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Have you had the burning desire to see the WTFFF?! 3D Printing Podcast live and in person? Have you asked yourself "Where can I see Tom & Tracy Hazzard speak?!" Well fret no more! On November 7th Tom, Tracy, and the WTFFF?! 3D Printing Podcast are taking the show on the road to the 2015 SoCal Maker Con. There will be live podcast airings, video interviews, 3D Printing (of course), and more! Either come on by or tune in, its going to be a blast! Today wraps up our events week, but that doesn't mean you still can't Ask Us Anything! Events, How-To's, Tips & Tricks, Marketing- Whatever it is, we can help. To ask a question, send us a voicemail through our website at hazzdesign.com or through social media @hazzdesign. We're on Twitter and Facebook!

Think all-nighters are just for college students? Think again. In conjunction with a 3D Printing showcase event in the Capital District area of New York, Albany, a 24-hour 3D Printathalon will be going on September 18, 19, & 20th. With $20 billion infused into regional schools from semi-conductor manufacturers, GE, and various public and private ventures, the Capital District is ripe to produce some of the next great advances in additive manufacturing. Colton Robtoy talks to us about the benefits of sponsorship by 3D Printing related companies and the excitement of participating in the 3D Printathalon, or just cheering on from the sidelines. As we have mentioned multiple times before on our Podcast, we have seen great benefit from participating in these regional events as both exhibitors/sponsors and as attendees. It is a great way to get exposure, make some connections and why not pull an all-nighter in the 3D Printathalon! Capital District Printathalon SUNY Polytech NCSE Dr. Prabhjot Singh 3D Printed Jet Engine Airscrew Inc. Airscrew Course Smarter Everyday Video NYC Makerfaire - September 26-27 About the Capital District Printathalon - Capital District Printathalon 2015 is an all-weekend 3D Printing Event and Showcase for the Capital Region - Albany, New York. The goal is to introduce people from all over the Northeast to 3D Printing by highlighting leaders in the industry as well as holding a 24-hour 3D Printing Challenge to promote STEM and inspire creation. If you are in the area on September 18-20,  be sure to check out this event. See CDPrintathalon for more details. Do you have a question?! Ask Us Anything! You can leave a voicemail on our hazzdesign.com website, or send us a message through social media, either on twitter @hazzdesign or facebook via our page.

Are you sad about summer ending? Well don't be! September and October are packed with some of the best 3D Printing Events all around the world! Whether you want to take a tour of Europe or swing by beautiful Bali, 3D Printing Events got you covered! Tune in to this episode as Tom and Tracy talk all about upcoming fall 3D printing events taking place in just about every continent. Ask Us Anything segments are open to the public!! Have a question you'd like answered, you can send us a voicemail through our website hazzdesign.com or through social media like facebook and twitter @hazzdesign.

As that event date draws near, you may be asking yourself "Is it worth the cost for my business to be there? Its just a local thing, should I even go?" Well, good news! In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom & Tracy talk all about how they feel about event costs, and the differences they've found between small and larger events- and it may surprise you. From a community presence to lead generation, that event cost could be worth more than you thought! Do you host a 3D Printing Event? Let us know about it!  Got a question we haven't answered yet? No problem! Send us a voicemail through our website athazzdesign.com. Or, if you prefer, get in contact with us over facebook and twitter @hazzdesign. We'd love to feature you on an Ask Us Anything real soon!

Are you a single 3D Print Designer looking to mingle? Well look no further! In this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom & Tracy talk about one of the show's most popular topics: 3D Printing Events. Whether you're in the heart of a downtown city or a little town off the beaten trail, odds are there is something for you! Listen to Tom and Tracy discuss why attending local events can be your business's key to success. Do you have a question?! Ask Us Anything! You can leave a voicemail on our hazzdesign.com website, or send us a message through social media, either on twitter @hazzdesign or facebook via our page.

In this WTFFF Ask Us Anything Segment, a 3D Printer manufacturer asks Tom & Tracy whether or not they should donate a printer to a school. Find out how important it could be and the benefits it can hold for you and your business in this WTFFF episode. Do you have a question?! Please Ask Us Anything! you can send us a voicemail through our website at hazzdesign.com, or message us on Facebook or Twitter @hazzdesign!

