How I Made $98,000 with My AP Lazer

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • A few years ago I embarked on a laser engraving journey. And now the money is just rolling in!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 94

  • @inspiringbuilds
    @inspiringbuilds Рік тому +21

    Congrats Nick! I watched the full video. It would be beneficial to make a part 2 disclosing start up cost, material cost, labor hours, revenue, and then your profit. 👍

  • @cmtravis13
    @cmtravis13 Рік тому +1

    Great video, maybe look at doing a side video channel dedicated to running a business and do the main channel on hobby stuff. One item to discuss is transitioning from "regular" job to "dream" job. Meaning how to take care of stuff that corporations handle like medical insurance, 401k, and other benefits that you will lose when going self employed. I don't know if anyone has discussed this before, but seems important to me especially if you have a family to support.

  • @MarriedManWoodworking
    @MarriedManWoodworking Рік тому +1

    That's awesome Nick. I entered to win. Vegas Baby!!! I don't have a laser yet so I can think of no better way to get prepared than LAZERCON. First Round is on me. Congrats again on a successful year my friend.

  • @1haggler
    @1haggler 11 місяців тому

    I use the SN1812 LR model at work, the only negative about it is you won’t be able to achieve absolute 0 (cornering material) since it has the scissor lift. Otherwise it’s a pretty solid machine. Congrats on your success and new machine. I’m still working on making my laser side hustle a FT gig, so I can work from home.

  • @kasta68
    @kasta68 6 місяців тому

    I like your videos and have learned alot but this video was just 1 GIANT infomercial. Thanks for the sales pitch

  • @nabrup3
    @nabrup3 Рік тому +1

    This is the great video I didn't know I needed!

  • @William_Van_Landingham_III
    @William_Van_Landingham_III Рік тому +1

    Well done, sir. Your vids were among the very first I watched while researching lasers. I Finally decided that the 20w laser I was going to buy was a waste of money and ordered the 10x xtool w/ rotary tool. I'll learn on it, suffer with the slowness of it, and make some things to sell while saving up for a full co2 unit. For someone like me who can't hold a job for health reasons, this is a dream come true. And now I've seen what CNC milling and 3D printing can do... I am psyched. Again, congrats and thanks for the inspiration.

  • @AcryliWoodDesigns
    @AcryliWoodDesigns 6 місяців тому

    Love those shorts!

  • @AlexK07010
    @AlexK07010 Рік тому +1

    so 7 minute infomercial for AP Laser. Is there going to be part 2 video of how you actually made $98000 with the laser? Was the laser provided free of charge. what was the actual profit from engraving?

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      The laser is so versatile you can create your own niche.
      Have a good one!

  • @shelliesutton7314
    @shelliesutton7314 8 місяців тому

    Hello this is off-topic but I’m literally on the edge of buying a AP laser the 28th 1690 W just wondering is it a good laser it’s a lot of money to spend. It’s my very first laser really need some help. Thank you.

  • @AcryliWoodDesigns
    @AcryliWoodDesigns 6 місяців тому

    Will they bring it to my home and set it up since I live in the Vegas area?

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  6 місяців тому +1

      I am not positive on that one. You'd have to ask them. There may be a fee.

  • @robertprice9052
    @robertprice9052 6 місяців тому

    What model do you have Nick?

  • @Ricks2Cents
    @Ricks2Cents Рік тому

    *I need to get on Your Level Brotha*

  • @ronbradley5631
    @ronbradley5631 9 місяців тому

    Hey Nick. I am in a wheelchair do you think someone in my position can use this machine? I am tired of being fired all the time and I need job security.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  9 місяців тому

      Sure thing. I think the height on this one would do just fine, but they have a low order unit that drops even lower.
      I think you got this!

  • @jeffnewcombe51
    @jeffnewcombe51 Рік тому

    Did you consider a thunder before you bought that AP Lazer? I am trying to decide right now and the difference in price has me wondering.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      I did. Honestly it was the customer support that everyone raved about that sold me. And they did not disappoint!

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      Ps. Both great units. You can’t go wrong either way.

  • @johndeaux9987
    @johndeaux9987 Рік тому

    Which machine do you have? What's the ballpark pricing? I'm not entering all my info on the web page to see a catalog.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      I have the SN4024. And there’s is pricing on the website.

    • @johndeaux9987
      @johndeaux9987 Рік тому

      @@BuildDadBuild I apparently was on a different site, thanks.

