Awesome to hear about your background starting businesses. I can relate, I've done/tried blogging, selling tie dye shirts, social media marketing, website design, dropshipping, amazon fba, 3d printing, and probably a few more. The ones that made money for me were the tie dye shirts, amazon fba, and 3d printing. 3D Printing has made the most so far, and there's a wonderful opportunity to start and grow a fairly profitable business with this technology. One of the things I have learned is that, starting a business will point out weaknesses in my character, and will show me where I need to improve. Namely, consistency and self discipline. Mental health and physical health is also very important, and I have to take that seriously if I really want to do well.
Love the entrepreneurial aspect of these videos! I can relate to you on a lot of levels. Same age, marketing degree, “normal job” , always hustling with different business ideas. And now slowly shifting from job to full time entrepreneur. Although not 3d stuff and not in the usa (The Netherlands) I run multiple webshops (woocommerce) that i have built myself. If you ever need help or just want to share some thoughts, let me know!
Love your videos and updates. As someone with a background in CAD and very little in the 3D aspect I myself have always wanted to learn 3D modeling more and purchase a 3D printer for personal use but also to get into starting a small printing business as some point selling designs. I finally took the plunge and purchased a Bambu labs A1 the other day and can not wait to get started. Feeling very inspired and thank you for sharing! keep up the awesome work!
I’m at the very beginning of this same story. I have a successful RUclips channel. But wanted to use that as a platform to take my income to the next level. I appreciate the insight and behind the scenes. I now have more ideas for marketing and taking product pictures. With 3 videos and approaching 1K subscribers is amazing. Took me well over a year to get there. Nicely done bro, you are going places! 🏆🤘🏼
Love it! Congrats on your success as well. What I always like to remind myself is I've made 50 RUclips videos on several channels for the past 6 years. This channel and idea just got lucky :)
Try it out! If you ever have a podcast I'll join/listen 😂 I'm an amateur 3D printer and scientist. Don't be nervous about TPU slow it down a little and print on a cold bed, then heat for release. But with that Bambu you don't even have to mess with settings especially with the new Bambu TPU for AMs
The TPU printed great! Hard to think I avoided it for that long. I'll add podcast to my list :) I did think these videos are something I would watch while doing something else. Put it on in the background to listen. Kinda like a podcast :)
Hi. As you said, you have a marketing degree. It would be nice to see how you do your Etsy store. That would be useful for the guys on the other side. I mean on the engineering side. :) Your videos inspiring to start a 3D print business. Even the market is flooded with them. Keep doing videos!
Been looking for more content in the earlier stages of their 3d printing business adventure. I recently bought an X1 Carbon and am also looking to start a 3d printing business having graduated my career diploma for drafting with AutoCAD. Great video, subscribed!
You should to use PETG for your drill batterie holder so that if the buyer as them out in a hot shop they won’t melt. I recommend Bambu lab PETG high flow it prints like PLA. Keep putting out good videos!!! Also Bambu lab has there Black Friday sail so you get your filament for like $16 if you buy 4 or more.
I know its early in this endeavor of yours. Tho you have made great use of your space. It also looks like you have a good concept and direction you are going. Keep on keepin on. I am also early on in the process of starting up. I have been modeling and printing things for my own needs for a few years now. I just purchased my 3rd 3D printer and getting ready to set up my little corner and get selling.
Just came across your channel! Wishing you the best of luck getting your business up, running and self sustaining. Enjoyed your delivery and story about how you started and where you might be headed. I’m at the other end of my career just about a 1yr from retirement. Purchased my 1st 3d printer this week just to learn about the technology. Looking forward to see what you learn, and teach. All the best - Evan
Tpu shouldn’t be too bad on that thing. The a1 mini is direct drive so it should make quick work of it with the profiles. Make sure it’s dry, I know that sounds silly, but I use a filament dryer for it and it helps a ton!
