3D Laser Side Hustle | My Numbers Revealed!

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April Wilkerson

April Wilkerson

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Welcome to the official April Wilkerson KZfaq channel. I’m April and I’m the creator of Wilker Do’s. I'm not professional or have any training, so I just pick the project I want to tackle and figure it out step by step. On this channel you will find a variety of content like DIY home improvement, How-To’s, construction and more.

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@rcg5317
@rcg5317 Жыл бұрын
I really admire how you approach tasks, projects, and business. You are successful for a reason and you show it freely. Respect!
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you. I really appreciate you supporting what I do. It's so easy for people to turn nasty when somebody is successful at something, so I'm glad when I hear from those who are happy for me and also recognize that I try and pass along what I know!
@tomroehl5126
@tomroehl5126 Жыл бұрын
I love that you are being so transparent with your numbers. The information is so much more valuable with this kind of transparency!
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you found it useful. The results were certainly surprising. Thanks for watching.
@MRBoatwrights
@MRBoatwrights Жыл бұрын
April, I have been watching your channel since the early days when you had less than five thousand subscribers. You didn't really know what you where doing but I knew you where going to constantly improve and become a very talented wood worker because you could see an improvement in every video. I still enjoy watching your KZfaq videos because they still seem to have a lot of the same magic as the earlier days of KZfaq when it was easier to make money. I will always be a fan of your work and I love to be able to tell people that I knew about April Wilkerson when she was a nobody making KZfaq videos in her garge using construction grade lumber.
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
It's been quite the journey to be sure! Thanks for staying along for the ride. :)
@cobymcgee8026
@cobymcgee8026 Жыл бұрын
I love this series. I really want a GlowForge but find it hard to believe you can actually make it pay for itself. Now you’ve got my mind going on what I could create. Thanks April!
@myhoneyshandmade1077
@myhoneyshandmade1077 Жыл бұрын
I was.skeptical as.well. My xtool M1 laser enhances my woodworking for lake art, engraved boxes, cutting.boards, etc.
@mariannerady1137
@mariannerady1137 Жыл бұрын
So cool! I'm rooting for you
@shangrilahomestead9930
@shangrilahomestead9930 Жыл бұрын
I’m so impressed and honestly a little envious of all of your amazing accomplishments! You’re such an inspiration to young women. I wish you had been around when I was a young girl.😊
@richardjones8236
@richardjones8236 Жыл бұрын
April, this is excellent content! Thank you very much for taking the time to put all this information together. I am looking forward to the next episode. My only suggestion would be to make this an ongoing series to show how products have seasons as well as a lifecycle. You might even show how future input helps you tweak and improve your designs; how increasing or decreasing price might improve sales and profit; and possibly which products to discontinue. I'm planning on doing something similar with lawn and patio furniture, and possibly some kitchen signage and décor.
@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Жыл бұрын
Very cool side hustle April! Nice of you to share the business info that many people don’t grasp when starting a small enterprise. Understanding your cost and break even point is one of the keys to success. Thanks and looking forward to the next chapter in this series.
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BrianandSnoopy1
@BrianandSnoopy1 Жыл бұрын
Good Work April! proud of you.
@MrTechFreaks
@MrTechFreaks Жыл бұрын
Great video April! I have a Glowforge Pro in my high school shop for the students to use. Seniors down to 8th graders get to use the Glowforge and they love it. I have had it for two years now and it gets used several hours a day. Thanks for a great video explaining the business side. I have a one student in particular that has almost mastered the Glowforge and she could possibly make it into her side hustle or college fundraiser job some day. I will show her your video and maybe that will give her more business ideas. Keep up the good work!
@gerarddelmonte8776
@gerarddelmonte8776 Жыл бұрын
I really want to commend your generosity in sharing this information. How you have time for a side hustle is remarkable given everything else you do, but you go, girl. Kudos.
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I stay busy but love it. Thanks for watching.
@amateurcarolina
@amateurcarolina Жыл бұрын
Glad you're continuing this series!
@tanialimacosta
@tanialimacosta Жыл бұрын
I'm just starting a side hustle with laser and cnc and this video was super helpfull!! I so love all your videos, but this one just hit the mark for me. Thank you so much for all the tips!!
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
@davethepak
@davethepak Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the story here - love the details and appreciate you sharing. In addition to woodworking (hence - why I follow and love your "can do" channel) I used to do commission crafts (nerdy hobby stuff) but honestly - as most of my stuff was mostly hand made - it did not scale. still, love hearing about this project - keep us posted..... (now, to get back to working in the garage while before it gets hot in texas....).
