After nearly 30 years in the Navy, I built Directed T3CH around one thing: honest, practical content for makers and tech enthusiasts. Whether you're a company considering a partnership or a viewer who wants to understand how I operate, this page spells it all out.
Directed T3CH covers the tools and technologies that makers, hobbyists, and creators actually use — 3D printing, laser engraving, CNC woodworking, electronics, and related creative technologies. If your product fits that space, we're probably a good fit.
I regularly receive requests to review home furnishings, pet care products, clothing, and personal care items. I appreciate every inquiry, but I decline anything outside the tech and maker space — not because those products aren't great, but because my audience comes here for a specific kind of content and that's not changing.
No matter how a product ends up in my hands, my opinion stays mine. Sponsorship buys airtime — it does not buy a positive review. If something has a flaw, I'm going to say so. That's the deal I've made with my audience and I don't break it.
You send me the product and cover shipping. I put it through its paces and publish an honest, dedicated video covering real-world performance, features, and my personal pros and cons. No script approval, no additional fee.
I don't typically share videos before they go live — that's just how I operate. On rare occasions, if there's a good reason to have that conversation, I'm open to it. Reach out and we can talk.
Your product gets a clear, positive on-camera mention within a broader themed video — typically 20 to 30 seconds, plus a description link. This works best for products that complement a build or project I'm already covering. I write it in my own voice and maintain final edit.
Your company sponsors the video. I produce a 30–60 second custom commercial segment in my voice, you're credited as the sponsor in the first line of the YouTube description, and we can shape the broader video topic together — whether that's a project build, a comparison, or a how-to. I keep full independence on the main content; script approval applies to the ad segment only.
I follow FTC guidelines on sponsored content. Any video involving compensation — whether that's a free product, a placement fee, or a full sponsorship — will be disclosed verbally in the video and in the description. You'll always know what you're watching.
If you'd like to discuss a collaboration, the best way to reach me is through my social channels below. I read everything and get back to the ones that are a good fit.