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#241: What This Bold Merger Means for the People of Play Innovation Conference with Greg Ahearn a...
Curious about what happens when major toy industry players team up?
In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, host Azhelle Wade cracks open the toy box on the epic merger between The Toy Association and People of Play. You’ll hear straight from the toy legends - Mary Couzin and Greg Ahearn-as they give us backstage passes on their big plans for events like POP Week and ChiTAG, and how this merger is shaking things up for the toy industry. The guests shared what sparked this merger and the opportunities that await toy creators, inventors, and enthusiasts in the long run.
You’ll also get to hear solid tips on how to make the most of toy fairs and events like pitching, networking, and ...
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Getting Media Attention For Your Plush Brand with Hugimals Founder Marina Khidekel
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In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, host Azhelle Wade had a chat with Marina Khidekel, the brains behind Hugimals-the cuddly weighted plushies everyone’s talking about! Marina spills the tea on how she used her media know-how to get Hugimals featured in big-name magazines like Time Magazine, Parents Magazine, Good Housekeeping’s Best Toys, and the Today Show’s It List. You’ll hear...
#239: Leaving A Career In Flowers For A Career In Toys with Chrissy Fagerholt
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Have you ever thought about switching careers and diving into a completely new industry? In this episode of 'Making It in the Toy Industry,' student host Virginia takes the reins to interview Chrissy Fagerholt, a former floral designer turned toy entrepreneur. As one of the first graduates of the Toy Creators Academy (TCA), Chrissy shares her incredible journey, discussing the challenges and tr...
You Don't Need To Know Your WHY To Start Your Business
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Full episode now on thetoycoach.com/238 #Entrepreneurship #FemaleEntrepreneurs #BusinessMotivation #PersonalGrowth #MissionDriven #Inspiration #SuccessStory #Empowerment #EntrepreneurJourney #WomenInBusiness
Amy Porterfield's Game-Changing Digital Marketing Strategies | Making It In The Toy Industry Podcast
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Amy Porterfield's Game-Changing Digital Marketing Strategies | Making It In The Toy Industry Podcast
#238: Starting and Growing An Online Business with Amy Porterfield: Extended Cut
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#238: Starting and Growing An Online Business with Amy Porterfield: Extended Cut
The Best Toys For Early Childhood Development According To An Occupational Therapist
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The Best Toys For Early Childhood Development According To An Occupational Therapist
#236: The Toy Coach and The Toy Queen Discuss The Best Toys For Early Childhood Development
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#236: The Toy Coach and The Toy Queen Discuss The Best Toys For Early Childhood Development
#235: How to Use Consent-Based Email Marketing To Sell More Toys
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#235: How to Use Consent-Based Email Marketing To Sell More Toys
Toy Designer Unboxes Polly Pocket 35th Anniversary Unicorn Pinata Partyland Playset
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Toy Designer Unboxes Polly Pocket 35th Anniversary Unicorn Pinata Partyland Playset
#234: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes When Working with a Toy Factory
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#234: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes When Working with a Toy Factory
The Joy of Jellycat Diner at FAO Schwartz
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The Joy of Jellycat Diner at FAO Schwartz
Unlock Unique Shopping with Personal Connections and Product Consistency!
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Unlock Unique Shopping with Personal Connections and Product Consistency!
Unlocking the MAGIC of Experiential Retail in Toys!
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Unlocking the MAGIC of Experiential Retail in Toys!
How To Build Customer Experience In Retail and Online with The Toy Coach
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How To Build Customer Experience In Retail and Online with The Toy Coach
Sad Nuggie Knows The Secret to Personalized Plush Shopping
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Sad Nuggie Knows The Secret to Personalized Plush Shopping
#233: How Plush Toy Brands Are Going Viral with Experiential Glow-Ups
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#233: How Plush Toy Brands Are Going Viral with Experiential Glow-Ups
Pitch Perfect: 7 Tips To Improve The Quality of Your Toy Pitch
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Pitch Perfect: 7 Tips To Improve The Quality of Your Toy Pitch
TikTok's Underconsumption Core Trend FINALLY Hits the Toy Industry
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TikTok's Underconsumption Core Trend FINALLY Hits the Toy Industry
#232: The Underconsumption Core TikTok Trend is Shaping the Future of Toys
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#232: The Underconsumption Core TikTok Trend is Shaping the Future of Toys
Starting An Art Business: How To Turn Your Art Technique Into A Profitable Art Business
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Starting An Art Business: How To Turn Your Art Technique Into A Profitable Art Business
#231: Art Made Easy: How Project Joy Studios Is Breaking Into The Toy Industry
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#231: Art Made Easy: How Project Joy Studios Is Breaking Into The Toy Industry
#230: How She Invented A Plush Toy and Licensed The Idea For Passive Income
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#230: How She Invented A Plush Toy and Licensed The Idea For Passive Income
#229: How Brand Experiences Can Increase Your Sales and Brand Loyalty
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#229: How Brand Experiences Can Increase Your Sales and Brand Loyalty
#228: Why You're Not Hearing Back from Top Toy Companies and What To Do Instead
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#228: Why You're Not Hearing Back from Top Toy Companies and What To Do Instead
#227: Kelly’s Journey From Educator to Toy Creator with TCA
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#227: Kelly’s Journey From Educator to Toy Creator with TCA
#226: This Toy Delivers Real Mail Every Week To Kids Across The Globe with Wendy Lattimore
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#226: This Toy Delivers Real Mail Every Week To Kids Across The Globe with Wendy Lattimore
#225: The Secrets of A Successful Toy Licensing Deal with Lee Allentuck
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#225: The Secrets of A Successful Toy Licensing Deal with Lee Allentuck
#224: This ONE Media Event Could Make Your Toy Brand Go Viral 📈
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#224: This ONE Media Event Could Make Your Toy Brand Go Viral 📈
#223: Unlock Your Game Design Potential with April Mitchell
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#223: Unlock Your Game Design Potential with April Mitchell

