Start A 6-Figure Laser Business | Everything You Need To Start & Be Successful

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In today's video, I am going to show you how to start a 6-figure laser business and everything you need to start and be successful. I have had my laser almost an entire year and have learned so much. I want to help you too, so i'm spilling the tea and showing you it all. I give you tips, walk you through my shop and show you some helpful upgrades i've made to make our lives a little easier.
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@user-rj2fz9me6z 4 месяца назад

Yes! Please the box making video. Your videos are so helpful, glad I found your channel.

@angelacole2713 Год назад

Oh the ending of your video - I love you! I love how empowering you are and how you go above you beyond to encourage others. You are so truly special Sallie. I wish you a very successful holiday season :) Oh and I'm here for all the laser videos so keep them coming as you can.

@SimplySallie Год назад

This means so much to me. Thank you so much for the kind words! 🥰🥰🥰

@SandraDiaz-ug6dr Год назад

Thank you for this video! Love how honest and clear was the info that you provided. Please continue making a serie of this kind of videos, and how to make the boxes, thanks 😊🎉😊

@thegriffiths Год назад

Yes - please make a video on making your own boxes! Thanks for a great video.

@Matt_Hatt3r 5 месяцев назад

This was VERY helpful!! Thank you!! I'm so glad I found your channel!!

@thaddyss 23 дня назад

I love this video , I just came across this one after watching the other one you did a door sign. So helpful and informative. I'm new to engraving, still saving enough to get myself one of those Thunder lasers.

@treasuresimeone4312 Год назад

So helpful. Thank you for your encouragement and practical advice ❤️

@jakelotter9130 Год назад

A little tip for you. I have a 60 gallon compressor used for painting where moisture was a Massive issue for me. What I ended up doing is cooling the air between the compressor head and the tank itself by routing the air through transmission coolers. Yes, a car transmission cooler. Then before entering the tank it runs through condensate lines, and finally a water seperators. This gets 95% of my water. The remaining % sits in the bottom of the tank, or gets captured by another oil/water seperators on the outlet. No dessicant driers at all.

@justthethreeofus5055 Год назад

Sallie! Great video! I don’t own a laser and I don’t do wood working. I’m just here to show support ❤ I love that you show ways to cut costs or how to reuse things. There is so much waste when producing any product and trying to reduce waste is so important to protect our environment. I love that you showed how to reuse the beads! I reuse my gloves as much as I can too 😅. And I love the message you gave at the end of the video. Gives me motivation for my etsy shops as well. 😊

@SimplySallie Год назад

Thank you so much for the kind words! Yes definitely reusing and saving when you can helps so much! 😊

@CozyCraftyVibes 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this very informative video! I have looked everywhere for answers about having the laser in the garage. Definitely saving this video 😊

@KT-kk1gt Год назад

Yes, I would love to see how you make your own boxes.

@anaechevarria9185 10 месяцев назад

I ❤ your videos! I watch them before podcasts!! 🤣 Thanks for sharing!

@brendacampbell4670 Год назад

Love your video’s you explain things so well get information

@looknorth07 Год назад

Very insightful. 🙌🏼

@marialeeramirez8727 Год назад

Thank you for the tips . ☀️

@CruiseMonkeyGames 4 месяца назад

Darlin' you're as adorable as a basket of hound pups! And you're sharing great info. Video idea (haven't watched all yours, maybe you've covered this) but let folks know the limitations of a CO2 laser and maybe some other challenges you've overcome. Subscribed and headed to your channel. Oh yes, box video if you haven't done that. Thanks for brightening up my morning.

@22nicholveit Год назад

I have 3 lasers. 2 Omtech machines and a diode. I make craft blanks and love it. I love making custom items for people. I love your videos and love getting that notification from you! Research is so very important! It’s definitely a learning curve at the beginning but if you take the time to learn it’s definitely a fun business to be in!

