Join us for an episode that shatters the misconceptions surrounding sales, revealing its true essence as a journey of connection and meaningful experiences. Our guest, Lisa Proeber, founder of The Middle Six, brings over two decades of experience to the table as she challenges the outdated notion of sales being a dirty word. Together, we explore ho…

Welcome to "Lattes and Lasers," where creativity meets innovation! In this episode, hosts Holly McCaig and Amy Kant are diving into the intersection of technology, creativity, and the human experience. In this episode, titled "Maker Gains with AI," Holly and Amy are joined by first responder and AI student Jake McCaig as they explore a topic at the…

In this episode of "Lattes and Lasers," hosts Holly McCaig and Amy Kant dive into the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and its crucial role in elevating online businesses. From seasoned sellers to novices, understanding SEO is paramount in navigating the competitive online marketplace. Join Holly and Amy as they unravel the mysteries of SE…

In this episode of "Lattes and Lasers," we explore the world of laser maker trends. From personalized keychains to intricate cutting boards, the industry offers a plethora of opportunities and challenges. Discover the benefits of embracing trends, from increased visibility to expanded market reach, while acknowledging the risks of following the cro…

In this episode of Lattes and Lasers, hosts Holly McCaig and Amy Kant dive into the essential yet often overlooked world of crafting a robust web presence. But first, they indulge in the delightful Bones Coffee’s Cookies and Dreams roast, a heavenly blend that transports you to a world of chocolate cookie sandwich and vanilla ice cream flavors, all…

Join hosts Holly McCaig and Amy Kant as they blend together the perfect brew of coffee culture and laser business adventures. In this episode, Holly and Amy take a sip of Trejos House Blend, diving into its rich flavors while exploring the depths of their laser businesses. Joined by special guest Paul Ridenour, Amy's husband and fellow partner at S…

Grab your aprons and your caffeinated concoctions, because it's time for another episode of "Lattes and Lasers" with your favorite makers, Holly and Amy! Today, we're diving deep into the thrilling world of laser cutting, fueled by our slightly overdosed Good + Gather Cold Brew (let's just say Amy didn't follow the directions). Join us as we explor…

In this episode of "Lattes and Lasers," hosts Holly McCaig and Amy Kant dive into the rich flavors of Stumptown's Holler Mountain coffee while exploring the ups and downs of being a small business owner. With a blend of humor and heartfelt discussion, they highlight the often-overlooked challenges that come with entrepreneurship, particularly the t…

In this energizing episode of "Lattes and Lasers," hosts Holly and Amy immerse themselves in their coffee cups, unveiling the amusing tales behind the brews they're enjoying. Staying true to their commitment to showcase coffees with quirky names, compelling stories, or admirable causes, the hosts shine a spotlight on "Three Peckered Billy Goat," a …

Join Holly McCaig and Amy Kant on the premiere episode of Lattes and Lasers, the podcast where creativity meets technology. In this episode, we dive into the creation of the podcast, sharing our personal maker journeys that led us to where we are today. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as we explore AI podcast name generators, discussing t…

Welcome to Lattes and Lasers, the podcast where creativity meets technology, hosted by Holly McCaig and Amy Kant. Join us on a journey fueled by lattes and powered by lasers as we delve into the fascinating world of making. The Laser Collective Transform your laser cutting and engraving business with our commercial use files. The Laser Collective T…

In this season’s final episode of The Edge, Bre and Zach speak with two of Bantam Tools’ remote residents, Dom Riccobene and Vince Ramirez. Our residents are artists, engineers, and educators, some of whom regularly use CNC machines in their daily work while others are new to CNC all together. In this two-part episode we begin with Dom Riccobene, w…

~Plus a visit to the SF Drone School and a look at the X-Class Drone Racing League~ In this episode, we learn about the world of industrial metal laser cutters with the 3D Fab Light team. What initially started as a project at Otherlab to make bicycle frame fabrication easier eventually spun out into a very capable (and highly specialized) 4-axis m…

Plus Ashley Swartz discusses engineering soft robots at Roam RoboticsIn this third episode of The Edge podcast, we sit down with engineer, inventor, and founder of Otherlab Saul Griffith to learn more about the research and ethos driving this independent, San Francisco-based R&D lab. Otherlab is home to a number of interesting initiatives and start…

Plus Bantam Tools’ Peter Riley on learning CNC In this second episode of season three, Bre and Zach sit down with master machinist Angelo Juras at the Autodesk Pier 9 facility in San Francisco. Angelo has been a machinist since the 80s, when he got his start on NC punched-tape-style milling machines. In his current position at Autodesk as a CAM pro…

~Plus Gerard Rubio on Kniterate, the desktop CNC knitting machineWelcome to Season 3 of The Edge podcast. In this first episode, Bre and Zach dive into the world of soft goods and textiles manufacturing with expert Carly Mick. Carly is the senior manufacturing manager for Kestrel Materials, a startup born out of Otherlab in San Francisco. Kestrel i…

Plus Scott Miller from Dragon Innovation shares tips for manufacturing at scale In this last episode of Season two, we talk all about prototyping and “pretotyping.” Our guest, Alberto Savoia, is a mathematician and engineer, who among many things led the initial development of Google’s Ad Words. After many successes, Albero had the sobering experie…