Show Notes
Shivum Berry is the founder of the incredibly popular brand Thesis yoyos...and he's only been out of high school for two years! Learn the story behind his brand's meteoric rise and exclusive secrets about what goes into each brilliantly planned yoyo release.
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Watch: Black, TedX talk
Download: Fusion 360
Buy: Ender 3 Pro 3D printer
Read: Free Play, Stephen Nachmanovitch
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