DIY Memento Mori Coin + Leather Pouch (SVG Files!)
https://youtu.be/E4-9SGIV4a0 In this video I’ll show you how to engrave a simple Memento Mori coin AND cut a leather pouch to go with it. CLICK HERE TO GET THE SVG FILES! You will be prompted to sign up for my e-mail newsletter The Laser Dispatch. Once you are signed up, the download will happen instantly! […]
How to Practice Gun Engraving Without a Gun
https://youtu.be/8X1slJ3QdI0 Want to practice gun engraving skills with your laser but dont want to waste money or expensive parts? Do what I do, have custom (fake) practice blanks made! The first thing you need to do is come up with a basic gun slide design. I’ve already taken care of this step if you wish […]
How To Emboss Coins with the xTool F1 Ultra
https://youtu.be/Cw0VIFSGA34 In the video above we do a step-by-step tutorial on how to emboss a coin with the xTool F1 Ultra laser engraver! Want to try the exact file I embossed in the video? Download the FREE xTool Creative Space file HERE. Please make sure you have the F1 Ultra already installed, and, […]
Episode 02: Your Laser Business Structure MATTERS with Michael from Laser Engraving 911
Audio Only Version Welcome to episode 2 of the Laser Dispatch Podcast! Today we chat with Michael from Sonoma Laser Engraving and Laser Engraving 911. We talk about his origin story, the differences between a product-focused vs customer-focused laser business, and engraving for Hollywood movies! Things We Mentioned: Sonoma Laser Engraving Laser Engraving 911 Making […]
The PPU Method: How I Choose Laser Products To Sell
It can seem overwhelming when you start thinking about selling your laser products. There are just too many options! I completely understand this feeling. To focus on what products have the highest likelihood of success, I implement what I call the “PPU Method.” The PPU stands for P—Personal, P—Popular, and U—Utilitarian. If I can fit […]
Episode 01: Zero to Full-Time Laser Business in One Year with Andy from AAC Enterprise
Audio Only Version In our first official episode of The Laser Dispatch Podcast I chat with Andy from AAC Enterprise. We discuss his laser engraving business, what kind of lasers he uses, how he markets his products, and reflect on his first official year in business. Visual Aids Check out Andy’s shop tour! https://youtu.be/edBIbCp16Bg Things […]
The xTool F1 Ultra Laser Engraver Review
The brand new xTool F1 Ultra is shipping soon!
Episode 0: Chatting With chatGPT About My Laser Business Journey
Audio Only Version In todays episode, I introduce and lay the groundwork for what you can expect from The Laser Dispatch Podcast. After that, I sit down with chatGPT to answer a couple questions about how I got started working with lasers and how I transitioned into a full-time laser business. Visual Aids Working on […]
This Laser Business is CRUSHING Instagram (260k+!): What Can We Learn?
In this day and age creating and maintaining social media profiles for your laser business is essential.
There Are Opportunities Everywhere You Look
IN THIS HOUSE… we shun the idea of oversaturation.