I almos never leave comments. I have had a rough 2023 and decided to start a 3d printing business and kept second guessing myself. Watch your video of how you started out and the way you painted it so down to earth made me realize that I should just go for it. Thank you so much for getting my out of my analytical brain. Subbed keep it up!
"The best way to start is to start." Really inspired by your videos Joe. It's awesome how you're just putting yourself out there and are tackling things as they come. Also glad to see that there's a good stream of problems to be solved that keeps your efforts viable.
I also get Analysis paralysis. I over think everything. And that whole self doubt thing is also a major hurdle for me. I appreciate you sharing your experience with formulating your own small business. It encouraging to see others dealing with similar growing pains when it comes to the evolving nature of business/product development.
I love that your open to sharing your ups and downs. Know this.. if you keep at it you will make it. But you will need to change like the wind for some parts.Im still learning about the printers and building printers for more complex ideas. Your a huge help to me so please keep going and sharing. thx...
Like so many others commenting here, I really appreciate you showing up so real and transparent. So much low hanging opportunity out there right now but it takes some courage to begin that windy road of discovering which branches to reach for first. 😅
Your videos are really spot on for me. I just retired as a high school engineering teacher. I’m forwarding your channel to the person who replaced me and my former students. We had 14 Enders and two Markforged. Man I wish knew of you then. Good luck!!
Hey man, for someone on holiday, I've ended up being on a super productive stint because of finding your business description video (and other creators from your comments). Just entered my first period of unemployment after 6 years of post uni work and just feeling burnt on dev. Your journey actually this kind of down to earth explanation is super motivating. I'm taking the plunge, duck it. Thank you very genuinely for the video.
I related with so much that you said. I created a small (micro) business from one of my first CAD designs and it gave me such a sense of accomplishment. I have been kind of stuck ever since and this video has given me some more encouragement to branch out and start something new
I'm so glad I found your channel. I had a nervous breakdown working 25 years in banking hell, and have decided 3D printing is my next venture. Like you I thought I was going to be an architect, until I got an internship. I knew I'd prefer drafting and tool design, but didn't take it seriously because math, and therefore never looked into being an engineer. Your story has been very inspiring. I have an idea I think is really great in a specific niche and am currently prototyping. But even if it doesn't sell as well as I suspect it should, I've got two other ideas in adjacent niches ready to start protoyping as well. And I've only begun putting real though into this. Having so many ideas already is helping with the anxiety of leaving a career without any skills outside of that industry, and hoping we can get our 3d printing business off the ground without having to go back to corporate hell. The fact that you're succeeding in such a specific niche is very encouraging.
That’s so awesome man, thank you for sharing some of your story. The reason why I quit my job was nervous breakdown as well. Straight up ran out of the building and didn’t come back. No product idea in the works, no plan, no nothing. I think something amazing happens when you quit your job though. Your brain gets opened to new ideas and thoughts it previously wasn’t able to see before. Like getting unplugged from the Matrix. And you’ve only just “begun putting real thought into this.” Such a great line. I wish great success my friend. Thanks for reaching out.
I’m super late to your channel,but super happy to be here! Such an inspirational video to those of us who might be starting out, struggling, or growing a business! Joe, IMHO, do a focus group on any new project \ products that you feel might need a “devil’s advocate”! 1. Find a select group of your followers or friends 2. Present your idea and gather input during the “pro-type” phase 3. Accept positive and negative feedback! 4. CREATE AS YOU SEE FIT! ❤️🎉 I can’t say glowforge on or anything cuz I’m xTool 🤣, but keep on keeping on!!🙌🏻
Great video Joe. Resonated with me as I have had a new product, designed over the preceding years (yes, really, that long), that is now ready to be put "out there". I've continued to make excuses on why I'm not ready to list it yet, but now feels the right time. In fact today I am shooting a "How to install" video, and your video has confirmed that I just need to get it out there and see what happens. You may be introverted but you come across really well in your videos. Keep up the good work, and thanks
Thanks for taking the time to write this comment man, I appreciate the encouragement. Dude, I'm excited for you to finally get your product out there! Share it with me when you do!
