If I started another laser business, I'd do this

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In this video I am going to discuss the things I would do differently if I were to start in my laser business over in 2023.
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@lightspeedlaserengraving6048 10 ай бұрын

Yes, part 2 would be great.

@somedudefrompatea 10 ай бұрын

Love it bro, would love to see a part 2 and the series on starting a laser business from scratch is a really good idea!

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

👊👊

@steveo3012 10 ай бұрын

For small town folks, I'd recommend looking into their high-school sports teams. Ours doesn't have any trademarks and doesn't mind us creating stuff for a very very loyal community. Custom slate projects with their kid's number and photo can generate a lot of money

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

Very good idea!

@g-tracks 10 ай бұрын

Justin Thank you so much for putting out this video. Your suggestions are very well thought out and I really appreciate it. I almost have all my laser equipment pieces and am really excited to get started. We all come from different backgrounds and each of us bring something to the table. Ideas are just floating around in my head all the time and watching this video will help me focus on the basics. Thank you and I look forward to seeing where you go with this from here. Have a great day 😁

@anthonymoraes3251 10 ай бұрын

Just came across you randomly, love your content and can really use the help as I just purchased my first laser... Subscribed immediately and looking forward to more of all the insight and advice you have to offer and share. Part 2 sounds great and starting a laser business from scratch would be an incredibly helpful series! Thank you!

@hanapapercuts 9 ай бұрын

Excellent! I usually get bummed out when I watch business-related advice. This was inspiring, good nuggets and honest. Thank you.

@calvincotton6257 9 ай бұрын

This is great. I appreciate your candor in recognizing that some things work and some do not. A business is built on its failures as well and its successes! I would really like to see videos that show the beginning to 'end' creation of a laser business. Thanks for this.

@steeleslicer1217 8 ай бұрын

I subbed about halfway through the video, it's excellent. Definitely would like to see Part 2. I've been thinking of lasers as a side hustle, and figured out what equipment I want, this is exactly what I need to make it work.

@tickoftime91 10 ай бұрын

Would definitely love a part two. Saving for my first laser and soaking up the knowledge

@amwoodshopni 10 ай бұрын

This advice is absolute gold! Thank you!

@c.harris7823 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! Definitely consider continuing with this topic!

@maggie9256 10 ай бұрын

I'd love to see more content on this. More detailed (simplified) information for those of us not so knowledgeable.

@user-kk3bq9hz6s 8 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing. sharing not just the usual but to be different and not just for the laser business but overall. more power! appreciate your talent.

@hamedalshamsi5541 10 ай бұрын

Thank You for sharing this valuable information , Waiting for Part 2 definitely

@user-my9iv9ic7g 13 күн бұрын

Some really great tips there! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to watch some more of your videos and hope there is a part 2 😊

@GroundedConceptsLLC Ай бұрын

Excellent all around advice. I am just starting out in this industry and plan on using a lot of this information going forward. Thank you sir

@ThingsKatieMakes 10 ай бұрын

Another great video Justin - totally agree with the approach - think a lot of people will benefit from this video.

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Katie!!

@garrettknaub7144 10 ай бұрын

Love the idea of following you starting a laser business from the ground up. Hope to see it!

@kasperchristensen8416 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for your honest, straight-up/no-fuss sharing of your experience, advice and opinion about this business and artform 👍

@Gtmz53fxt56zxc 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 I consider 3d print business but your advice on the planning for product placement and development, also the time allocation between the ready to produce and the custom make design orders, as well as the common sense for delegation of vector design work are JUST PURE GOLD! Thank you! ☺️

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! 3D work seems much harder but I could be saying that out of not being educated on the space.

@LouRao 9 ай бұрын

This and all of your videos are just awesome. Thank you for providing clear, precise, and detailed information that serves this type of marketing.😎

@justinlaser 9 ай бұрын

Thank you much appreciated!

@jayceechandler4905 10 ай бұрын

love your videos... id love a part two and to see the new business start up as well

@davidsorensen5166 10 ай бұрын

Very useful information presented clearly. Your personal story and journey with lasers is fascinating. I’ll watch more of your videos.

