Marketing a LOT MORE MONEY selling your Laser Cut items with just 2 little tricks!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Since so many people are asking, here are the choices for the finishing on the slate I used. I had 2 finishes the customer could choose from. One was 3 coats of plain Shellac that I would scuff the final coat, and the other was a custom blend of beeswax pellets and cutting board oil (70/30) that I cooked in a crockpot, poured into in a 4oz can, where it resolidified. The wax/oil I sold separately as an upsell item for $6.00. Most folks chose the wax.

[@scubasteve305786]

First I would like to thank you for all the good information you give out. I have a question on the 70/30 mixture you use. do you measure it out by volume or weight

[@tiffannystipe9626]

Awesome.! Rhank you so so much !

[@execjet1]

"I have failed as much as I have succeeded". The famous quote, that applies to many of us.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You can say that again!

[@LarryDMitchell]

Awesome video Rich. I'm in the middle of making some Easter items and this video came up in my feed just at the right time.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching Larry!

[@jimbauer6822]

You seem to forget to mention your overhead such as electricity costs and such it takes 7 different electrical items to run my laser plus lighting and heat and cooling when needed

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No I didn't Jim, the 8 slate coasters cost me $8, but as I said in the video, I put the cost at $15 to cover overhead.

[@merrillalbury8214]

Good morning. Happy Memorial Day. God bless our troops. 41+ years Navy.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome Carl, thank you for your service!

[@terryh5677]

You may be tired of hearing this buy another extremally helpful video as usual. Thanks Rich!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Never tired of hearing it Terry! Thanks for watching!

[@yolandasolis3817]

Wow. Happy for you. Do you have a video tour of the shop? Would love to see it! 😊

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Just 34 lasers and a wood shop Yolanda. I might do some future videos from there when it gets remodeled and doesn't look so bad 😎. Right now the lighting is poor and it's just your underwhelming metal building.

[@markferrick10]

Thank you Rich. Very informative. This is an are I struggle with and will try your techniques.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

The right verbiage and photos are the 2 keys to selling remotely Mark. I hope it helps!

[@nashidabdulrahmaan]

I know what I'm about to type has become a cliche in the age of the perpetual hunt for the 'secret' to online money making. But I'm going to type it anyway because it is true for me. "PRICELESS!" Yes, I meant to shout it. Thanks Rich. Have a great Memorial Day.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Nashid!

[@aware2action]

Wonderful Topic, Clearly Articulated❤👍. Esp. Liked the Made in USA part. Wish you a Wonderful/Busy! Memorial Day Weekend. Look forward to more...

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you Raman!

[@craigviera2343]

Rich, you should go on vacation more often, excellent video!!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Craig! Much appreciated!

[@sicciful]

this is an interesting video thank you this is all true what you say because i know someone who thought he was going to make a lot of money but was beaten, before you start something you need to know what you are doing or what you want to do. tankx rich

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Business is not for everybody Luc!

[@StumblingBumblingIdiot]

Really great video! My problem is, I hate charging people. I really do. I am no businessman LOL Would be nice to sell some stuff to make enough to buy some more lasers, materials and such.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I spend almost all my time making for friends and family now Mike, so I know what you mean!

[@kennethfrick9879]

Great video! Thanks Rich👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that Kenneth, *thanks!*

[@johnvon3786]

Happy Memorial Day. Brilliant video with outstanding advice. The concept of advertisement was excellently explained. My problem is to determine what my time is worth (usually underestimate myself). I am now using the Roly, so how much time will I have on the laser before I have to replace it (I guess I need to consider laser time in my selling price). Rich, keep your youtubes coming, they are awesome!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much John! I have over 600 hours on the Roly and it's still like new.

[@davidelder5399]

Great advice as always, Rich 👍 have a great day

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks David 👍

[@lightspeedlaserengraving6048]

An absolute treasure trove of information in this great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment! 👍

[@3DogsCustomEngraving]

Awesome video and great information. Thanks again Rich

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you Robert!

[@jacobrobbins7257]

I was wondering how I could go about getting that ad that you use. We have 4 lasers 2 fiber 2 CO2 and we just aren't generating much business. Maybe $8k-10k per year currently. We only sell just a little locally and on Etsy.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Pause the video and copy it.