Комментарии

  • @ravvytavvy7855
    @ravvytavvy7855 17 часов назад

    Very insightful! Can't wait to see everyone at POP Week in November!

    • @azhellew
      @azhellew 17 часов назад

      Glad it was useful. See you in November!

  • @tinajohns9709
    @tinajohns9709 День назад

    This is brilliant

  • @captlazer5509
    @captlazer5509 День назад

    The toy companies that fail are often toxic. I've seen it many times.

  • @TheToyCoach
    @TheToyCoach 2 дня назад

    This episode inspired me to make my own plush toy! Have you ever had an idea for a plush brand?

  • @AzeezEdo-Omozuwa
    @AzeezEdo-Omozuwa 20 дней назад

    Beautiful content, i just made something and in the process of patenting it, but looking for ways to pitch it to toy companies

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach 20 дней назад

      You can start with this: www.thetoycoach.com/toy-and-entertainment-company-idea-submission-guide But I would reccommend joining Toy Creators Academy if you want to invent more products and build your network in the toy industry to pitch and sell that idea and more.

  • @dezdoes1921
    @dezdoes1921 27 дней назад

    Your headset isn't broken. When host speaks it only plays out of one ear.

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach 26 дней назад

      😱 that's happening?! yikes. thanks for the heads up

  • @mattmiller4093
    @mattmiller4093 29 дней назад

    Good afternoon, toy coach, my name is Matthew Miller. I'm a product developer, inventor this video was very informational. I loved it. I learned a lot. This will help me when developing new toy products, thank you.

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach 29 дней назад

      You’re so welcome thank you for listening, I’m glad it was useful

  • @Genin99
    @Genin99 Месяц назад

    My cousin hated the confetti, when she gave this Poly Pocket to her daughter. Because she didn't expect it.

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

      Yeah I guess they could've warned parents -- but the brand is all about the secrets and surprises. I loved the confetti!

  • @fatalbritney
    @fatalbritney Месяц назад

    Heyyy! I would love to know what studies you had to do ? Or what studies should I do to work in a toy company?

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

      Hi! you can study toy design or industrial design. I have a few more podcast episodes and a course on how to get a job in the toy industry. Here's a few links! Episode #78 How Toy Be A Toy Designer | Making It in The Toy Industry w/ Azhelle Wade, The Toy Coach ruclips.net/video/AyyCHVLmbew/видео.html 10 Essential Tips to Get a Job as a Toy Designer www.thetoycoach.com/blog/10-essential-tips-to-get-a-job-as-a-toy-designer/ Toy Career Takeoff! 🚀 by The Toy Coach - www.toycourses.com/products/courses/view/1120428/?action=signup

    • @fatalbritney
      @fatalbritney Месяц назад

      @@TheToyCoach thanks

  • @captlazer5509
    @captlazer5509 Месяц назад

    Happy birthday Azhelle !

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

      thank you, appreciate it!

  • @vivianmiller2501
    @vivianmiller2501 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday

  • @vivianmiller2501
    @vivianmiller2501 Месяц назад

    Hello. How can I get you to do a toy review ?

