Laser engraving for MOVIES with Michael from Laser Engraving 911 (TLD - Episode 2)

[@monicaharvell]

This podcast series is phenomenal! Justin - thank you for hosting such great guests in the industry. Found this episode and the one with AAC incredibly valuable!!

[@justinlaser]

Appreciate it thanks so much!

[@kevinrich4637]

What a great conversation! So much information and insight into different ways to have a ‘laser business’ that also relates to all maker businesses. Great show both of you. Thank you for taking time out of your schedules to discuss each of your business plans.

[@justinlaser]

Thanks Kevin appreciate it!

[@johnmccarthy2545]

Excellent video, Justin. You guys covered a lot of material in that hour. 👍👍.

[@justinlaser]

Had to keep an eye on the clock that couldve run LONG with all his knowledge haha.

[@mikelougheed]

My two favorite channels on KZbin in one place!

[@justinlaser]

Haha it had to happen!!

[@AACEnterprise]

Two of the best

[@bearparts]

Great video. Good info for both beginners and upper levels. It all just made sense.

[@justinlaser]

Thank you!

[@asherdiy]

Great conversation guys - it’s so cool to hear stories from folks like you who have been in the laser game for 10+ years. I didn’t even know that laser engraving was a thing that could be done outside an industrial factory situation until about 2 years ago 😅 - thanks for the podcast. Cheers.

[@justinlaser]

Thanks man. Those glasses youre doing on the diodes look great!!

[@asherdiy]

@@justinlaser thanks! Glass is tricky with a diode, but after I figured out a process, it works pretty well. I stopped selling glass engravings on Etsy for now though, because I just know that anyone with a co2 laser could do them so much faster (I.e. cheaper). I’m getting a co2 laser this week though, so maybe I’ll start it up again sometime. Anyway, thanks for the reply.

[@dian3145]

Justin, you look so much more relaxed! Nailing the format ☺ The two of you are great team. You could make it a quarterly thing. I watched Michael’s video on removing the old engraving! I’d say it was the second one of his I watched. Too funny. I could write paragraphs on how much the insight you both provide means to me and the laser community. Best of luck to both of you on your pivots! Yours can still be zen gardens!

[@justinlaser]

Haha thanks! I had to turn off my shop A/C during recording and not sure how I survived to the end.

[@EngravedDreams]

1hr 2 min = The most truth I've heard in years. Great show guys

[@justinlaser]

Appreciate it! Try to keep them short and sweet.

[@EngravedDreams]

@@justinlaser I tend to enjoy the longer content when it's good. I meant that specific timestamp 🏅

[@CaliVapor]

This is a great comparison video, thank you for posting.

[@justinlaser]

Appreciate it!

[@CaliVapor]

@@justinlaser representing from Sonoma County CA as well 🙃 💯

[@sgtserginsky]

Two great creators in one video. How amazing. Very informative video.

[@justinlaser]

Thank you appreciate it!

[@ALXSHARPEN]

This was great I do mostly customer centric but I do have some products that compliment my primary business being a knife and tool sharpening service that also does laser engraving but this is such an important conversation and it's spot on. Funny I kind of do in between but mostly customer centric. I have learned a lot from both of you guys. Agree Tick tock Shop what the Hell I keep getting rejected they want my first born and my pets DNA now!

[@justinlaser]

LOL especially with the knives man thats going to be an uphill battle with TikTok Shop.

[@ALXSHARPEN]

@@justinlaser the keep telling me my IRS form isn’t what they want so ridiculous I was going to put my custom cutting boards on it not knives but they seem to reject it for a different reason every time I try and get it done

[@johnbourgeois6863]

Excellent - fascinating to consider and hear about those 2 different approachs. As Michael says, maybe it's best is to go all in and the cream WILL rise to the top. However, working very customer centric in my job at the moment I know that it's crucial to work out how long each job will actually take so you don't short change yourself.

[@Ryan82288]

I will say one downside to product based is stock. For example Richardson 112 hats are the most popular hats out there. But a lot of the colors are hard to find right now. Just a little example.

[@justinlaser]

For sure. Especially going into the holiday season stock is going to be hard to come by.

[@antkn33]

This was very helpful. I'd like to hear your thoughts on advertising, seo, keywords, etc for a small business. So much hype out there it's overwhelming for someone starting on Etsy, Shopify, etc. Thanks!

[@belindahurren2869]

Just watched and great to learn about using black masking tape as jigs. Just wondering if you can use cloth tape instead so it is a bit thicker for jigs?

[@ccurry1st]

After listening to you both, I have started both types of businesses, customer and product. How profitable or manageable for new laser engraving business with a diode laser?

[@justinlaser]

With a diode I would focus on product-based. The are lots of limits to a diode laser especially when it comes to materials and the amount of time it takes to run jobs. Customer might want clear acrylic and that cant happen with a diode laser. However there are plenty of smaller and popular products that you can customize with a diode.

[@ccurry1st]

@@justinlaser Thank you!!

[@personofnote1571]

Say the name. I get that KZbinrs need to try and preserve their sponsorships but it drives me crazy that nobody will say anything bad about anything. Lots of laser channels losing credibility on this point, in my opinion.

[@TheExtremeElementz]

It’s made it so difficult to do research it’s unreal. 😕

[@hexahelix]

In a country where you get sued for basically anything, I wouldn’t publicly say the name either.

[@passionforparties]

Loved this conversation. I do mechanical engraving (trophy shop) but started following you guys ahead of making laser purchases. Love seeing the two people I have found the most informative come together 🏆

[@justinlaser]

With that kind of background it should be a smooth transition. Appreciate it!

[@johnmccarthy2545]

you can access the content {LMC} for a fee if you paid in advance. and to those who did and are new to the game, i think it was a great event that everyone shared.

[@justinlaser]

True! I was wondering if they had an "after the fact" pricing available. Might have to ask Emily about that.