@SimplySallie Год назад

Thank you Nicki! 🥰 yes I totally agree. Laser life is the best life I feel lol

@22nicholveit Год назад

@@SimplySallie absolutely! I need to expand though and so I need to find something else to go along with the craft blanks. I don’t do well at painting unless it’s spray paint. Smaller things irritate me 🤣🤣

@SimplySallie Год назад

@@22nicholveit try painting the board before you cut! Game changer! Only thing is it’ll have the edges unfinished but I’ve found that people like that modern look!

@22nicholveit Год назад

@@SimplySallie I have done that before once! Just the small little pieces drive you 😜 lol

@popsnextstage Год назад

Thank you for this video. I wish you and your family the best in 2023.😎

@SimplySallie Год назад

Same to you!!

@Stinkerbelle62 4 месяца назад

What an AMAZING video. Thanks

@jstevenlamb Год назад

Great Videos!... You mentioned making your own boxes. Do you have a particular box template maker that you use to create your boxes, and where do you get your sheets of cardboard. Thanks, Steve

@luisku2382 11 месяцев назад

This was a great video! I am so intrigued. I also do not have a laser nor have I ever used one. What baby steps can you recommend for learning? What would be a great beginner laser?

@TYJ419 Год назад

Hi Sallie and great info as I am new to laser cutting this year but starting out with a M1 for personal use right now. Would love to see box video. Tracey

@bengibson8528 Год назад

Running the A/C on the mini split or using a stand alone dehumidifier will help with some of the moisture in your air setup due to it dehumidifying the air in the room/area also 😉

@B.A.Bassangler 10 месяцев назад

I watched a bazillion laser videos so far, and only found your channel when I started doing market research...thank GOD I did...my shop is in no way ready for CO2 (dusty, incomplete dust collection, squirrels, etc). You may have just saved me a lot of money and headaches, thank YOU! Diode it is; actually more interested in learning Lightburn for now anyway. Cyber see you later.

@mikegager 5 месяцев назад

i literally have squirrels in my shop too haha

@orlcsandiego 11 месяцев назад

Yes. Would love to see a box video.

@MonicaTaylor23 Год назад

Would you consider doing a video with how you set up your compressors and your wall set up for moisture from start to finish with the products!?

@sharksys Год назад

Great Videos - Thanks so much for sharing! One thing you mentioned toward the end of this one was that you might make a video that shows how you make your corrugated boxes. Did you ever do that?

@SimplySallie Год назад

I'll add it to my upcoming video list to go ahead and make! Thanks for the reminder!

@jnacd Год назад

Please do the box making video!! Thank you!

@SimplySallie Год назад

Will add it to my list!!

@MH-cj1gz Год назад

Where do you get your cardboard from?

@veea.4936 9 месяцев назад

Yes, please share ❤

@flipswhilebroke Год назад

Love the video!! Where do you get your cardboard from? Thanks.

@darcyringgenberg9698 Год назад

Great information!! Curious how does one go about the market research to learn what items to sell?

@annalaoretti5240 Год назад

I won’t be purchasing a laser anytime soon but I really enjoyed this video. And yes, please do a video on building boxes, etc! Also maybe a video on your OG painted wood signs, like do you still use the same method/supplies recommended in previous video?

@SimplySallie Год назад

Yes I will do more of this for sure!!

@sergiothehandyman 8 месяцев назад

Great video.... I just want to make wood ornaments and some other woodwork, do I have to buy any other accessories or will be just fine with what it comes in the box. Thanks.

@johnhubbard6262 6 месяцев назад

Contracting for over 30 years and pretty much air compressors are yearly consumables, especially big box ones like that. I bought a California Air Tools two years ago because of how quiet it is in customers' homes and I just cant kill it. Highly recommend it when that lowes one fails.

@jasonshepard3562 Год назад

Box video? Yes please.

