The Laser Lounge Podcast at Pate Ranch
Weekly podcast for the CO2 and galvo laser community. Come listen to a vast array of topics including how to make things to business decisions and marketing.
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- Update frequency
- every 19 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Behind the Scenes at GS2 Awards with Alison Todd
In this episode, I sit down with Alison Todd from GS2 Awards for an inside look at their award-making business, the story behind it, and how they bring recognition to life through custom designs. We …
Writing Your Business Plan for a Maker Business.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the Maker/Laser Business Plan Template—section by section—and showing you how to actually use it to shape your business, not just fill in the blanks.
If you’ve ev…
Scrappy Side Hustle vs. A Real Small Business
Today we’re digging into a conversation that every maker, laser owner, and creative entrepreneur needs to hear — the difference between a scrappy side hustle and a real-deal small business.
I’m your …
Upgrading Your Shop: Is That Big Equipment Buy Worth It?
Opportunity Costs in the Maker Space
Welcome back to The Laser Lounge at Pate Ranch, the podcast where we talk all things laser engraving, making, and running a successful business in the maker world. I’m your host, Alisha Pate, and tod…
Laser Engraving Firearms the Legal Way with Jeff Stockton
"Welcome to today's episode of The Laser Lounge Podcast! I'm thrilled to have a special guest joining us — Jeff Stockton, an expert in the art of firearm engraving. With years of experience, Jeff has…
Targeting Success: Strategies to Win Over Your Next B2B Client
Welcome to "Targeting Success: Strategies to Win Over Your Next Client" with James Pate! In this session, we'll dive deep into the art of client acquisition. Whether you're a seasoned professional or…
Tool Talk: How a New Addition (UV Laser) Transformed Her Workshop and Profits
We're excited to have a special guest from the woodworking and laser community. Amanda Schwarz, recently added a UV galvo laser to her workshop, and we're here to dive into her journey with it. We'll…
FlowPaper Marketing Campaign Application with Erik Engström
Mae Armstrong and I will be interviewing Erik Engström from FlowPaper. If you are not familiar with this tool it is excellent. Mae and I are both using this feature with our B2B clients. This is some…
Live Working Session with Mae Armstrong in Adobe Express and FlowPaper
Making Neon Signs with Jenna Musgrave
Beyond The Brim - Making Perfect Hats
We will have as special guests two hat guru's and talk about the do's and don'ts for making a perfect hat. We will also talk about the upcoming trends in materials and hat selection. This is a great …
UV vs. Fiber vs. CO2 Lasers - What to use when
Come listen to Mae Armstrong and I chat about what material and uses we like for each different laser. We will cover the 2D UV, 3D UV, Fiber and both CO2's (Galvo and Gantry). We will dive into some …
Diversifying Product Offerings Through New Tools
James and I talk about our learnings of adding a new tool to our shop. We currently run 8 lasers and we recently added a CNC. We talk about some of the learning and buying process. Come take a listen…
Working With Influencers to Highlight Your Products
Howdy Lizards. We will have Michelle Mortman on a livestream on Friday to talk about working with influencers to highlight your products. She will highlight how to engage them, package your products …
Social Media Posting with Reagan Pate (KickinRSilver)
Do you want to hear how to make better social media posts - Insta & TikTok. Posts that resonates more with the younger gen? We will have Reagan in the house to show some things that grabs the viewers…
Sales Based Model vs Business Development Based Model for your Laser Business.
James and I talk about how we have transitioned our business from a sales based model to more of a business development based model with other companies. We talk about the definitions of each, what …
Crafting Your Business Digital Portfolio to Woo Clients
The laser engraving industry offers a dazzling array of possibilities, from personalized gifts to industrial applications. As a laser engraving professional, you possess a unique skill set that deser…
Finding your ”WHO” - Who is your target market audience.
Please Join Mae and I as we speak with James about finding your target market or you "Who". Finding your target market can be critical to your business taking off and keeping continual clients. Lets …
Company Spotlight in the Laser Lounge - Hydbond Leather Adhesive
Come join us as we start our "Company Spotlights" with two companies in the laser industry. We will chat with the team from Hydbond - your new adhesive for leather, embroidered, and PVC patches. Trus…