Best Alex Boyce Podcasts (2025)

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[LS155] Everything Resin (feat. Cheryl, Resin Dragon Studios) 59:42

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In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl from Resin Dragon to dive deep into the world of resin printing, molding, and 3D printing. From beginner tips to advanced techniques, Cheryl shares her experience, insights, and advice for makers looking to explore the resin side of the creative world. Whether you’re just curious or already experimenting wit…

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From Civil Rights to Religion: Rabbi ALLEN SECHER'S remarkable journey Ep. 27 1:05:59

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Today we’re excited to present an interview with Rabbi Allen Secher. Allen marked his 90th birthday earlier this year – he’s a rabbi, civil and human rights activist, radio host, television producer, actor, author and public speaker. He was ordained in the early 1960s, and while serving as rabbi in Massapequa, N.Y., he became one of the Freedom Rid…

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[LS154] Boyce Returns to Laser Source 1:03:24

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In this episode, we’re answering questions and catching up with Boyce, who drops in for a chat! We dive into some fun topics, including getting black on steel, creative Easter project ideas, and troubleshooting inconsistent engravings on acrylic. Plus, we break down how to set your line interval correctly and answer a question about where to find t…

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[LS153] Engraving Glass the RIGHT Way vs Getting By with Fiber 1:17:57

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In this episode, we break down why UV lasers are the best choice for engraving glass (even though fiber technically works), dive into the latest drama with Bamboo 3D printers and their software, and troubleshoot why your rotary engravings might be coming out a little… squished. Plus, we chat about UV resin printing, rusting issues, and answer a ton…

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[LS152] Engraving Prices, Inflation & Exploding Bottles 1:12:11

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In this episode, we tackle several laser questions, dive into the effects of inflation and tariffs, and debate the real value of tumbler engravings—how much should you charge? Plus, what’s causing Champagne bottles to explode while being engraved, and how can you prevent it? And to top it all off, Alex has a chat with ChatGPT! All this and more on …

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[LS151] Why UV Lasers Are Better Than Ever 56:21

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In this episode, Anthony shares that he’s in the process of making a deep-dive video on lenses, we talk about catching up on editing and posting Podcast episodes, and we break down why UV lasers—like the ComMarker Omni 1—may be the best choice for any laser shop and are now more affordable than ever! Plus, learn how to order shapes or objects by pr…

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[LS150] CO2 Galvo vs. Fiber Laser for Tumblers 1:10:41

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There’s so much information out there about marking tumblers with a fiber laser, but if you had a choice between that and a CO2 galvo which would be better? (it’s a CO2 galvo btw - listen to find out why) PLUS: we’re over due for Emergency Stop, INFRARED CAMERAS and tumbler laser absorption. ALL of this and so much more on this episode of the Laser…

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[LS149] Laser Everything's FUTURE in the Laser Engraving Space? 1:21:54

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Let’s talk about the past year, the year ahead and everything we hope to accomplish moving forward. Feels like year over year things change here. We’ve made amazing progress in some areas and completed things I never though possible. On the other hand some things have been shelved or moved to the backburners and left to collect dust. What did you e…

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[LS148] A Cool 3D Scanner… (We DIDNT Keep It) 1:18:50

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A very surprising tool showed up in the mail—a 3D scanner we were supposed to review. In this episode, we brainstorm how it could potentially elevate or evolve our workflow, from engraving prep to design applications. But in the end, we later realized it was way too large-scale for what we do and ended up sending it back. Still, it was a cool piece…

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[LS147] OBEY and PURCHASE: HOT Amazon Picks You Shouldn't Skip for your Laser Shop 1:40:17

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Not just blanks, lasers, laser accessories, shop accessories, tools, you name it - it’s on the list - because this is our Black Friday / Cyber Monday stream! Even if you’re here after the deals have ended listen up: there’s great stuff every engraver needs in their setups and shops in our list this episode so submit to the affiliate propaganda and …

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Cyber Security with IVAN CLATANOFF - Chicago Mercantile Exchange Ep. 26 1:19:41

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Today on the show, I sit down with a cybersecurity expert and dear friend, Ivan Clatanoff. His role at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, also known as CME, is Director and Product Manager of Data Governance. We touched on a variety of topics such as the power of Quantum Computing that is a significant and emerging threat to cybersecurity, what you c…

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[LS146] Laser Business Real Talk: Clients, Margins, and Expectations 1:03:51