@_Merica_USA
@_Merica_USA Жыл бұрын
Really great video! Nice work Ms. April 😊
@KyleBruns
@KyleBruns Жыл бұрын
Good series and I hope it continues.
@kailetaylor021
@kailetaylor021 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I've been waiting for part two and it was very well done!
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
@WildmanTech
@WildmanTech Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your insight April.
@thomasschmidt1836
@thomasschmidt1836 Жыл бұрын
Golf Bag Nametag, like a luggage tag but you can use the same material you are currently using, just size and scale it however you want to whatever size you choose. Also customizable or the customer can use a Sharpie or whatever. Just an idea for ya
@dddube12
@dddube12 Жыл бұрын
Awesome information April!!! Love your enthusiasm!!!!! ❤❤
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@DMS20231
@DMS20231 Жыл бұрын
Someone at my local makerspace had something listed on Etsy for like $100 and it didn’t sell in months. A consultant (just a dude who taught “Etsy” classes for a while - don’t remember his name) told her to bump the price to $700. She did and it sold in a couple of weeks. Pricing psychology is some strange stuff for sure.
@JazzyXT
@JazzyXT Жыл бұрын
You should look at upsell opportunities too. Ie, how much would it cost to add a USB-powered light for some of these displays vs. how much would a "factory-integrated" modification add for value?
@garycarpenter8343
@garycarpenter8343 Жыл бұрын
Not bad! I’m not a golfer but watching the new deck with the green. Made me think about it and tie into your new products. Great job 👏
@sama1732
@sama1732 11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for all your time recording and preparing these videos and sharing your insights. Quick question, what software are you using for designing your products?
@daleksec5109
@daleksec5109 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very helpful information. Just a quick suggestion for an established and easy product would be a divot tool and ball marker set, although you'd need to use your CNC machine, i don't think the Glowforge will cut metal for the divot tool. Ball markers, though, these can be wooden or acrylic. Just a thought
@imwel6931
@imwel6931 Жыл бұрын
Good job and Good Luck!
@danielpreilly77
@danielpreilly77 Жыл бұрын
Really helpful small business strategy. Nicely done April, thanks
@xmassan20906
@xmassan20906 Жыл бұрын
Have you looked at shadow boxes with customizable features like the felt backing, brass plate, golf course cut out? Doesn't have to be golf. Can be anything from sports awards to military. Or custom wall signage, possibly with the golfer in silhouette? Trademarks may get tricky. Or there's commissioned golf course resin tables or golf furniture using some old clubs from a thrift store.
@andrewstephens319
@andrewstephens319 Жыл бұрын
Hey, you probably thought about this, but have you talked with the pro shops in your area to see if they can stock and sell some of this for you? Some shops may want to buy the hole in one stuff and give to members when the score one. Just a thought.
@daveh9233
@daveh9233 Жыл бұрын
It's funny, I was just looking into the Glowforge as a possible option for engraving and cutting. I really love the breakdown of the side business, and it helps people understand what is possible and can be created. What about a "Best game" display to hold the players score card? Something personalized, slotted to swap out, and opened in the front to display the score. Just a thought for something simple, but more open and accessible to everyday golfers.
@BearCreekWoodworking
@BearCreekWoodworking Жыл бұрын
This is extremely interesting April! I have the feeling that even after this experiment you will continue to develop this golfing store. You seem to be enjoying it! 😃👏
@ThinkB4UAct
@ThinkB4UAct Жыл бұрын
I like that you did this video to show how to go about it , thanks and I would also like to see a video on how to use a step by step on 3 d printing
@alanlowrie317
@alanlowrie317 Жыл бұрын
Nice work here, April. I've been watching for years and now my daughter (11) has taken an interest. She's my little entrepreneur and is ready to move on from the summer lemonade-stand stuff. This may be an avenue for her! We're passing by Canyon Lake in mid-May; if the Wood Shed is still open to visitors, I'd love for her to see what you've been able to create.
@garynagle3093
@garynagle3093 Жыл бұрын
Pretty cool to see success. Thanks for sharing this journey
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words.
@jaydelahunt4085
@jaydelahunt4085 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. I just singed up for Etsy ads. I am excited to see how it goes.