You say you're a perfectionist, yet it's your imperfections that I love hearing about! They're the most inspiring 👍! Loving your videos for their sincerity and humility, contrary to most TH-cam content on creating a business. Keep it up! Cheers from France
This is a fantastic talk about running a small business. 3d printing will be my second small business. Residential remodeling was my first. Love the talk man! God Bless
I love you've tried different things mate. As have I with varying success. Business can be a lot of fun. I've only started to look into 3D printing, but it ticks all the boxes for me, tinkering, designing, manufacturing. There's something that feels very natural to manufacture something.
Joe! I think you might be my twin !! Been watching a lot of these videos recently as I'm going down nearly the same road with a slightly different business model. Your last few videos speak deeply to me, as your language, approach, introverted-ness and thought-process nearly match mine to a T. I've had to also climb out of the introverted ditch a few years ago because we ((need)) other people. I know you've spoke on this as well. Anyways, I just wanted to say what an inspiration you have been to me personally - congrats on your newest addition to the family and I hope your business is thriving now in 2023! And please keep the content coming as long as it doesn't become too much of a burden ! Much love homie. Don from PA
Thanks so much for reaching out Don and I’m glad these videos have provided lots of value to you! Send me an email I’d like to have you as a contact, maybe we can keep in touch as time goes on. MartinsonManufacturing@gmail.com
It really is a struggle to get over that perfectionist tendency when developing products. I've sunk a lot of time into the product details and manufacturing process before I sold anything and when I was finally done the product didn't sell. It took a few times doing that for me to realize sending out a product that isn't perfect, at least initially, is way better than wasting my time. What I've started doing is getting a handful of units out there at a bare minimum quality to see if they sell. If they do, then I sink the time in to refine and perfect everything. I was hesitant to do this at first because I'm treating those first customers as unwilling beta testers. But, I'll always refund if they want it, and sometimes I'm lucky and my rough product meets their expectations. Now it's a much quicker process to churn through ideas and I'm less attached to the bad ones.
I’ve been selling for half a year now and this is such an underrated tip. My first product, I spent an endless amount of time testing and reprinting to perfection. I sold maybe three to this day. I just found that its better to get out as many products as possible and to continue getting them out on a consistent basis.
I’m trying pretty hard to get a little “business” started. There are alot of UNKNOWNS. Not sure what to do, or how to do it… I just know that I love 3D printing and designing parts. Functional parts. That SOLVE a problem. Just not sure how to go from a hobby level guy making $100 bucks a week to a business making $100 an hour. I love your videos. Thanks so much!
Hey Joe! Thanks for putting this out there. I resonate with a lot of what you said (I switched to engineering from architecture right before I started college) I've heard the "just start" from dozens of people, but for some reason it hit a little different this time. I've had a product idea that I've thought "why doesn't someone make this" but just never did it myself. Now is the time!
My journey little same your Bro. I did printing tshirt, handyman, nail technician, food to go😅. I wonder have someone try many way make money. Now, I have two 3d printer and open amazon, etsy, fb marketplace.... Hope my target would hit my dream😁 Thanks for sharing your journey 🙏🏻
So I just recently purchased my first 3d printer and I’ve been printing everything I can but I’m dragging my feet on where to start selling, I also over analyze badly and I’ve never had my own business so the fear of failure is not easy. I’m terrible on camera as well. I love seeing someone else that knows how the average Joe feels! I can say that since I’m a Joe as well. Keep up the inspiring attitude it’s helping me immensely!
Definitely a thanks from me! I'm just starting off 3D printing some parts that I came up with, and I was already thinking, "just start and see what happens," - so your video is a big reinforcement of that idea for me.
Thank you for your videos. Explained well so that even I (a woman in her winter months of life) can relate to and understand! I loved this video for sure!
Just remember you are not so different from all the rest of us. I am nearing 80 and still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. Thank you for the video.
Hey thanks for this! I stepping g out and trying learn new techniques for building my products. Your videos have been very helpful. Keep it up. I am a worship leader for my day job but I am a massive introvert as well. Sundays are exhausting for me lol.