  • @kcgonzales3220
    @kcgonzales3220 Рік тому

    Hello Sir, I like this concept too. This is the only option I've found to message you,so it's a lil off topic. My question is about you're Fractal Wood Burner. I haven't seen lil contact points. They almost look like wood burning tip heads, or Sauter machine tip. Can you fill me in please ,a lil more. Thank you and gave a great week

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      They are just little spikey guys...LOL

    • @kcgonzales3220
      @kcgonzales3220 Рік тому

      @BuildDadBuild but what exactly are they? I need a to make a Lil set too,for finer lines & moveable,upon the wood. What did you use? Thank you Sir, cheers!

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      @@kcgonzales3220 I didn’t build my
      Machine. I bought it. I honestly don’t know.

  • @MsTykaTyka
    @MsTykaTyka 4 місяці тому

    Soooo how much is the machine?

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  4 місяці тому

      Depends on which machine, which options, etc. check out the link below:
      ads.aplazer.com/affiliate/259880/

  • @Beautyhabitcare
    @Beautyhabitcare 4 місяці тому

    What is the profit on that?

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  4 місяці тому

      Think I came in at right about $56K

  • @ericcooper1790
    @ericcooper1790 Рік тому

    Been watching you since I got my first xtool, now I have 5 hopefully in the next year I'll have a Co2 laser. Thanks for all your help 😊

  • @engineerdad3548
    @engineerdad3548 Рік тому

    Build Dad Build, I really like what you do with your channel. You are very informative and add humor along the way. I also like that you are not condescending the viewers that may not be as experienced. It’s fun to see what you have going on. I’m 59 years old and I have a hobby diode laser that I’m having fun with. Never sold anything but I’m having a blast make things for my family! I can see you are close with your family. Everything we do is for the family! Wouldn’t have it any other way! Good luck with your business!

  • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
    @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Рік тому

    I agree, AP is one of the best on the market, or at least in the top three. But I have to disagree about not using a diode to run a small business. I still have diodes in the other shop that batch out small retail products along side the Co2s. There are advantages and disadvantages to both based on the particular product. I have several top tier Patrons who have 6-figure craft businesses using a diode.

  • @89Johneboy
    @89Johneboy Рік тому

    It would be nice if you disclosed if you actually paid for the unit itself. At the price of a SUV, it means alot how much you actually paid for it yourself. Them having 100k+ subs here to potentially convert to clients is very valuable to them.
    to be frank, it looks like a good machine, but with that being said i think there is a large margin between this price and other competitors

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +2

      You pay for quality. Apparently you haven’t priced SUVs lately. And they finance.

  • @steelsunpi
    @steelsunpi Рік тому +1

    Anyone download the catalog to see the prices yet? Dont want to give my contact info to them just to see a price.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      The prices are on their website

    • @steelsunpi
      @steelsunpi Рік тому +1

      @@BuildDadBuild can't find them for the lasers. They want you to give your contact info to download the price catalog.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      There is a price list on the website.

    • @MsTykaTyka
      @MsTykaTyka 4 місяці тому

      What’s wrong with you giving the price you’d paid? Seem like it’s a secret

  • @RoseKindred
    @RoseKindred Рік тому

    Great video. I watch these to drool and be inspired. It is what I want to do, but getting to the point where it is doable with all the behind-the-scene and legal parts, is the hard part. Making the items less so. I really want an AP, the only downside is the space here, nowhere I can use that so I am kinda stuck to using "desktop" models.

  • @ltgengr
    @ltgengr Рік тому +1

    He really on made $8k with the laser. The other $90k came from advertising for AP Lasers.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +1

      Haters gonna hate. Hope your day gets better. 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @ltgengr
      @ltgengr Рік тому

      @@BuildDadBuild No hate. I made 4x times that off my CNC Router as my laser sits idle 98% of the year. The video title is deceiving. It doesn't show how you made $98k it shows the laser.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +1

      You need to re-read your original comment. That's straight up ignorant.
      Hope your day gets better!
      Cheers

  • @demomike11
    @demomike11 4 місяці тому

    I have been doing this for 4 years and made about that in 4 years. I call BS

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  4 місяці тому

      Been doing it for longer than that brother...

  • @jonhatton4354
    @jonhatton4354 Рік тому

    So… “Buy expensive laser… make money.” That’s all the info you gave us. We still have absolutely zero clue “How you made 98k w your laser.” You literally said… “I bought this laser… then MONEEEEYYYY!” 😂🤷🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      That’s because to opportunities are endless

  • @Joe_Bandit
    @Joe_Bandit Рік тому

    So how you made 98k was... Buy a bigger laser? Were there any other steps? 😅

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      I made and sold things with the laser.

