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Pure Inspiration: Interview with John ‘Muggs’ Ferguson

Started by Josh M · 10 months ago

Perhaps the coolest thing about SolidWorks World is all the people you can meet. People that change things and know what the heck they’re doing. I had to privilege of speaking to a SolidWorks user and entrepreneur. The John Ferguson, aka Muggs, of John Ferguson Design.I didnâ€% ... Continue reading »

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  • Devon Sowell

    1 year ago

    Hi Josh-

    John ‘Muggs’ Ferguson; he's a nice guy and interesting to talk to.

    Devon
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  • kholish

    1 year ago

    Hi Josh, Devon...


    I think what Muggs said about solidworks tutorial is correct. I try to find solidworks video tutorial and just found a bit video turorial. I know there are some place on the web that provide solidworks tutorial, but only print version not video. As we know we can buy from solidprofessor or igetit to get video tutorial. BTW, now I am trying to introduce solidworks to newbie users in Indonesia. I create free blog, post some info about solidworks and I will post FREE SOLIDWORKS VIDEO TUTORIAL but in Indonesian language. Today I have posted the first episode --> Introduction to SOlidWorks. There will be next episode of course. I hope solidworks expert like Muggs, Josh, Matt, Rob, Devon etc. will always share great tips on their blog so I can grow up my knowledge then share them....

    Cheers !!!
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  • Bruce Buck

    1 year ago

    GREAT interview, Josh. Loved the insight on starting your own business (still too scared to take the leap of faith myself), and on the LACK of learning resources from SolidWorks. I remember having "connections" and being able to get my hands on the training manuals for free. If it weren't for that I wouldn't have been able to delve into that much learning material and tinker around with the software enough to start learning some cool things about SolidWorks. SolidWorks seems to have a high cost of entry for "the little guys" who really want to learn and master these skills.
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  • J.D.

    1 year ago

    There's some good advice there whether you are on your own or working for "the man". Good interview Josh!

    Bruce - I feel the same way about the self-training materials. Being a newbie myself, I am having a hard time getting into the program and I feel bad because my employer has dished out some big bucks (for our small company) to buy the software.

    But I learn so much better by learning for an expert who is sitting across the hall, but there is none in my case. I have got some good info from the turorials offered currently, but there is a need for more!

    J.D.
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  • matt

    1 year ago

    Fun interview! Muggs does stuff that is much the same as what I do. He's got a great perspective on things. It was great to see both Muggs and Smack himself at SWW.
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  • Josh

    1 year ago

    Tutorials and freelance business resources are both big areas that never get enough attention for sure. I'd suggest inspirtech for training and tutorials and FreelanceSwitch for general-not-really-related-to-cad-freelance info.

    Matt - it was loads of fun meeting you too, wish we had more chance to talk. almost need an interview with everyone you want a chance to really talk with.
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