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

Thanks David appreciate it! 👊

@BustherMuddhole33 7 ай бұрын

Great video. Just looking into starting a laser business of my own as a way to generate some side money and hopefully grow it into something I can do full time. Your video had some great things I hadn’t thought about. Thanks for the content.

@forceofone23 10 ай бұрын

This was super interesting and kept my attention. I'll be looking for part 2.

@fisharefwends 5 ай бұрын

I just want to say your videos are so good

@yuliyayat4004 2 ай бұрын

Bought stuff from you on Etsy last year, great service and quality! Thank you for sharing your experience.

@edsauer8924 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Looking forward to your next video.

@ByPepa_cz 3 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for sharing your journey, it's inspiring. I got a lot of encouragement from your video to continue my journey. 😎

@Cheshire-Creations 10 ай бұрын

Another informative video. Great idea setting up a laser business from scratch 👌

@MirDir2912 10 ай бұрын

I've recently started and this made so much sense! Without realising I am already doing some of the things you mentioned, but others? Not so much, food for thought. Thank you.

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

Well on your way if you already are implementing!

@mauricebarnett378 10 ай бұрын

Excellent information, thank you!

@cecilferris1163 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video, definitely an eye opener.

@conservativechristian8508 10 ай бұрын

Extremely well thought out and presented Sir.

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

Thanks appreciate it! 👊

@Phianett 10 ай бұрын

A part two and new business would be awesome. I got a small diode laser recently, but never had a concrete plan on what I would do with it.

@stelmarsky6778 10 ай бұрын

Justin, I would LOVE to see such a new video. I feel I owe you so much just for being so open with so much of the knowledge you've gained through hard work over the years. I have ADD hampering my journey into this field with my creativity that's been on the boiler until I found Lasers so I'm so grateful for what you share and the quality of it and your delivery. Subbed ages ago!

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much I really appreciate it! Sometimes you feel like you are just talking into the void haha.

@stelmarsky6778 10 ай бұрын

@@justinlaser Quality like yours shines through. Seriously appreciate it.

@strive4impact 9 ай бұрын

Great video Justin. Not into laser printing myself currently as we mostly support online businesses, and not sure how I ended up on this video, but I watched the whole thing. There's a lot of value in what you've shared here. Well done and congratulations on your success!

@justinlaser 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching I appreciate it!

@Skratch187 4 ай бұрын

Wow! Just starting out and this helps me a lot. Thank you

@Cherishartz 9 ай бұрын

Love to hear part two and starting from scratch business thank you

@crafterkris2427 10 ай бұрын

Excellent info and advice! Thank you.

@macrumpton 10 ай бұрын

The video where you start a laser business sounds really amazing. I'll subscribe.

@goldenrodprimitives499 2 ай бұрын

Hi Justin. My husband and I just bought our laser machine to add products to my up and running Etsy shop! Wow!!! I am so glad I found you on You Tube !! I just hit the like and subscribe button to follow you and your fantastic ideas !!! Thank you. I was worried we spent $4000+ to make coasters and charcuterie boards all day long. Awesome info. Thanks again.

@mikemiceli8574 6 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your story - thanks for sharing. Would definitely be interested in seeing more!

@SamCyanide 9 ай бұрын

This video has some awesome general business advice. My laser cutter/engraver is just one machine in my shop full of CNC Mills and plasma cutters and other metal working equipment and seeing your channel has really opened my eyes to how I could use that to make some extra money

@justinlaser 9 ай бұрын

Love this point of view. Its a tool like any other. Good for some things, not good for other stuff. Wish I had a plasma cutter!

@tonypistilli7111 9 ай бұрын

This was one of the best practical info videos I have watched in a long time. Although my main business is not laser products, I do make cigar box/custom guitars and use the laser for many things. Great job on this video and thanks so much for sharing. I would definitely like to see a part 2 video. I subscribed also.

