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  • 19. Ep. 19 - Cost Downs (Reducing Costs in Your Supply Chain)

    01:09:35
    What is the process of reducing costs in your supply chain without making your product worse? This is a tricky subject and needs to be handled with care. Luckily for you, we have already gone through this many times and can help you successfully cost down your supply chain by helping you find another way to potentially save money and what to look for when picking a vendor. We also give advice on what things you should choose to cost down and more. Learn what we did to get better pricing without sacrificing the quality of our product in this episode of the O.H.M. Podcast!To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.ioTo see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.pageCheck out the Maslow CNC MachineO.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!Intro song:Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)Ad song:Forever Young - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)

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  • Ep. 18 - How to Write a PRD (Product Requirement Document)

    51:41
    Ever wondered if your product is truly worth the time and effort to bring it to market? How can you ensure your product resonates with your target audience? This episode delves into the significance of a PRD, discussing how it can pave the way for your product's success from the very beginning.To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.ioTo see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.pageGoogle Podcast is gone! Check out this link for other sources where you can listen to us.O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!Intro song:Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)
  • 17. Ep. 17 - Do's and Don'ts of Naming Your Company

    01:02:28
    A few years ago, we chose to rebrand our company and open source project. From talking with lawyers to pitching awful name ideas, this was not an easy process. We get into the list of potential names, and how Opulo might have been named Crabapple Industries.To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.ioTo see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.pageDon't forget that Google Podcast is going away in a few days! We will not be on YouTube Music, so you may want to check out this link for other sources where you can listen to us.O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!Intro song:Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)Forever Young - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)
  • 16. Ep. 16 - Open Hardware with Thea Flowers

    01:25:38
    In this episode, we sit down with Thea Flowers, a huge advocate for open source who has done many things to be a beacon of light for others who believe in open source and open hardware as well.From running her own open-hardware synthesizer company to working at Google, Thea has contributed to many big projects and has even been a paid musician. She really has done it all. Oh, and did we mention she is the president of OSHWA? She is very impressive yet too humble to admit it. We hope you enjoy learning about Thea Flowers as much as we did!Thea's BlogDon't forget, Google Podcast is going away! We will not be on YouTube Music, so you may want to check out this link for other sources where you can listen to us.O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!Links to what we do and our social media can be found here: https://opulo.start.page/References in this episode:Robin Williams Commercial'Working in Public' by Nadia EghbalIntro song:Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License)
  • 15. Ep. 15 - Offloading (Making Yourself Obsolete)

    54:01
    How do you make yourself obsolete? That question may sound odd at first, but as Opulo continues to grow, how do Stephen and Lucian handle offloading their tasks to others while maintaining the speed and precision needed to keep up with demand?This topic was a user-submitted topic from our O.H.M. Podcast Channel found on our Discord. Thank you, appaog, for the great question!To find out more about what we do: opulo.ioInstagramTwitter Music by: Otis McDonald
  • 14. Ep. 14 - Owning Your Data

    47:35
    What does it take to own your data, and when is it okay to hand over the reins? Should you self-host or not? Stephen and Lucian discuss topics like when it is okay to give up some control for convenience and how to walk that fine line. Plus, they talk about what would happen if Discord or Google went belly-up tomorrow and how that would affect your business (Even if it is very unlikely). This topic has sure been an eye-opener and has since caused changes to how we look at what we do. Tune in to find out more!To learn more about what we do, check out Opulo.io Discord Instagram Twitter Facebook
  • 13. Ep. 13 - Hardware Release Cycle

    01:06:17
    Stephen and Lucian are asked to divulge more detail about how they handle making a new hardware release and how it is much more involved than a software release. Software is changeable, but hardware is permanent. That makes a big difference when considering what goes into a hardware release, including what you should do between prototyping and releases.As always, let us know what you thought of the episode on Discord in the #ohm-episode-discussion thread for Episode 13! https://discordapp.com/invite/TCwy6DeFor more information about Opulo, please check out the links below:Opulo WebsiteOpulo TwitterOpulo InstagramOpulo Youtube