The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast

The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast -John High - Inventing Ninja Stars, Window Washing equipment, and more. EEP podcast 7

John is a Mechanical Engineer from NC State with a passion for inventing. He has invented products such as wooden Chinese throwing stars, reflective address signs, special pressure washer nozzles, and a device for hanking rope (if you don’t know what that is, then listen in!). Key takeaways Create add on features that improve your business efficiency – like John’s pressure washing business. Plus, you can sell the invention to other businesses Give a range in pricing like John did with his window cleaning company Little giveaways and freebies can help – like the free window cleaning bottle   To get in touch with John Email JDHigh@hotmail.com

The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast -Chris Padgett - Starting a 3D Printing Company. EEP podcast 6

Chris Padgett is a mechanical engineer from NC state. He has 6 years of experience in 3D printing and has worked for defense contractors and in the enterprise mobility space. He currently works as the CEO and founder of Fusion3D printers. We talk about how Chris went from his corporate engineering job to starting Fuison3D. He gives a history of his journey and some great lessons learned. My key takeaways: For some people, jumping straight into a project might be the best way. Especially if you are the type of person who likes to focus only on one thing at a time Chris talks about luck, but I think you create your own luck. Work hard and be willing to pivot. Chris talks about having a strategy but be willing to adapt Don’t always need angel investors, self-funding still works   To get in touch with Chris   Email: fusion3@fusion3design.com

The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast - Josh Nicholson - Cyber Security Engineering and Entrepreneurship. EEP podcast 5

This week on the show we have Josh Nicholson. Josh is a cyber security engineer with 20 years of experience in information technology and cyber security. He is currently is working as VP of Phishme, which is a cyber security company We discuss his best security design, how he got started in his career, his various entrepreneurial jobs, and his advice on how to advance your technical career with entrepreneurship.   Key takeaways Starting with a technical background can really help you get to a high level in a company Think about the business problem you are trying to solve, not the technology problem To get in touch with Josh: Phishme.com contact form Find Josh Nicholson on linked

The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast - Iain Power - Collaboration and Using Social Media is Key to Success. EEP podcast 4

Iain Power is a mechanical engineer with 20 years of experience in design engineering and entrepreneurship. He has worked in aerospace and automotive industries with experience designing plastic and metal parts. We talk about how Iain got started in design, how he has expanded into freelancing and his best design to date which you affects your everyday but you probably have never even noticed it! Oh and it also helps the environment. My key takeaways: Be hands on and get to know the people who manufacture, and know the processes Be willing to go the extra mile to get things done Collaborate with people, don’t compete Use social media – people won’t buy from you if they don’t know you     To get in touch with Iain @Iainspower on twitter, periscope Iain Power design facebook page Email: iainspower@gmail.com

The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast - Justin Shook - Changing the world with 3D Printing. EEP podcast 3

Justin Shook is the founder of shookideas.com. His company manufactures products for others as well as products his company has designed. He is a firm believer in the power of 3D printing and all of his products are 3D printed. He currently has a lineup of Ultimakers and a Form Labs  SLA printer. We talk about how Justin started in 3D printing, how he has come up with unique products made with 3D printing, how not all products have worked out and his advice for other entrepreneurs who want to get into designing and selling products. My key takeaways: 3D printing is changing the world with manufacturing. Look at his Nintendo game case as an example. If you want to purchase a case, go here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShookIdeas?ref=search_shop_redirect Not all products will be a big hit nor will they all go the way you planned. Justin explained that one of his products flopped, despite testing on his end. Be in business to be the best you can be at providing that product or service. Don’t simply be the least expensive.   You can contact Justin via email at Justin@shookideas.com and see his work at shookideas.com

The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast - Rick Daley - licensing your inventions without a patent. EEP podcast 2

Rick Daley is an expert industrial designer and part of my team at CADdesignhelp.com Rick also runs his own design company at rdaleydesign.com Rick has a background in designing juvenile products. Some of his past jobs included both working at Hasboro and Fisher Price. He later broke off on his own and has licensed 4 different toys that he designed. His most successful invention netted over $300,000! We discuss how he achieved these license deals and he explains that you don’t need to be an engineer to be like him and create something very profitable.   Have you invented or created something that is making you money? Then I would love to talk to you. Please email me at info@caddesignhelp.com and I will consider you for a podcast slot.

The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast - introduction episode

This is the intro podcast to The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast My name is Scott Tarcy I’m a mechanical engineer and the president of CADdesignhelp.com. My company does CAD work and prototyping. I love designing and inventing products and creating businesses around that activity.   There are many podcasts out there about entrepreneurship and a few about inventing, but I have yet to find a podcast specifically about the engineering and technical side of entrepreneurship   Since I couldn’t find the exact podcast that interests me as a design engineer and entrepreneur, I decided to go out and create it myself   My strategy with this podcast is to interview engineers, designers and inventors who have created businesses around their inventions and products   I specifically want to focus on the engineering and design side of their products and inventions   I’m looking forward to the first interview and I hope you will join me