This week our illustrious hosts Denis Caron (Creator of Corvink) and Roberto Hoyos (CEO of Throwboy) discuss how and when to kill a project. Is it worth pushing ahead with something doesn't seem to be working? Is it ok to get emotionally attached to a new thing you've made? And what is the future of That Thing You Made? All this and more in today's show!
Is the iPad Pro Really for Professionals? - That Thing You Made
It's called the iPad Pro, but can a Pro actually use it to replace their professional gear? Is this the creative unicorn we've all been looking for, or marketing at its best convincing us that it can? Denis Caron (creator of Corvink) and Roberto Hoyos (owner of Throwboy) discuss in today's episode of That Thing You Made.
Making Products: Quality vs Crap - That Thing You Made
Roberto Hoyos (of Throwboy) and Denis Caron (of Corvink) discuss the quality of products that they make and buy. What make something crap versus quality?
Best Online Store / E-Commerce Solutions - That Thing You Made
On today’s show Roberto Hoyos (Throwboy) & Denis Caron (Corvink) argue their points for the best ecommerce solution for small brands. Is it Squarespace, Etsy, Shopify, or even eBay? Tune in to find out the victor of this online store battle.
Brand & Product Photography - That Thing You Made
Episode 16! Denis Caron (Corvink) and Roberto Hoyos (Throwboy) discuss their opinions about photography and their hands on experience taking photos for their companies through out the years.
Creating A Brand: Logos & Mascots - That Thing You Made
In this second part of “Creating a Brand,” Roberto Hoyos and Denis Caron talk about what went into creating their brand’s logos for Throwboy and Corvink (respectively). The guys also discuss what makes a strong mascot and both discover they have solid mascots built into their brands already!
Don’t forget to listen to Part 1 of this split series: Creating a Brand: Names & Identity.
Creating a Brand: Names & Identity - That Thing You Made
Today Roberto “Throwboy” Hoyos and Denis “Corvink” Caron, discuss creating a brand. Where did they come up with their company names? What inspired the overall feel of their brands? This is a part one of a two part conversation! Tune in next week for “Creating a Brand: Logos and Mascots!"
Workspace: Clutter or Inspiration - That Thing You Made
Is it clutter or is it inspiration? Today the creators Denis Caron and Roberto Hoyos talk about their workspace and how the things they surround themselves either inspire them or create an invisible cloud of anxious energy that drains their creative life force away.
Kickstarters & The Iconic Pillow Collection - That Thing You Made
On today’s show Roberto Hoyos announces the official launch of his latest Kickstarter for the Iconic Pillow Collection! He discusses with Denis Caron, his previous experiences leading up to this project along with things he’s learned this time around. Since both creators have made thing that were funded on Kickstarter, they decided to reveal some of the “secrets” to running a successful campaign!
From Idea to Product - That Thing You Made
Today Roberto Hoyos and Denis Caron discuss the how ideas become final products. From sketching to stitching by hand to mass production with their factories.
The Importance of Package Design - That Thing You Made
Our heroes, Captain Corvink (Denis Caron) and The Throwable Throwboy (Roberto Hoyos), discuss the importance of package design, where they find their inspiration while developing a concept, who has the best boxes in the biz, and technical nuances about the unspoken language of marketing through design.
How to Work Yourself to Death - That Thing You Made
“How To Work Yourself To Death” a show on how NOT to do just that. Today we talk about the dumb things we did when we were just starting, the importance of health and how to take care of yourself while creating something.
Why We Do Conventions - That Thing You Made
Today the guys talk about that thing someone made: conventions (all of them) – comic cons, trade shows, Vidcon, and more!
Denis and Roberto discuss why they do conventions. Are they important to do as a small business owner? Are they flourishing or no longe viable ways to start and grow a business?