What are the odds you could turn these episodes into some form of a podcast? Nothing complicated, like literally just take the audio from the videos and upload it on Spotify. If it costs something to upload or if you have to go way out of your way don't worry about it, but if it's not a big deal it'd be awesome! I'm a runner and recently bought a Bambu Lab 3d printer, I'd love to listen to your journey and experiences while I run
@@philcarpenter Not without premium, you have to have your screen on. I also don't run with my phone, I download music and podcasts on my running watch ahead of time and connect to my headphones
"It took me a year of messing around" Yep, that year is needed. Gotta get a good workshop and printer setup, and most importantly learn calibration and 3d modeling. The basics of Fusion 360 can be learned in less than a day. Amazing opportunity 3d printing is! At this point, I'm really considering going all in with 3d printing and trying to make a living off it. No kids, no family, very little bills, so it could happen if I do it! Made $1700 revenue this year. Not great but shows it works
I started a little Etsy shop myself pretty much out of boredom, kinda. I have always been interested in 3-D printing so I like many other people bought a P1S. At first, I printed a bunch of stuff for myself a bunch of organizational things around the house., flower pots for the wife. All the normal crap. Then I kind of ran out of things I wanted to print. I’ve always been pretty decent at selling things online in the past so I figured I may as well challenge myself to at least sell enough stuff to pay for this printer plus the AMS unit I bought for it. Well., I’ve been able to do that in about 30 days. And I’m sure I could’ve sold way more way faster at my price has been a little bit lower. In fact, I had to raise my price to try and stunt sales because I couldn’t quite keep up with just one printer. I’m now probably getting ready to pull the trigger on a second printer. I could probably do way more with just one printer if I worked from home and I was here to swap out prints as they were complete, but since I’m not, I do end up with a lot of idle time that’s where the second printer will help me. I only have one product too. It’s a light box for a college football team. It’s actually a four piece light box. And honestly, it’s not even really a light box because I don’t even put lights in the damn things people buy them anyway. The reason for that is, I just couldn’t find any lights that I was truly happy with. Plus with it being four different pieces. It starts to get tricky because you need conduit from one box to the other and you don’t want a wire hanging from each box for each individual set of lights. So if people are gonna buy these without the lights, that works out great for all of us. I don’t advertise them as light boxes, but that’s what they were designed for. I tell everyone the biggest difference between people actually making sales and doing the things they want to do is, they are actually JUST DOING IT. We all have the same tools, same 2 hands, same 2 feet. Just start something. If you can't design your own stuff in fusion, go on Fiver and hire someone. It doesn't cost much. As Nike says, JUST DO IT! I've subbed!
Exactly! Congrats on your progress. One design requirement I've had since I started is the products should be finished when I pull them off the printer. That has helped a lot!
I print in mostly PETG. Its much stronger than PLA and its a quite forgiving material. But maybe it will be worth getting a filament dryer just to make sure theyre ready for print before you swap out the spools. Great video, once again!
Thanks! I am interested in PETG, maybe I'll try it out. Eventually I'd like to get another Bambu P1P or similar. The AMS unit will make it way easier to keep things dry.
@OfficialOffDaBench yeah definetly! But dont be afraid to print PETG. its just as easy as PLA. Usually TPU and ABS/ASA are the trickier materials. Im sure the core xy upgrade will be neat. I think theyre still on sale for cheaper atm
I'm using my Ender 2 Pro right now. I put stiffer bed springs on it when I first got it and haven't had to relevel it since. It's slow and loud but it prints with good quality so I keep using it.
Hi i just bought my first 3d Printer a week and a half ago and I wanted to ask what packaging equipment do you use maybe a video on the other equipment you use
To start all you need is some sticker paper, printer (use the library if you don't have one), pair of scissors, box to put it in, and packing material. Keep it simple, build a profit, buy the tools you need from there.
It's actually the camera itself. I use the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for my videos. The creator combo also came with the microphone. Nice little package with tons of features.
For the pegs, you orient them horizontall and design the pegs where they attach to bins instead of being connected from the start. That adds hands on time though, but will be stronger horizontally. Or you could just find some good hooks and then somehow slot the hooks into the bins?
I'd love to see and hear more about your processing setup! What do you use to print out the labels and packaging? What kind of investment did you make there? You mentioned you had paid of first printer and now you have a few more new ones on the go, are you tracking you profit & loss?
