7 Tips to Start Small Scale Manufacturing | Business Ideas for Product Makers

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Evan and Katelyn

Evan and Katelyn

Күн бұрын

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@StonesAndSand
@StonesAndSand 5 жыл бұрын
Former tool & die maker / engineer / tech-ed instructor in another life...and I 100% verify Evan's point of view of "bringing it all home" with a small-scale manufacturing. My morning commute consists of walking down 13 stairs to get to the shop. Kudos E&K for such an inspirational video.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
We love keeping it all at home! Thank you 😁😁
@katzmosestools
@katzmosestools 6 жыл бұрын
As someone who's used all the steps you covered, this video is spot on. I now have several products in various phases of these steps and the only thing I would caution people on is those cnc financing plans. Usually they're worse than your credit card. When I was looking into them they were about 32 percent interest.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
YAY!! Thanks for chiming in and the heads up 😀👍
@anoirbentanfous
@anoirbentanfous 6 жыл бұрын
I thought the same and it's wiser to build your own cnc... since you have a 3D printer then it will be very possible nowadays and there is many open source project that make it easier and customizable as well... it will not be as robust maybe as those who are made by big brands but it's for sure worth it for a certain price range and quality requirement (crafty stuff doesn't need to be super precise as mechanical parts)
@individualone
@individualone 5 жыл бұрын
I just simplified it by buying a dremel,printing out a quick swap carriage...i route with my 3d printers 👍
@chuckmakesit
@chuckmakesit 5 жыл бұрын
@@anoirbentanfous Definitely an option there days. The MPCNC (Mostly Printed CNC) is a good place to start. Also there's a company called CNC Router Parts offering parts for more heavy duty DIY machines.
@ohammouda
@ohammouda 5 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. The video is amazing and all the tips they say are actually very practical.
@BradParler
@BradParler 6 жыл бұрын
Omg! The progress bar with the points being made is pure awesome!!! Thanks so much for putting epic content out there like this, have been plotting a new massive build that will require a lot of time, big-ish machines, and that all means a few nice loads of cash, re-thinking and planning now!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we had fun with the progress bar!! Katelyn kinda lost it when I suggested that we use a cat as the marker hahaha! Good luck with the massive build!
@GeneJordan
@GeneJordan 6 жыл бұрын
I love the cat as a progress bar icon! I'm guessing it was "Supervisor Approved!" Bonus: it shows up when casting to a TV with a Google Chromecast!
@jackyhawk6810
@jackyhawk6810 5 жыл бұрын
Brad Parler Me too. Best of luck in the new year.
@3DJapan
@3DJapan 4 жыл бұрын
It took me a few minutes to figure out what that was.
@dr.diggle5157
@dr.diggle5157 5 жыл бұрын
You guys should do a video on taxes and accounting for your manufacturing company
@SzymczykProductions
@SzymczykProductions 5 ай бұрын
Who pays taxes 😂
@John-Adams-Can
@John-Adams-Can 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great video on small business! Well done. I work in the auto industry as a Mechanical Designer and am starting a side business and the piece of advice you touched on that is most important is "design for manufacturability". Even tho the company I work for makes multimillion dollar machines, it's core is to remove metal as efficiently as possible and reduce the complexity such as removing multi processes (IE when it has to go from a welder to a machinist to a powercoater instead of just waterjetting a piece of aluminum in the first place). As you also touched on working with an outsourcer on your designs is critical. Use their knowledge to your advantage. Also, if you do want to scale up later, put the time into learning the design software as opposed to making chips (wood or metal). It takes seconds to correct a concept (and little money) but hours and big dollars to correct an actual physical product. As always, thanks for the content!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
So many truths here!!! Thanks for the additional tips for folks!
@twahaissa3333
@twahaissa3333 5 жыл бұрын
inspired
@fathertimepower
@fathertimepower 4 жыл бұрын
This video is so spot on. I'm currently working through my business degree and alot of the stuff mentioned in this vid are things they teach or at least mention in business 101. This will benefit so many people out there looking for help with their business.
