3d printing community? Any interest?

Should I start community about running a 3d printing business? Share your thoughts in the comments.

I'm thinking of a space where business minded individuals can share their experiences, lessons learned and be a source of encouragement to one another on our entrepreneurial journeys.

[jageshkano]

100% yes! I am just getting started in my 3D printing business, and so I certainly would benefit from interacting with like-minded individuals. As for a platform, a reddit community or a discord group could be a place to look at. I feel like it would grow rapidly on reddit as I am sure many people would be interested in a community like this.

[jasonsinclair]

I'm in the ventilation industry and i sell the fans you use on the glow forge. I can definitely give advice on that. I think discord would be perfect for this.

[eskimodot]

Absolutely! I allways run into closed doors on the common FB groups, Discord channels etc. when trying to share knowlege about the business side of 3D printing. A Discord channel with regular hangouts could be a great platform to start with!

[Platttraining]

Definitely! Sharing experiences on sources, materials, laser, slicer settings, bits, etc. Would be great! I am in.

[LastbornDemon]

This is a good idea, I’m trying to get into the 3D printing business. I think discord is probably a good way to start and then expand from there.

[Gooniesneversaydie-]

im late to this but yes totally interested. should be done. everyone is so worried about compatition but never look at it as networking or just loving one another.

[ivanhabdija]

Hi, that is a brilliant idea. First when I found out what is 3D printer I was in high school and I wanted to explore that field because it was new, then I kind of forgot about that. Now I'm in college and I want to buy 3D printer. Over the course of last year i explored bunch of stuff on 3D printers and 3D printing and i got an idea what to do with them but i got no money🤣. It's nice seeing you and others who are exploring 3D printing it makes me happy. Keep going. Soon enough I will join 3D printing community we will grow.

[burnout.c]

If it will be also about business insight sharing I'll be massively interested! Just like how I've always love to see 3D Musketeers' video because they talk about topics of 3D printing as a business.

[NeuseRiverStudio]

This sounds awesome! I haven't gone through all the comments, but I saw a few mentioning Discord. This is probably one of the better ways. You can share video, voice chat, etc.

[chrisandgaming]

Yes. This is a great idea .. it can be made in so many ways plus we can share ideas and also we can give advice. Not only that but we can even see which region we are. I'm thinking of a website where we can go ahead and have feeds and chats and such, with discord as well and a reddit page. My go to would be the website.

[scaledoctors]

Just found your channel and subscribed! I like the idea of a community. I don't know what that community should look like. I'm not sure how active I would be in a community where the interaction is typing based. I belong to a few discord groups and forums. I think they're great for getting answers, but I don't feel like I'm part of a community. I think it needs a different kind of interaction. Maybe if the community did a couple of meet ups (or regular meet ups) to actually get to know people in the community a little better, that would make it more of a community than just a discord group.

I feel like I could have made this same video. I recently retired from engineering. I had a product that I invented and had manufactured (injection molds and sheet metal stampings). It was very expensive to produce 1000 units, with no profit in the first batch. After retiring I knew I couldn't afford to product another batch. I then learned about CNC plasma cutters. What I really needed was a CNC laser, but those are far too expensive. I started going through the process of figuring out how redesign my invention to be plasma cut. I bought a 3D printer to make prototypes. As I was making 3D prototypes, my wife asked, "why don't you just 3D print the product?". I'm so glad she suggested that before I purchased a plasma cutter. I'm almost ready to start selling the first 3D printed version of my product. I too found people don't buy from my Shopify store, only Amazon. For my 3D printed version, I got a trademark and will be selling using Amazon's Brand Registry.

You seem like you're in a similar position as me (only you started your product at a much younger age than I did). I would like to be part of your community.

[timp]

Absolutely. I have just ordered my first 3-D printer and I am learning fusion 360. I have messed with Sketchup over the years during my time having a remodeling business but I have never been able to spend the time on the computer to be proficient. I had to end my business several years ago because of health reasons. I am going to be turning 50 this next year and being able to have a business creating parts to help others "pain points" as you put it, sounds exciting and rewarding.

It's crazy, that you brought this up because I just listened to your video when you were talking about the different roads I've taken a business and to just start to get started. I thought to myself, i'd like to be friends with this guy because I like someone who is willing to be open, transparent, and honest. I know a small, personal business can be very rewarding and yet completely exhausting at the same time. I hope you do get a community started because I would be in.

[_Simon]

Personally I'm already a part of many different communities via discord, but it's a super cool concept and directly lets your viewers ask you or other people questions. I say go for it! Discord is an excellent platform to organize this all as well if you're wondering too.

[ramil]

Absolutely! I would love to help out, especially with any coding

[TheLifeofanOutdoorsman]

I stumbled upon your videos just under a year ago and found them very helpful in the small business realm. I have not pulled the trigger on starting a business yet, but I am close to that decision.
A community would be great to bounce ideas off of.

[GTEditsYT]

I would love that! I’m getting ready to start this journey with my brothers.

[tileader]

Great idea would be nice to exchange different valuable thoughts with one another

[dmakerzone]

Hi Joe. I just found your site when I was looking for 3D printer farm videos. I've owned a 3D printer for several years but haven't used it much. Recently I had an idea for making a 3D printed part that maybe others would be interested in. I would be very interested in having a circle of likeminded friends to share information with.

[adammackman]

This is such a great idea! You’ve been so inspirational to me through your vids! It would be fantastic to interact with and draw experience from yourself and likeminded folk.

[luismk]

I think it will be great, I also like to star a bussiness I'm in the point to chooce what printer will be my best option for price and quallity. I like to be a part of this community