Great idea for a video! Everything purchased for the business, printers, shipping equipment, filament, camera I use to make these videos, etc were all purchased with profit.
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but the sound of your mic sounds kinda off, I’m not sure what it is but I feel like the DJI mic should sound better, the voice overs sound great but the other shots sound fine but I feel like it could be better. I use the DJI Mic 2’s with the receiver plugged into my iPhone and love it but it did take a bit to dial it in. Maybe I’m wrong. Anyway love the content, I’ve been trying to figure out how to start my own thing. I integrated 3D printing into the current business I work at but want to do my own thing, but I have no space for it😅
Just came across your channel. Nice videos and it's great to watch someone with experience, but not at several years if running the business yet so your struggles are more relatable. Two suggestions: 1. Perhaps you can make how the camera follows you a bit less reactive so that it only does so when your movement reaches a certain threshold. That would calm down the shots considerably. 2. Have you seen this automated build plate switcher for the A1 Mini? I think it would help you with overnight prints: ruclips.net/video/LCU5UjKnh0A/видео.htmlsi=D5sLvMvOD8fv23g8
Thanks! I think the only way to slow down the tracking is to walk slower and yes I have seen the build plate mod! Definitely on my radar. Might be a 2025 project :)
@@OfficialOffDaBench it's just a minor gripe anyway. No need to worry about it if that camera helps you be more efficient. I know how much time framing shots takes.
I don’t sell 3d prints, I sell plants online, but you always remember that first sale! Love the idea from your last video of framing it
I remember the first sale for all my side hustles of the years. It's a powerful moment when you are able to create something for yourself and family!
Awesome to hear about your background starting businesses. I can relate, I've done/tried blogging, selling tie dye shirts, social media marketing, website design, dropshipping, amazon fba, 3d printing, and probably a few more.
The ones that made money for me were the tie dye shirts, amazon fba, and 3d printing. 3D Printing has made the most so far, and there's a wonderful opportunity to start and grow a fairly profitable business with this technology.
One of the things I have learned is that, starting a business will point out weaknesses in my character, and will show me where I need to improve. Namely, consistency and self discipline. Mental health and physical health is also very important, and I have to take that seriously if I really want to do well.
Congrats on your success! Keep up the great worK :)
Early subscriber here - I’m excited to follow along with your journey.
Glad to have you along!
I think your personality / honesty shines through here judging by how fast the numbers growing, anyway great channel keep it real my friend !!!
Really appreciate it! 🙂
I too started with a E2 Pro then 2 E3V2’s now 2 E3S1’s/sonic pad now thinking 2 P1S’s lol it never ends
Love the entrepreneurial aspect of these videos! I can relate to you on a lot of levels. Same age, marketing degree, “normal job” , always hustling with different business ideas. And now slowly shifting from job to full time entrepreneur. Although not 3d stuff and not in the usa (The Netherlands) I run multiple webshops (woocommerce) that i have built myself. If you ever need help or just want to share some thoughts, let me know!
Love it! I appreciate the offer :)
Love your videos and updates. As someone with a background in CAD and very little in the 3D aspect I myself have always wanted to learn 3D modeling more and purchase a 3D printer for personal use but also to get into starting a small printing business as some point selling designs. I finally took the plunge and purchased a Bambu labs A1 the other day and can not wait to get started. Feeling very inspired and thank you for sharing! keep up the awesome work!
Thanks! Wish you the best of luck. My favorite motto. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast :)
Take your time and have fun!
Your workshop is way too neat and tidy :)
Thanks! It did not always look like this, and yes, I do tidy up a little before filming. In such a small space you can easily get overrun with stuff.
Haha! I guess your shop looks like mine, filament cardboard boxes and crap everywhere 🤣
I should invest in a bigger recycling bin 😅
I’m at the very beginning of this same story. I have a successful RUclips channel. But wanted to use that as a platform to take my income to the next level. I appreciate the insight and behind the scenes. I now have more ideas for marketing and taking product pictures. With 3 videos and approaching 1K subscribers is amazing. Took me well over a year to get there. Nicely done bro, you are going places! 🏆🤘🏼
Love it! Congrats on your success as well. What I always like to remind myself is I've made 50 RUclips videos on several channels for the past 6 years. This channel and idea just got lucky :)
Enjoyed the video, and love how you've been able to use the extra space in your home. Best wishes and look forward to the upcoming content.
Thanks! Honestly the best find was the Steelcase cabinet for $15. Always wanted one of those,
Try it out! If you ever have a podcast I'll join/listen 😂 I'm an amateur 3D printer and scientist. Don't be nervous about TPU slow it down a little and print on a cold bed, then heat for release. But with that Bambu you don't even have to mess with settings especially with the new Bambu TPU for AMs
The TPU printed great! Hard to think I avoided it for that long. I'll add podcast to my list :)
I did think these videos are something I would watch while doing something else. Put it on in the background to listen. Kinda like a podcast :)
Hi. As you said, you have a marketing degree. It would be nice to see how you do your Etsy store. That would be useful for the guys on the other side. I mean on the engineering side. :) Your videos inspiring to start a 3D print business. Even the market is flooded with them. Keep doing videos!
Thanks! I'll make sure to add that as a video topic :)
Happy to have found your channel, I've been printing and selling on Etsy for the similar amount of time! Keep going, enjoy the Christmas rush
Thanks! Hope you get a xmas sales boost too
Been looking for more content in the earlier stages of their 3d printing business adventure. I recently bought an X1 Carbon and am also looking to start a 3d printing business having graduated my career diploma for drafting with AutoCAD. Great video, subscribed!
That's awesome!
Woah that is crazy, i just saw this channel for the first time and today I picked up the exact same roll of tpu...
Epic!
You should to use PETG for your drill batterie holder so that if the buyer as them out in a hot shop they won’t melt. I recommend Bambu lab PETG high flow it prints like PLA. Keep putting out good videos!!! Also Bambu lab has there Black Friday sail so you get your filament for like $16 if you buy 4 or more.
Not a bad idea!
I know its early in this endeavor of yours. Tho you have made great use of your space. It also looks like you have a good concept and direction you are going. Keep on keepin on. I am also early on in the process of starting up. I have been modeling and printing things for my own needs for a few years now. I just purchased my 3rd 3D printer and getting ready to set up my little corner and get selling.
Love it! Wish you the best :)
Hey, thank you for sharing, it’s inspiring to hear how your business came to be
No problem! It's so easy to forget how things take time now days. Just put in the work and enjoy what you do :)
Just came across your channel! Wishing you the best of luck getting your business up, running and self sustaining. Enjoyed your delivery and story about how you started and where you might be headed. I’m at the other end of my career just about a 1yr from retirement. Purchased my 1st 3d printer this week just to learn about the technology. Looking forward to see what you learn, and teach. All the best - Evan
Thanks for tuning in! Really appreciate it :)
Tpu shouldn’t be too bad on that thing. The a1 mini is direct drive so it should make quick work of it with the profiles. Make sure it’s dry, I know that sounds silly, but I use a filament dryer for it and it helps a ton!
Realized later that night the TPU prints great! I was scared for nothing :)
Congrats on your 1.5K! So happy that even though you are overseas from me, we're still in the same boat.
Thanks!
Good job, thanks for sharing
No problem! More to come :)
What are the odds you could turn these episodes into some form of a podcast? Nothing complicated, like literally just take the audio from the videos and upload it on Spotify. If it costs something to upload or if you have to go way out of your way don't worry about it, but if it's not a big deal it'd be awesome!
I'm a runner and recently bought a Bambu Lab 3d printer, I'd love to listen to your journey and experiences while I run
Love the idea! I've had a coupe of these requests now :)
You can totally listen to RUclips while you run though. Right?
@@philcarpenter Not without premium, you have to have your screen on. I also don't run with my phone, I download music and podcasts on my running watch ahead of time and connect to my headphones
Fun insights, thanks for sharing!
No problem! More to come
Hey, loving your content! This channel will go places.
Really appreciate that! Thanks for coming along :)
great content!
Thanks!
Bambu printers are a dream to try any filaments. A few years ago, doing tpu would have been a little adventure
Blowing te number of subscribers!
I try not to be a Bambu fan boy, but the machines just works!
"It took me a year of messing around" Yep, that year is needed. Gotta get a good workshop and printer setup, and most importantly learn calibration and 3d modeling. The basics of Fusion 360 can be learned in less than a day. Amazing opportunity 3d printing is! At this point, I'm really considering going all in with 3d printing and trying to make a living off it. No kids, no family, very little bills, so it could happen if I do it! Made $1700 revenue this year. Not great but shows it works
Slow and steady! Love it when you can use the profit to buy another tool for the shop.
I started a little Etsy shop myself pretty much out of boredom, kinda. I have always been interested in 3-D printing so I like many other people bought a P1S. At first, I printed a bunch of stuff for myself a bunch of organizational things around the house., flower pots for the wife. All the normal crap. Then I kind of ran out of things I wanted to print.
I’ve always been pretty decent at selling things online in the past so I figured I may as well challenge myself to at least sell enough stuff to pay for this printer plus the AMS unit I bought for it. Well., I’ve been able to do that in about 30 days. And I’m sure I could’ve sold way more way faster at my price has been a little bit lower. In fact, I had to raise my price to try and stunt sales because I couldn’t quite keep up with just one printer. I’m now probably getting ready to pull the trigger on a second printer. I could probably do way more with just one printer if I worked from home and I was here to swap out prints as they were complete, but since I’m not, I do end up with a lot of idle time that’s where the second printer will help me.
I only have one product too. It’s a light box for a college football team. It’s actually a four piece light box. And honestly, it’s not even really a light box because I don’t even put lights in the damn things people buy them anyway. The reason for that is, I just couldn’t find any lights that I was truly happy with. Plus with it being four different pieces. It starts to get tricky because you need conduit from one box to the other and you don’t want a wire hanging from each box for each individual set of lights. So if people are gonna buy these without the lights, that works out great for all of us. I don’t advertise them as light boxes, but that’s what they were designed for.
I tell everyone the biggest difference between people actually making sales and doing the things they want to do is, they are actually JUST DOING IT. We all have the same tools, same 2 hands, same 2 feet. Just start something. If you can't design your own stuff in fusion, go on Fiver and hire someone. It doesn't cost much. As Nike says, JUST DO IT!
I've subbed!
Exactly! Congrats on your progress. One design requirement I've had since I started is the products should be finished when I pull them off the printer. That has helped a lot!
I print in mostly PETG. Its much stronger than PLA and its a quite forgiving material.
But maybe it will be worth getting a filament dryer just to make sure theyre ready for print before you swap out the spools.
Great video, once again!
Thanks! I am interested in PETG, maybe I'll try it out. Eventually I'd like to get another Bambu P1P or similar. The AMS unit will make it way easier to keep things dry.
@OfficialOffDaBench yeah definetly! But dont be afraid to print PETG. its just as easy as PLA. Usually TPU and ABS/ASA are the trickier materials. Im sure the core xy upgrade will be neat. I think theyre still on sale for cheaper atm
I'm using my Ender 2 Pro right now. I put stiffer bed springs on it when I first got it and haven't had to relevel it since. It's slow and loud but it prints with good quality so I keep using it.
The Ender 2 Pro is great! Glad I chose it as my first printer
Tips for easier photos/listing: Set up a dedicated light box area with your lights setup, and ideally the camera too to list items more easily
Thanks for the tip! I'll show everyone soon how I do my photos. Still working out a solution I like.
Nice channel, keep posting 👏
Appreciate it! More videos soon. There is always something to work on :)
Like your content.
Thank you!
Hi i just bought my first 3d Printer a week and a half ago and I wanted to ask what packaging equipment do you use maybe a video on the other equipment you use
To start all you need is some sticker paper, printer (use the library if you don't have one), pair of scissors, box to put it in, and packing material. Keep it simple, build a profit, buy the tools you need from there.
I think you have a future as a TV program presenter.. great videos thank you..
