Makers of the USA

About Makers of the USA

Taking you on a journey through the lives of Makers. From cut and sew to woodworking to craft beer to consumer packaged goods and much more.

Publisher

Kristan Vermeulen

Category

arts · arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jun 2020

Latest episode

22 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

11 of 102 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   22 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Out of the Head, Into the Hands: Finding Stillness at Topsl Farm

   In this episode of Makers of the USA, Kristan Vermeulen sits down with Sarah, the visionary behind Topsl Farm—an 83-acre woodland retreat in Midcoast Maine that redefines what it means to create space for connection, creativity, and rest. What began as a leap of faith with no formal business plan has evolved into a thriving destination for retreats, gatherings, and meaningful experiences. Sarah shares her journey from the fast-paced world of marketing to building a life rooted in the rhythms of the land, guided by a simple but powerful idea: sometimes the most important work we do starts with slowing down. Together, they explore the importance of stepping away from hustle culture, reconnecting with nature, and creating intentional space—not just for others, but for ourselves. This conversation is a reminder that making isn’t always about producing. Sometimes, it’s about pausing long enough to remember why you started.

2. 

   31 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Rock, Reinvention, and the Craft of Performance: Patrick Stone from Hairball

   Host Kristan Vermeulen interviews Patrick Stone of Hairball about the discipline and passion behind keeping 80s rock alive through high-energy live performances.

3. 

   22 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From Hidden to Heard: Josh Cary on Fear, Identity, and Authentic Leadership

   Host of The Hidden Entrepreneur, Josh Cary, shares with [Host Name] how overcoming fear and embracing identity unlocks authentic leadership and business growth.

Inside a recent episode

Out of the Head, Into the Hands: Finding Stillness at Topsl Farm

Published 22 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And so, you know, everything from, you know, gardening and being in hands in the dirt, face in the sun, I mean, what comes from that? So learning a lot of the things that I turned my nose at that as a young child, I grew up in a farm about an hour from here, and just couldn't believe that that was my lot in life, right? Like, you know, everyone often says, Oh, it's so cool. You were on an organic farm. I was like, well, it was not full in the mid -80s. Let me put it. But, yes, but now I'm, you know, realizing that so many of the things that you sort of I was surrounded by as a child and sort of took for granted, granted in some respect, I really feel drawn to, and so a lot of that is, you know, taking what the land provides that the gardens and so forth and turning those into into products and things for my own personal family and and soon the larger population. […]

Who has been a guest on Makers of the USA

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Patrick Stone
• Josh Cary
• Steven White
• Elise
• Pete Roberts

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

3,188

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

36 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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