@StudioJLT
@StudioJLT 6 жыл бұрын
Income diversification is such a big part of small business as well. I see you guys doing it well with content generation, merch, patrion, and products. Multiple product lines are important as well.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Such true words! When family and friends ask us how we make money on KZbin we have to tell them a really long answer to encompass all the little bits and pieces. Totally applies to different product lines too!
@3DJapan
@3DJapan 4 жыл бұрын
Things get confusing like that though, with money coming in from all different sources.
@sequillawilliams8809
@sequillawilliams8809 5 жыл бұрын
I have re-watched several portions of this video several times not because I am having problems understanding and following what you're saying but because I love the way you to interact with each other it seemed so genuine and I just love you 2
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@heyimamaker
@heyimamaker 6 жыл бұрын
I think what overwhelms people is that they see where they want to be, or know that "I want to be successful" but they don't know how to get there. This is a very good video, and the thing I love about Making is that you can substitute wood with an app, or website, or recipe. The principles are generally the same. Well done!
@kuro13wolf
@kuro13wolf 6 жыл бұрын
Not all principals are the same, some of them care about their students. (see: principles)
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
You have a very good point! And it's hard to know where you want to be when there's not a ton of info out there about where you even could be. Glad you like the video!!
@cyramclennan2580
@cyramclennan2580 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love in the end when you said you know your ready when your more scared to not start than to start! Love it ❤
@stevenw4549
@stevenw4549 4 жыл бұрын
Two sweet people. Don't ever forget how happy you are right now. Money doesn't matter.
@francoismoolman8498
@francoismoolman8498 5 жыл бұрын
Hey guys. As a manufacturing/production engineer who has come a long way in starting my own manufacturing business, I must say that your video is spot-on. Great work!!! Especially the part about designing for manufacturability is extremely pertinent.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stonecoldcarebear
@stonecoldcarebear 6 жыл бұрын
Find someone that looks at you the way that Evan & Katelyn look at their robot army 🤖
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Bahahahaha 😂😂😂
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
First step- vow to destroy all humans.
@RomanoPRODUCTION
@RomanoPRODUCTION 6 жыл бұрын
@@EvanAndKatelyn is it an episode of Detroit: become human ??? You guys are true deviants
@NochSoEinKaddiFan
@NochSoEinKaddiFan 6 жыл бұрын
Grimace427 Void all emotion, self determination and get a USB 3 port, because with USB 2, no one likes you.
@IanMunsellIanDaBian
@IanMunsellIanDaBian 6 жыл бұрын
I don’t know... they got that look with each other too.
@yououtuber4176
@yououtuber4176 4 жыл бұрын
I can see you worked as design engineer. The approach to make the manufacturing process as part of the end product (like the topography lines) is absolutely the way to go. Way to go.
@FreeUp
@FreeUp 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Evan and Katelyn specially for those who are just beginning in their businesses. You should also consider outsourcing if you want to scale more. With outsourcing online - you can outsource non value adding tasks such as customer service, accounting and others then you can focus on growing/scaling/expansion , sales and more important tasks of your business
@FreeUp
@FreeUp 6 жыл бұрын
You can also check the freeeup channel - we got some awesome videos regarding outsourcing
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Very good tips!
@tiagoestudante7583
@tiagoestudante7583 3 жыл бұрын
This video was incredible for me. I'm starting exactly the same business with my wife and our 3D printers and CNC , thanks for the valuable tips. A hug from Brazil.
@inventables
@inventables 6 жыл бұрын
Great advice, you two! Thanks for bringing us into your world!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping us make stuff possible!
@bigbearcanada1
@bigbearcanada1 4 жыл бұрын
Great solid logical advice. I have been in the apparel business for 25 years and the same principles apply. We design, develop and begin printing & embroidery in house and sell from our store... then we outsource the good ideas and wholesale to other customers. That is the entire goal during the design process. I am looking for other ideas and landed on your video by you tubing "garage business ideas"
@MakeSomething
@MakeSomething 6 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT video! If this silly KZbin dream doesn't work out I'm putting these tips into place and will start selling.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much David!! When we first started making things to sell, your video on how to price your work was one that was really helpful to us 😀 (video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6bConl6ltN6hrs if anyone has not seen it)
@askquestionstrythings
@askquestionstrythings 6 жыл бұрын
I can't count the number of times I've told people to go watch David's video on "how to price your work" (literally every time someone asks "what should I charge")
@MikkosFree
@MikkosFree 6 жыл бұрын
Yup. It's how I price my work now. Although scaled down for my currency and country.