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

      Right now I just do them for fun, for toys that I find interesting or trendy.

  • @CarlosIvanMarquez
    @CarlosIvanMarquez Месяц назад

    🎉 Happy Birthday 🎁

  • @TheToyCoach
    @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

    Let me know if you bought the Polly Pocket Unicorn Pinata Partlyand playset, and how you think it compares to the sets from the 90's.

  • @yanaiw
    @yanaiw Месяц назад

    Just ordered one for my 7y daughter. This device looks amazing, so intuitive, the team beyond that are genius, they took the tamagochi to the 21st, amazing. I just Hope it would last couple of months, the screen mechanism seems very fragile tech.

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

      Come back and let me know how it holds up with some kid abuse lol

  • @marilynmartino4245
    @marilynmartino4245 Месяц назад

    To me, art is therapy. I, too, created art as a kid for similar reasons. I still do today! We can be creators, not victims: yes!!! You have inspired me to continue on my creative path and share more of it with others! Thank you❤

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

      @@marilynmartino4245 I’m sorry you had a hard time as a kid, but glad you found an outlet. Also happy this interview inspired you!

  • @nikianorbeta7942
    @nikianorbeta7942 Месяц назад

    This is a great interview ❤very inspiring as I am an artist and starting a new chapter in life. Thank Youuu 🙏🏾

  • @sherritaniles4680
    @sherritaniles4680 Месяц назад

    I was so inspired by this interview! Very genuine. My first time watching this podcast but I am definitely a subscriber now! Joy's story was very relatable. The difficult childhood, wanting to see people find joy in creativity really resignated and inspired me! When she said "Art has saved my life!" I was floored. That is part of my story of overcoming a very depressive state and I tell it during my therapeutic art sessions. That you Toy Coach and Joy!

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

      I’m so glad this interview touched you. I loved doing this in person interview and I hope to do more that get see in this way ❤

  • @juicedit
    @juicedit Месяц назад

    Thank you for you advice

  • @janiceneely7918
    @janiceneely7918 Месяц назад

    Great podcast...learned alot

  • @ItsJGonzo
    @ItsJGonzo Месяц назад

    Thank you for this video. 🙏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🫡🤙🏽

  • @reynareytech4666
    @reynareytech4666 Месяц назад

    Thank you for this information, I really love your content, it's so informative thank you so much!

  • @TheToyCoach
    @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

    Brainstorm Below ✨ What ideas do you have to add a creative customer experience to your brand?

  • @joeydolls
    @joeydolls Месяц назад

    Love this, lots of great ideas!

  • @lexsmith7703
    @lexsmith7703 Месяц назад

    Great video!

  • @lexsmith7703
    @lexsmith7703 Месяц назад

    Amazing video thank you for sharing!

  • @lexsmith7703
    @lexsmith7703 Месяц назад

    This video is amazing and so eye opening!

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

      Thanks but it’s just audio

  • @giselleolivia4846
    @giselleolivia4846 Месяц назад

    Is it hard to find a job as a toy designer

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

      It can be, but to make it easier you want to go to a school with a toy design program.

  • @TheToyCoach
    @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

    Thetoycoach.com/233

  • @rangawijenayake4053
    @rangawijenayake4053 Месяц назад

    Thank you so much for the information. I have an idea for a pet toy (for dogs), do you have any idea regarding this. Thank you

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

      Hi there! Look at the company Bark Box. I'm not sure if they take inventor items but it's good to check. Alot of toy companies have pet toys now too, so you can apply the same strategy above.

  • @buildwithtitains-next-leve4912
    @buildwithtitains-next-leve4912 Месяц назад

    Great video, Azhelle! 9:15 I invented this (US Patent Pending)!; could we connect (email?) and, perhaps, I could send some/a pack, to you, to check out/play with? …after being provided with the paperwork to formally submit/pitch to Crayola for their review/consideration, and pitching-while I await a response from them-I am now wondering if it would be best to attempt to venture it (vs. attempting to license it/our IP to a big toy company, like Crayola)…hm…I would love to connect with you! - Howie

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach Месяц назад

      Thank you for your comment! You can book a consultation call with me on my site! www.thetoycoach.com/work-with-me

    • @buildwithtitains-next-leve4912
      @buildwithtitains-next-leve4912 Месяц назад

      @@TheToyCoach thank you! I’ve accrued quite a bit of input/feedback from consultants, as well as executives at toy companies (Spin Master, etc) and board/card game designers/developers and publishers. Would you ever consider more of a partnership (vs. consulting) in exchange for equity/ownership? …if interested, perhaps it would make sense to take discussion to email? I could provide to you our sales data, customer reviews, email traffic w/ toy company execs, etc…

  • @TheToyCoach
    @TheToyCoach 2 месяца назад

    Ok I admitted my own pitch mistake in this video...so tell me yours! What mistake have you made while pitching a toy or game?