@tiffanypetrucci4572 Год назад

Hi Sallie, Love watching your channel. You really are inspiring. Just last night, I was talking to my husband, and I'm like, what should I call Sallie because I don't like referring to you as "you know Sallie on RU-vid." My husband replied, "You idle. Lol, which is sooo true. You really are. Anywho, I was wondering (I do not have nor ever had an easy shop) do you feel you were able to get this niche of your business successful so fast because you previously had an established Etsy shop? Or do you feel someone like me could be making 6 figures in a years time just starting out on etsy(given I put in the time/work it takes, of course). Do you feel having a RU-vid channel also helps with your business sales? Love your channel. Thank you for your time and knowledge.

@HopeDesigns 2 месяца назад

I would love to see the tutorial for making your own boxes. That would be great.

@MandyMakesThat Год назад

I don’t have a laser cutter but love your videos!

@SimplySallie Год назад

Thank you so much Mandy!!

@krissyjohnson2246 Год назад

I've been highly considering getting a thunder laser, nervous to make the leap though but loving your videos & helpful advice!! ♡

@SimplySallie Год назад

Whatever decision you make, you got this! Thank you for the support! 🥰

@LAAM619 Год назад

did u do it? im thinking of buying one, if you did how did it go?

@krissyjohnson2246 Год назад

@andrademeza I ended up going with an Aeon Mira 9 90w because of its compactness and I was basically getting more for my money with all of their free add ons at the time with their promotion. However, still waiting for my laser to arrive. Was supposed to be beginning of June, now mid July 😒 kinda wish I would have just went with the thunder lol

@LAAM619 Год назад

@@krissyjohnson2246 nice, your brave for making the leap! Hope you get it soon. I decided to start "small" and just bought an OMtech, ordered it last night and its getting here tomorrow, super quick (although i do live like an hour from their hub). Im hella excited.

@krissyjohnson2246 Год назад

@@LAAM619 thank you, I wish u so much luck in your journey as well! I started off with an xtool d1 10w but didn't have the patience for it anymore! 😅

@erikkat1340 Год назад

Great video! I have a Nova 35 and it’s the best investment I’ve made! Also, I would love a video on how you make your own boxes. Oh, and where do you buy the extra triangles to focus your laser? I always lose mine, but I can’t find them anywhere to buy more. Thanks!!

@SimplySallie Год назад

I haven't made any extra, but there are some files online to make your own! I just always lose them so it's a good idea to make or buy extras! lol! Thank you for watching!

@mercerdesharnais9982 Год назад

Where do you get your extra lens and mirrors from? I have a 100w and not sure where I would get them and which ones!

@kellyodee6081 Год назад

Hello Sallie! Is this machine what you use for your painted sign prints?

@MS-uz4ix Год назад

I only see the one link for the air desiccant filter. Would you put the links for the other parts used as well. It would be a big help for those of us newbies!

@TheChris993 Месяц назад

Why do you recommend the air compressor? Does the air pump that comes with the Nova overheat if used continuously, or is it just the ability to run the air through a drying system? Thanks,

@labebelindanp Год назад

Well let me tell you I have binge watch all of your laser videos and others and I pull the trigger canceled my polar omtech and listen to your advice think like big business and I order my Thunder nova 35 and I am so excited now do we really need eyewear because don’t see ppl mention it ? Thank you so much for you channel

@SimplySallie Год назад

Wow this is amazing! You are going to be so happy with your choice for sure 🥰 So eyewear is something you would need if you are cutting on something that could be reflective. I personally do not use it with any of my wood products because the beam can’t really reflect back off of wood, but if you’re planing on doing any other products or staring directly into the beam then yes with any type of laser 😊

@shughes599 Год назад

Hi. I’ve been woodworking for years and in business for a year. Doing mostly craft show circuit. Added a cheap diode to my cnc and my last 3 shows I’ve sold 95% laser customized. Always knew customized was magic. My question is about equipment. My business cannot afford thunder. I am looking at 100 omtech. It won’t be as easy on plywood processing but I am hoping thunder for second machine.

@jinnytripp9940 Год назад

Question maybe I missed it in one of your videos but before you invested in your big machine, what did you use?

@PattersonPrintShop 2 месяца назад

I’m considering getting a thunder 51 Nova has very little use, but it has a 100 W laser. What are the benefits to a 130 W versus a 100? I mainly plan on engraving cups and items from JDS.