Wow! Thanks :)
wow, you went from 92 subscribers to 593 I think overnight. I am looking to do exactly what you are doing so I will be listening intently.
A little shocked myself! Thanks for coming along :)
I love how you have a ton of a1 minis. Could start a whole fleet of minis for like 1-2k
For sure the most cost effective way to go! Still want a P1P though
Great video my friend keep it going quick question what type of a stand are you using so the camera is following you
It's actually the camera itself. I use the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for my videos. The creator combo also came with the microphone. Nice little package with tons of features.
@@OfficialOffDaBench I will definitely check it out thank you
Dude... if you accidently say STI, just re-shoot the shot. 😂
In all seriousness I'm jealous of your tidy set-up. Good luck. 👍
Keeps it lively 😂
Appreciate it! More videos to come.
For the pegs, you orient them horizontall and design the pegs where they attach to bins instead of being connected from the start. That adds hands on time though, but will be stronger horizontally. Or you could just find some good hooks and then somehow slot the hooks into the bins?
I've tried several solutions. My design challenge is to always have something finished right off the printer. Definitely stronger ways to design it!
I'd love to see and hear more about your processing setup! What do you use to print out the labels and packaging? What kind of investment did you make there? You mentioned you had paid of first printer and now you have a few more new ones on the go, are you tracking you profit & loss?
Great idea for a video! Everything purchased for the business, printers, shipping equipment, filament, camera I use to make these videos, etc were all purchased with profit.
You've avoided TPU?!? BRO!! PETG for functional parts... TPU is amazing
Good luck.
Appreciate it!
You should try using petg for the peg board brackets if you haven’t already
I may have to try that!
@ yeah I tryed petg for the first time like a month ago and on my Bambu lab it was just as easy as pla
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but the sound of your mic sounds kinda off, I’m not sure what it is but I feel like the DJI mic should sound better, the voice overs sound great but the other shots sound fine but I feel like it could be better. I use the DJI Mic 2’s with the receiver plugged into my iPhone and love it but it did take a bit to dial it in. Maybe I’m wrong. Anyway love the content, I’ve been trying to figure out how to start my own thing. I integrated 3D printing into the current business I work at but want to do my own thing, but I have no space for it😅
Thanks for letting me know!
How did you get the text behind you for the thumbnail? Photoshop?
I used Affinity Photo, it's a photoshop equivalent. I really don't like Adobe as a company.
i looked at you shop nice mate
Appreciate it!
what kind of camera do you use? Face tracking is cool 😎👍
Thanks! I use the DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Did you need to dry the TPU first?
No, since I put it right from the packaging onto the printer. First time I've used TPU so I don't know how it will hold up. We'll see!
Please link stl for for those peg board containers in the description ! Thank you!
Should be in the next video!
more tips please good sir.
More videos to come! :)
Hey, I know that guy!
Hello sir!
The a1 mini isnt direct drive? I dont own any bambulab but im pretty sure it is
It is! I said it wrong in the video. My concern is the bowden tube would cause issues, but everything worked great!
@@OfficialOffDaBench gotcha, that makes more sense
1k subs coming soon! You could do a small giveaway, require people to like the video and subscribe for entry for the 1k giveaway
I'm honestly a little shocked! Really excited to see where this goes :)
Just came across your channel. Nice videos and it's great to watch someone with experience, but not at several years if running the business yet so your struggles are more relatable.
Two suggestions:
1. Perhaps you can make how the camera follows you a bit less reactive so that it only does so when your movement reaches a certain threshold. That would calm down the shots considerably.
2. Have you seen this automated build plate switcher for the A1 Mini? I think it would help you with overnight prints: ruclips.net/video/LCU5UjKnh0A/видео.htmlsi=D5sLvMvOD8fv23g8
Thanks! I think the only way to slow down the tracking is to walk slower and yes I have seen the build plate mod! Definitely on my radar. Might be a 2025 project :)
@@OfficialOffDaBench it's just a minor gripe anyway. No need to worry about it if that camera helps you be more efficient. I know how much time framing shots takes.
STI :D :D
Oops 😂