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The Riley Black Project

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Where we talk about lasers, life and all the ish in between!

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When the Universe Hands You a Key… You Build a Studio

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2025/06/09

Send us a text In this Episode of The Riley Black Project, Crystal and John drop a huge update — they're launching a brand-new rentable podcast & content creation studio in Sebastian, Florida! 🎉 This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the wild journey that led to Riley Black Studios — from a simple DM to securing the perfect space, making hard decisions, investing in a dream, and planning for the grand opening. It’s all about chasing passion, trusting timing, and taking smart risks

85:54

Cut, Spray, Repeat: The Stencil Hustle You Didn’t...

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2025/06/02

Send us a text 🎙️ In this episode of The Riley Black Project, we sit down with Collin from Stencil Stop to dive into the art and business of laser-cut stencils, custom designs, and viral content. From humble beginnings to creating jaw-dropping multi-layered stencil art that’s turned heads on social media, Collin shares the evolution of his laser journey and how he’s built a full-time business around creativity, licensing integrity, and pure stencil mastery. We explore: 🔥 The leap from side

72:35

Inside MBZ Designs: UV Printing, Lasers & Creative Chaos

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2025/05/26

Send us a text In this episode of The Riley Black Project, we welcome Bill and Anne of MBZ Designs to talk shop — from navigating laser upgrades and UV printing to the chaos of Amazon box piles and unexpected spider roommates. 🕷️ We dive deep into: -The real-life realities of creating content when you don’t feel like it 🎥 -How the Glowforge “gateway drug” led to serious business upgrades 🔥 -Fiber internet woes, tech fails, and why backups save your sanity 💾 -Bus...

70:31

From Teacher to Laser Boss: Jess of Script & Grain...

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2025/05/19

Send us a text In this episode of The Riley Black Project, we sit down with Jess of Script & Grain — a former teacher turned full-time laser business owner, mom of five, and early riser (seriously... 4am!). She shares her journey from calligraphy and wedding signage to launching her own creative laser brand, all while juggling a big family and building a life of freedom. We dive into: -Her bold leap from teaching to entrepreneurship -How maternity leave (or lack of it) shaped her decisi...

86:47

Behind LBX: How LightBurn Turned a Software Brand...

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2025/05/12

Send us a text In this episode of The Riley Black Project, we reconnect with Jason from LightBurn to talk all things LBX—the LightBurn Experience that blends community, learning, and laser innovation like never before. We dive into what makes LBX unique (spoiler: it’s not your typical expo), the evolution of LightBurn’s software, and what it takes to keep users excited and empowered in the maker world. Plus, we share stories from past events, talk awkward fan encounters, parenting with a sid...

57:23

Printers, People, and PDS Vibes – That's UV Energize!

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2025/05/05

Send us a text This week on The Riley Black Project, we're joined by the unforgettable Steve from PDS — a man who's done everything from accidentally hooking his lip to his nose while fishing 🪝, to becoming the top Mimaki dealer in the U.S. five years in a row, and recently being crowned Supplier of the Year at APA! We dive deep into: 🎣 Wild stories (African water buffalo, anyone?) 🖨 The UV printer boom and how to prep for success 📦 The real talk behind small-scale vs. production-grade

64:21

Summer Camp for Makers-And Kim & Garrett Are Your...

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2025/04/28

Send us a text This week on The Riley Black Project, we’re hanging out with the dynamic duo Kim and Garrett — returning guests and makers turned event planners — as they drop the details on their upcoming Laser Jamboree 🎉 We talk all things: -How their cruise meetup inspired a full-on summer camp-style maker event (complete with loot bags and karaoke) -What it’s really like running a business with your spouse 👫 -Behind-the-scenes planning chaos and the beauty of keeping things casual

65:44

Next Level or Bust (Bring an Extra Suitcase)

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2025/04/21

Send us a text In this episode of The Riley Black Project, we kick off our four-part series spotlighting this year's must-attend laser and maker events—starting with the fan-favorite: Next Level Laser Conference! 🛠️✨ Crystal and John are joined by Mark of Big Blue Laser Designs and MJ of Casa De Huevos lol (yes, she’s really starting a farm!) to chat about the conference that feels more like a family reunion than a business event. From networking and vendor rooms to bathroom-break

54:56

Creative Burnout, Earring Bars & the Battle with...

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2025/04/14

Send us a text In this episode of The Riley Black Project, we sit down with Melody of The Uncommon Melody to talk all things laser biz—real talk, real burnout, and real growth. 🎧✨ We dive into: 🧷 How Melody launched a successful earring bar experience 🧠 Dealing with imposter syndrome & burnout 💸 Learning to set boundaries and finally charge what you're worth 🎯 The transition from free work & bartering to paid gigs 👨‍👩‍👧 Navigating the juggle between business, family, and mental

80:34

Laser Files, Life Lessons & the Power of Community –...

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2025/04/07

Send us a text This week on The Riley Black Project, we sit down with Diane of A Wee Bit Southern – a Scotland-born, North Carolina-living serial crafter who's turning creativity into community and commerce. Diane opens up about her health journey and how laser crafting became both a creative outlet and a business opportunity. We dive deep into: 🛠️ Her start with a WeCreate laser 🖼️ The transition from selling products to files 🧠 How designing helped her find peace during personal chaos 💻

88:15

Crushing Craft Shows with Live Laser Engraving –...

