My Makers Field Guide to the Production Cycle is a clear checklist for understanding the manufacturing process
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by how to turn a product idea into something you can actually manufacture — this guide is for you.
Behind every finished product is a chain of decisions most creatives are never taught: tech packs, sourcing, sampling, costing, packaging, freight, compliance, and planning.
This guide walks you through the full process step-by-step so you can understand what needs to happen, when, and why.
It’s designed as a big-picture checklist , not a technical workshop.
You don’t need to learn how to draft tech packs or run a factory — you just need to understand the stages and manage them confidently.
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