Back to School and back to developing new lesson plans and programs for teachers, administrators and PTAs everywhere. Although the Common Core may have a bad rap with some, we learned from Southern California-based Arts Education Consultant, Hélène Trudeau that it actually brings an encouragement for multi-disciplinary approaches to teaching and cross-overs between departments. So, begin to enter into your curriculum 3D Print Lesson Plans, the most obvious cross-over between art, math and science. Turn STEM into STEAM and practical application with design-process thinking. But these 3D Print Lesson Plans like any multi-disciplinary program require careful planning and consideration, so sit in with us while we discuss some of the questions and issues Hélène has found as she begins planning future 3D Print Lesson Plans.  LINKS: Common Core Standards A Whole New Mind - Daniel Pink TinkerCAD i3D Club Do you have a question?! Ask Us Anything! You can leave a voicemail on our hazzdesign.com website, or send us a message through social media, either on twitter @hazzdesign or facebook via our page.

An informed teacher is a good teacher! But how do you provide teachers what they need to teach3D Printing? In fact, what do they even need?? In this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom and Tracy discuss the essential components in preparing educators to teach 3D Print Design and explore the resources they will need to have on hand get started and stay informed. Do you have a question?! Ask Us Anything! You can leave a voicemail on our hazzdesign.com website, or send us a message through social media, either on twitter @hazzdesign or facebook via our page.

In this Ask us Anything segment, Tracy asks herself what Hazz Design can do to help the rise of teenage entrepreneurs. If that's you, tune in to hear Tom & Tracy's helpful suggestions for the next generation of great designers. If you have a question, leave it as a voicemail on our website or visit our Hazz Design facebook page.

Are you a high school or college student looking to get into 3D Printing, but are stopped in your tracks when you see that price tag? In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom and Tracy discuss some of the very few 3D Printing manufacturers that are currently offering education discounts and how important it is as a manufacturer to the next generation of 3D Designers. Links Mentioned: - Polar 3D - Rhino Educational Offer -AutoCAD Educational Offer If you have a question, please leave us a voicemail at our website hazzdesign.com or visit our Hazz Design facebook page!

You may be done with school, but you might still have some homework to do! In this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom & Tracy explain why the dive in head first into researching design markets, customer preferences, and more as well as how it all informs their design process in order to create a better designs for their markets. Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anythingat http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.

What are the differences between masterminds, mentors & investors? Should you pitch or talk to them differently? 3D Print Education expert and solopreneur, John Bokla of i3D Creatives and the newly formed i3D.club has been doing a lot of pitching and talking with all three lately. In this essential business discussion, we cover the importance as an entrepreneur of joining mastermind groups, having mentors and soliciting investors, and advice for getting the most out of your time with your masterminds, mentors and investors - oh my! LINKS MENTIONED: i3D.club & i3DCreatives.com Pure Paleo Living - Jeremy Hendon Think & Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill Lean Start-Up - Eric Ries XPrize Education Slideshare Pitch Deck 3D Hubs Corporate Culture Development - Bill Stierle CEO Space International  Do you have a question?! Ask Us Anything! You can leave a voicemail on our hazzdesign.com website, or send us a message through social media, either on twitter @hazzdesign or facebook via our page.

So you've heard about minimum viable product, but what about the value? In this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom and Tracy introduce their idea of minimum value and its role in a product's launch. Go from overloading features to making an emotional connection with your product by adding value for the consumers. Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.

We all know why designers are so excited about 3D Printing, but what about the rest of the world- should they be excited? Say for instance, a perfumer...? In this WTFFF Ask Us Anything segment, Tom and Tracy go beyond the design world and discuss why every business would be considering the benefits of 3D Printing. Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.

In this WTFFF Ask Us Anything segment, Tom and Tracy kick off their entrepreneur week by discussing the little known consequences of using a non-disclosure agreements when pitching a product. While you may feel protected, find out why your NDAs could be hurting you more than you realize! Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page