@benicio1967
@benicio1967 6 жыл бұрын
EvanAndKatelyn hey thanks for this link! 😄👍🏻😄
@RruiSoul
@RruiSoul 4 жыл бұрын
Well... it worked out! Good for you my brudda!!
@t4tulip
@t4tulip 4 жыл бұрын
This is the first video of yours that I have stumbled upon in my search for how to manufacture a new product. First of all, you two are absolutely adorable. How lucky you are to have each other? My ex-husband didn't have a creative bone in his body and didn't respect any of my ideas. Secondly, I want to thank you for the information. I subscribed to your channel and plan on spending the rest of the afternoon watching your videos and learning. I'm doing this all on my own and it is scary But like you mentioned I am at the point where I'm more afraid NOT to take the leap. Best of luck to you in your business ventures and thank you, again for sharing your knowledge.
@randomdudr
@randomdudr 6 жыл бұрын
Lovely couple with a nice business. Thanks for the advice. Love it
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@ShaneCarrigan
@ShaneCarrigan 6 жыл бұрын
That cat time bar with the sections is SO creative.. one of the most creative things ive ever seen.. incredible job on that.. small touch, huge impact
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Glad you like the cat bar as much as we do 😁
@illhamakbar5467
@illhamakbar5467 5 жыл бұрын
I need a lesson video about "how to find a beautiful wife who support me on everything i want to do to make money" Thanks
@jamesc4196
@jamesc4196 5 жыл бұрын
Illham Akbar The start is to support yourself on everything you want to do, and do it regardless of weather others approve of you or not. Write down what you want in a woman in one column on a white sheet of paper with a blue pen, and write down a column of what you don’t want. Make it detailed, write it down, and then forget about it. 3 Months later come back to this post and share your success story. Peace!
@genericdeveloper3966
@genericdeveloper3966 5 жыл бұрын
good luck with that. I mean it, seems to be very rare
@jamesc4196
@jamesc4196 5 жыл бұрын
Yes it is "rare" because men who DESERVE a women like that and BELIEVE they can have it is rare. You need to get right with yourself, seriously. You have limiting beliefs about this topic, alot alot of people do. You have to face them within yourself before you expect to be the right fit for a good woman. There is nothing "wrong with you" now, but there are things you need to change. Your perception of the world, how you carry yourself, your vision of yourself etc. Check out a book "How to be a 3% Man by Coach Corey Wayne" that one really helped me!
@genericdeveloper3966
@genericdeveloper3966 5 жыл бұрын
@@jamesc4196 That sounds great, but I can count on one hand the number of wives I've seen that share their husband's career passions like this. I could hold out for a unicorn too, but a good horse gets the job done and I know they actually exist and in abundance.
@jamesc4196
@jamesc4196 5 жыл бұрын
Randall Gmail I understand Randall. And to each their own. But never forget, life gives you what you bargain for. Not a penny more :) that’s from “As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen.
@MrTomac4
@MrTomac4 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making the color bar on the bottom of your video. Super helpful for those of us who like to skim!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 4 жыл бұрын
😁👍
@johncharlesbuccat3766
@johncharlesbuccat3766 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips maam and sir!😊😊😊.. I am a third year college student and I am (somehow, hahaha) making customized keychains, MANUALLY.. hahaha lots of hardwork and ups and downs, but still I like what I do and now I am more inspired on making "stuff". Thank you again! 😊😊
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Anything manual is tough! But that's really cool that you've been able to keep up a side hustle in school, it's a lot of work! Good luck!
