Thanks got myself a 12by 13foot shed to work in and a 20w laser i really wanted one just to build things for myself as hobbies but I’m exited to to sell things as well already got some crazy ideas can’t wait to build something amazing
We started with a 10watt Diode in December, added a 40w CO2 (K40) in March, and will get our Aeon Mira 7 in July. Our glidepath is for us to be full-time laser by next summer. Thanks for the motivation to get moving.
I am also looking to start with either a 5W or 10W to make sure my business idea doesn’t turn into a very expensive hobby lol. What would you have done differently, if anything?
@laserengravingwithmatt7833 I have a channel myself and I must say, its nice to see influencers and motivators that keep it real like yourself love the channel, I just added a laser to the shop and your one of my top guys I watch
Thank you, Matt, I have taken the leap, I purchased a Longer RAY5 20W laser. I'm in business and scared but it is the most fun I have had making money in my life.
5:03 marketing is king, i decided i would become an entrepreneur when i worked as Sales Manager at a plumbing company, once i figured out what it takes to get your name out, i realize i could get my name out just as easy
@@laserengravingwithmatt i currently just do gig work, but i got a whole bunch of machines, 3d printers, engravers, shirt presses, i had since the beginning planned to advertise to my current customers who already rate me 5 stars, im barely getting set up but i been watching videos like yours for years, loving your content!
Thanks Matt! Not sure if you are a believer but this message really blessed and encouraged me today. Thank you for what you do! Blessings to you and your family.
The reason your RUclips channel is so successful. In my opinion even if it’s just a simple, thanks you acknowledge the viewers, and that alone makes them feel like they’re part of the family. Besides that you have an encouraging and an upbeat personality, both you and your wife, Which also draws people in often times I get discouraged with this stuff and then I catch a video of yours that I haven’t seen in a while and it rejuvenate me to move forward feeling like I’ve got a little support and hope behind me to continue doing what I’m doing
Thanks 😃. I know you can do it. If you love what you do then don’t worry about the ones that don’t care or laugh at you. Because as you grow (as you will) people will naturally try to pull you down to their level. That is when you smile 😃 because you are doing it. You got this 💪
Thank you, Matt! Thank you, Sara, for being a great partner, friend and wife! Your support and love, shows in your hubby videos! You guys keep up the good work! May your blessings continue to reach you and your family! Yes, very helpful.
Thanks for doing this video. I love using my laser and doing projects that people like. I was just looking how to turn this “hobby” into a business. And you’re words just reiterate what I already know that I need to do, “Just do it.” I definitely enjoy watching your channel and it’s always great content.
I love how real ur videos are I'm still just starting trying to build it up but I love watching your videos when I'm sitting here working on something thanks matt
Hey Matt my wife and I have started making things on our laser. We got our business license and our website and Etsy page will go live next week. Thanks for the inspiration.
You are so right! I bought the equipment, I did the research and I am stuck, I don’t move . I feel frustrated with my lack of action. Because start this businesses is something that I want so much. 😢 I will get up and try even if I fail I will keep trying. Thank you for the encouragement 👍🙏
We got a used (unbranded) K40 laser just 4 weeks ago for £200 ($257) & started off making slate coasters & selling just through word of mouth and the laser paid for its self within a week of us making our first coaster, football (soccer) team logos are very popular on engraved & sublimated goods here in Scotland, that's what's on most of our sold goods, we're working on designs for Halloween now, Another cool video mate, a few of your others have been helpful for us so far & they're always good to watch and take in 👍
Wow, I have yet to leave this channel without being inspired in some way! Matt, you are an amazing inspiration! Another great video!! Keep it up! My dream is to make this a full time endeavor and it's because of people like you, Matt, who are not afraid to speak the truth and "speak it loud" KEEP IT UP!