[@MrAnderson1966]

Awesome video. Thanks for the info.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kiehamilton134]

Great video, very informative. I have watched several and all have help spark my imagination. Thank you.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching Kie!

[@henkvandekerkhof9077]

What a wonderful guide to my retirement :) Thx Brother

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you liked it Henk!

[@edwinodette4361]

Thank you for this video. A lot of good information.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for watching Edwin!

[@lukaspotgieter7363]

Love your videos.I would like to do the slate coaster thing locally.I found that if I make a mistake I just sand it off and spray it clearcoat.They are so easy to work with.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I love slate as well Lukas! The results are spectacular on a laser!

[@rickpouley2857]

Great information about marketing.. I can see how important it is in selling your products.. Thank you for the ideas!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for watching Rick!

[@merrillalbury8214]

You information is spot on. Good video.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Carl!

[@jackhelm9852]

Rich, excellent video. Information AND motivation. Quick question do you have a video on making the holders you use for the coasters?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Those were made in the wood shop Jack, which is packed up and in storage right now. But, I will be doing a video on making really creative holders on a laser really soon!

[@jackhelm9852]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Excellent. Look forward to it. To me adding a holder adds a nice touch to set you apart from the rest

[@MrJimpurvis]

I love your videos I don’t know a lot about Facebook are you able to walk us through on how to place an ad? Is it like a business page?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It's changed so much in the last year since I used it, if I said how I used to use it, it would probably be wrong. There are tons of videos on the subject here on KZbin though.

[@MrMeddle2243]

great information thanks for sharing

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@brat8388]

Thank you so much for your experience and information!!! You mentioned you finished the slate with a no slip wax - would you be willing to share what wax product you use?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I had 2 finishes the customer could choose from. One was 3 coats of plain Shellac that I would scuff the final coat, and the other was a custom blend of beeswax pellets and cutting board oil (70/30) that I cooked in a crockpot, poured into in a 4oz can, where it resolidified. The wax/oil I sold separately as an upsell item for $6.00. Most folks chose the wax.

[@brat8388]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thank you very much!!

[@jayvanhoesen]

Happy Memorial Day. Thank you for a fantastic video and wonderful information. You mentioned a wax sealant that you used on the slate coasters. Can I ask what you use? Is there any way that you could provide a copy of your sales ad?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Happy Memorial Day James. I make a custom blend of beeswax and cutting board oil. The whole ad is in the video. I have over 15 of them for different products I used to sell.

[@jayvanhoesen]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Great! Thanks for the info. I will have to play around and create something. You are the entire reason that my wife and I have the confidence to do this! What do you use do finish the bamboo pen stand?

[@jdcrow1801]

im in Texas and would like to know where i can get these coasters from your Texas supplier

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You can't JD. I used to get them from a wholesaler in TX, but they're gone now, which is why I use Michaels. Black Pearl slate was mined in TX from the 1920's to the 1960's. A company reopened part of the abandoned Whitestone Quarry, in Whitestone, TX in 2017, but he shut down in 2021 due to the Covid fiasco.

[@charlesgarner9539]

Where did your spike board come from?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I made it Charles.

[@charlesgarner9539]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy OK Thanks

[@swishair]

Rich, you are the man, another great video. Just in time as always. Getting ready to put some of our products in a store. I really love the flat pack idea, I see great potential with this. As always be blessed.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you so much John! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@dweaver1805]

What coating do you use for the coaster?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It's in the pinned comment.

[@ofthechase6962]

thank you

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@edriveria64]

Good afternoon Rich Will be possible that I can a copy of how you did the ad for Facebook if you don't mind.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

The entire ad is in the video Edward. Just pause the video.

[@edriveria64]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thank you 🙏

[@MrJimpurvis]

Would you be willing to show the type of coaster designs that sell?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Monogrammed, personalized coasters are the best seller Jim.

[@MrJimpurvis]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thank you for your reply I feel I have learned a great deal from watching your videos you explain in a very simple manner

[@rogerkums6182]

where can i find your artlibery

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Click Show More under the video for the Rubber Stamp download.