@BusinessTipsWithYulianna
@BusinessTipsWithYulianna 2 жыл бұрын
Love searching for new business ideas and am very happy when for those who found a great idea and build a profitable business.
@SouthernStyleDIY
@SouthernStyleDIY 6 жыл бұрын
Those are fantastic insights!! Love the concept of taking how something prints/cuts and making it a feature rather than something to work around.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yeah if you can figure out designs that work with the cuts/lines... It helps a TON
@sanjayjogdand9102
@sanjayjogdand9102 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@isaacmadhavan
@isaacmadhavan Жыл бұрын
Great stuff in this video; thank you so much! I knew the whole outline --- sort of obvious by observing how companies work and with a little bit of reading. *However, you guys shared an incredible amount of details such as examples of how you did things, little tips & tricks, and, IMHO, the best advice --- to attempt to make artifacts of the manufacturing process into features of the product. *
@BruceAUlrich
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
That was a cool concept with the different sections. It was very clear what was happening. And great information! Especially with the points about using some limitation of a machine to add to the design like the spirals in the ring dish.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Wooo, glad breaking it up into sections helped segment it - we were a little worried about it all running together. and yesssss we love when we can make the machine cut lines/layer lines/etc be a feature!
@beloveddreamersllc6209
@beloveddreamersllc6209 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video I started my own Business during the lockdown and it is going well. My advice to anyone, JUST BEGIN!
@LXWiseman
@LXWiseman 6 жыл бұрын
I really liked this, it was helpful and informative and a great jumping off point for somebody like me who isn't sure how to begin. Thank you both!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Wooooo, glad you found it helpful! And good luck with taking the jump!
@gitaarXS
@gitaarXS 3 жыл бұрын
When I grow up, I want to be like you. All jokes aside, my partner and I share two things with you; our height difference and our love of making things. At the moment I am trying to figure out how I can be creative without a sense of direction or a bigger project. Your channel inspires us a lot!
@loodahchris04
@loodahchris04 4 жыл бұрын
You two are absolutely the cutest thing.
@jacejk2
@jacejk2 5 жыл бұрын
HI, Yeah you guys are great. The last video that blew me away was about 3D printing with material that can be used as a casting mold. They coat with layers, then bake the plastic out.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That sounds like a cool casting technique
@JonnyBuilds
@JonnyBuilds 6 жыл бұрын
This is great guys! Thanks for all the tips.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Glad you found it helpful!
@enzerabowenzu5340
@enzerabowenzu5340 5 жыл бұрын
You guys tripped up on your words a lot and it's honestly the most adorable thing in the video. It's so relatable.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
Haha! Words are hard
@elizabethjordan5520
@elizabethjordan5520 6 жыл бұрын
SUCH an interesting vid- and congrats on 100K!!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
YAYY so happy to hear that, and thanks so much!!
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 6 жыл бұрын
Very good video! Especially the make the design work for the manufacturing method gets often overlooked in my experience. Designing with manufacturing in mind can definitely improve it indeed.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! The product design strategy has been one of the biggest things for us!
@ellisstuart8256
@ellisstuart8256 6 жыл бұрын
Such a helpful video, it's the kind of information I've been trying to find for a while. Thank you 😊
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Yayyyy!! So glad to hear that! We might try to walk through another example more in depth one day 😊
@tangytech7641
@tangytech7641 6 жыл бұрын
I love the progress bar! Its like bringing in all the great ideas of UX design to video production. Really enjoyed the points made, you guys are so great at marketing / video production +1. I knew most of these things already from past experience as well, but I never once considered 3D printing as part of its layered design. That's really smart. Its like software development, its not a bug its a feature :)
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I used to make a lot of presentations in a past life and the progress bar seemed fitting 😊 Glad you like the video!
@FigmentsMade
@FigmentsMade 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting all this info together! It's really helpful! Now to find the perfect thing for the robot army to make...
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping us! Y'all's feedback on Patreon really helped take it to the next level.
@FigmentsMade
@FigmentsMade 6 жыл бұрын
Always happy to help! You guys are awesome!
@aridstyle
@aridstyle 6 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation, as a product designer with 30 years experience going from idea to mass production i think your most important point is illustrated by Katelyn's empty hand containing the idea!! My advice is always illustrate your idea with the minimum viable product as cheaply and as soon as possible, if you can sell the item you have idea worth spending more time on , if not think of a new idea or improve the one you have then try try again :)
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Such good advice!! Thank you!
@skuffles
@skuffles 6 жыл бұрын
"See you that there!" hahaha Reminds me of when I used to work in tech support. I used to say "You're welcome" and "No problem" so much that I ended up mixing them up and saying "Your problem" and "No welcome" all the time LOL
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
hahaha that's awesome!! Even better because I used to work in tech support in college and I would have loved to say "Your problem" and "No welcome" lol
@LenaeMWalton
@LenaeMWalton 6 жыл бұрын
A lot of these steps you can take to start building any kind of business model, this is a great video!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And you're right, that's a good point!
@SpecificLove7
@SpecificLove7 6 жыл бұрын
Great info, thanks for sharing
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@zachwoodall7858
@zachwoodall7858 4 жыл бұрын
Such a great video guys.... and I love how you have your colored contents of vid at bottom with timer going across... very creative and genius!!!
@Brownstone31
@Brownstone31 6 жыл бұрын
Great job. The little rainbow time stamp was a nice idea. Have you guys found any resistance from customers when you scale up your production? Especially when you bring in outside sources? People really like the one off hand made products, but that isn’t always practical. Curious where the line is between handmade and Walmart.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! We haven't found much yet, and we've seen other people bring in outside help really well. I think communication and setting expectations are VERY important when you do that both with your supplier and your customers. I think the main line between handmade and cheap mass produced products is pride/quality in your work and the connection with your customers. I think if you can keep that up, you'll be good.
@Brownstone31
@Brownstone31 6 жыл бұрын
EvanAndKatelyn Great answer. Sounds like you may have thought about this once or twice. lol
@geoffrey3668
@geoffrey3668 6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I think a lot of people will be happy to see more video like or more story like that in your video. We do appreciate you take the time to explain how business work!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was really fun sharing a little bit of the story behind things
@dalejacaway4881
@dalejacaway4881 6 жыл бұрын
Just because there are companies out there that manufacturer designs that you send them. Doesn't mean you should strive to be large enough to own that large equipment to do it yourself. We build custom metal handrails. and we got to a point where we either have to start turning away jobs Outsource are work or grow big. 15 years later where in a massive shop with well over a million dollars in equipment and we still have way more work than we can handle
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Lots of different ways to go about it! I guess our point is when you're starting out, it helps to design your products in a way that they can be manufactured on a bigger scale if the opportunity presents itself, whether it's via outsourcing or in your own shop
@LincolnWorld
@LincolnWorld 6 жыл бұрын
Such a great video! Probably the most succinct video I've seen on the subject. Thanks for putting in all the time and effort to make this video. Even cooler that you put in the multi-colored bar for jumping to specific bits of info.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We really tried to keep it succinct but also hopefully a little fun too! Haha so glad you like the cat bar!!
@ZdendaLes
@ZdendaLes 4 жыл бұрын
You are amazing. Living my dream, with a girl like this, just amazing.
@rdlmethat2018
@rdlmethat2018 6 жыл бұрын
Congrats to you guys for getting all this going. Like how you did this little color coded outline in the video, never seen anything like that before. I am starting my own little shop in my own little niche. Printing for my first customer now, and hoping there will be more to come!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you liked the color bar 🙂 Good luck with your shop and congrats on your first customer!
@krnxemb
@krnxemb 6 жыл бұрын
really appreciate you lovely couple taking time talking about this topic. Very encouraging... I would love to hear your insights on 'logistics' side of it - packaging, shipping, and customer care. I'm an industrial designer myself dreaming of starting small volume e-commerce and i'm getting close to take that jump.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We do talk a little bit more about logistics in our other video about selling products you make here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHmqiYGPbLmKgck
@emsee5438
@emsee5438 5 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad I recently stumbled across your guys' channel-I don't know how I haven't found it earlier-but I'm working towards a mechanical engineering degree specializing in design with the hopes of either going into something related to product design or starting my own business (preferably the latter), so I found this video very encouraging (and your channel as a whole very inspiring). Thank you for your beautiful content!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! And good luck on your degree and future business 😁👍
@bogieman101
@bogieman101 4 жыл бұрын
Just found you guys, (actually the custom door vid) and your goofiness was magnetic. So I watched more videos and finally found this one. Y'all just have so much fun and get along so great. I would absolutely love to do what you are doing- if only I was smarter, and imaginative. Those are the only two things holding me back. Oh well, I guess I will keep doing my part and watch your videos...
@NochSoEinKaddiFan
@NochSoEinKaddiFan 6 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the table of contents you chose in the bottom of the video! Such a neat idea!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Yay! So glad you like it!
@robertjenkins8630
@robertjenkins8630 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you friends for an awesome video. I have been trying to start my own small business for years now but the stars just haven't lined up for me yet. I actually did start building keepsake boxes but it didn't pan out. I probably sunk $2,000.00 in it and got much of it back but it just wasn't the right thing for me. I did learn a lot though. Also got my feet wet, so to speak. Also tried selling T-shirts and sunk about $1,200.00 in that and again got most of that back. The experience is what was priceless and worth anything I lost. I work full time but still am constantly looking for that great idea. You guys and your story is some kind of awesome and very inspiring to say the least!!!!!! Thank you for taking the time to share and I will be looking for more of your video's. GOD bless and the best of good fortune to you!!…..
@robertjenkins8630
@robertjenkins8630 5 жыл бұрын
Also friends I liked and subscribed to your channel. I plan to join your channel very soon. Will I be able to talk with you guys via message or whatever once I join? Hope to hear back from you. Thanks again!!
@stratman1234
@stratman1234 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! This video is so relevant. I have dozens of ideas and this very much helps me understand how to get a product from concept to market. Thanks.
@davidterifay6796
@davidterifay6796 6 жыл бұрын
I have a small business which is a bit of a niche in the automotive world, but I have found recently that my tooling may be better used as a community resource as opposed to just my product. The question i have for you guys is, have you ever looked at starting a Makerspace? I think it's interesting to teach other's, similar that how you guys are online, but more face to face, and watching them create, that's just where I find fulfilment.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
That's a great discovery for your business! We haven't really considered it, there are a lot of logistics we don't want to take on and we feel like we can reach more people online.
@BoriquaRM
@BoriquaRM 6 жыл бұрын
This was just what I've needed. I've been wanting a laser engravee for years, and now an X Carve. But I was turned off because of the engrave time my designs would take, and ultimately not being worth it. But your video gave me a renewed desire to try it again. Thank you. Also, more videos on Fusion 360, X Carve and Easel would be sweet. :D
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that!! Good luck with your designs!
@kristofferfalk5339
@kristofferfalk5339 6 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 I am between the design and 2nd prototype stage of making a scale model kit. Very easy design = parts Cnc-milled out of sheets of polystyrene. I approached several companies, but they all went thumbs down and quoting a fully unrealistic price for a prototype (30.000 USD or so). Now I have progressed further myself - all I need now is the CNC, and I can make it with around 3 or 4 USD of material cost 💪💪👍👍😊
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's so awesome that you figured out a path that'll work for you, and it sounds like a smart choice! Congrats on the progress you've made so far!
@JoseRamos-jh3tg
@JoseRamos-jh3tg 4 жыл бұрын
I just bought a Laser Engraver and you guys just gave me the confidence to push forward!
@K.A.Ralph334
@K.A.Ralph334 Жыл бұрын
This was amazing information. I definitely needed to know this before thinking about creating a small scale manufacturing business. I am so thankful for you guys giving your full breakdown to helps us new comers that may think of it as being to overwhelming and fearing that it may fail. God Bless You Guys, and may you continue to prosper!!!🙏🏾❤
@justrenee2640
@justrenee2640 5 жыл бұрын
You guys are so inspiring &your relationship seems so genuine
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much!
@danielinnes7352
@danielinnes7352 5 жыл бұрын
comforting video to stumble on as I'm in my start up phase and have just gone all in and more on my first cnc router. What you were saying about good design, max machine work and min human input are my objectives also. Marketing is what I'm worried about as my main product will be to big for international shipping but easily outsourced. A lot of learning and financial uncertainty ahead. Should have my router by the end of May.!! Cheers keep up the good video's!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your business!!!
@miken6868
@miken6868 6 жыл бұрын
Great video you guys! A unique perspective for the DIYers/entrepreneurs alike. I have a similar background as Evan's; mechanical engineer with experience in high and low volume production, currently expanding on my side hustle businesses as well. Its truly inspirational to see people making a living from doing what you love! Keep it up!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Sounds like you're in a good position to expand the side hustle - good luck!
@Fer_PJ
@Fer_PJ 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. It helps me continue dreaming of having my own workshop.
@nishantkorlekar1113
@nishantkorlekar1113 5 жыл бұрын
So nice to see your happy and smiling faces
@mark22732
@mark22732 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Detailed and thought through as always, and you could tell that you're talking from experience. My only comment for people is to really be careful about financing. It can become really easy to buy machines with financing because it sounds so perfect: you'll make that money in the future and you'll pay off the machine in the future. The issue is that if you haven't built up that much money to begin with, you're playing it a little risking by relying on consistent future income to pay for your tools (and what happens if your needs change or that product doesn't do as well? You still have to pay for the tool you bought, plus interest) I personally would buy anything on finance as a 'business expense' (wait until you've gained that money first). But hey, that's just me and my 2 cents, everyone has differnt ideas and ways of operating)
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
That's good advice! We definitely wouldn't recommend doing it if it's not a loss you could handle, just in case 👍
@djb2ile
@djb2ile 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! We are putting together our x-carve this weekend. Our goal is to build a brand with designs from myself as well as my kids. Thank you for the great insight!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
So cool that you're incorporating your kids too! Good luck putting it together this weekend 😁
@Queila153
@Queila153 3 жыл бұрын
Young millenial cleverest concept. Blowing my mind, Love it💖
@mechanicallydev4536
@mechanicallydev4536 6 жыл бұрын
Incredible video! Thank you. DFM (design for manufacturing) is really important.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheSmugglersRoom
@TheSmugglersRoom 6 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, thank you so much for this video! My wife and I are on this journey and you nailed it with this. So helpful!!!!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video! And that's awesome that you guys are on the journey together too :D
@Vikas.008
@Vikas.008 6 жыл бұрын
You sell handicrafts
@siobhanvidaashmole9009
@siobhanvidaashmole9009 6 жыл бұрын
So just a thought for someone who is starting out from scratch... MakerSpace and Tool Libraries are growing global movements which have a small monthly membership fee for using a bunch of awesome tools like 3D printers or laser cutting machines. They also usually have an awesome crowd with lots of expertise and offer courses to the public. Depending on your product, becoming a member and offering classes might help you make extra income or reach potential customers. Check out if there's one in your city before investing in your own equipment. EDIT: wrote this comment before watching the whole video. He does mention MakerSpace
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Definitely a good tip! We love that makerspaces are popping up more and more 😁👍
@dutchcruise
@dutchcruise 4 жыл бұрын
Important and Relevant. This video needed to be made. Thank you. Subscribed.
@rynehamman321
@rynehamman321 6 жыл бұрын
This is great advice! I'd love to hear more about your one-part mold idea and how to optimize a 3d print for print time and simplicity. Thanks for the encouragement and keep up the good work! You guys rock!
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! One-part molds are simply molds that are made in one piece and have an open area you pour into so there's no seam or clean up after.
@raphoperleche5401
@raphoperleche5401 5 жыл бұрын
This is definitely the video I was looking for: that adventure experience told by true adventurers. And you even make the video itself more customized with that content organization with the colorful bar below. Thanks so much for sharing your bussiness experience in order to help other enterprenuers. You are really making this a better world.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@terencealmeida4594
@terencealmeida4594 4 жыл бұрын
Well spoken and explained and a nice couple. Keep up the good work guys.
@notsosilentmajority1
@notsosilentmajority1 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. As someone that is at the very beginning stages of all of this, your information is very useful. You seem to be a great team. Wish you continued success and thank you.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad we could help in some way 😊
@mohammadfurqanali822
@mohammadfurqanali822 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this helpful video, i have just started my small manufacturing business of handicrafts and home decor products from India. You both are great, i have been searching this type of channel for a long time.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! And good luck with your business 😁😁
@cody_codes
@cody_codes 4 жыл бұрын
I have been watching a ton of your videos in isolation right now and I love looking back at JUST A YEAR AGO and seeing how far you guys have come!! This is such an awesome video and you two are so damn cute and fun. Keep on creating and stay safe and healthy friends :)
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cody!
@6144shahab
@6144shahab 3 жыл бұрын
This helps me so much I'm working on a product with a 3d printer and hope to start a company.
@steevya
@steevya 5 жыл бұрын
You guys are so adorable ... the spark in the eyes are so genuine .... wow keep marching ... I'm of track but still I wanted to say it. ...
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@eikona4587
@eikona4587 5 жыл бұрын
The energy and vibe in the room
@clint3919
@clint3919 Жыл бұрын
This video helped me sooo much!!! thank you Evan and Katelyn!
@ecomarinebd
@ecomarinebd 4 жыл бұрын
2.59, unbounded American spirit and sense of humor!
@MFEeee
@MFEeee 5 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. Simple, clean and professional. Thank you! The information you provided will help me get closer to starting my business
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! and good luck on your business :)
@RonaldWillis1
@RonaldWillis1 2 жыл бұрын
Robot Army: very inspiring. Great video.
@harold5370
@harold5370 6 жыл бұрын
E&K this was a great video and perfectly timed for me. I have a list of products sitting here on my desk and this video just auto-played. How serendipitous. Thank you.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
So glad you found the video helpful! Good luck with your products!
@sukumarselvaraj9751
@sukumarselvaraj9751 4 жыл бұрын
The way you guys look at each other while the other one is talking 😍
@individualone
@individualone 5 жыл бұрын
Great job guys 👍..I'm also doing the same thing..2 3d printers...1 metal melting foundry...cnc and laser mods for my printers..i will be starting casting and molding within weeks!😁💯💪
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! wow sounds like you have an awesome set up! good luck :)
@jimcamilo720
@jimcamilo720 6 жыл бұрын
E&K, thanks so much for sharing these types of insights. As an aspiring maker myself, I dream of someday making that my full time career. I think it is so generous of you and I love this community. Keep it up! Cheers
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So glad that you found it helpful. Good luck!
@ashermodxd8827
@ashermodxd8827 6 жыл бұрын
Such a nice couple ,soo good ,idk it feels great to see them together
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@manasavavilapalli
@manasavavilapalli 6 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, love your enthusiasm and inspired by the fact that you took the plunge and started your own business. Goals.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! We feel really lucky to be doing what we are doing!
@ecoveydesigns1060
@ecoveydesigns1060 4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos and I am so glad that you took the time to make this one!
@davidchanget2563
@davidchanget2563 4 жыл бұрын
This is actually very good information. Much appreciated
@BikerNic
@BikerNic 6 жыл бұрын
Great video, you guys. I've been designing for years, having lots of ideas, but so far never got one products to the market. I do realize that I tend to over complicate things a bit, then I usually just give up. Your video made me realize that I need to relax a bit.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
So glad the video helped! Good luck!
@whoDatBeDare
@whoDatBeDare 6 жыл бұрын
Informative. Positive. Fun. Funny. Nicely done.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jakemengelkoch4455
@jakemengelkoch4455 6 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, thanks a ton for the video. Really appreciate the time and thought you put into it and everything you guys do.
@EvanAndKatelyn
@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So so glad you found it helpful 😁
@120togo
@120togo 4 жыл бұрын
Like how they explained everything in a very simple way! Easy to follow what they are saying
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