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How do you balance customer expectations, profitability, and personal standards for your engraving work? Kyle shares his thoughts on getting that balance just right. We also talk about tariffs and their impact on the laser industry, coin engraving, and the challenge of accepting custom jobs. Plus, a look at UV spot sizes, custom engraving plates, a…

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[LS145] Everything You’re Doing Wrong With UV Lasers 1:21:37

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Think UV lasers are always safe for plastics? Think again. In this episode of the Laser Source Podcast, we kick things off with a full Q&A session before diving into UV laser safety myths, the Longer Nano PRO, air vs. water cooling, and even cutting gold. We also give you a behind-the-scenes look at the shop’s latest updates—including a new POS sys…

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[LS144] The Brutal Truth About Running a Laser Job Shop 1:07:54

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Ever feel like you’re running on fumes? You’re not alone. In this brutally honest episode of the Laser Source Podcast, we dive into the emotional and mental toll of running a laser engraving job shop. From rebuilding our Google My Business from the ground up to juggling customer projects, slat walls, websites, and content creation—we cover what it …

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[LS143] Not Just Lasers – Our Favorite Workshop Tools Revealed! 1:16:02

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Not everything in a laser workshop is just about the laser! In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite non-engraving tools that make life easier—like calipers for precision, button batteries (handle with care!), and Anthony’s Beam It Up Laser Tape. Plus, Alex shares why he highly recommends the Elegoo Resin Printer. Whether it’s measuring,…

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[LS142] From Hat Clips to Community Tips (feat. Blake Sanborn – Great Lakes Laser Supply) 1:10:02

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In this episode, we sit down with Blake Sanborn from Great Lakes Laser Supply to talk about his business, their community, and the awesome laser engraving products they offer. We cover everything from hat clips, expert advice, and how their group supports laser makers of all levels. If you’re looking for new blanks or just want to connect with a gr…

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[LS141] Holographic Tumblers, SVG Hacks + Don't Sniff ABS 1:02:06

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In this episode, we’re answering a bunch of questions and covering everything from holographic tumblers from Johnson Plastics Plus to huffing cedar wood since it just smells that good. We also check out Potracify, a WordPress plugin from Sam at the Laser Master Academy that helps convert photos to SVGs. Plus, a serious chat on laser safety—if you’r…

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[LS140] 10 GRAMS of Peng Sheng for Your Pengus 1:02:02

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In this episode, we’re answering questions and diving into some fun topics! We talk about the Community Coin Challenge on Discord, Matt shows off a sleek engraving on black acrylic, and we chat about whether Emergency Stop episodes might make a comeback. Participate in the great COIN CHALLENGE! See all the amazing work people have contributed over …

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[LS139] PiBurn V5 and a Community of Trust (feat. LensDigital) 1:10:45

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In this episode, we sit down with Len and Stan from LensDigital to talk all things PiBurn! We dive into what makes their rotaries stand out, how they handle tricky engravings like items with handles and fragile pieces, and more. Plus, we chat about the awesome community they’ve built to help laser owners succeed. If you’re into rotary engraving, yo…

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[LS138] Laser Source Alumni CHOKE on Burnt Flesh 1:04:07

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A MASSIVE crew of Laser Source Alumni awaits you on this brand new episode of the podcast! Matt’s back to being Mr. Boddiford, so get ready for some lectures about literature. Bleh. Kyle’s tearing apart lasers. Michael wishes he HAD a Kyle. Bronson and Anthony are having a sleep over. Also - this episode turned into a full-on leather deep dive—whet…

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[LS137] BALANCE in Business and Self Promotion 1:11:29

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Opening up a shop is exciting—but also a huge project. Alex talks about setting up the space, furnishing it, and getting Square up and running for sales… which led to buying some creepy mannequins for the shop. In this Q&A episode, the team also tackles power supply issues and the real challenge of promoting yourself as a small business owner—witho…

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[LS136] Finishing Leather + FULL WRAPS and Vector Cleanup 1:01:22

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Marking leather can create some incredible results—but let’s be real, it stinks. If you’re wondering how to deal with your leather ash… well… this is the episode for you? Anthony dishes out some leather knowledge and it’s stuff I honestly didn’t know. Also tune in for a 5w to 10w UV laser comparison, ionized stainless, and a lesson from Matt on cle…

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[LS135] WHY Are These Tumblers RIBBED LIKE THIS 1:14:33

