Jul 27, 202637 minS2
The client is always right? Not in my experience. After decades of architecture commissions, custom furniture builds, and running design projects with six-figure fees, here's how I actually manage client expectations —...
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Maker Ranch
Hosted by Ben Uyeda · education · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Ben Uyeda deep-dives on design philosophy and life topics, and shares what's on his mind each week. He also shares the build projects he is working on weekly! Please ask questions in the comments and we will answer them in future episodes!Ben Uyeda is a designer, architect, and entrepreneur who stepped away from the award-winning architecture firm he co-founded, Zero Energy Design, as well as an Ivy League teaching position, to develop media companies that deliver affordable designs to the masses! He founded the YouTube channel Homemade Modern offering DIY tutorials, reaching millions!
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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What is Maker Ranch about?
Ben Uyeda deep-dives on design philosophy and life topics, and shares what's on his mind each week. He also shares the build projects he is working on weekly! Please ask questions in the comments and we will answer them in future episodes!
Who hosts Maker Ranch?
Maker Ranch is hosted by Ben Uyeda. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
What has Maker Ranch covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Client Is NOT Always Right (Here's What They Are)" (27 July 2026, 37 minutes), "Why Does Everything Look The Same? Blame This 3-Word Phrase" (20 July 2026, 27 minutes), and "Modern Maker Podcast RETURNS! Playing with MAGNETS and Milk Jug Plastic!" (11 July 2026, 49 minutes).
How often does Maker Ranch publish?
Maker Ranch publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 23 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Maker Ranch?
Booking probability for Maker Ranch is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Maker Ranch requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Maker Ranch's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Maker Ranch?
The strongest fits for Maker Ranch are Architecture & Engineering. Maker Ranch has an education audience.
About the host
Ben Uyeda hosts Maker Ranch, an education podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jul 20, 202627 minS2"Less is more." "Good design is invisible." "As little design as possible." You've heard these design rules your whole life — but what if they were never true? In this episode we trace where "less is more" actually came...
- Jul 11, 202649 minS2
Did you miss us? We've heard from so many people over the past couple of years how much they would love to see the Modern Maker Podcast return... well, it's happening, with a few twists! Mike Montgomery from Modern...
- May 23, 202628 minS2
<p>On this week's episode I am sharing my thoughts on whether it is cheaper/better to build a home from scratch or buy one. Also, progress update on the MOOSE ANTLER chair! My sister Jesse and I are tackling cutting...
- May 22, 202635 minS2
<p>Maker Ranch Ep 02Week 2! This week we discuss creativity, and if it is a skill that can be cultivated. We also discuss new alternative building materials, like Superwood and Polycarbonate, and if any of them are...
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- May 22, 202632 minS2
<p>Maker Ranch Ep 01I am back! It’s been a long couple of years working on the hotel but that is done and I am getting back to my old ways in my new house, Maker Ranch 2.0. This show will be a weekly hang where I show...
- May 12, 202632 minS1
<p>This is the first episode in a series where I discuss my personal favorite designers. What is so unique and unusual about Enzo Mari is that his work is not incredibly remarkable or clever. What influenced me so...
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I was HOMESCHOOLED - What Was It Like?
May 11, 20261h 30mS1<p>What was it like being Home Schooled? In this episode Ben talks about his experiences as a home schooled kid from kindergarten to 11th grade. Ben talks about the challenges home schooled kids face when trying to get...
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Architecture School - Is It Worth It?
May 11, 202655 minS1<p>This week Ben discusses what he has learned from his experience attending Architecture School and if it is worth it these days. With such a complex question, context matters. Ben also discusses the topics of...
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