@TheDwilliams1000 Год назад

What's the second tank for? Could you do a video on how you did your air setup to include the additional tank?

@labebelindanp Год назад

Please I want I know ❤

@bnew5451 Год назад

Hey Sallie, 3m tape backing tip, reverse your letters so the tape is up aka cut first on the laser, since you haven't used it yet. It's pretty great stuff! Explanation: if you ever have a bit of bottom over burn in general - reversing saves the 3m otherwise you can lose some of the tack mostly a thing I noticed for the small letters which is what I use it for... hope you find this helpful! Thank you for always sharing wonderful and helpful content!

@SimplySallie Год назад

Thank you so much!!

@mikeledee8786 3 месяца назад

Seeing how you make boxes from sheets of cardboard would be helpful, please make a video doing that. Thanks.

@johnnyfudpucker6187 Год назад

May need to invest in a good stand alone dehumidifier for your shop " Don't come at me" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@urebab97 Год назад

Hey I don’t think you linked the smaller air dryers from habor freight and Amazon!

@craftyworkingmama Год назад

Do you have any recommendations for a beginner laser? I’m get doing my research but haven’t found one.

@lifes0a0bitch Год назад

hey Sallie new to your channel and very excited to see more. i have a laser cutter but in order to completely get through the plywood i have to run the programme multiple times which can leave alot of (im assuming its) charcoal on the edges of the pieces. do you find this? if so how do you clean it of so it doesnt transfer? is it just sanding? and i noticed you paint alot of your pieces so does this charcoal affect the paint in any way? thank you

@mallorypitkin7980 Год назад

How are the fumes with the Nova?

@Karenm1969 11 месяцев назад

Great video! Maybe I missed it; but really curious the cost of the laser machine you have.

@TheChris993 Месяц назад

Prices are on Thunder's site....

@evelynsaldana5676 Год назад

can someone tell me Which is the best sublimation printer? Would it? be the epson surecolor T2170 or the Epson F 8580 can someone. please let me know

@randallmasoner Год назад

Starbond medium glue and zeiss lens wipes. Starbond comes in 16 oz bottles and the wipes come in a 200 count box.

@SimplySallie Год назад

I have been wanting to try the starbond!

@randallmasoner Год назад

@@SimplySallie I love it! I made at least 60 door rounds with layered wood designs from one bottle of glue.

@lindahaskovec9735 Год назад

I’m curious is your laser will cut fabric and if you would be able to create the leather like engraved patches for caps and such, mainly with a large laser? I’m trying to convince my husband we need a new adventure for retirement 😂

@SimplySallie Год назад

Yes it will cut fabric and laser safe leather! Lots do this 😊 you would love it!

@myhoneyshandmade1077 Год назад

I cut fabric and leather with my xto m1. I would recommend it for lower volume.

@feltonissimo Год назад

You could get a refrigerant dryer. There will be no need for a desiccant.

@LithosAndLasers Год назад

I use MDF core wood just about exclusively. My MDF core has never warped. On the other hand, Home Depot Columbia Forest Products wood, is not MDF core (They have many core types) I stopped using that wood BECAUSE it warps. Even new out of the box was warped. Why does wood warp? Because the woodgrain and long fibers want to contract. MDF does not have a woodgrain or any structure that would cause it to contract or bend. I don't need to weigh it down, because there are no forces trying to make it curl. On the other hand, birch is notorious for warping and the thinner it is, the worse it warps. A pure laminate core means you have 4-6 thin sheets stacked together, and each of those layers have long fibers that really want to contract, Then only other thing is bubble levels don't have much use case here. Like in 3d printing, you are not leveling the machine, but instead tramming the nozzle to the bed. That means making sure the laser head is a uniform distance from the nozzle to the bed across the entire work area. This is done by using a shim and measuring that across the bed. With a bubble level, it you machine or floor are not level, that will show up in your measurements but is not an actual factor. Love the shop!