@PanTheManInNeverland
@PanTheManInNeverland Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how much data you have on it, but do you plan to stick with exclusively the niche of golf? I know with diversifying and having too many product designs creates additional work. I'd love to hear an update maybe 6 months down the line and see if the store establishes better over time. Thanks for the info!
@McTroyd
@McTroyd Жыл бұрын
Appreciate breaking out the numbers and tactics. My wife and I both have aspirations to do something like this, and it's a great point of reference. No competition here... she does jewelry, I do electronics, and neither of us are golfers. 😉👍
@quargr
@quargr Жыл бұрын
Very useful! Have a few questions though...what is your total setup cost (not just the machine, but my understanding is that the machine requires venting, for example, so those costs need to be considered), and what are the consumables cost (do parts need to be replaced after some service period - every 500 items as an example) that also needs to be figured into the cost. Also, how long does it take to get up to speed and actually producing something! Do you need extra software or is the software that is provided for the machine (I assume) good enough. Last thing that comes to mind, and in thinking about it part of the consumables, what is the electric usage(cost). I realize it will depend on usage, for your items in the store providing some examples would be useful. Thanks for all your help!
@lynnsgarage6785
@lynnsgarage6785 Жыл бұрын
Very educational! Thank you.
@danielt9358
@danielt9358 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoy this content! Its good to see how the sales are going for you using a "no-name branding" strategy. My sales have gone down the toilet this last year and so have my competitors. Hard times!!!
@handsupgivemeallyourmarshm4949
@handsupgivemeallyourmarshm4949 Жыл бұрын
Aaw April, I just found you by (a happy) accident and so appreciate the way you explained and breakdown the number! I have been thinking to start my creative business and unsure if Etsy of Shopify would suit, now I known there is no wrong here, it's totally a numbers game. Thank you so much☺
@R.Craig.Collins
@R.Craig.Collins Жыл бұрын
Great breakdown, thus far. Thanks for including the pay back on the startup cost...
@fernandodonoso1575
@fernandodonoso1575 Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos, even a sales related one like this one. I'm not a golfer, and i don't know anything about it, but i like collecting stuff and i hace a problem with space. What if you make smaller courses for small houses/apartments or for people who like traveling and play everywhere and want to put them around?
@andrewwakefield4519
@andrewwakefield4519 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful and interesting. Thanks!
@jaggedcliff
@jaggedcliff Жыл бұрын
Thank you, very helpful information!
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
@rinokentie8653
@rinokentie8653 Жыл бұрын
Thanks April, interesting video!
@AB-nu5we
@AB-nu5we Жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis. It's nice to see some success and hopefully continue. Some of us will also need to account for sales tax, income tax and social security tax. Also, utilities need to be spread out amongst all your machines etc. Cool stuff.
@manerd13
@manerd13 Жыл бұрын
Very awesome! What is the textured green material you are using for the custom course design?
@fidgetshouse
@fidgetshouse Жыл бұрын
Are you customizing the course maps? You could add dates, names, and scores asa customization. I love this series! Thank you for sharing your journey.
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Yes, I customize it to the Customer's request. I can make any course or hole they choose. Thanks for watching.
@jimrosson6702
@jimrosson6702 Жыл бұрын
Very cool watching everything you do so amazing great job and good luck
@jimfulmer3526
@jimfulmer3526 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was very helpful. I'm trying to start my own side hustle woodworking business, and marketing is actually terrifying to me. I'm retired, and don't want to do this full time; I would like to make enough money to feed my woodworking addiction🙂. Good luck in your endeavors; I wish you much success.
@freman
@freman Жыл бұрын
I'd be super keen to hear how you manage inventory / raw materials / invoicing for custom jobs.
@Jones572
@Jones572 Жыл бұрын
Very cool stuff. Thanks for sharing!🤙🏾💯
@sparrowdynamics
@sparrowdynamics Жыл бұрын
Very helpful insight!
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mikecurtis2585
@mikecurtis2585 Жыл бұрын
Very nice looks like a great tool! And nice business! Have a wonderful weekend 👍
@bucknboard
@bucknboard Жыл бұрын
Would love to see an actual breakdown that shows your true costs - materials, labor, overhead etc. Too many folks look at their sales and forget about what it actually took to generate those sales. For example , labor is not just making the product, but sourcing the materials, picking it up if not delivered, time spent in marketing and analytics etc. These soft costs are really what show the actual profit.
@VintageTexas59
@VintageTexas59 Жыл бұрын
Exactly right, overhead, labor and material is the most important cost before making marketing & sales = fee's at different online websites. Much better having your own store /website and less fee's involved.