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Why do JDS tumblers have those ugly ribs? How do you get over a creative block? And do you ever run into inconsistent blanks from the same supplier? We’re tackling all these laser engraving struggles and more in today’s episode of the Laser Source Podcast! PLUS: Matt took on the challenge of full wrap engravings on those horrific JDS tumblers—was i…

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[LS134] WILD 3D Rotating Product Animations! 1:11:38

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How are babies made? What’s the deal with depth-map engraving? How do you handle warp on plywood? Also, Kyle is making AMAZING spinning animations for his tumbler patterns on his Etsy shop, get the inside peek on how he’s doing it PLUS: Learn about our special presentation for Laser Maker Con (now available for free on our channel) - it’s a great l…

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[LS133] EZCAD on MacOS, Prime Day Picks + MORE 1:25:38

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In this episode of the Laser Source Podcast: I somehow managed to get Ezcad running on MacOS (Apple Silicon) and well… it’s not great but it works. Also, our top Prime Day picks this season and so much more!

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[LS132] GIVE SH*T AWAY FOR FREE 1:28:21

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Have you considered it? Just giving shit away for free? You should! Friend of the show Anthony Montez makes a great argument for how doing so could make you some serious cash. PLUS: New laser setup recommendations, what to charge for photos, tube alignment and so much more on this episode of the Laser Source Podcast!…

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[LS131] USE A SMALL F*%&ING SPLIT SIZE 1:17:39

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On this episode of the laser source podcast you’ll learn all about some of the newest FREE services available on the Laser Everything website, Kyle’s experience with the Maxce Index, CO2 galvo dot sizes, laser frequencies and so much more. This Q&A episode packs a ton in and you’re sure to learn something new!…

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[LS130] Get ON THE STREET - MOBILE Laser Engraving 1:11:58

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Ever wonder about mobile laser engraving? This episode we explore what a laser engraving truck or trailer might look like and investigate the feasibility of engraving on the go. Lots of interesting insights in this episode!

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[LS129] Chuck vs Roller Rotary Tools, Rotary Anatomy + MORE 1:03:15

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In this episode of the Laser Source Podcast we explore the anatomy of a rotary tool, learn about what makes them unique, what makes them the same, and chat about the components that make them function. Enjoy!

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[LS128] Live Show Engraving - Best Tips, Tricks and Anecdotes 1:19:47

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Direct to film gang sheets, Matt has Boss laser issues, butt puckering jobs, scan lenses and so much more. Join us for another amazing episode of the Laser Source podcast where we answer YOUR questions!

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[LS127] Creating Uncomfortably Uncanny 3D Height Maps of Faces 1:13:29

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Living hinges, 3D height maps, new laser sources, blank stock all of this from A to Z and so much more on this wild Q&A episode of the Laser Source Podcast!

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[LS126] xTool Creative Space, 3D Engraving Equipment + MORE 1:23:05

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I have always said I don’t much care for 3D lasers and software. Well now it’s out of my hands… Mactron sent over a conversion kit for one of their lasers and now I’m stuck with it. Let’s get this stuff unboxed and explored.

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[LS125] Top Tips for Shopify with Andrew Farmer 1:15:44

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Tonight we have Andrew Farmer showing up to school us on Shopify and to give us some tips and tricks. This dude has some serious knowledge to dish out (and some serious services at your disposal) so don’t skip this episode of the Laser Source podcast!

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[LS124] The Laser Exposure Triangle 1:26:52

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In addition to answering some great questions from the community, this episode we’re taking a look at the Laser Exposure Triangle which is my best off the cuff attempt at a simple way to visualize balancing speed, power and frequency in an easy to remember way. Some day I’ll make this into a formal episode but for now this edit will have to do. Hop…

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[LS123] Visitors from China, Hotdogs, Lasers and Machine Catalogs 1:10:29

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Weird (in a good way!) episode edit of the Laser Source Podcast today. If you like the random eps where we bounce all over the place you’ll enjoy this one. We go from foreign visitors to lasers, back to hotdogs, to cataloging machine data, to answering questions and back again. Lot’s of good stuff in here as usual. See you in the next one!…

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[LS122] The Laser Launch Academy is BACK! (feat. Emily Caroline) 1:04:42

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One of, I think, the absolute best resources online for learning laser engraving skills - especially for absolute beginners - is back and fiercer than ever. The episode of the Laser Source Podcast we’re talking with Emily from That Mom With A Laser all about her online personalized classes for beginners, some of her experiments within the industry …

