In this episode, Blake interviews Scott Strange from Templo Audio Devices. They discuss Scott's traveling lifestyle and the challenges of running a business while constantly on the move. Scott shares his approach to finding the right balance and bringing in help to scale his company. They also talk about the importance of specialized skills in business and the human element that is absolutely essential in companies. Finally, Scott introduces some of the new pedals he has been working on and his design process. We also get into the process of translating vintage preamps into pedal form and the importance of embracing imperfections in sound. We also dive into some of Scott's favorite cuisines that are in the town he current resides in. Check out Scott's wares at his website HERE https://templodevices.com/ Takeaways Running a business while traveling requires finding the right balance and bringing in help. Specialized skills are essential for the growth and success of a company. Maintaining the vision and the human element in a company is crucial for its long-term success. Scott has been working on new pedals and has been focusing on simplifying the design while still offering flexibility. Translating vintage preamps into pedal form requires creativity and experimentation. Embracing imperfections in sound can lead to unique and interesting tones. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Living in Mexico 01:40 Scott's Traveling Lifestyle 03:06 Challenges of Running a Business While Traveling 06:41 Finding the Right Balance and Bringing in Help 10:09 The Importance of Specialized Skills in Business 13:06 Managing Growth and Maintaining the Vision 15:49 The Human Element in Companies 20:41 New Pedals and Design Process 28:55 Translating Pedals 30:03 The Outer Limit 32:12 Adding Functionality 34:09 The Real Deal Studio 36:35 Embracing Imperfections 39:00 Vintage Preamps 41:07 The Appeal of Imperfection 43:59 The 2-Track Pedal 47:08 Scaling Production 54:21 Upcoming Products 57:42 The Pocket Studio Comp Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices