I Tried Starting A Laser Engraving Business In 7 Days

[@jensentung]

💸 Check out my top 25 business ideas to start in 2025: stan.store/jensentung Should I upload a Part 2 update video? Edit: I'm so happy you guys are so tuned in for Part 2! It may take a while, as I want it to be a significant update. I will let you guys know once I drop it!

[@PRANAV143.3]

yes

[@Tune-PlusN]

what it sooner

[@JOSHUABIJU-mh5wd]

Yes upload a part 2 Please

[@OtherworldlyChronicles]

Yes

[@gurman1414]

Definitely! Can’t wait. This is the type of videos I love, when you try different business ideas and show the whole process. Keep up the good the amazing work!

[@JoeGator23]

I went with a 10w laser and did everything here for around $650. Lightburn software is used by the pros. You can sell and upgrade the laser later and recoup some money when you're ready. Do NOT go into debt by following this video and drop five or six grand on a whim. Especially if you have no vector design skills. The more you know, the better... see one in action first. BTW, nearly any laser will engrave on a toothpick- 10w is even higher resolution than 40w.

[@leannadanna17]

Which exact laser do you have? Do you recommend it? Can you laser the powder coated Stanley’s?

[@jensentung]

Agreed! If you're just starting out, buy a cheaper model from xTool or another company.

[@Mex_the_Fox]

Truth!

[@Mex_the_Fox]

​@@leannadanna17get a laserpecker 4 or xtool f1 for that task

[@codesmithBits]

Which ONE?

[@aaronsastronomy9236]

The fact that it's 10 months later and we still don't know what the "product" is or have a part 2 is all you need to know how this went.

[@chadgriffith5819]

Agree, just admit it was a fail and be transparent.

[@rickyaclickpowr2187]

Surprise, surprise! You are the product. All of these make money "influencers" make money from video views. Not from these how to videos.

[@chadgriffith5819]

@@rickyaclickpowr2187 you are so right. Most create content, worthless content lol. Most of the younger generation doesn’t know how to make anything. Rebrand china goods, whole sell, drop ship etc etc. but create nothing.

[@NoisyPixelStudio]

It was a sponsored post after all...the idea was neither to start a business, nor to teach us something, but rather to make a nice advertisement for the laser. That's why we won't see a part two or if we do it will be completely fake. In the end as @ricky said the laser paid off in the same moment when the views on youtube paid for it.

[@i9erek]

It's probably successful because no one minds sharing what products fail. People tend to be secretive about the products that do not fail.

[@TheoWentHome]

Editing is getting better and better! Love the innovation and hustle to make each video better and more interesting. Great stuff bro

[@Foreveryc97]

This was such a fun and informative video! Jensen always going all out for us with the best equipment! Excited for part 2! 😃

[@jensentung]

Thanks Catherine!! 🙏

[@nileshdumbre7625]

Leah : Jensen, wth, Jensen??? Gab : No Jensen here, Call me Gabriel 😎 Negan : 😏

[@juliansage]

I thought the challenge was over but i'm glad you're sticking through it!

[@Cricuter]

You're video editing skills are top notch 👌 great video!

[@CrystalFlameWalker]

This was so enjoyable, well done!

[@nnlomeli]

This is SO inspiring!!! THANK YOU for posting this. This is the first video I see from you. I LOVED it!!!

[@JOSHUABIJU-mh5wd]

Your videos are so educational and entertaining

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Great video! I am invested looking forward to part 2!

[@jensentung]

Thank you Chad! Your videos are awesome!

[@YomiOniContent]

I got a laser Pecker 2.. seeing this now inspired me to want to do more stuffs with it.

[@muhammedirshaad]

Thanks

[@THISISVICTOROFFICIAL]

You exited me bro... I'm curious now.... waiting for part 2 😍

[@impeloromania]

Part 2 please!

[@dogparcs]

Lot's of people looking to invest tend to only look for the good reviews, and avoid skepticism. It is a HIGHLY saturated market, and if a small to mid size company wanted to add engraving to their services, what is to stop them from just purchasing their own laser? That doesn't leave a lot of options for the one person throwing their life savings at a 5-10k dollar business, so I tell people if you are looking to invest in the laser cutting business, make sure it is something that you wouldn't mind having as a "toy" that doesn't make you money. Make sure that it is something that you just like having, and it truly is a valuable tool to have in your arsenal, though taking out a loan for this would be insane.

[@waltertrejo2534]

I agree but you shouldn't go in blind sited and expect to make millions from it. It takes time and effort to build a business. Buying one of these could make you money but you just need to niche down and service a particular audience.

[@AlfisGarage]

Imagine only 0,1% of viewers starting this business... as of today that's 56 new shops competing on Etsy... on top of those already existing.... How long do you think this will be profitable? :)

[@PTcruser65]

Right, hes just another snake oil salesman

[@utubemouse]

But, probably only 0.00001% will actually even try, let alone get to the listing stage

[@AlfisGarage]

@@utubemouse fair enough, but Etsy is over sarurated and profits driven to bottom. If anyone wants to try, I’d suggest local marketplace

[@Mr_Solo_vlog]

Bro I'm also start this business it's should be good to start ?

[@Mr_Solo_vlog]

Bro I'm also start this business it's should be good to start ?

[@KapBennyTV]

nice Video, very seldom i finish watching from start to finish, but this one hooked me :D

[@LexxDesign3D]

Wait until he finds out that wood isn't free

[@Chelefea]

Or shipping materials 😅

[@me...2381]

Or electricity cost 😅😅

[@RiddleTone]

😂

[@mehlukomathebula6229]

😂😂😢

[@AlysonAsami]

I love it! Getting into this myself. I’ve had a Glowforge for 6 years and barely put it to use!

[@karso_]

Only 72K views? Never comment on a video but this was class! Keep it up

[@Rcpro20]

Thanks for the archives. That will be amazing to start using them...

[@marcq1588]

You have forgotten to add the subscription cost to Adobe software in your cost calculations spreadsheet, along with any other paid software must be used for the business... Also you must add the "rent" space use for the printer in the home/office, which even if small, will add up over a longer period of time and could be also claimed in the next tax return filing :)

[@meck99ny11]

I wanna start this business. Thank you Jensen.

[@saoirse1184]

thinking that doing a childrens jigsaw to make a sign isn't one of the easiest things to make, bless your heart. soft hands brudder

[@whatsupwithsteve]

Great video! I ran into the same problem when I bought an Epilog a dozen years ago. I had all kinds of ideas of what to make then they all vanished once I had the machine. I ended up selling it at a big loss..:( I might try again though as the cost of a laser has dropped a lot since then!

[@gurman1414]

I have an idea for another business idea you should try! You should try a drone business, like buying a drone and taking photos of peoples homes and framing them, or any other ideas.

[@EGR370]

Love this kind of content

[@LastStraw2323]

Hello, when will you upload part 2? I’ve been patiently waiting for 2 days since I watched this video. Please upload soon. Thank you.

[@economichitman]

6 months later lol

[@beenzumulilo9197]

9 months later

[@zigtech5799]

1 year later

[@aiwithmehmood]

Educational and entertaining! Also, really liked the editing.

[@jaredbickford1]

thanks for all the info, even the business plan. Please finish the next video

[@eljimmaecortez607]

looking forward to part 2 :)

[@jessief2150]

I've really enjoyed your videos, looking forward to the next one!

[@rafers1497]

like just because i see what you did at 6:07, thats really cool and ive never seen that before

[@Jingwang-Baosiwei]

dude, that's cool

[@mynameisroman]

4:30 weddings were also my first thought here 😀

[@Rhine_Heart]

PAAAARRRRRRRRRRRTTTTT DOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Tune-PlusN]

I think this video is goooooooood

[@buddysmith7080]

Great video. Where's part 2?

[@ChrisV-n6i]

Got excited over a heart you could get with a hole punch

[@hewhoiswillbe879]

I need part 2!

[@EraySermin]

wow yaar best of luck mujhe to West Indies pe full trust hai is baar cup unka hi hai

[@vanessagutierrez9816]

Where can I Find the second part?

[@NikitaKyndt]

5:38 lol something he probably found out pretty quickly is you can't just cut out enclosed spaces, they drop out. Look at the letter b, he had to put the inside shape back into it. If this was an actual plate he'd only have the outline of the letter b on it.

[@zachary0hill]

This is awesome. Love it

[@TigerzXeditz]

Back to watching your videossss

[@ilustradsn]

Money is out there, you just have to go for it.

[@luxte11]

Waiting for part 2

[@cruzer01]

Paart 2 please!

[@erickgersaincordovamillan]

I'd end up spending the money on snacks lol good luck dude

[@bestkrass4117]

Great Vid Bro^^ Btw u looks like DK from Tokyo Drift ^^

[@yen802]

Nah, I'm not gonna try it,but I'm loving your adventurous vibe

[@jasonthompson2121]

did part 2 ever get released? I can't find it

[@PRANAV143.3]

hey, love ur vids dude!

[@PersonaGiftsCo.]

Wow Jensen, You're awesome... wish you could send us this! We're an up-and-coming gift company. I'd love to send you and the family some personalized keepsakes.

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"i got an order I'll see you in part two" 🤗

[@dimitarkanazirski5336]

well, that was an 8-minute advertisement,

[@artgodsoncc5822]

I just Subscribed ❤

[@AkimboFennec]

Thank you for sharing this content. By the way, the problem that I constantly face is actually finding stores, online or physical, where to buy the materials, like wood. Can you also tell us what you use to find these places? Is it a pure google search or something else?

[@amritpalkaur1776]

Watched the whole video. Very Interesting until I find out he gave up. No second video ? 😂

[@NaomiGilholme]

So how is it going now?

[@Miguel-x2l]

I have engraver that works only on metal..i engrave knives...guns..all sorts of weapons..in my garage

[@deaconfamily2441]

Great video is there a link to download the excel ?

[@Done.Winter]

please can you share that spread sheet that you used at the start so that i could use it. Thanks

[@jensentung]

Link to it is in the video description!

[@MrFishyCC]

Bros wayyy too underrated 💀

[@Ariel_530]

This comment is way too underrated

[@Rzjovi]

Does it work on stone like quartz or natural stone?

[@Mr.Flo.Official]

Looking forward to see how it's going. Got same challenge as you and managed to build a 6 figure laser business on Etsy :) Happy share my experiences with you!! Love your videos btw!

[@jasonw2465]

Did you ever make a second part!!

[@zipfotoproductions]

Bro - your videos are 🔥🔥! Great picture, great audio, great editing, and great presentation. Keep it up man You got me on video quality alone!!! An absolute pleasure to watch.

[@HMKRG]

Hey Jensen! how did you sell to US? just shipped out through international post shipping?

[@ARTISTIKACORPGIV]

IM INTO THIS BUSINESS TO AND I LIKE THIS CO2 CUTTING LASER MACHINE WHAT IS THE BEST LASER I MAY BUY?

[@MrGuerrero73]

Great video, can you recommend a good laser machine for gold engraving..

[@vasiliospapaioannou819]

For the stone is ok?

[@JarppaGuru]

yes if someone buy. that they can do them self and make money. IF someone buy. bcoz all can buy own

[@sffreshness]

When you watch a video with a click bait thumbnail, at some point in the video you realize he didn't make the amount he advertised in the thumbnail... and I am stupid for clicking on this. I hate how click bait thumbnail videos make me feel stupid for falling for the same con so often. Booooooo.

[@bassace2006]

No second video in 6 months. Disappointing, Jensen, dis a ppointing.... :(

[@bobheadzeek]

This is gonna be the one

[@NicoleHernandez-pf5ku]

Thinking of Purchasing one to start a business. What was your thoughts?

[@DD-xk7ev]

Lol i rlly enjoy watching yu

[@RixtronixLAB]

Nice video, thanks :)

[@VeritasOmniaVinculaVincit]

Where is the follow up to this? It's been a while.. xD

[@MightyMirror]

Would it work to engrave on a tile with this machine ?

[@EllisDesignandTradeCo]

6 months bro, wheres the follow up?

[@aimansoul]

the business fail bro

[@cassiosculpts]

Clickbait 😂

[@MrFishyCC]

I LOVE THE VIDSS

[@gsty7355]

try this but with metal cards

[@supremeengineer7322]

Wherr is part 2?

[@JustBoomerThings1]

so, what do you think is the best side hustle to start right now though which we can ACTUALLY earn

[@WindyPine1131]

Whatever you are willing to put the work into. Nothing is going to happen over night.

[@Erati243]

@Jensentung Good video but just FYI... you going all out on a 4500 dollar machine TO START isn't really helpful if you are trying to inform most of your viewers of how it works... The top tier machine you bought will have more power, more capacity, faster operating speeds, better software and most likely break less than a lower tier machine. Most of us watching don't have 4500 to drop on a machine to start a business that may or may not work.

[@gataflecha]

I'm Brazilian and I bought a "Twotrees 10w". Even though it is simple, it is a very impressive machine and the price is much more affordable. (I bought them from a local supplier here in Brazil, but they are made in China. I paid the equivalent of 300 dollars). It can even have its area expanded by changing a few parts, being able to work with larger jobs than the one in the video. The price difference is huge. So, for those who are "just starting out", I recommend making a more modest investment. There are several models from different brands, much cheaper than the one in the video.

[@corierooyakkers6878]

If you were going to use AI to generate images to use, what prompt can you use to ensure the image is black and white and has no shading, i.e. could be cut by the lazer. Im trying to do this for another purpose but i dont know what words to tell AI to get the style of image i need

[@jensentung]

That's a really smart way to create designs! I would say "2D black and white outline" is the term. You might also have to bring the generated image into a vector graphics editor like Adobe Illustrator to vectorize the image.

[@dorian1370]

Where do you buy your clothes? I really like the black long shirt you are wearing!

[@jensentung]

Thanks! It's Uniqlo HEATTECH!

[@BhataktiAtmaa]

Business Statup Spreadsheet plz ✍🏼

[@Jumajtau]

How everything went? Still waiting for part 2

[@simonak9699]

"xTool did not sponsor this video, but was kind enough to cover the costs of the P2 after the video was uploaded." ... let's face it, this was an advert for xTool. Nothing more.

[@shonakayspencer-smith7084]

how much to engrave two 1/2" dowel rods?

[@funpsychologyFacts839]

So, where's the 2nd part?

[@Ranjit3xo]

Can this engrave on aluminum

[@denisestubblefield4756]

Part 2 please. I am waiting for my xTool F1 Ultra, but since I ordered it, I have second-guessed whether I chose the right machine. I wish I could afford a P2 also.

[@ailaserguy]

You made a wise choice! I’m looking at getting the same one to add to my collection. Good luck with your business.

[@dicksonbanda9695]

Where can someone buy that machine

[@Defender401]

Where do I purchase the Xtool P2 ?

[@jensentung]

Link in the description!

[@Prepppingainteasy]

How did you hook it up to the computer?

[@jensentung]

Wi-Fi!

[@ThePino-uh6he]

Let me know if it works out.