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[LS121] Kim and Garrett: Make It! on the Laser Source Podcast 1:00:32

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Let’s get to know our colleagues over at Kim and Garrett: Make It! Join us for an extremely interesting peek into their world of creativity and productivity where they’re helping makers around the world find success and realize their vision. Kim and Garrett offer a unique perspective on the world of laser engraving, business and content creation on…

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[LS120] JPT M7 vs M8 - What's the difference? 1:08:43

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JPT M7 vs M8? Is there a difference? Is one better than the other? Is the M8 replacing the M7? All of these questions answered - plus advertising to local businesses, copyright, the ATF, shop stock and so so much more. Get after it all on this episode of the Laser Source Podcast.

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[LS119] Theorizing a Laser Engraving TEST BENCH 56:12

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Can we turn this ordinary work bench into a laser test bench? Maybe… I mean, we’ll talk about it a lot. Maybe we will. Some day? Also we do a Burger King Unboxing and answer your pressing questions. SO - pretty much business as usual on this episode of the Laser Source podcast!

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[LS118] Discrepancies Between Color Substrates + WORKAROUNDS 54:47

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What’s the difference between a red tumbler and a red sheet of two ply acrylic? PLUS: Kyle made a proper desk box shelf thingy! We talk laser form factors, explore the LMA layout, and diagnose some galvo laser issues. An this and more on the Laser Source podcast!

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[LS117] MERGE Laser Cut Libraries with this SIMPLE TOOL 1:01:35

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In this episode we give a live demo showcasing one of our favorite tools for lasers. Learn all about the simple process involved in merging two existing libraries, whether it’s ezcad, lightburn or BOTH. Will you be our waifu for this episode of the laser source podcast?

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[LS116] Understanding Galvo Laser Optics + MORE 1:23:07

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Urn engraving, having the right outlook when times are slow, CO2 and galvo laser optics lecture, massive laser cutters, frequency vs pulse repetition rate and so much more on this episode of the Laser Source podcast!

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[LS115] Diodes Are REAL TOOLS (feat. WyldeWillow Woodworks) 58:53

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TONIGHT: Emily from WyldeWillow Woodworks joins us on the Laser Source Podcast to prove to the world that you CAN in fact run a real and PROFITABLE business with diode lasers. Starts at 9:00pm EST!

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[LS114] WHY DON'T ALL LASERS WORK THE SAME WAY?! 1:41:52

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Why can’t all lasers use the same settings libraries? How do you do cut and engraving tests? Reactions to popular youtube videos! Changing stepper drivers?! ALL of this and more on tonight’s edit of the laser source podcast!

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[LS113] NEXT LEVEL Laser Conference (feat. Mark Collier & Will Louie) 1:04:38

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Join us tonight while we talk to Mark & Will about lasers, conferences, and bringing the whole laser community to the NEXT LEVEL! Joined by our man @LaserEngraving911

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[LS112] 3 YEARS in PRISON for Stanley Tumblers 1:11:12

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WHAT is the deal with Stanley Tumblers right now? How’s the new public LightBurn Beta performing? Are you ready to do your taxes? All this and more on tonight’s episode of the Laser Source Podcast!

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[LS111] Make Money HUSTLING with this Engraving GEM! 1:12:09

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Have you heard of WhatNot? If you haven’t (and even if you had) we’re digging into it tonight on the Laser Source podcast to see if we can unlock some cheat codes on how to make money with your laser engraving business online! Stay on top of what’s trending and check out this in-depth episode!

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[LS110] should your FIRST laser be a diode? 1:02:38

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We’re gonna have a podcast sponsor! Whoo! We’re talking details. Boyce is updating us on his sign party adventures and shows off his 3D layered map project. Matt dives into rotary options. Should your first laser be a diode? Debate ensues.

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[LS109] Laser Engraving ROADMAP 2024 1:54:44

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Another year gone and there’s so much to talk about. Let’s look back at our accomplishments, what we missed, and our new targets moving forward into 2024! Please join us, we’d love to hear your feedback!

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[LS108] Holiday Laser Surprise from ROTOBOSS! (feat. Jason Rife) 1:12:48

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Jason Rife joins the cast once again to show off some new holiday surprises he’s been keeping a secret, until now! Tune in to hear all about it!