@UseYourManners123 Год назад

I’m here only to find out what this machine does, cost and if it’s a good investment. :). 😊 ty

@SimplySallie Год назад

Thanks for watching Rita!!

@user-gc8dl9vx3h Год назад

Box making video please

@lizrego2870 Год назад

I want a laser soo bad! There just so expensive right now! What laser would you recommend if you don’t have much space?

@SimplySallie Год назад

Thunder has some small lasers! Check out the thunder nova 24. They also offer financing as an option!

@UniquelyTisa Год назад

What all you need depends on the laser that you get to start. If you get a xtool or a glowforg you won't need all of that and you can make a lot of money from either of those.

@SimplySallie Год назад

Yes a laser in general is a great purchase! You don’t really need everything I showed in this video either! Some of these are upgrades and things that have helped with us running our laser all day everyday. The glowforge and similar lasers can only do so much until you need something larger and faster with a growing business, so this is just my experience with it and why I’m sharing. 😊

@christyh 6 месяцев назад

I was trying to join you accountability group and pay to be in a tier but it kept giving me errors.. is it still something you're doing?

@vinnieromano1336 Год назад

One thing that scares me about the lasers is if they break down and have to wait on parts a while you might be out of business.

@SimplySallie Год назад

I worried about that too in the beginning, but luckily with thunder they keep most parts locally in the US so we can get something fast if needed. It’s pretty simple to work on most little issues yourself too so we haven’t ever had to have anything shipped out.

@TheChris993 Месяц назад

@@SimplySallie I just ordered a Thunder Nova 35-100, and besides the US stocking of parts, one of the other things I liked about Thunder was I believe you can change the whole CO2 tube assembly out yourself without needing a service tech to come to your site, its pretty plug and play and what you can't figure out they can/will talk you through it over the phone?

@TheChris993 Месяц назад

If you are that worried about the downtime, I would recommend buying a spare laser tube assembly, I think they are only $700-800 and I hear they will go bad after a couple years , so think of it like a consumable. I ordered the spare lens and mirror kit with my machine

@user-yo7wp1sk9u 4 месяца назад

Disappointing engraving resolution. The OMTECH CO2 laser fails to deliver the level of detail promised in its specifications, leading to unsatisfactory results.

@TheDwilliams1000 Год назад

Can you engrave photos with a 130W laser?

@SimplySallie Год назад

Yes I have a a video doing that! Check out my laser playlist 😊

@TheChris993 Месяц назад

@@SimplySallie haven't seen that video but I'll take a look for it. Did you buy the HR head to do that?

@travisbenson8657 Год назад

I have a 51/100 and struggle to find successful products to sell. Etsy seems super saturated and hard to find a niche that someone isn't already doing and willing to sell things for making hardly anything on their products.

@SimplySallie Год назад

I get it. Don’t give up! There are a lot of people doing it but nobody is YOU and can offer what you can. It is possible. Keep doing market research and polishing your SEO and you’re going to find your place. The right customers purchase if they want it bad enough. 😊

@Scarekrow24 Год назад

I've been on etsy 2 years and only have a handful of sales.

@travisbenson8657 Год назад

@@Scarekrow24 I'm pretty much set on you have to be some sort of social media influencer, blogger, TikTok'er of some sort in order to really get your stuff to take off.

@foundrylabz Год назад

The 94 brand paint SUCKS! Don't use it. The tips clog all the time, and it's a pain getting new ones... Hate this paint and we have so many...

@SimplySallie Год назад

Thanks for the tip!

@khustead Год назад

Try the $5.00 Colorshot from Walmart. Bought a few cans to try and it sprays great. Very smooth. 2 light coats and 1 hr later it’s completely dry and ready to use.

@user-ts9bx6gg4d Год назад

I got dizzy watching your video. Too much movement.

@Hotecce1 9 месяцев назад

Thats good that your doing this kind of video, but try not to encourage people that they can start a 6 figure laser cutting video. theres no way you can make anywhere that much. Theres so many people trying to make a living with lasers. Dont think you will get rich doing it, but you can earn enough to make a living.