The Maker's Quest

 Insights from Makers Brian Benham and Greg Porter”

In this episode of the Maker’s Quest Podcast, hosts Brian Benham from Benham Design Concepts and Greg Porter from Skyscraper Guitars delved into the often-overlooked reality of failure in the creative process—especially when turning ideas into marketable products. Both seasoned makers shared candid stories of their struggles, lessons learned, and how embracing...

We thought it would be an excellent opportunity to look back at 2024—our favorite shop upgrades, biggest projects, and lessons learned—and then peek ahead at what’s in store for 2025.

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Brian Benham

Portfolio: https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/ Brian Benham on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/benhamdesignconcepts.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8f1IIliMKKlu5P...

If you’ve ever dabbled in CNC machining or dreamed of turning your garage into a mini manufacturing hub, you’ll know that the journey is equally thrilling and frustrating. In this episode, Brian and Greg take you through their CNC journey—from their first modest machine to new upgrades.

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Brian Benham

Portfolio: https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/

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In this episode, we talk about influential people who shaped us into makers. Brian and Greg reminisce about people from their past who helped guide them and inspired them as they journeyed along the path of becoming makers.

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Mel’s Influence on Greg’s Curiosity

Greg’s grandfather Mel was an influential figure who taught him to pursue his interests and make things ...

In this episode, Greg and Brian discussed their experiences mentoring interns and apprentices in their respective woodworking and architecture businesses. They discussed the potential benefits and challenges of hiring an intern, with Brian stressing the importance of fair compensation.

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Woodworking Mentorship Experiences and Challenges

Greg and Brian discussed their experience...

In this episode, Brian and Greg talk about how they set up their tools in their shop and how important it is to set up tools accurately. They then share a few tips on tool setup.

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Greg Porter

https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsG...

In this episode, we talk about people we follow for design inspiration.  Some of them might surprise you, as inspiration can come from anywhere.

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On this episode of The Maker’s Quest Podcast, hosts Brian Bynum and Greg Porter shared their go-to sources for design inspiration—both online and offline. From woodworking to metal shaping, Photoshop to sci-fi architecture, thei...

The guys talk about staying safe in the shop, how to stay safe, wanting to look out for you, and developing good shop habits.  They finish the episode by sharing some of their horror of unfortunate shop accidents; the end gets gruesome, so you’ve been warned!

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Greg Porter

https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ You...

In this episode, the guys talk about their experiences at tradeshows, art galleries, and arts and crafts shows. They talk about what they do to make the show a success and things that are a challenge.

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Show Notes

• Sometimes, the best contacts you make at a show are with other vendors for B2B business.
• Not everyone gets enough orders at the show to pay for the booth fee, but people often remem...