@comsigninc
@comsigninc Жыл бұрын
If you had to hire someone to do the labour, design, packaging and shipping, even at minimum wage, what would your net profit (loss) be?. So many people out there are working for nothing. A good gauge is, how much does all this work add to your personal income?
@bradleysanker5625
@bradleysanker5625 Жыл бұрын
Please share where you buy your materials for the glowforge, especially the grass layers of golf courses.
@allenwilson9656
@allenwilson9656 Жыл бұрын
April that is roughly $ 375 a week from just 2 platforms , i think that is awesome since you are just starting out. Way to go keep it up !
@JasonParkers
@JasonParkers Жыл бұрын
Revenue though, right??
@wmsification
@wmsification Жыл бұрын
Very helpful - it gave me some ideas how to up my Etsy game!
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
@FredMcIntyre
@FredMcIntyre Жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stevehorvat69
@stevehorvat69 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome April. Interesting the breakdown for what Etsy takes and the additional advertising costs. Hopefully with the added cost of the materials, you’re still making a nice margin. I know the Glowforge is expensive and even if you only make enough money to pay for it, it’s worthwhile. I have a drone aerial photography side business and while it doesn’t pay my everyday bills, it does pay for all of my drones, which I consider my hobby. The things you are making are really cool. Keep at it!!! Btw, you already have the best advertising amongst your competitors……it’s called “Made By April Wilkerson” 😉. No one else can say that 😊
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
My Etsy shop that sells these golf products does not have my name associated with it just to keep the figures pure. Thanks for watching.
@robertanderson2223
@robertanderson2223 Жыл бұрын
Hi April, just a thought. Could you figure out how to hit the High School and University Athletic Departments for the "Favorite Courses" product. You could also create the Season Record Sign/Plaque and open it up to other sports. Love your creative juices and entertaining presentation. Be Safe, Stay Healthy and Keep Creating!
@ambercook6775
@ambercook6775 23 күн бұрын
Question about glowforge. What's the maximum thickness of wood the machine will cut through? Thank you!!!
@richardburguillos3118
@richardburguillos3118 Жыл бұрын
Great start… haven’t checked your store yet. But do courses have custom golf balls with their names on them? A display that lets you collect and show the various golf balls?
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
I'd gladly make whatever the customer requests. Thanks for watching.
@quallzone6219
@quallzone6219 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being transparent with your sales info. Can you please post a follow-up video in approximately 2 months? I would love to see if there is a boost in sales after revealing your "side hustle" on this main website. (I had no idea you were selling these items!)
@ZrubekFamily
@ZrubekFamily Жыл бұрын
I believe she is selling these things under a false name, so as not to influence the sales.
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
I created a name for my golf products store and it did not inflect my name or Wilkerdos at all. Thanks for the support and for watching.
@cllzzrd
@cllzzrd Жыл бұрын
@@AprilWilkerson What were your material costs?
@schooner2000
@schooner2000 Жыл бұрын
@@ZrubekFamily The Etsy shop is literally her name and logo... Not saying that is a bad thing but it's not totally unknown.
@huntz3215
@huntz3215 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps a golf ball rack would work. Most clubs have there own name/image printed on balls.. I use to sell lolly tins with clubhouse or favourite holes printed on lid. Golfers could reuse the tins to store tees,markers etc.
@HeatherMakes4054
@HeatherMakes4054 Жыл бұрын
Just a thought...make pencil/paint/brush racks for artists. I'm glad you added the cost of the glow forge, but didn't mention material costs. Love all your information, very helpful.😃
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
I'd gladly make whatever the customer requests but with them not knowing it's available is the problem, just like with these gold products. Thanks for watching.
@MrBobisadog
@MrBobisadog Жыл бұрын
April, the one thing about golfing that stands head and shoulders above other sports or rec activities is the thousands of golf tournaments held each year around the US. Non profit associations, corporations, & charities are all looking for unique gifts. They have raffles, swag bags, sponsored holes with table games and other opportunities. I’m not a golfer anymore but my firm is asked to provide gifts for a half dozen fundraiser tournaments each year. I could see buying 100 items for a small discount as one example, maybe w my firm name? Possibilities are endless. I have a friend who invented a golfing gift. He would be asked to provide dozens of gifts for real estate tourneys. For a fee of course. Good luck!