@justinlaser 9 ай бұрын

Thats Tony really appreciate it. Cigar boxes and custom guitar stuff sounds like a great use of lasers. Being a lefty I know all too well about the need for custom guitar stuff haha.

@tiger_vii 10 ай бұрын

Just grabbed my new laser, teach me master

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

Haha I will try my best!

@KevinMoulart 9 ай бұрын

Part 2 would be appreciated :) thanks for this !

@slider2267 10 ай бұрын

Yea part 2 would be great. Great video by the way.

@johnlancaster928 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, a series would be really useful!

@danfundela6395 6 ай бұрын

This was great! Thank you!

@justinlaser 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@john-paulbenford5472 10 ай бұрын

Love this - I had a laser business in the UK that I closed down 2 years ago due to health issues - I am now fit and healthy again and looking to start again

@teitgenengineering 10 ай бұрын

Yes

@jolene6911 7 ай бұрын

I just purchased my first laser engraver and starting up a side hustle with my partners. I would be very interested in a part two of you starting up a business from scratch! Subscribed!

@davidelder5399 10 ай бұрын

Greetings from the UK new to lasers. That's some great advice 👍

@thesplinteredfinger 6 ай бұрын

Super great advice!

@justinlaser 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@tmueting 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Great Content. Great ideas. Thank you. Waiting for part 2!

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@TALISHAMON 10 ай бұрын

My M1 is not even unpacked yet. I found this video enlightening and would appreciate part 2.

@leviyoung7550 6 ай бұрын

This was a great video and helpful. Thank you for providing your insights!

@justinlaser 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Gryzpteryx 7 ай бұрын

this video is really inspiring. Thank you

@christiangreco919 10 ай бұрын

Great video !! Wow definately would like a part two. I am fairly new and starting a small laser business and looking for my niche in the business .

@josetrujillo1829 6 ай бұрын

The videos on your channel are very interesting. Here is a new subscriber from Spain. greetings

@justinlaser 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Spain is on my next visit list.

@speakyourpeacee 8 ай бұрын

This was great, i have a decor business and i just bought a glowforge Pro because alot of our customers ask for custome wood and acrylic signs. I'm going to start with the signs as my Niche and then expand from there. The information you provided was great and i love the honesty about entering the laser business.

@justinlaser 8 ай бұрын

Good luck! Sign's are a great niche to build from. Regular people like them and every business needs one haha.

@asiftahir 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for making this very helpful video.

@johnhubbard6262 5 ай бұрын

Starting a new company to show results is an excellent idea. Not to date myself but marketing/advertising for me initially was Phone Books and Gorrila marketing books. We cut ads in smaller cheap phone books to test pricing, and company names, drive new work that we were not sure we wanted to incorporate, etc. Much of that was incorporated into existing businesses, and some took off and sold as stand-alone companies later. Testing a new biz helps you refine the one you have without setting it on fire.

@thomaskelch8465 8 ай бұрын

This makes allot of sense. Ty. I find myself doing the same and see exactly what you mean between custom work and retail.. I was thinking of doing straight custom work and found the work is not always there. So I decided to offer a variety of premade products and use that as my filler. I've only been doing the laser business for about 6 months now and your advice really set allot of things straight. Ty and looking forward to part 2

@thomaskelch8465 8 ай бұрын

On a side note I started out with a Diode Laser and am now just purchasing a CO2. Best of luck in the future to you!

@paperhands5296 10 ай бұрын

Part 2 and definitely start a Laser Biz from scratch! Would be cool to see

@steveo3012 10 ай бұрын

Very informative. I'm a hoarder of vectors and fonts. I'd like to see pt. 2 and the business startup series. Perhaps even a showcase of other just starting businesses thrown in to help!

@TwinLions777 6 ай бұрын

This was great, thanks for the advice

@justinlaser 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jasonbarthel4155 10 ай бұрын

Please do a part 2..... just subscribed! Also IMd you on FB. Great video!!

@lifeholdstrategic 9 ай бұрын

This was very helpful, a Part 2 would be rad!

@georgesokorai 7 ай бұрын

Great video.