I'm at a crossroads for a project I'm working on (side business). I can continue to pay through the nose for engineering material 3D prints, and wait long for iteration of design, or build a large format printer to print in Polycarbonate and Nylon myself. I'm favoring the later with a RatRig V-Core 3.1 500mm printer, and enclosure. Expensive kit, but for what I now pay per print, about 10 good prints would cover the parts cost. Possibly printing a few jobs on the side for Treatstock or Craftcloud might be a future possibility.
I feel this video accutely. I have not been 3d printing long (less than a year), and trying to get a business off the ground for even less time (~6 month mark). I have two low volume selling parts which are great, but it's a car part for a now 16 yr old car... and I am not sure how to do something that has more of a future. Well, I am trying to learn modeling and other skills to add to all this. Thanks for the nudge forward today. I need to hear things like this more often.
Hu Joe! Oh my gosh I came across your vidoes per chance as im looking to buy a Glowforge and wow so much of what you said in this video and others has resonated with me. I’ve been following a very parallel path. Had 4 versions of a business doing different things (currently on my 5th) I felt like a failure at some do those but the protype idea is such a fantastic perspective. And I get analysis paralysis too. You seem like such a sweet and genuine person I seriously hope your business smashes it! 💪🏼 I would order the plexiglass window too but I suspect it will be costly to get to the UK.
So great to hear from you! It’s encouraging to hear how you’re on a similar journey and that I’m not the only one on the 5th version of my business haha. Glad you were encouraged my friend. I’ve shipped a few items to the UK before and the shipping/import fees are almost always more than the product itself :(
Hey Joe, I haven't been in this space long. I just discovered gravity sketch in vr and a firey passion for 3d design erupted inside me. I've figured out some of Cura but I don't have a printer yet. I love watching your videos. It's really inspiring because I feel like you keep it real and in some ways our thinking is similar. Love the workflow system and your analytics especially. Thank you for these videos, I will be re watching and watching all new videos to learn your ways. I wish you the best.
I get easily distracted. It gives the appearance of procrastination. I hove no issues being on camera but don't because of the work that comes after. I know how you feel about both of your issues. But keep doing what you're doing. I find solace in them
Very nice video. I think of this a lot and it’s kind of a curse at this point. I just want to do everything. I have many new projects and products but it’s hard to pick which one to run with sometimes.
why not do plexiglass and 3D fab/print work? I dont know how to design ea use autocad like product, but I can tool on the printer. Be more then a one trick pony. I wish I could.
Hi Joe! Please, just keep doing your videos - they are great inspiration for many of us! Thank you buddy! 🙏👍😃
Thanks for the awesome comment my friend! :)
I almos never leave comments. I have had a rough 2023 and decided to start a 3d printing business and kept second guessing myself. Watch your video of how you started out and the way you painted it so down to earth made me realize that I should just go for it. Thank you so much for getting my out of my analytical brain. Subbed keep it up!
"The best way to start is to start."
Really inspired by your videos Joe. It's awesome how you're just putting yourself out there and are tackling things as they come. Also glad to see that there's a good stream of problems to be solved that keeps your efforts viable.
I also get Analysis paralysis. I over think everything. And that whole self doubt thing is also a major hurdle for me. I appreciate you sharing your experience with formulating your own small business. It encouraging to see others dealing with similar growing pains when it comes to the evolving nature of business/product development.
"Your business is a prototype" What a fantastic way to explain business. I loved this video. Thanks for making it!
I like your honesty man, you are giving us the real stuff of having such business, thanks a lot man and keep it going please
I love that your open to sharing your ups and downs. Know this.. if you keep at it you will make it. But you will need to change like the wind for some parts.Im still learning about the printers and building printers for more complex ideas. Your a huge help to me so please keep going and sharing. thx...
Like so many others commenting here, I really appreciate you showing up so real and transparent.
So much low hanging opportunity out there right now but it takes some courage to begin that windy road of discovering which branches to reach for first. 😅
Your videos are really spot on for me. I just retired as a high school engineering teacher. I’m forwarding your channel to the person who replaced me and my former students. We had 14 Enders and two Markforged. Man I wish knew of you then. Good luck!!