    • @Joe_Bandit
      @Joe_Bandit Рік тому

      @@BuildDadBuild "How I made 98k: bought a laser, made and sold things." Got it 😁

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      The possibilities are endless.

  • @davej6260
    @davej6260 Рік тому

    Dude I love this channel but htis video is 100% a commercial. Its sucks, cuz you're not an actor. I love your wood working content.

  • @savoirfaire8979
    @savoirfaire8979 Рік тому

    When Dad Build Dad is unintentionally but intentionally racist. “Racist adjacent.” 😅

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      What the fuck are you talking about? I'm the least racist person you'll ever meet.

  • @be_curious2day
    @be_curious2day Рік тому +1

    Hey Nick! What model do you have?

  • @BobBob-eh5sb
    @BobBob-eh5sb Рік тому +1

    Would be nice to see the prices without having to give them my name, number and email. Plenty of other manufacturers out there.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      There’s a price guide on the website

    • @BobBob-eh5sb
      @BobBob-eh5sb Рік тому

      @@BuildDadBuild Yeah, but they wanted all my info, at least every way I tried to download it. I pushed a couple download buttons located on different parts of the page and the little name, number and email box kept popping up. I’m sure it’s a nice machine, but I just wanted an idea of how much without getting called and bombarded with emails.

    • @johndeaux9987
      @johndeaux9987 Рік тому

      I can't find pricing either without entering my info....nope!

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      There is literally a price comparison tool on their site:
      aplazer.com/laser-machine-pricing-comparison/

    • @johndeaux9987
      @johndeaux9987 Рік тому

      @@BuildDadBuild thanks, definitely not the site I was at, lol....and whoa, not in my wildest dreams will I be able to buy one of those!

  • @shelliesutton7314
    @shelliesutton7314 8 місяців тому

    Sorry 2816 90w

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  8 місяців тому

      I responded to you message on Facebook 👍🏻👍🏻 great machine. You’ll LOVE it.

  • @AcryliWoodDesigns
    @AcryliWoodDesigns 6 місяців тому

    when did you quit your J O B ?

  • @MakerCuisine
    @MakerCuisine Рік тому

    Congrats nick

  • @rickstafford5316
    @rickstafford5316 Рік тому

    Very cool lazer.
    Congratulations

  • @carloszelaya7650
    @carloszelaya7650 Рік тому

    Great info video. After watching your video, I wanted to go to LaserCon, and I was lucky my Vegas trip is on those dates.

  • @jamesbenny8716
    @jamesbenny8716 Рік тому

    Nick, I'm at that point of using my laser as a business. I will see you in Vegas in 16 days!!!!

  • @Ricks2Cents
    @Ricks2Cents Рік тому

    You have to spend $100 to Enter the Contest. =0(

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      No you don’t. I would never hold a contest like that. Try the link now.

    • @Ricks2Cents
      @Ricks2Cents Рік тому

      @@BuildDadBuild
      Thanks now it works!

    • @Ricks2Cents
      @Ricks2Cents Рік тому

      @@BuildDadBuild
      Call my in Cup Cake Let’s Roll to Vegas!!! 😂

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +1

      Yeah…I coped a messed up link on accident. Thanks for pointing that out!

  • @ToddsLaserCreations
    @ToddsLaserCreations Рік тому

    That's awesome man, I'm honestly proud and happy for you! Ps, I gotta know where you got those cargo shorts. If I win in the contest and we're gonna be twinsies, I gotta get a pair of those! 😂

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +1

      I bought those specifically for LazerCon!
      amzn.to/43lz8z5
      You should see the suspenders I bought! LOL

    • @ToddsLaserCreations
      @ToddsLaserCreations Рік тому

      @@BuildDadBuild are they camo as well?? Those are nice! Definitely ordering some today.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +1

      @@ToddsLaserCreations nah. Orange paisley.

    • @ToddsLaserCreations
      @ToddsLaserCreations Рік тому

      @@BuildDadBuild I know I could probably sport the suspenders 👌🏻

  • @Macgyver00
    @Macgyver00 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Nick! Ive been watching your videos for awhile now. Been wanting to start my own side hussel laser business for about a year but never followed through. This video has changed that. Seeing your progress is damn inspiring. Hopefully one day ill join you in making it my full time job. 55 hours on my feet every week wrenching on cars is starting to take its toll.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      Reading that made me hot. LOL. Good luck homie.

  • @CoreyShockey
    @CoreyShockey Рік тому

    I would say that 90% of my problem in selling any of my woodworking or laser creations is deciding on a proper price point. I have a difficult time calculating how much mark up and how to figure my time into the equation.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +1

      I base mine a lot of Etsy research, honestly.