Can I make my MONEY back? - Starting a business in 30 days

Is it possible to start a 3d-printing business in 2023? I set out to try to start a new 3d printing business in 30 days. This is what happened.

This video is sponsored by PCBway

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Getting a 3d printer
3:50 - What to print and sell
5:48 - Sponsor
6:08 - Taking Photos and Publishing
11:04 - Three weeks later

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[BusinessWolf]

To everyone who feels like him knowing the woodworking niche is an unfair advantage, this is how skills stack on each other to compounding effect.

[ThePrintHouse]

33% ROI in 30 days starting from never selling online is incredible.

[AaronCook]

"I have no experience 3d printing" "I have 2 other 3d printers" [X]

[UncleJessy]

Heck yeah! You took the biggest step which is making and listing stuff! Fantastic video, extremely well shot and the flow was engaging all the way through. Now comes the fun contact potential. 60 days, how long till break even, 6 months, 1 year etc. or talk about a product that’s eventually sold best for you and why. People love this kind of content. Hell it made me click and subscribe 😬🤘

[markiefresh]

Look into adding g-code that knocks the part off the print bed into a completed parts bin and then starts another print. There’s also conveyor belt print beds that do what I just described. These things will increase production quantities and turn around time from order to packing. Really enjoyed this video! You earned a sub!

[chericecraft]

This was a great video!! Thank you so much for your honesty on taking risks and your humor on how to handle the stresses. I wish you all the best in your venture and can't wait to see the next video!

[BDP]

I run an etsy store doing 3d printing, my niche or market is professionally painted models and statues, I improve my skills on both printing and painting each order I do and it has been showing to be a hit.

[impimpu]

Its funny how much we have in common i jumped all in without knowing anything a couple of days ago. Youtube is great for all questions and walkthroughs!

[vtb]

It's your clarity of thought and ability to explain which make these so good. Must be from all those years teaching😊 !

[Hushkababa]

Bought a 3d printer a while back to make custom super nintendo parts for myself. Before I knew it I was helping my cousin print 3D models and selling them. Haven't quite made my money back yet but getting there. Your final words were so encouraging, I've been putting off taking pictures and listing my prints for a while now but this help put a fire under me!

[markcm]

Great content (drafting, 3d printing, wood working, photography, ecommerce, humor...) and very well-made video. I'd say your sponsors made a good investment in you. Thanks!

[gkelly]

Your lighting setups keeps getting better and better. Really great video, I love your narrative style.

[ClokworkGremlin]

I felt every single word from that first minute. Good to see it worked out for you.

[michaelwerth]

Well done Pierre, I really liked the inside of that business idea you shared with us. The main things it needs to run a business aside the "normal" job, is time and money. Time to spend on design, making and "selling", and money you have to invest before anything else can happen.
btw. I have a video request: can you do a video about the different types of wood finisher, these oil's or wax which you put on your finished wood working objects?

[DonCarlione]

Thank u for the honesty. I appreciate that. Be well ✌🏼

[royhi]

Don't give up.
Small step in the right direction is the key to getting to where you want to be.
I know you will become successful.
Keep up your videos too...please.

[myriadtechrepair]

I share your 2D printer frustrations! Especially when people get lured in to buying a $60-$100 printer. If you don't print a lot, get LASER not INK JET. The toner lasts longer on the shelf thank ink does.

Side note, I just realized you can get a fairly decent 3d printer (ender 3 or clone) the same price or cheaper than the garbage HP printers that are literally just bait to get you into their ink ecosystem.

[ArtursBondars]

Thanks for the video and good luck with your shop!

[chuysaucedo]

I enjoyed your video. Pretty cool format you have going. I LoL when you showed the spreadsheet. I did the same with the stuff I make/sell

[JasonGrissom]

Great video! Production was top shelf. I went and got a resin printer for my 1st printer because I had access the a couple filament printers at work. I think a 3d printer is an awesome tool to have around. Sometimes you just need that additive manufacturing.