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  Could 3D Printing (http://i3d.club/what-is-3d-printing/) create a future where products are made on demand, manufactured close the end user?   Bram De Zwart is the co founder and CEO of 3D Hubs (www.3dhubs.com), a service that connects you with the nearest 3D printers in your neighbourhood. 3D Printers (http://i3d.club/3d-printing-process-an-idea-becoming-reality/) are sitting idle up to 90% of the time and 3D hubs helps owners take advantage of this idle machine time and become an entrepreneur.   Plus this allows you to get started without a 3D printer! Learn more about 3D Design at i3D Club (http://i3d.club/)   Some of the most important principles discussed include: * The idea behind 3D Hubs was to create a network of 3D printers, rather than consuming products manufactured from a centralized location. * The  first customer for 3D Hubs had their phone case 3D printed by a 13 year old kid. * 3D Hubs has built a team of 25 people already and are continually developing new features that aim to increase the user experience. * In the past year, material advances have been made to the technology which include metals, wood, carbon fibre and soon multiple materials all on the desktop. * There are over 10,000 3D Printing locations within the 3D Hubs network across 140 countries. This relays the access of 3D printing to over one billion people within ten miles of their home. * 3D Hubs Talk (https://www.3dhubs.com/talk) is a forum that discusses how to become an entrepreneur using 3D Printing. A great place for like minded people trying to think of new ways to take advantage of the opportunity 3D Hubs provides. * 2015 3D Hubs Printer Guide (https://www.3dhubs.com/best-3d-printer-guide) outlines the top 3D Printers in the world as surveyed by their network. * (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/A-Decentralized-Future.png) Listen in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999) Listen in Stitcher (http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/65040/episodes) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Press-Play-1-1024x102.png)

In this second episode with Holly we dive into some of the advanced tactics you need to understand about Facebook in order to excel.   Check out Holly's Quirky Momma Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/QuirkyMomma?fref=ts) to see her tactics in action! Like her page to monitor how she is implementing these tactics every day.   Some of the most important principles discussed include: * Facebook Native Video - By uploading video directly to Facebook will increase your reach dramatically. Rather than sharing your videos via Youtube, by uploading it natively to Facebook, your video will be seen by way more people. * Attract Engagers - Building an audience of people who like your page who found it organically, will ensure you will have a community of engagers rather than people who don't * Talking About Number is Crucial - Your talking about number outlines how many people have engaged with your page in what is assumed to be the past week. The more people talking about you, the more authority your page will have. * Understand Your Audience - Track what your audience does within your insights and post more of what is working and less of what isn't. * Keep Conversation Going - If a post is successful, find similar content 24 hours later to try and keep the audience and conversation going. Momentum is key. * Post Top Level Content - Share content from platforms that have extremely high talking about rankings. This content will be viewed as Facebook as engaging and proven. * Controversy Can Increase Reach - By creating controversial topics on your page, it can propel your post to way more people. Keep the controversy within your brand. * Number of Posts Per Day Can Be a Multiplier - Do not be afraid to post multiple times per day, this will increase momentum, engagement and reach. Not all of your fans see every post, try to post enough so everyone sees your brand at least once every day. (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Advanced.png) Listen in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999) Listen in Stitcher (http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/65040/episodes) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Press-Play-1-1024x102.png)

  Interested in trying to grow your Facebook audience organically?   Holly Homer of Kids Activities Blog (http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/) reveals how she grew her audience to 1.3 million likes and growing in only 18 months. You'll discover a ton of insight into the most important tactics you need to know in order to grow your audience properly on Facebook! This is part one of  a two part series.   Some of the important learning principles: * Understand Why Facebook Exists - Facebook is focused on keeping users on their platform rather than competitors like Twitter, Youtube etc. * Provide Value To Facebook User - By providing the best high quality and engaging content for the user, it ensures Facebook retains that attention on their platform into. * Your Reach is Determined By Your Engagement  - The more engagement you have with your posts, the more your posts will be seen. * Consistency is Crucial- Provide consistent value in order to make sure you keep the momentum that you are building with prior posts. (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/1.3.png) Listen in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999) Listen in Stitcher (http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/65040/episodes) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Press-Play-1-1024x102.png)

