Hotline Bling

In this episode of Self Made Pod, we catch up on some personal updates—everything from health curveballs to business wins—and dive into the realities of running a woodworking biz right now. We talk about how tariffs are hitting the cabinetry world, the trend of commercial work coming back to the U.S., and what it all means for small shops trying to grow.

We also dig into some new product developments and geek out over a van build that’s been equal parts exciting and exhausting. From wiring headaches to clever layout hacks, it’s been a ride. And yes—we absolutely spend way too much time talking about the van’s bathroom setup (because composting toilets and tiny showers are way more interesting than they should be).

We wrap things up comparing vans vs. RVs, why quality materials matter even in small spaces, and what we’ve learned so far from the whole build. It’s part woodworking, part van life, part chaos—and all the stuff we love talking about.

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Sam Raimondi:
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Jef and Jess Behnke:
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Mike Coffey
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Hotline Bling

In this episode of Self Made Pod, we sit down with Drew Witt and hear how he went from being a pastor to a full-time woodworking YouTuber — not exactly the career path they tell you about in school. Drew talks about how woodworking helped him deal with burnout, and how the pandemic shoved him headfirst into content creation whether he was ready or not.

We get into how he plans his videos (spoiler: a lot of winging it during editing), why storytelling matters way more than showing off perfect joints, and the random stuff that inspires his projects—like building a guitar packed with nostalgic throwbacks.

We also rant a little about YouTube algorithms, the hustle of trying to balance personal hobbies with making a living, the weird world of marketing, and why staying true to your own voice matters even when you’re trying to chase the trends. Plus, Drew shares some real talk about starting with basically no budget and building something legit with a little help from the maker community (and a lot of stubbornness).

It’s messy, it’s honest, and it’s a damn good time.

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Sam Raimondi:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@diyhuntress
https://www.facebook.com/diyhuntress


Jef and Jess Behnke:
https://www.instagram.com/twomoosedesign/
https://www.youtube.com/@TwoMooseDesign
https://www.tiktok.com/@twomoosedesign
https://www.facebook.com/twomoosedesign

Mike Coffey
https://www.instagram.com/coffeycustombuilds/
https://www.youtube.com/@CoffeyCustomBuilds
https://www.tiktok.com/@coffeycustombuilds
https://www.facebook.com/coffeycustombuilds

Hotline Bling

In this episode of Self Made Pod, we cover a little bit of everything—from the ripple effects of tariffs on woodworking prices to the chaos of handling emergency projects and the joys (and headaches) of DIY electrical work in a van build. We share some personal wins, like the satisfaction of finishing tricky tasks, and talk about upcoming creative projects we’re excited to tackle.

We also dive into home improvement adventures, finding creative solutions for tough problems, and the reality of juggling way too many projects at once. There’s a bit of YouTube talk—milestone moments, channel growth, and what it takes to stay consistent—and we reflect on how much help it really takes to keep things running behind the scenes.

Throughout the convo, we dig into the balance between work and personal life, how family and community play a big role in what we do, and why making informative, valuable content still matters in a world full of noise. It’s a solid mix of behind-the-scenes realness, creative inspiration, and a few laughs along the way.

If you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon page:
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Check out Self Made on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok!
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You can also check out the hosts!

Sam Raimondi:
https://www.instagram.com/diyhuntress/
https://www.youtube.com/@diyhuntress
https://www.tiktok.com/@diyhuntress
https://www.facebook.com/diyhuntress


Jef and Jess Behnke:
https://www.instagram.com/twomoosedesign/
https://www.youtube.com/@TwoMooseDesign
https://www.tiktok.com/@twomoosedesign
https://www.facebook.com/twomoosedesign

Mike Coffey
https://www.instagram.com/coffeycustombuilds/
https://www.youtube.com/@CoffeyCustomBuilds
https://www.tiktok.com/@coffeycustombuilds
https://www.facebook.com/coffeycustombuilds