  • @simplasticat
    @simplasticat 2 месяца назад

    oh my , this is really helpful !!! Thank you !!!

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach 2 месяца назад

      you're welcome, we have a whole podcast and search bar for it thetoycoach.com/podcast

  • @TheToyCoach
    @TheToyCoach 2 месяца назад

    Had you heard of the Underconsumption Core trend before this video?

  • @pipecleanercraftsb
    @pipecleanercraftsb 2 месяца назад

    Azhelle, hi! I have a question: does my toy/crafts kit have to be patentable in order to succeed? thank you in advance!

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach 2 месяца назад

      define "Succeed"

    • @pipecleanercraftsb
      @pipecleanercraftsb 2 месяца назад

      @@TheToyCoach just make any sales. i've listened to your podcast about a toy that got licensed, and started reading about it online. indeed, i've read that toy companies prefer toys that can be licensed. i won't ask too many questions, i promise

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach 2 месяца назад

      @@pipecleanercraftsb to make any sales no your craft kit does not have to be patentable.

    • @pipecleanercraftsb
      @pipecleanercraftsb 2 месяца назад

      @@TheToyCoach thank you!!

  • @birdscapingindustries
    @birdscapingindustries 2 месяца назад

    Great Interview!!!

  • @leemiller2243
    @leemiller2243 2 месяца назад

    How do u choose guests? I have a friend who goes by the name animativespace and he is a dope toy designer. Check them out

  • @abtextiles912
    @abtextiles912 2 месяца назад

    Inspiring!

  • @donnabeattiedreamerbydesign
    @donnabeattiedreamerbydesign 2 месяца назад

    Hahah love it collaborate with the wind!! 🎉

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach 2 месяца назад

      Me too what a lovely idea

    • @projectjoystudio
      @projectjoystudio Месяц назад

      I know right! There are SO many ways to create art!

  • @pipecleanercraftsb
    @pipecleanercraftsb 2 месяца назад

    amazing, pure added value

  • @Onchou89
    @Onchou89 2 месяца назад

    You both have such great energy together! Joy is one of my favorite people on the planet, but I haven’t had a chance to see her studio yet. I feel like you took me along with 🥹

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach 2 месяца назад

      thank you! We do have great energy :)

    • @projectjoystudio
      @projectjoystudio Месяц назад

      Ah! I am just seeing your comment! Thank you!!!

  • @Your_Local_Hamster
    @Your_Local_Hamster 2 месяца назад

    This is actually quite efficient! I wish efery toy store had this tbh

  • @NinjaXchacha15
    @NinjaXchacha15 2 месяца назад

    Yes all the love to you both! ❤ 🎉

    • @TheToyCoach
      @TheToyCoach 2 месяца назад

      Appreciate the support :)

    • @projectjoystudio
      @projectjoystudio Месяц назад

      Thank you so much for watching! I hope you are inspired!

  • @TheToyCoach
    @TheToyCoach 2 месяца назад

    If you’ve ever had an idea for a toy, check out Toy Creators Academy.

  • @TheToyCoach
    @TheToyCoach 2 месяца назад

    When was the last time you did arts and crafts?

  • @TheToyCoach
    @TheToyCoach 2 месяца назад

    Check the channel for the full episode, #231

  • @pipecleanercraftsb
    @pipecleanercraftsb 3 месяца назад

    thank you for the fascinating content. what i don't understand is how do you protect your idea from getting stolen

  • @TheeeDave556
    @TheeeDave556 3 месяца назад

    I have so many questions. I have some ideas for toys but NO-ONE to talk to about them.

  • @pipecleanercraftsb
    @pipecleanercraftsb 3 месяца назад

    so excited to have discovered you 🎉

  • @JudithMcPheron-pb9lv
    @JudithMcPheron-pb9lv 3 месяца назад

    Cassey Dressler: Utube: comediane character creator of Neon Characters, Donna's 1980's Hot Looks Salon and the characters who 12:42 frequent her business or are in her town. As fans we want this up and coming entertainer to have a t.v. series and eventually a movie. Please check into this lady she is bubbling with great potential. ❤😊❤