  This episode will bring you up to speed on our team and the latest obstacles we are moving through! We are going to be stepping back from the Dog Collar GoPro mount unfortunately for now, in order to focus energies on business development and moving forward through unanticipated barriers. Within the startup community there is a term known as your "Startup Runway". This refers to the length of time you can sustain your startup in the future at your current pace. How this works is by taking your "cash on hand" within the company, divided by your "burn rate", the amount of money you go through per month. This will give you the number of months that you can run your new startup. We have been running close to the end our runway and it is stressful to say the least! We are excited to be developing a community for people who are a part of the 3D printing revolution to meet, collaborate and create new ideas and innovations with this disruptive technology. You can join the i3D Linkedin group here (https://www.linkedin.com/grp/home?gid=8316199). This community will be a discussion platform for people that believe 3D printing will make the world a better place! You can contact John to start working together by e mailing him at John@i3dcreatives.com (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/jungle-river-trails-1.png) Listen in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999) Listen in Stitcher (http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/65040/episodes) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Press-Play-1-1024x102.png)

  Curious about where 3D Printing has come from or where it is going in the future? My guest today has been covering the world of 3D printing for the last five years working with TCT magazine. Jim Woodcock is the conference director and managing editor for the 3D printing magazine and a knowledgable individual in the world of 3D Printing. We discuss some of the most important events that have taken place over the past thirty years in the industry and what we can expect to see in the future. The world of 3D Printing will open so many great opportunities in the future and Jim gives us his insight on this opportunity. (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Screenshot-2015-05-18-08.47.25.png) Listen in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999) Listen in Stitcher (http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/65040/details) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Press-Play-1-1024x102.png)

  What is the Minimum Viable Product? In this episode with Jeremy Hendon, we discuss the critical components to your MVP. How good does your minimum viable prototype need to be before you launch it to the world? There are some crucial steps along the way to develop your minimum viable prototype into the high quality product designed specifically for your audience. Gather feedback from your audience as soon as possible and start the iteration process. Let your initial customers know that this is the first version of your product and they could help spread the word. (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Importance.png) View in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Press-Play.png)

Should We Pivot? Alan and I are going to discuss completely changing our product that we are going to sell? After a minor defect in the design, we need to consider changing directions or persevering through the issue. Pivoting has become a common term in the startup world since the Lean Startup (http://theleanstartup.com/) by Eric Ries was released. The core principle of a pivot is a change in direction while still holding the core values within the company. Frequently this pivot will take place from feedback received from your audience or customers. 3D Printing allows us to pivot and change directions with a physical product faster than ever before and that could be the most powerful part of this technology. We did not have to setup manufacturing and tooling processes in order to pivot our MVP. Product iteration cycles can happen faster than ever before, by anyone in the world now. A pivot takes place when a critical assumption is not working as planned. In our case, we had a few critical assumptions: 1. The dog collar would work and hold the GoPro 2. People would be willing to pay for the product 3. It wouldn't break. This is a valuable lesson that we are going through, so I hope you enjoy the episode! (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Should-3.png)   View in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Press-Play.png)

  Curious about how to implement 3D printing into the classroom?   Leslie Perry has been teaching 3D printing to kids in the classroom for over a year now! Leslie is a teacher at a IB & Montessori school (http://i3d.club/maker-education-revolution-today/), focusing on emerging technologies. The students have been using 3D printing (http://i3d.club/what-is-3d-printing/)and loving the program so far! In this episode she shares with us some of the most important things she has learned while teaching students 3D printing. Students (http://i3d.club/why-3d-printers-are-essential-for-the-classroom/) are very naturally going through the design cycle and learning the important principles through the experience. Working as a team and designing their own pieces to a larger project. Allowing them to have full control over their creative designs within their capabilities. Students very quickly overcome their fear of the new technology and take advantage of learning opportunities with excitement. Leslie is combining Arduino technology with 3D printing (http://i3d.club/3d-printing-process-an-idea-becoming-reality/) to relay an array of leaning principles to her students. i3D Club (http://i3d.club/)was inspired from Leslie's innovative approaches. Enjoy! (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Implemented.png)   Listen in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999) Listen in Stitcher (http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/65040/episodes) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Press-Play.png)

  Have you heard of content marketing? But unsure where to even start with content marketing. In this episode Ryan Hanley talks about the importance of content marketing for both solopreneurs online as well as big businesses. We answer the question right from the get go on "What is content?" and try to prepare you with the knowledge you will need to understand the importance of incorporating content into your business. Ryan is the author of Content Warfare. In his book he equips you with everything you need to get started before you start your content creation strategy. How can you engage with your customers online. (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/WARFARE.png) View in iTunes  (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Press-Play-1-1024x102.png)    

  Iterate, Iterate, Iterate   In this week's product update episode Alan and I sit down and discuss the iterations that we have made to the design and what is to come next. Through this show we are trying to create a real time roadmap for you to follow to make money with 3D printing. Combining digital entrepreneurship with digital manufacturing together. Applying internet marketing techniques to the world of 3D printing. Can we make passive income with 3D printing? (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Iterate.png) View in iTunes (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Press-Play-1-1024x102.png)