@Seven_Craig 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Interested in part 2

@27andycg 6 ай бұрын

I love your idea about starting a new business. I'd follow it.

@lilymiari3021 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Justin! I'm trying to do my research now so I won't be so overwhelmed when I start my business.

@justinlaser 6 ай бұрын

Dont overthink too much I suggest picking something that looks promising and focus on that at first. You'll just spin your wheels if you try to offer too much at once. Good luck!

@tomrichardson7792 10 ай бұрын

Pt 2 please, that was very helpful.

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Tom! 👊

@HoiPolloi 8 ай бұрын

Enjoyed watching this. Definitely interested in Part II.

@justinlaser 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will be doing one.

@drdeetlefs 10 ай бұрын

Great job, thanks!

@davidm9545 8 ай бұрын

Great info!

@dawsonrabb4607 10 ай бұрын

Great video, excellent advice. I really appreciate it!

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@gwestep 7 ай бұрын

Yes, part 2 please

@nicholascheadle 10 ай бұрын

Definitely interested in seeing ground up approach. Just got my first laser, fiber. Later this week, getting my CO2. Got too many ideas flowing to sit still on this one. Subscribed, sir.

@jlauck12 10 ай бұрын

Totally interested as I’m about to start one myself. Like learning from others in the same field

@johnshipps441 8 ай бұрын

Loved this video! I'm currently a hobby woodworker, but have wanted to make it a side-hussle. Unfortunately, woodworking requires a lot of space and wood can be a fickle raw material to work with. So, I've been thinking that a CNC or Laser business might make sense. Plus, I work for a design agency that I could potentially even sell my services to. I just subscribed to your channel and plan on diving in to a bunch more of your videos. I would love it if you did the videos you suggested at the end - especially starting a brand new biz so we can see the whole process. That'd be invaluable. Next, I'm going to dig through your vids to find equipment advice, etc. Thanks for what you do!

@patriotcanes1155 10 ай бұрын

I would love to see you start one from scratch! Then I can hopefully avoid mistakes and become profitable sooner

@danielclark3667 19 күн бұрын

I would love a part 2 and the series would be epic

@BasicMethodsWork 4 ай бұрын

Love to hear more...

@wuzgoanon9373 7 ай бұрын

Good stuff here. Part 2 would be great for those of us ready to walk away from a job to run a business. Thanks!

@shawnbrockman9729 Ай бұрын

I love your content. My journey is beginning with purchasing my first laser. I'm an exceptional graphic designer, I rum a POD store on ETSY, but I feel POD garbage compared to actual handmade products.

@dwinegardner8251 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful. I would find part two beneficial. Thanks

@alb673 3 ай бұрын

Nice, I liked your leather craft channel too :)

@paulhill1662 9 ай бұрын

Looking forward to much more! Cheers for sharing. 🇬🇧

@justinlaser 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@williamsmith7876 10 ай бұрын

Great vid part 2 would be great.

@luckydogconstruction 7 ай бұрын

Nice man, looking into getting going with leather hat patches to start a business. Definitely some good advice and experience story.

@johnpolidan3892 2 ай бұрын

Yes please. Part 2

@hansdegroot8549 5 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I'd like to see a new series how you would set up a new laser business from scratch.

@xugefu 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@justinlaser 3 ай бұрын

I missed this one thank you!!

@fish3dp372 3 ай бұрын

Good vid....subbed

@wck2318 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the information very interesting, subscribed as I think this was quality content, cheers.

@justinlaser 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@andyturner4945 Ай бұрын

Part 2 would be brilliant

@ChristianLappinOFFICIAL 10 ай бұрын

Part 2 - YES please

@49rs1fan 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been thinking about starting a laser business, but it’s a bit daunting. Great video. Subscribed.

@justinlaser 5 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! 49ers fan? Looking tough this year you guys took our soul (Eagles fan) haha.

@49rs1fan 5 ай бұрын

@@justinlaser haha that game didn’t go as I expected it. Thought it’d be closer. We had our own 3 game skid, so now is the time to have that, so you can fix any problems. Good luck in the playoffs 🍻