Making time for making after work | Mark Schatalow

Send us Fan Mail Many of us don't make it to the sewing machine until 8 or 9 p.m., after a full day of work. By then, it's hard to think like a product developer (and even harder to stay creative). Marc Shatalow joins us to share how he balances a full-time job with a growing bag brand, along with the design process, production habits, and mindset that help him keep creating without burning out. In This Episode, We Cover: How to balance a 9-to-5 with a bag company—and why small, consistent progress beats marathon sewing sessions Marc's workflow for designing new bags, from paper models and 3D CAD to finished prototypes Production habits, lean manufacturing ideas, and shop tweaks that save time without sacrificing creativity Honest conversations about pricing handmade work, building products people value, and why following your curiosity often leads to your best designs Listen in and discover why building a successful maker business isn't about finding more hours, it's about optimizing the time you do have. Marc Schatalow | Mrs. Marc Bags Products: Venom™ 200 HPU Tan Merino Wool Jersey Knit Find Us on Social Media 🚀 @RipstopbytheRoll www.ripstopbytheroll.com