With modern technology is it becoming faster to turn your ideas into reality? Braydon Moreno and I sit down and discuss how he has used technology to his advantage to grow multiple businesses. We dive into his journey through entrepreneurship and how he was able to run a successful Kickstarter campaign. Ultimately starting his current business with zero risk of his own capital! Robo 3D printers are one of the most affordable high performance desktop printers and in this interview you get to hear the full story behind the company!  View in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Press-Play-1-1024x102.png)

  Why is social media so important for entrepreneurs and small businesses to think about?   In this conversation with Michael Stelzner we dive into the effects social media could have on your small business if you take the right approach. This is a crucial part of Lean Business because you can spread your message in a scalable fashion without spending any money on advertising. We cover some of the most important things to consider as you start thinking about this new way of spreading your message.   Sumome.com (http://sumome.com/) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MIKE-STELZNERBLOG.png) Listen in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Press-Play-1-1024x102.png)

Our First Printed Minimum Viable Product! Hop into the conversation with Alan and I as we discuss the first print, how we should plan on marketing it and much more!   Udemy.com (www.udemy.com) (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PRODUCTIVITY-AND-FOCUS-1.png)

  Are you curious about the trials and tribulations that you will go through as a solopreneur?   Mike O'neal is the Host of the Solopreneur Hour Podcast, a show where he interviews top level solopreneurs and dives into what has made them successful through their journey. We discuss some of the most important things for you to understand before starting down the road of entrepreneurship. (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Screenshot-2015-04-15-07.06.59.png)                         Listen in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999)

    Cathy Lewis has been in the world of 3D printing for many years and in this interview she reveals what to expect in the future. You will learn about the different types of technologies that are beginning to flourish and where this technology will be implemented into your life.   Cathy and I discuss what technologies are emerging in the world of 3D Printing. Many of which are being lead by her and 3D Systems as they provide a full fleet of printers as well as printing services. 3D Systems (http://www.3dsystems.com/) was the company that invented 3D Printing almost thirty years ago and they are still leading the industry today.   Are we 3D printing candy? Is this technology sustainable? What companies are partnering up to join the world of 3D printing? Will we see 3D Printing in Healthcare? All of these questions are answered in this episode. Enjoy! (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CATHYLEWISBLOG.png)   Listen in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999)

The Overview of 3D Printing - Episode 3 of Lean Business In this episode Alan and I head to the studio for the first time and talk 3D Printing (http://i3d.club/what-is-3d-printing/)! I walk him through my presentation on 3D printing outlining what 3D printing is, how the technology works, why this is happening now and ultimately the importance of this emerging and disruptive technology. (http://i3d.club/why-3d-printers-are-essential-for-the-classroom/) I am trying to make it as simple and easy as I can for you to get involved in the world of 3D printing (http://i3d.club/3d-printing-process-an-idea-becoming-reality/). I believe that you and everyone else out there can make positive contributions to peoples lives once you can turn an idea into reality. (http://i3d.club/maker-education-revolution-today/)   (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/LEAN-2.png)  Listen on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999)  

The Pitch! Lean Business & The 3D Printed End Use Product. Lean Business Episode Two. Through this episode the conversation with Alan & I becomes a little more serious and focused as I give him a quick outline of my vision for this podcast. Aiming to bring him on the team and help bring this podcast to you! The conversation talks about the world of 3D Printing (http://i3d.club/what-is-3d-printing/) and a brief description of how I think this could bring a new generation of entrepreneurs (http://i3d.club/maker-education-revolution-today/) to life. Thanks to technology and the internet, there are so many things that have been democratized allowing anyone to become involved. From manufacturing through 3D printing (http://i3d.club/designing-your-first-3d-print-in-under-400-minutes/), marketing with social media among many more. The 3D Printing entrepreneur (http://i3d.club/3d-printing-process-an-idea-becoming-reality/) today has more opportunities with less risk than ever before.   (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/LEAN-BUSINESS-21.png)Listen on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999)  

Great To Meet You! Episode 1 of Lean Business This is the first real life conversation I had with the producer of the podcast Alan Bush and you get to sit in on the conversation! We talk about my journey, a brief summary of 3D printing as I prep him for the Pitch which will be the second episode coming up next! We have no idea where this journey will take us, but we are going to bring you through the journey first hand! I hope you enjoy the experience! (http://www.i3dcreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/LEAN-BUSINESS-1.png)  Listen on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-business/id983372999)