Shutting The Doors to my Thriving Laser Business

Avocado! Thank you for the inspiration! I'm just getting started. So many things and so much that I would want to do, this is a great lesson on streamlining. And I'm pretty sure you're close by as the Top Dawg is just down the street. :)

Sometimes the problem with most self-employed is they don't know how to trust others to do a good job. The solution sometimes isn't downsizing but employing skill. But your direction is completely relatable.

AVOCADO! Chad, I don't care about anyone else... you're a true inspiration and encouragement to me. I appreciate you, man!

Avocado! Thanks, Chad for the transparency and comraderie. You've been a big inspiration for me a couple of years now.

AVACADO!!! Excellent video and even better story Chad. Thanks for all the transparency, honesty and inspiration. Keep up the great work and wishing you nothing but even more success! Great job.

Avocado!!! I just found this video and loved the information. I just purchased a small diode laser and needed the inspiration to keep going. I know there's a big difference between the two types of lasers but its been a struggle. Im a disabled vet and would like to hear more from you about what works and what doesn't. Thanks again for putting the info out there.

AVOCADO! I stumbled onto this video somehow and as I watched it I realized I am in the same boat you used to be in Chad. I to have a small business and like Jonathan below states that employing skill is probably the way to go I to suffer from trusting people to run my operation and feel the need to get my hands in everything to make sure quality and customer satisfaction stays high. However, I too work to much and its majorly impacted my personal life and I have lost relationships and friends due to my work. I dont get to relax and I completely relate on the part of this video you mention how your mind cant get off of work when spending time with your family. I suffer from this big time and I to like you take on every job that comes our way. I put myself in stressful situations by doing this behavior. I respect your honestly in this video and its one of the most eye opening videos I have ever watched. It really opened my eyes and I bet a lot of other people who have watched this as well that overcomplicate their lives. A true inspiration and I thank you for the therapy! I have to go think now... lol thanks again!!

Watching you video is like me looking in the mirror . 13 years i have had a small sign shop and never said NO to jobs . Alot of hours spent learning to do things that making money . Now i have desided to stick to things i know how to do well and fast . I seriously feel i have grown up and im wiser . Good video ! And very inspiring! Thanks Chad. I have had my Rmlaser 1390 for a month now and love it !! Really going after the hotels with your ideas !! ❤

Avocado. Great lesson about having all those custom ordered products and being overwhelmed. I will share it with the students in my business class. From the outside, looking at all those amazing product pictures, most people would be envious. However, behind the scenes it was a different story. Thanks for putting this video together and sharing your experience.

Avocado, I was also making everything and also having lots of fun, I think I should follow in your footsteps. Thank you for showing me it can be done!!! Thank you!!

AVOCADO! Chad.Thank You for being transparent with your business. You are my idol and inspiration for my future projects.

Avacado! I've been seeing and hearing (that ILTMS patreon is worth it) for year, and I just realized I'm right down the road from you I'm GA! Been pouring through videos before buying my first laser and yours were super helpful man! Much appreciated! Riches are in the niches! If you can keep it simple and still make $$ it's even more powerful. Congrats and keep it up!

Avocado! Well Done Chad, I wish you only the Best going forward with your next venture and by seeing this video of yours you are already settled in. Thank you so much for sharing your journey, it truly is inspiring especially when trying to get a first time newly started business going and no-one believes in your abilities as a creator/ or maker. PS: You have a Beautiful Family, and all your recent decisions will benefit all of you and it's Great to see how things have turned out so far. Always stay the humble guy you started out in this business and never allow success to change you for you are an idle and mentor to so many people without even knowing it and we look up to. Can't wait to see what you do next!

AVOCADO!!! Thanks Chad, incredibly transparent and honest look at many dimensions that people can learn from. Your work looks quite impressive, across all stages of your career too. Best wishes to you and your family. Thanks for sharing.

Avocado! I'm enjoying your videos in the short time frame I've been watching. I like your honest take on the market and competition.

Avocado! As someone looking into adding engraving to my 3d print business I found this video extremely useful.

AVOCADO! Thank you for sharing a very insightful video. I appreciate the fact that your attention or focus is on community first, and then the bread and butter second. It shows how this form of thinking really works when we place our hearts in the right direction, whether we are business owners or not. That said, you’re inspirational for all who watch this video, and that in itself is a blessing. PS: I subscribe to your channel 🤗. Thank you.😎

AVACADO... I have a CNC and a laser and have been struggling for the last 2 years.... I now have clarity, Thank you sir

Avocado: Love your business model... competition does make a product better and nurtures growth. I love seeing someone ask how you do that and then watch their creative twists and turns render their own design success and failures (we all can learn from ; ). I used to run an Airbrush business in college, which solely ran on word of mouth. Pricing my art was the worst. I mean, recognizing a talent you've been blessed with and creating something with your hands is such a passionate journey that left me struggling to set prices.. lol, anyone else? Now, I'm nearing retirement, so I'm looking at starting a business utilizing a mopa fiber laser engraver. Came across your video and really enjoyed your content, but more endearing is your values and character. Names Anthony, see ya around, and thank you for sharing your journey.

Avocado! I’m a new subscriber, and so happy to have found your channel. I currently take every job being that I’m still growing after 5 years in the custom business with very low clientele..I have several machines including a xtool M1 laser engraver and want to focus more on building my laser skills. You have motivated me to take a step back if needed to reconstruct. I recently obtained a store location thinking that it would give me access to more paying customers. However, after a month there I am struggling to gain clients still. I just want to craft, help others, and make a living for my family. I am looking forward to learning more & more inspiration from you!🎉 Thank you!!