thanks matt for the words of encouragement. im right there with you i have a bunch of things, ear rings and ornaments on the diode to business cards and knives on the fiber. i started with a ortur 4.5 diode (still have it) then bought lm2 pro 5.5 to my last purchase a 20 watt fiber. not the biggest or the best but its what i could afford. it pays for itself and put a little extra money in the pocket. you are right dont be scared just jump in, you are going to make mistakes, but those are learning factors. keep being an inspiration. blessing to you and sara
Good advice, all which I kinda already knew... it's hard getting my foot in the door, but you pointed out exactly what I was thinking. Stand out, make aluminum/steel business cards
Thanks Matt. I finally started a small woodworking business along with laser engraving and 3D modeling/printing and this was very helpful and motivating! Thanks for all your hard work!
thank you Matt. I just bought a laser and it sits here collecting dust. where i thought the computer i have would work it don't. please tell people that their budget should be for a laptop if they dont already own one too.
Absolutely love watching your videos. I have recently purchased the WeCreat Vision 20 watt Diode Laser (being delivered early next week). I currently run a merch business creating and selling custom t-shirts, hoodies, koozies and more. I'm excited to be adding the laser and all the possible products I can experiment with for my business. Thank you sir for sharing your experience, and some tough love :)
Thanks Matt! I watched your video about the state coasters a while back, and this week I finally got off my butt and got my Etsy store rolling! I’m nervous and excited, thanks again!
I Love your Channel an how you approach this.. Sometimes we all get in our own head an never make a move, sometimes you need to "Just Do It" ! #BeAboutAction..
I have loved your videos since the one where you stuck 2 sticks up your nose! (they may have been pencils.. I don't remember exactly!) Been a big fan ever since!
Matt, I have been watching all your videos. I love what you do. I am kinda goofy like you. It's a good thing. Please let me know what your air extraction unit is and how I can get one. Mine sounds like a jet engine. Lol! Thanks Matt you have helped my business a lot.
You’re a treasure Matt! Such great advice. My story is similar to yours. Agree so much! Did you all start as a contract services laser, or start by offering product offerings? Or all?
Hi Matt thank as always for the inspiration. Been watching you for a while and just purchased my third laser. On a separate note, what exhaust fan do you use. I installed an 8” 750cfm fan but it doesn’t seem like it’s enough. Thank you and looking forward to future videos.
Just got my atomstack a10 pro, I have one client wanting me to engrave a headstone for their ma, and a couple friends wanting guns customized, so I'm using templates for the design and changing it to fit them personally (so far my favorite project is a handgun, dude wanted a punisher skull and I already had some skull designs, so I've taken a Pic of his punisher tattoo and did some heavy editing to the templates I have so I can turn out CUSTOM WORK and not be a lazy Joe doing duplicated "custom" designs... Nothing would piss me off more than going to show off a "custom" engrave, just to find out other people have that exact same design.. so that's my biggest "law" when it comes to offering custom engraving... making sure it's actually custom and not 1/1000
Well, I believe in America and the freedom of choice this country provides its citizens.. I'm not buying/selling firearms, I only handle inoperable parts, for all intent and purpose, as far as I know the slide is a fancy shaped peice of metal and the lower frame could be from a bb gun lookalike.. as long as the client provides me with material and I return the material to the same person, I don't see any issue, as I won't even take a complete, I have the owner break down so that I only handle raw materials (metal/plastic/wood) and not the product that requires licensing to handle As long as I'm not dealing firearms, or handling a complete assembly of them I should be clear right?
Hi Matt, I'm about to buy my first laser and I'm terrified of all the "what ifs". Thanks for the great motivational video. I do have a question: how do you get orders? Like do people just find you online or did you go to local businesses to introduce yourself?
Have you started yet? I'm so interested in doing this, but I feel like I need reassurance that it's actually viable. I'm looking forward to your response.
Hi Matt. Love the videos. I have run my laser business for a few years but I always learn something from you. Thanks. When I go to the Etsy link in the description I don't see any finished products. It says only 73 sales. Do you not use Etsy for sales or am I missing something. I was considering opening an acount but was wondering if you find it profitable.
We do use Etsy I don’t put our main Etsy shop in the description or tell people because if I have thousands of people going and looking at my shop every day it pushes me to the bottom because of the algorithm because no one would buy stuff they just wanna see what I’m selling
@@laserengravingwithmatt Thanks, Matt. That makes good sense. I may give Etsy a try. My business is a bit unique. I own several lasers because I do reviews of them. For my business, I only sell one product but it keeps me pretty busy. The product is just an item that is valuable to my blog readers niche so I already had a customer base from the blog. I am a little hesitant to try Etsy because I don't want to get too busy and not be able to keep up. I'm older and retired from my career so ten-hour days are too tough for me now. I'm doing about six-hour days. I could handle a little more but not much. Thanks again for all the great content.
You should definitely do it you have full control of your shop. If you start getting too busy, you can just put it on vacation mode or shut it down. If you want to do it then don’t let that hold you back.
in non-technical standard American English people tend to say either "nitch" or "neesh". In the scientific world - in the US and the rest of the world - we say "neesh" dont stress out about it unless you are defending your dissertation on the ecological dynamics of the ghost octopus and its niche (winks)
Can I ask for advice on one thing, I think I have tried every setting and either it's too light or the glass breaks (cracks). But glass jars, mugs, pilsner glasses, and stemless wine glasses. Any chance you could make a video for dummies like me who now have a cupboard full of failed glasses?
I like my business cards like my underwear.. THICK!!! 🤣 But seriously... I just ordered a few of those packs. I appreciate the motivation and reminder to keep going!
![Stromae, Pomme - “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” (from Arcane Season 2) [Official Visualizer]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1F3OGIFnW1k/mqdefault.jpg)
Competition is fierce anywhere, the ones who survive are the ones who go get it
Thanks got myself a 12by 13foot shed to work in and a 20w laser i really wanted one just to build things for myself as hobbies but I’m exited to to sell things as well already got some crazy ideas can’t wait to build something amazing
That’s awesome 😎
We started with a 10watt Diode in December, added a 40w CO2 (K40) in March, and will get our Aeon Mira 7 in July. Our glidepath is for us to be full-time laser by next summer. Thanks for the motivation to get moving.
Heck yeah! That’s awesome
I am also looking to start with either a 5W or 10W to make sure my business idea doesn’t turn into a very expensive hobby lol.
What would you have done differently, if anything?
@PatrickSteil nothing
words of wisdom my friend fear will destroy your business or lack of marketing..good job
Thanks 😃
@laserengravingwithmatt7833 I have a channel myself and I must say, its nice to see influencers and motivators that keep it real like yourself love the channel, I just added a laser to the shop and your one of my top guys I watch
This might be the realist advice on youtube. I'm a small laser company and this is real honest advice. 😊
Thanks 😃
Thank you, Matt, I have taken the leap, I purchased a Longer RAY5 20W laser. I'm in business and scared but it is the most fun I have had making money in my life.
That’s what it’s all about 😃
5:03 marketing is king, i decided i would become an entrepreneur when i worked as Sales Manager at a plumbing company, once i figured out what it takes to get your name out, i realize i could get my name out just as easy
Heck yeah
@@laserengravingwithmatt i currently just do gig work, but i got a whole bunch of machines, 3d printers, engravers, shirt presses, i had since the beginning planned to advertise to my current customers who already rate me 5 stars, im barely getting set up but i been watching videos like yours for years, loving your content!
Thanks Matt! Not sure if you are a believer but this message really blessed and encouraged me today. Thank you for what you do! Blessings to you and your family.
Oh you bet I do. Glad to help you and God bless.
A niche only works when it is extremely difficult to copy and has a consistently high demand.
The reason your RUclips channel is so successful. In my opinion even if it’s just a simple, thanks you acknowledge the viewers, and that alone makes them feel like they’re part of the family. Besides that you have an encouraging and an upbeat personality, both you and your wife, Which also draws people in often times I get discouraged with this stuff and then I catch a video of yours that I haven’t seen in a while and it rejuvenate me to move forward feeling like I’ve got a little support and hope behind me to continue doing what I’m doing
Thanks 😃. I know you can do it. If you love what you do then don’t worry about the ones that don’t care or laugh at you. Because as you grow (as you will) people will naturally try to pull you down to their level. That is when you smile 😃 because you are doing it. You got this 💪
Man, I was doing to over-research/thinking thing for sure! And I like the approach of NOT limiting with a niche. Thanks brother. 💪
Hell yeah love the attitude. Let's get at it! It's all about the hustle
💪😃
Thank you, Matt! Thank you, Sara, for being a great partner, friend and wife! Your support and love, shows in your hubby videos! You guys keep up the good work! May your blessings continue to reach you and your family! Yes, very helpful.
Thanks
Matt, you are the most down to earth person on RUclips. Thank you for your content and keep it up brother.
Thank you.
Hey Matt, I really needed that kind of energy. Thanks for recharging my motivation to actually Shoot lasers instead of just researching all the time.
Not a problem 😃
Thanks for doing this video. I love using my laser and doing projects that people like. I was just looking how to turn this “hobby” into a business. And you’re words just reiterate what I already know that I need to do, “Just do it.” I definitely enjoy watching your channel and it’s always great content.
Thanks
What do you do if you would need to take a vacation? How do you handle the orders that keep coming in while you take a week off or cruise?
I push out my shipping time and I make sure I have no open orders when I leave and when I come back, I just start working
I love how real ur videos are I'm still just starting trying to build it up but I love watching your videos when I'm sitting here working on something thanks matt
Thanks 😊
Great motivation! What you speak is the truth . I got to say I laughed pretty dang hard with the fly killing segment.
😂 it was driving me nuts 😆
I got myself a Sculpfun S9 and have been selling slate stones for all sorts since I got it up and running. Learning as I go.
That’s awesome.
Hey Matt my wife and I have started making things on our laser. We got our business license and our website and Etsy page will go live next week. Thanks for the inspiration.
Congrats 🎊
You are so right! I bought the equipment, I did the research and I am stuck, I don’t move . I feel frustrated with my lack of action. Because start this businesses is something that I want so much. 😢
I will get up and try even if I fail I will keep trying. Thank you for the encouragement 👍🙏
Absolutely never give up
It can be done! Next month will be my first month as a star seller on Etsy. Sales are slow right now but I’m adding more products each week!
Congrats 😃
Appreciate your videos. Getting my first laser next month hopefully.
Nice
We got a used (unbranded) K40 laser just 4 weeks ago for £200 ($257) & started off making slate coasters & selling just through word of mouth and the laser paid for its self within a week of us making our first coaster, football (soccer) team logos are very popular on engraved & sublimated goods here in Scotland, that's what's on most of our sold goods, we're working on designs for Halloween now,
Another cool video mate, a few of your others have been helpful for us so far & they're always good to watch and take in 👍
Congratulations 🎉 that is awesome I am so glad to hear. Keep up the hard work
Wow, I have yet to leave this channel without being inspired in some way! Matt, you are an amazing inspiration! Another great video!! Keep it up! My dream is to make this a full time endeavor and it's because of people like you, Matt, who are not afraid to speak the truth and "speak it loud" KEEP IT UP!
THANKS 😃
thanks matt for the words of encouragement. im right there with you i have a bunch of things, ear rings and ornaments on the diode to business cards and knives on the fiber. i started with a ortur 4.5 diode (still have it) then bought lm2 pro 5.5 to my last purchase a 20 watt fiber. not the biggest or the best but its what i could afford. it pays for itself and put a little extra money in the pocket. you are right dont be scared just jump in, you are going to make mistakes, but those are learning factors. keep being an inspiration. blessing to you and sara
Thanks Jim 😃and your welcome
Thanks for the motivational video! I appreciate your willingness to help others, your humor, and honesty! I'm learning a lot from you guys!
Thanks 😃
Good advice, all which I kinda already knew... it's hard getting my foot in the door, but you pointed out exactly what I was thinking. Stand out, make aluminum/steel business cards
Thanks 😃 absolutely
Thanks!!! I LOVE your bluntness and passion!
Thanks 😃
Thank you best advice, just do it..I'm done with the research...
Heck yes
Thanks Matt. I finally started a small woodworking business along with laser engraving and 3D modeling/printing and this was very helpful and motivating! Thanks for all your hard work!
Thanks
Needed to hear this today. Thank you
😃👍
Thank you, Matt, those were the words I needed, they came at the right time.
😃👍
I keep sitting on the sidelines and waiting. Gotta get going. Thanks for the video.
Just do it.
thank you Matt. I just bought a laser and it sits here collecting dust. where i thought the computer i have would work it don't. please tell people that their budget should be for a laptop if they dont already own one too.
What it should. I have a old 32 bit windows 7 and I was using it for awhile
Great motivation videos. Always appreciate you and your wife. Love your since of humor and your willingness to help thousands.
Thanks 😃
Thank you for the motivation! I'll start next week!
Absolutely love watching your videos. I have recently purchased the WeCreat Vision 20 watt Diode Laser (being delivered early next week). I currently run a merch business creating and selling custom t-shirts, hoodies, koozies and more. I'm excited to be adding the laser and all the possible products I can experiment with for my business. Thank you sir for sharing your experience, and some tough love :)
Congratulations 🎉
Thanks Matt! I watched your video about the state coasters a while back, and this week I finally got off my butt and got my Etsy store rolling! I’m nervous and excited, thanks again!
Congrats you will do great
I Love your Channel an how you approach this.. Sometimes we all get in our own head an never make a move, sometimes you need to "Just Do It" ! #BeAboutAction..
I appreciate that
love this video! your talks are always inspirational ,but this 1 just hits home.
thanks!!!
Thanks
I have loved your videos since the one where you stuck 2 sticks up your nose! (they may have been pencils.. I don't remember exactly!) Been a big fan ever since!
😂 I remember that. Thanks 😃
Very good
What a great inspiring speech with humour, I’m still in researching mode to get into this laser business LOL
Thanks 😃
True words. love the motivation. Glad we got to see you.
Thanks
Thanks for the motivation Matt. I have been planning to start for a while, but I always overthink it and hesitate.
What’s the worst thing that’s gonna happen.
@@laserengravingwithmatt Do nothing.
Great video! Do you have a video describing your ventilation?
Yup. ruclips.net/video/n68YmBwR-F8/видео.htmlsi=5_yPX7Rdfh4mC_Ot
Good advice
Thanks
I swear you must be talking to as I was sitting on the couch and searching 🤣.. Well now I am motivated.
That’s awesome
Matt, I have been watching all your videos. I love what you do. I am kinda goofy like you. It's a good thing. Please let me know what your air extraction unit is and how I can get one. Mine sounds like a jet engine. Lol! Thanks Matt you have helped my business a lot.
Hello 👋 and thanks. My fan I use is in the description.
I can't wait to celebrate Duly 4th. . Haha. . Good stuff, Matt.
😃 🇺🇸
Awesome Matt & such good advise 👍
Thanks
You’re a treasure Matt! Such great advice. My story is similar to yours. Agree so much! Did you all start as a contract services laser, or start by offering product offerings? Or all?
We did anything to make money.
Great advice as always 👍
Thanks 😊
I told you all of that in confidence lol
😂
Matt, starting out, how much attention should be given to personalizing 'life events' products?
It all depends on your products. They don’t have to be personalized. Can always add that later.
great video matt keep up the great content😎
Thanks 😃
Hi Matt thank as always for the inspiration. Been watching you for a while and just purchased my third laser. On a separate note, what exhaust fan do you use. I installed an 8” 750cfm fan but it doesn’t seem like it’s enough. Thank you and looking forward to future videos.
Thanks I use the m8 fan it is in the description.