@diegoferrocarril309
@diegoferrocarril309 Жыл бұрын
Good work keep it up 👍
@tub303a
@tub303a 10 ай бұрын
Hi April. Been watching your channel for a few years now. I have a good idea for your golf products that is along the custom course branch of products. What is a good way to pass on my idea?
@goodgoat3096
@goodgoat3096 Жыл бұрын
It would seem to be an easy task to add a custom image to the pencil holder/display specific to a particular golf course as a cost adder.
@jasontaylor9871
@jasontaylor9871 Жыл бұрын
Suppose you try to sell the more common items like the pencil display and best round display to the golf courses? Maybe personalize them with the clubs mane on them?
@LucandDak
@LucandDak 9 ай бұрын
How has this adventure done sine this video? I would love an update. Something I’m looking to get into.
@ccastaneda669
@ccastaneda669 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought about making a golf ball holder. Several golfers who play on different golf courses collect the balls with the logo on them. I'm thinking something like your pencil holder, not a display case.
@wayneownby4268
@wayneownby4268 Жыл бұрын
An Idea on the course maps. Make one and give it to a local popular club with a sign advertising availability and cards with your contact info to order. That way you may sell multiples of the same course reducing the setup time thereby increasing profit.
@MrTPW26
@MrTPW26 Жыл бұрын
I vote for a 19th hole style wall mount bottle opener that you customize. thanks for sharing your stuff!
@robkeller495
@robkeller495 Жыл бұрын
Must be legal size paper, way to go!!!!!
@mikeeldridge637
@mikeeldridge637 Жыл бұрын
You are such a smart young lady!!
@ebutuoyebutouy
@ebutuoyebutouy Жыл бұрын
Real pretty too.
@robertvanrees
@robertvanrees Жыл бұрын
Question for next video: How offten do you 'have to' add new products to keep customers coming?
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
I'm still trying to get these products seen but would custom make any Customer's request. Thanks for watching.
@garbo8962
@garbo8962 Жыл бұрын
Very smart & talented young business owner. Can she her doubling the size of her great shop to keep up on orders and new products. She understands that you have to spend money to make money and smart to only purchase top if the line equipment.
@jaywimer4415
@jaywimer4415 Жыл бұрын
How about high school or college graduation gifts?
@patseevers262
@patseevers262 Жыл бұрын
I would like more please!!!
@CreativeCustomDesigns
@CreativeCustomDesigns Жыл бұрын
I see a Best Round beside the laptop. I'm sure that wasn't cut on the Glowforge.....What did you use to cut that?
@schooner2000
@schooner2000 Жыл бұрын
There seem to be a few CNC made parts as well as other woodworking involved beyond the pencil stands.
@CavemanGrow
@CavemanGrow 3 ай бұрын
I found the shop etsy but did not see 18 hole of golf was shipping and size too much trouble
@shughes599
@shughes599 Жыл бұрын
I want to share that best round display for my brother in law. What is shop name?
@josephrival951
@josephrival951 Жыл бұрын
Are shipping the pencil holder assembled or unassembled?
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
They are shipped assembled. Thanks for watching.
@sanantoplic8715
@sanantoplic8715 Жыл бұрын
Tree of Life from wood decorative objects in big for walls love ya ❤
@musician1103
@musician1103 Жыл бұрын
Favorite golf tee display? Just an idea
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
I can make whatever the customer wants. I've customized many already and it's such fun to see what everyone likes. Thanks for watching.
@rickyt3961
@rickyt3961 Жыл бұрын
16:25 thank you!
@critter9a
@critter9a Жыл бұрын
an idea for you. a center target shot at 1 mile or 1000 yards
@4heitjer
@4heitjer Жыл бұрын
April, I like that you teach people how this works. But in all fairness, you need to consider the taxes on the items sold, then all your OPEX of lights, space, storage, shipping, etc, and maintenance on the equipment, depreciation of the equipment. Then when you calculate what is left over please divide this by all the hours you worked on this and you get to a value of your labor. I tought this to my daughter and she was shocked to find out that her hour rate was only 5 dollars or often less. Again, I appreciate you teaching this as it is absolutely necessary for people to learn this and understand before they go out and spend a fortune on a CNC machine in hopes to make big bucks. As in all business, profit comes from efficiency and repeatability. So the more you standardize the better you can squeeze that buck out. For all that want to start a business - please go ahead and look at this. I personally believe we all should learn a trade and be able to run a little business. Keep the country turning!