Hey man, for someone on holiday, I've ended up being on a super productive stint because of finding your business description video (and other creators from your comments). Just entered my first period of unemployment after 6 years of post uni work and just feeling burnt on dev. Your journey actually this kind of down to earth explanation is super motivating. I'm taking the plunge, duck it.
Thank you very genuinely for the video.
I related with so much that you said. I created a small (micro) business from one of my first CAD designs and it gave me such a sense of accomplishment. I have been kind of stuck ever since and this video has given me some more encouragement to branch out and start something new
That's awesome Alan, best of luck to you my friend.
Thank you. This was exactly that I needed at this time. Of course I'm subscribed.
I'm so glad I found your channel. I had a nervous breakdown working 25 years in banking hell, and have decided 3D printing is my next venture. Like you I thought I was going to be an architect, until I got an internship. I knew I'd prefer drafting and tool design, but didn't take it seriously because math, and therefore never looked into being an engineer. Your story has been very inspiring. I have an idea I think is really great in a specific niche and am currently prototyping. But even if it doesn't sell as well as I suspect it should, I've got two other ideas in adjacent niches ready to start protoyping as well. And I've only begun putting real though into this. Having so many ideas already is helping with the anxiety of leaving a career without any skills outside of that industry, and hoping we can get our 3d printing business off the ground without having to go back to corporate hell. The fact that you're succeeding in such a specific niche is very encouraging.
That’s so awesome man, thank you for sharing some of your story. The reason why I quit my job was nervous breakdown as well. Straight up ran out of the building and didn’t come back. No product idea in the works, no plan, no nothing. I think something amazing happens when you quit your job though. Your brain gets opened to new ideas and thoughts it previously wasn’t able to see before. Like getting unplugged from the Matrix. And you’ve only just “begun putting real thought into this.” Such a great line. I wish great success my friend. Thanks for reaching out.
I love this video, I relate to a lot of what you said. Thanks for making it! Hope all is well!
Thank you Joe! "Hardcore introvert" hahaha! I understand too well. Thanks for your content. Subscribed.
I’m super late to your channel,but super happy to be here! Such an inspirational video to those of us who might be starting out, struggling, or growing a business!
Joe, IMHO, do a focus group on any new project \ products that you feel might need a “devil’s advocate”!
1. Find a select group of your followers or friends
2. Present your idea and gather input during the “pro-type” phase
3. Accept positive and negative feedback!
4. CREATE AS YOU SEE FIT! ❤️🎉
I can’t say glowforge on or anything cuz I’m xTool 🤣, but keep on keeping on!!🙌🏻
Great video Joe. Resonated with me as I have had a new product, designed over the preceding years (yes, really, that long), that is now ready to be put "out there". I've continued to make excuses on why I'm not ready to list it yet, but now feels the right time. In fact today I am shooting a "How to install" video, and your video has confirmed that I just need to get it out there and see what happens. You may be introverted but you come across really well in your videos. Keep up the good work, and thanks
Thanks for taking the time to write this comment man, I appreciate the encouragement. Dude, I'm excited for you to finally get your product out there! Share it with me when you do!
Your doing fine, just keep going and never ever give up.
I really enjoyed this retrospective. I’m on my journey right now and this helps.
Great job! Keep making these videos Joe, your message is helpful for those venturing into the unknown.
You say you're a perfectionist, yet it's your imperfections that I love hearing about! They're the most inspiring 👍! Loving your videos for their sincerity and humility, contrary to most TH-cam content on creating a business. Keep it up! Cheers from France
This is a fantastic talk about running a small business. 3d printing will be my second small business. Residential remodeling was my first. Love the talk man! God Bless
I love you've tried different things mate. As have I with varying success. Business can be a lot of fun. I've only started to look into 3D printing, but it ticks all the boxes for me, tinkering, designing, manufacturing. There's something that feels very natural to manufacture something.
Starting my print farm and these videos are super helpful!
Awesome to hear Steven!
