For My … [Read more...]
Hazz Habits For Success
What are some traits that lead to success? In this “Ask Us Anything” segment, Tom and Tracy Hazzard discuss their unique habits that lead to their success in business. From an intricate eye for design to an insatiable appetite for reading, they encourage you to think out-of-the-box about what makes you successful in your field. --- Listen to the podcast here: Hazz Habits For Success Our topic is business mentorship. We have our mentorship finalists that wanted to know what … [Read more...]
Finalists – Build Your 3D Print Contest
This is an exciting episode for those who entered in the Build Your 3D Print Contest! After sifting through the mentorship contest entries, Tom and Tracy Hazzard have chosen three finalists to go to the next level. Get ready to find out the amazing finalists that made the cut and prepare for the Skype pitch and a Q/A session! --- Listen to the podcast here: Finalists – Build Your 3D Print Contest We got to make our contest announcements for our finalists. It was the Build Your … [Read more...]
Should I 3D Print My Design To Sell It?
Should you 3D Print your design before selling it? Tom and Tracy Hazzard answer this question with a big Y-E-S. Know why it is essential to 3D print your design before selling or even offering your designs for download. Show people your credibility. Let them know that what they see is what they get. Make your 3D Print designs to actually sell. --- Listen to the podcast here: Should I 3D Print My Design To Sell It? This is the Ask Us Anything segment. Our question is, do I have … [Read more...]
How To Get A ROI From Your 3D Printer
Getting a return on investment from your 3D Printer to recoup the actual costs or even the time it took to build 3D print and 3D print design skills is important to you and your business. Tom and Tracy Hazzard discuss some ways to make money with your machine and pricing your finished product. Whether you are a hobbyist or not, there are many ways you can get ROI from your 3D printer, but make sure you are not handling more jobs than you take. --- Listen to the podcast here: How … [Read more...]