@berrymand71
@berrymand71 Жыл бұрын
You should also realize that part of your success with this project is name recognition. You are known among woodworkers already. Not everyone has this audience on their social media.
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Actually no. My name is not on the site and I am not advertising my Brand. I set it up just like anyone else would with a store name that no one associates with me. Thanks for watching.
@jasontucker_
@jasontucker_ Жыл бұрын
April do you feel that some of these sales came from your fans on KZfaq searching for your stuff on Etsy? Just wondering
@Devin82m
@Devin82m Жыл бұрын
Where do you buy that material?
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
You can get it from Glow Forge. Thanks for watching.
@element4studios
@element4studios Жыл бұрын
So, instead of manually lining up your material and taping it down, why not cut yourself a template that will allow you to slot the cuttable into the spot you want it in. Yes, you'll still want to tape it, but it will go much faster! That'll allow for a much quicker turnaround on your cutting and allow you to make more for your time.
@McvickerB
@McvickerB Жыл бұрын
April, if its not on your list yet, a monogrammed scorecard clipboard that hangs on the golf bag. I hope that your sales increase, which I know they will. I’ve believed that the very best advertisement is word of mouth and its been true for me for 21 years. So last idea, go to a few local courses and chat up the head golf pro and find out what their best score is and what course it was on. Then create a small score card plaque that has their name, name of the course and their final score. Go back to the pro-shop. Say you are doing some market research and you would like their opinion on an idea. Then give it to them as a gift with your wooden business card and ask them if it would be something they believe would sell? They won’t say no to a gift that displays how great they are 😂 and they have so much contact with the public that your cool stuff will get out there more quickly. Keep letting us know how it goes! B
@theangrywoodturner9972
@theangrywoodturner9972 Жыл бұрын
How do you handle shipping costs?
@JayBergCustoms
@JayBergCustoms Жыл бұрын
Since she mentioned subtracting shipping in her Etsy breakdown, she is probably using Etsy's built in shipping platform. I believe they are only integrated with USPS though.
@75keg75
@75keg75 Жыл бұрын
April you should do course maps for the most famous course like Augusta, tpc sawgrass, St Andrews, Carnoustie, Royal Troon maybe round out the top 10 etc. Or do a series of top 10 usa maps and top 10 European courses Or a more affordable option, do famous holes only - like 17 at St. Andrews, 17 at tpc sawgrass. Etc A course map with a hole ramped return for putting practice might be cool too.
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
I'd gladly make whatever course or hole the customer requests. The material cost plus labor and then having to store inventory to make one of every cool course or hole would be astronomical if there were no buyers for it. But yes, it'd be great if I received orders for all of those. Thanks for watching.
@75keg75
@75keg75 Жыл бұрын
@@AprilWilkerson you responded! Many don’t thanks!! For sure you couldn’t hold stock for all courses, that’s just plain nuts! I meant like have them available for purchase like a series. Then if someone ordered you could just load a job and do the customization. Just thinking you could do desk “mat” too… so a 24”x 18” board with beveled edges with the course map engraved and customizable.
@schooner2000
@schooner2000 Жыл бұрын
​@@75keg75 Most well known courses are going to defend their trademarks and require licensing.
@75keg75
@75keg75 Жыл бұрын
@@schooner2000 perhaps… fan art comes into play I guess.
@schooner2000
@schooner2000 Жыл бұрын
@@75keg75 And being sold for profit usually is not fan art. It really comes down to how hard the IP holder wants to defend and go after unlicensed products. Some are aggressive, some not so much. But all they need to do is make an IP claim to Etsy and they will pull the listing. It happens all the time.
@michaelmaker8169
@michaelmaker8169 Жыл бұрын
Pencil holder for wood worker shop. Large pencil, standard and carpenter pencil? Always having trouble finding pencils soup cans not cutting it 😂😂.
@NASTYcraftX
@NASTYcraftX Жыл бұрын
How many sales came through after you posted that first video? I'm curious if the numbers are not accurate due to subscribers supporting your store.
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
I don't know that they would be subscribers because my name or Brand is not on the site. It's set up just like anyone else would. I'm not even promoting the name of my site on these videos to try to get my Viewers to check out the site. Thanks for watching.
@tf5pZ9H5vcAdBp
@tf5pZ9H5vcAdBp Жыл бұрын
How many of those sales are subscribers?
@AprilWilkerson
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
I don't market it as AW so I'm not putting my Brand out there with it. Thanks for watching.
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