Mae Armstrong and I will be interviewing Erik Engström from FlowPaper. If you are not familiar with this tool it is excellent. Mae and I are both using this feature with our B2B clients. This is something you will want to see and a new great way to communicate with your client your shop offerings. You are going to want to watch this one lizards. ht…

Excited to announce a live working session with Mae Armstrong tomorrow! She's a total rocktstar and whipped up a FREE Adobe Express template specifically for us laser enthusiasts (no need to reinvent the wheel!).We'll be diving deep into creating a killer catalog from scratch, then taking it to the next level with a special Flowpaper add-on. This i…

Welcome to 'Glowing Creativity: Crafting Neon Laser Signs'Join us as we delve into the craft of making laser engraved neon signs. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Jenna Musgrave, a seasoned artisan in neon sign making, sharing her expertise with us.From design concepts to the delicate balance of art and technology, Jenna will guide us throug…

We will have as special guests two hat guru's and talk about the do's and don'ts for making a perfect hat. We will also talk about the upcoming trends in materials and hat selection. This is a great opportunity to listen in and hear some useful tips from two successful hat companies. You don't want to miss this one.…

Come listen to Mae Armstrong and I chat about what material and uses we like for each different laser. We will cover the 2D UV, 3D UV, Fiber and both CO2's (Galvo and Gantry). We will dive into some of the differences and what we both like or dislike about each for certain materials. Leather, wood, glass, metal, acrylic etc.. Neither one of us are …

James and I talk about our learnings of adding a new tool to our shop. We currently run 8 lasers and we recently added a CNC. We talk about some of the learning and buying process. Come take a listen. https://www.phantomcncsystems.com/pate-ranchBy pateranchcreations

Howdy Lizards. We will have Michelle Mortman on a livestream on Friday to talk about working with influencers to highlight your products. She will highlight how to engage them, package your products for them to unbox and much more. Michelle has over 24 years of professional experience in strategic change management and also as a thought leader who …

Do you want to hear how to make better social media posts - Insta & TikTok. Posts that resonates more with the younger gen? We will have Reagan in the house to show some things that grabs the viewers. She has also been explaining some new apps and tools to make your posts easier. She stays more on trend with what is happening in this space so while…

James and I talk about how we have transitioned our business from a sales based model to more of a business development based model with other companies. We talk about the definitions of each, what we have done and the pros and cons for us. Take a listen and I hope it gives you more insight to another option for other clients in your laser business…

The laser engraving industry offers a dazzling array of possibilities, from personalized gifts to industrial applications. As a laser engraving professional, you possess a unique skill set that deserves to be showcased to potential clients. A well-designed digital portfolio can be your beacon in the vast sea of creative artisans, allowing you to hi…

Please Join Mae and I as we speak with James about finding your target market or you "Who". Finding your target market can be critical to your business taking off and keeping continual clients. Lets spend the lunch house with James and learn more about how YOU can determine your target market or your WHO. A target market is a group of potential cus…

Come join us as we start our "Company Spotlights" with two companies in the laser industry. We will chat with the team from Hydbond - your new adhesive for leather, embroidered, and PVC patches. Trust us, this stuff sticks. They have a GREAT product that is catching fire with many hat makers. https://hydbond.com/…

"Why" are you running your business? Have you ever asked yourself? Well you should. Also, sometimes you need to slow down to speed up. Slow down and identify your "Wastes" in your shop. Fix them and be more productive. James Pate talks with us today on how and why we should find our "Why" and also what "Wastes" exist in business and how can you tak…

Enjoy this Podcast as Mae Armstrong shows us the new trends in Graphic Design for 2023. Mae will be bringing her knowledge and expertise as an Adobe Brand Ambassador. We always learn new things from her. We will step through illustrative examples and be taking questions. LInk to Firefly: https://firefly.adobe.com Feel free to join us on Youtube at …

This is a great conversation video with Jason Dorie, Owner and Creator of Lightburn. Join us as we get to know who he is, how he started, and what the next plans are for Lightburn. https://lightburnsoftware.com/ We also have a great online community so please join us. https://www.facebook.com/groups/laserlounge1…

Come join us Monday at lunch time where Mae Armstrong and I will have a chat with a active real estate agent in the south Houston area. Melanie Mikulenka. We are going to ask her all the things you would want to ask a agent to start getting their business. We will also ask her what closing gifts she thinks work best from a home purchaser perspectiv…

Come join us Monday the 6th as Mae Armstrong and I chat with Grant Burrage (Sales Manager) from Thunder Laser USA. We are going to talk about where Thunder Laser USA sees the laser industry going over the next few years. We will ask them if they will be growing more into the galvo space. They recently released the Thunder Aurora 8 fiber machine, an…

Hey Lounge Lizards, please join Mae and I as we talk about this past years wins and losses for our own business. We are going to have a discussion about some decisions and actions that we made this last year that will help us prepare for 2023. A retrospective discussion is what it will be. This will foster some thought for you as you have your own …

Join Mae and I as we chat over lunch about our own experiences with our shop tools. We will be discussing how we use our gantry (CO2) and Galvo (CO2 / fiber / UV) lasers. We will highlight what materials and methods we like to use for each. Hopefully this will help you understand how each tool is different and which ones have similarities in what a…

Come listen to Mae and I chat about whats going on as we get ready for the 4th qtr holiday rush and also how to really up your game with packaging your products in a more polished way. Coffee talk with Mae and Alisha. Come join us on facebook in "The Laser Lounge" or on YouTube at The Laser Lounge at Pate Ranch.…

We have a special guest this week. Sarah is a Community Events Manager in North Carolina where she plans and executes several large scale community events within and around her community. She is going to chat with us about what all is entailed and share some insightful information that makers will love to hear. If you have ever wanted to attend a m…

Have you ever thought about the many ways you could potentially make money in the laser space? Selling digital files is one of the ways and some people are knocking that ball right out of the park. Come listen and learn the story of how one very successful designer (Robin Marsh) has perfected her design skills and been successful in the digital fil…

What are the social media trends that's happening that small business should understand and use. Learn about content creation tools to help fuel your social presence as a business/maker. Please join us for this great podcast with Jordan Dene Ellis - Adobe Express Community Manager, whom will share her knowledge and learnings with us. She uses these…

On today's episode we talk about when is the right time to scale your laser business. What do you need to think about when you want to go from a hobby to a full time business with employees. Mae Armstrong and I interview Lenny Huiras in "The Laser Lounge" and hear his experience and learnings. It is a great episode that I think you will learn somet…

Mae Armstrong is a maker, designer and laser owner. She is based in Raleigh, NC and is a brand ambassador for Adobe Express joining their creative forces world wide. Boom! She has an extensive background in her previous professional career in design and commercial marketing for several large firms and it really shows in her own company product line…