Just got my atomstack a10 pro, I have one client wanting me to engrave a headstone for their ma, and a couple friends wanting guns customized, so I'm using templates for the design and changing it to fit them personally (so far my favorite project is a handgun, dude wanted a punisher skull and I already had some skull designs, so I've taken a Pic of his punisher tattoo and did some heavy editing to the templates I have so I can turn out CUSTOM WORK and not be a lazy Joe doing duplicated "custom" designs...
Nothing would piss me off more than going to show off a "custom" engrave, just to find out other people have that exact same design.. so that's my biggest "law" when it comes to offering custom engraving... making sure it's actually custom and not 1/1000
Heck yeah. In case you didn’t know you have to be licensed to do any kind of guns.
Well, I believe in America and the freedom of choice this country provides its citizens.. I'm not buying/selling firearms, I only handle inoperable parts, for all intent and purpose, as far as I know the slide is a fancy shaped peice of metal and the lower frame could be from a bb gun lookalike.. as long as the client provides me with material and I return the material to the same person, I don't see any issue, as I won't even take a complete, I have the owner break down so that I only handle raw materials (metal/plastic/wood) and not the product that requires licensing to handle
As long as I'm not dealing firearms, or handling a complete assembly of them I should be clear right?
Nope not in the USA
Grazie.
Thanks 😃
Hi Matt, I'm about to buy my first laser and I'm terrified of all the "what ifs". Thanks for the great motivational video. I do have a question: how do you get orders? Like do people just find you online or did you go to local businesses to introduce yourself?
Etsy is a easy way to get orders and the word of mouth
Have you started yet? I'm so interested in doing this, but I feel like I need reassurance that it's actually viable. I'm looking forward to your response.
1:04 the kids wore their hats like that in the late 80’s early 90’s specially in the American southwest lol they dont wear them like that anymore
How many items did you start with in your etsy shop before you started seeing any traction ?
We had more than one page full.
Hi Matt. Love the videos. I have run my laser business for a few years but I always learn something from you. Thanks. When I go to the Etsy link in the description I don't see any finished products. It says only 73 sales. Do you not use Etsy for sales or am I missing something. I was considering opening an acount but was wondering if you find it profitable.
We do use Etsy I don’t put our main Etsy shop in the description or tell people because if I have thousands of people going and looking at my shop every day it pushes me to the bottom because of the algorithm because no one would buy stuff they just wanna see what I’m selling
@@laserengravingwithmatt Thanks, Matt. That makes good sense. I may give Etsy a try. My business is a bit unique. I own several lasers because I do reviews of them. For my business, I only sell one product but it keeps me pretty busy. The product is just an item that is valuable to my blog readers niche so I already had a customer base from the blog. I am a little hesitant to try Etsy because I don't want to get too busy and not be able to keep up. I'm older and retired from my career so ten-hour days are too tough for me now. I'm doing about six-hour days. I could handle a little more but not much. Thanks again for all the great content.
You should definitely do it you have full control of your shop. If you start getting too busy, you can just put it on vacation mode or shut it down. If you want to do it then don’t let that hold you back.
in non-technical standard American English people tend to say either "nitch" or "neesh". In the scientific world - in the US and the rest of the world - we say "neesh" dont stress out about it unless you are defending your dissertation on the ecological dynamics of the ghost octopus and its niche (winks)
😄😂😁
Do you need a solid foundation in order to start a business?
It would help
Can I ask for advice on one thing, I think I have tried every setting and either it's too light or the glass breaks (cracks). But glass jars, mugs, pilsner glasses, and stemless wine glasses. Any chance you could make a video for dummies like me who now have a cupboard full of failed glasses?
Yes I can. 😃
@@laserengravingwithmatt Thank you very much!
Hey Matt，I have sent you emails
I haven’t gotten any. Make sure you have the right address
What is the name under. I can check the spam folder
I like my business cards like my underwear.. THICK!!! 🤣 But seriously... I just ordered a few of those packs. I appreciate the motivation and reminder to keep going!
🤣😂🤣😂🤣 you bet 🤣