Joe! I think you might be my twin !! Been watching a lot of these videos recently as I'm going down nearly the same road with a slightly different business model. Your last few videos speak deeply to me, as your language, approach, introverted-ness and thought-process nearly match mine to a T. I've had to also climb out of the introverted ditch a few years ago because we ((need)) other people. I know you've spoke on this as well. Anyways, I just wanted to say what an inspiration you have been to me personally - congrats on your newest addition to the family and I hope your business is thriving now in 2023! And please keep the content coming as long as it doesn't become too much of a burden ! Much love homie. Don from PA
Thanks so much for reaching out Don and I’m glad these videos have provided lots of value to you! Send me an email I’d like to have you as a contact, maybe we can keep in touch as time goes on. MartinsonManufacturing@gmail.com
Hello Joe great talk thank you so much am following your steps to establish a 3d printing business here in Egypt well done dear bro
I am printing and selling online, I'm really enjoying your content. It's relatable and informative. Thank you for creating these videos
Thanks for all you put into these vids. I appreciate your candor and authenticity.
It really is a struggle to get over that perfectionist tendency when developing products. I've sunk a lot of time into the product details and manufacturing process before I sold anything and when I was finally done the product didn't sell. It took a few times doing that for me to realize sending out a product that isn't perfect, at least initially, is way better than wasting my time.
What I've started doing is getting a handful of units out there at a bare minimum quality to see if they sell. If they do, then I sink the time in to refine and perfect everything. I was hesitant to do this at first because I'm treating those first customers as unwilling beta testers. But, I'll always refund if they want it, and sometimes I'm lucky and my rough product meets their expectations. Now it's a much quicker process to churn through ideas and I'm less attached to the bad ones.
Dude, 100%. This is so good. I wish I was able to communicate this as clearly in my video as you did here.
I’ve been selling for half a year now and this is such an underrated tip. My first product, I spent an endless amount of time testing and reprinting to perfection. I sold maybe three to this day. I just found that its better to get out as many products as possible and to continue getting them out on a consistent basis.
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story. I took the plunge into 3D Printing because I ran into your videos.
👍👍👍
Gonna go throw some things at the wall to see what sticks! 😊
Love it!
I’m trying pretty hard to get a little “business” started. There are alot of UNKNOWNS. Not sure what to do, or how to do it… I just know that I love 3D printing and designing parts. Functional parts. That SOLVE a problem. Just not sure how to go from a hobby level guy making $100 bucks a week to a business making $100 an hour. I love your videos. Thanks so much!
Keep trucking man, you'll get there!
Hey Joe! Thanks for putting this out there. I resonate with a lot of what you said (I switched to engineering from architecture right before I started college)
I've heard the "just start" from dozens of people, but for some reason it hit a little different this time. I've had a product idea that I've thought "why doesn't someone make this" but just never did it myself. Now is the time!
My journey little same your Bro. I did printing tshirt, handyman, nail technician, food to go😅. I wonder have someone try many way make money.
Now, I have two 3d printer and open amazon, etsy, fb marketplace....
Hope my target would hit my dream😁
Thanks for sharing your journey 🙏🏻
So I just recently purchased my first 3d printer and I’ve been printing everything I can but I’m dragging my feet on where to start selling, I also over analyze badly and I’ve never had my own business so the fear of failure is not easy. I’m terrible on camera as well. I love seeing someone else that knows how the average Joe feels! I can say that since I’m a Joe as well. Keep up the inspiring attitude it’s helping me immensely!
thank you for share your toughts and experience ! Bless !
Such a great video man gives me so much hope. I feel like i can relate to you! Keep it up
Thank you for making these videos, helps alot with my own 3d printing business.
Bravo! This comment is to encourage you to post more 😊 really enjoy your vids!
Definitely a thanks from me! I'm just starting off 3D printing some parts that I came up with, and I was already thinking, "just start and see what happens," - so your video is a big reinforcement of that idea for me.
Awesome, to hear Mike!
Thank you for your videos. Explained well so that even I (a woman in her winter months of life) can relate to and understand! I loved this video for sure!
Just remember you are not so different from all the rest of us. I am nearing 80 and still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. Thank you for the video.
Hey thanks for this! I stepping g out and trying learn new techniques for building my products. Your videos have been very helpful. Keep it up. I am a worship leader for my day job but I am a massive introvert as well. Sundays are exhausting for me lol.