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2025/03/31

Send us a text 🚀 From Side Hustle to Thriving Business! 🎯 Cheyenne of Paisley Co. Designs Shares Her Journey In this episode of The Riley Black Project, we sit down with Cheyenne from Paisley Co. Designs to talk about her incredible journey from the corporate world to full-time laser crafting! 🎨🔥 We dive into: ✅ How she built a successful laser business from scratch ✅ The power of craft shows & live engraving for boosting sales ✅ Insider networking tips to grow your brand locally ✅

59:21

Unhinged & Unstoppable: Turning Creativity into Profits

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2025/03/24

Send us a text Hold onto your laser-cut hats—this episode of The Riley Black Project is a wild ride! We welcome back Stephanie and Dawn, the dynamic duo behind the Unhinged Maker Society, who have combined forces to shake up the maker community. From the struggles of branding to the untold chaos of setting up a business (Kajabi nightmares, anyone?), they spill the unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship. We dive into: 🔹 How they joined forces and built Unhinged Maker Society 🔹 The behi...

52:13

She Bought HOW Many Machines?! Patricia’s Business...

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2025/03/17

🚀 From Hobby to Thriving Business! Meet Patricia of Tricia’s Reclaimed Signs, who turned a small craft into a powerhouse business! In this episode, we dive deep into her laser journey, her big moves in the signage industry, and how she’s scaling her business from local markets to e-commerce. 🎯 Learn how she built her brand through word of mouth, the challenges of juggling business and family, and the exciting new equipment she’s adding to her arsenal. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at

90:30

200 Episodes of Chaos, Growth & Laser Talk – Let’s...

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2025/03/10

Join us in celebrating Episode 200 of The Riley Black Project! 🎉 We reflect on our journey from humble beginnings to building an engaged laser and maker community. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, lessons learned, and future plans for the podcast. Plus, special guest Will from Crazy Laser Dad joins us to share insights, laughter, and surprises along the way. 🔥 Highlights: The podcast’s evolution from Episode 1 to 200 Why we started and how the show has changed The challenges of podcasting

87:47

Potholes & Progress: The Laser Map Maker Story

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2025/03/03

In this episode of The Riley Black Project, we sit down with Isaiah and Elias from Laser Map Maker, the dynamic duo behind some of the most stunning laser-cut maps softwere in the industry! 🛠️🔥 They share their journey from hobbyists to successful business owners, revealing the challenges, wins, and lessons learned along the way. 💡 In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ How they turned a creative idea into a thriving laser business ✅ The biggest mistakes they made—and how they overcame th...

75:03

From Wedding Vows to Laser Wow: The Curious Bison Story!

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2025/02/24

What happens when a wedding photographer and a marketing pro dive into the world of lasers? They create an awesome business—and we’re here to tell their story! 🦄✨ In this episode of The Riley Black Project, we sit down with Jordan and Mikey of Curious Bison, a laser-focused duo (see what we did there? 😆) who turned a Glowforge hobby into a thriving brick-and-mortar business. From pop-up markets to their very own storefront, we chat about their journey, the challenges of niching down (or

53:33

Bonus- Vegas, Networking & New Lasers?! (Live from...

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2025/02/19

Welcome to a special episode of The Riley Black Project! 🚀 Crystal and John are on the Hot Mess Express, recording live from APA Expo in Las Vegas! 🎤🔥 In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Our journey from Sacramento to Vegas for the APA Expo ✅ How The Riley Black Project podcast started & our upcoming 200th episode! 🎉 ✅ The power of networking at industry expos and craft shows ✅ Our experience as first-time vendors at APA Expo 🏆 ✅ The latest updates on our laser cutting business & new

66:21

Hot Takes, Cold Studio: Let’s Talk Laser Life

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2025/02/17

It’s another wild one, folks! We’re back with Episode 197 of The Riley Black Project—this time, from what feels like a walk-in freezer! 🥶 But hey, what’s a little frostbite when you’ve got good company, hot laser talk, and plenty of laughs? In this episode, we dive into: 🔹 Our crazy meetup stories (spoiler: laser people are the best!) 🔹 The mystery of the Laser Trolls Group—drama, anonymity, and all the tea ☕ 🔹 How we accidentally became podcasters (200 episodes later, and still figuring

78:25

From Clippers to Laser Beams: How $150 changed...

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2025/02/10

In this episode of The Riley Black Project, we sit down with Gwynn from Create It With Gwynn to talk about her incredible journey from being a dog groomer to launching a thriving laser business. 🚀✨ Gwynn shares how she saved up tip money to buy her first crafting machine, faced tough financial decisions, and ultimately took a leap into the world of laser cutting and engraving. We dive into: ✅ How she transitioned from Silhouette Cameo to a Glowforge and then to a Thunder Nova 35 ✅ The

71:57

From Glowforge Beginner to Fiber Laser Pro: Connie’s...

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2025/02/03

In this episode, we chat with Connie from Humble Hippo Designs! We explore her inspiring journey into laser engraving, starting with a Glowforge purchased using a stimulus check, and her transition to working with CO2 and fiber lasers. Connie shares her experiences running a creative business, overcoming challenges, and crafting viral ornament designs that took her business to new heights. ✨ Highlights from this episode: Connie’s start in the laser world and her first viral success. Tips fo...

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