Lol! An introverted worship leader. Man, that would wear me out too haha. Keep pressing onward my friend!
Thank you for sharing this!
Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.
Great video! Thanks!
This was Great thank you !!!!!
I'm at a crossroads for a project I'm working on (side business). I can continue to pay through the nose for engineering material 3D prints, and wait long for iteration of design, or build a large format printer to print in Polycarbonate and Nylon myself. I'm favoring the later with a RatRig V-Core 3.1 500mm printer, and enclosure. Expensive kit, but for what I now pay per print, about 10 good prints would cover the parts cost. Possibly printing a few jobs on the side for Treatstock or Craftcloud might be a future possibility.
I feel this video accutely. I have not been 3d printing long (less than a year), and trying to get a business off the ground for even less time (~6 month mark). I have two low volume selling parts which are great, but it's a car part for a now 16 yr old car... and I am not sure how to do something that has more of a future. Well, I am trying to learn modeling and other skills to add to all this. Thanks for the nudge forward today. I need to hear things like this more often.
Hu Joe! Oh my gosh I came across your vidoes per chance as im looking to buy a Glowforge and wow so much of what you said in this video and others has resonated with me. I’ve been following a very parallel path. Had 4 versions of a business doing different things (currently on my 5th) I felt like a failure at some do those but the protype idea is such a fantastic perspective. And I get analysis paralysis too. You seem like such a sweet and genuine person I seriously hope your business smashes it! 💪🏼 I would order the plexiglass window too but I suspect it will be costly to get to the UK.
So great to hear from you! It’s encouraging to hear how you’re on a similar journey and that I’m not the only one on the 5th version of my business haha. Glad you were encouraged my friend.
I’ve shipped a few items to the UK before and the shipping/import fees are almost always more than the product itself :(
Merci beaucoup de partager ton expérience, énormément de valeur dans ta vidéo CONTINUE ! 🇨🇵🙏
Hey Joe, I haven't been in this space long. I just discovered gravity sketch in vr and a firey passion for 3d design erupted inside me. I've figured out some of Cura but I don't have a printer yet. I love watching your videos. It's really inspiring because I feel like you keep it real and in some ways our thinking is similar. Love the workflow system and your analytics especially. Thank you for these videos, I will be re watching and watching all new videos to learn your ways. I wish you the best.
I appreciate that :) Wishing you the best as well.
"My engineering brain just thinks a lot differently than I don't know the average person or whatever" - feels.
also, I will email you. do you use discord?
@@AngryMarkFPV I’m not on discord yet but I’m thinking I need to be..
Thank you!!! :)
I get easily distracted. It gives the appearance of procrastination. I hove no issues being on camera but don't because of the work that comes after. I know how you feel about both of your issues. But keep doing what you're doing. I find solace in them
Okay Joe , you got a subscriber. Pretty informative
Thanks for the sub!
Very nice video. I think of this a lot and it’s kind of a curse at this point. I just want to do everything. I have many new projects and products but it’s hard to pick which one to run with sometimes.
Story of my life lol. My vote is you should work on your injection molding machine and then sell it to me at an affordable price ;)
keep at it!
That's a good video title.
Hi Joe I would like to buy one of your old 3d printers to get into it
Hang in there you have a unique voice!
How did you stop other people copying your product idea? Asking because I had a product and was copied dont know what to do?
Hey Joe 😃
Are you still making prototypes for people? If so, can you make a prototype for me? I would love a qoute from you
How do you market everything and get the product out there?
TH-cam videos
why not do plexiglass and 3D fab/print work? I dont know how to design ea use autocad like product, but I can tool on the printer. Be more then a one trick pony. I wish I could.
What type of business entity is your 3d printing business? Are there liability risks with 3d printing?
I'm an LLC. I guess risk depends on the type of person getting the product. I see very low risk, but I have insurance coverage just in case.
You look like Ryan Reynolds
Hey Joe , you sent me the wrong stuff ,could you look into this and make it right !! I'm feeling like I just threw $89.00 out the window !!
Thank you for this brother.
MMM martinson manufact and modelling. triple m ;) Thanks again for the inspiration.