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#118 Lasers, Quilts & Signs: Building a 70-Person Business from Fabric and Fire
Manage episode 498772094 series 3467527
This week, Aaron sits down with Clay from Thunder Laser USA — and trust us, it’s not just a conversation about machines. It’s about how one family business turned a quilting shop into a tech-driven operation with 70+ employees, a national sales footprint, and an expanding catalog of cutting-edge tools.
From laser-cut acrylic to engraving Stanley cups and prepping for UV printing, Clay breaks down what’s powering the maker movement—and why his company’s customer support gets a reply time under 7 minutes.
🔥 Topics Covered:
- How Thunder Laser grew out of a quilting business
- What every new laser operator needs to know
- Cutting vs. engraving: what works for signs
- Common mistakes when using CO₂ lasers
- Tips for clean cuts in wood and acrylic
- Bed size, wattage, and finding the right machine
- Why fitness is essential for business owners
🧠 Learn more:
🌐 https://www.thunderlaserusa.com 📸 @ThunderLaserUSA on Instagram
The AC Method is hosted by Aaron Clippinger and sponsored by SquareCoil.
👉 Streamline your custom business at https://www.squarecoil.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
127 episodes
Manage episode 498772094 series 3467527
This week, Aaron sits down with Clay from Thunder Laser USA — and trust us, it’s not just a conversation about machines. It’s about how one family business turned a quilting shop into a tech-driven operation with 70+ employees, a national sales footprint, and an expanding catalog of cutting-edge tools.
From laser-cut acrylic to engraving Stanley cups and prepping for UV printing, Clay breaks down what’s powering the maker movement—and why his company’s customer support gets a reply time under 7 minutes.
🔥 Topics Covered:
- How Thunder Laser grew out of a quilting business
- What every new laser operator needs to know
- Cutting vs. engraving: what works for signs
- Common mistakes when using CO₂ lasers
- Tips for clean cuts in wood and acrylic
- Bed size, wattage, and finding the right machine
- Why fitness is essential for business owners
🧠 Learn more:
🌐 https://www.thunderlaserusa.com 📸 @ThunderLaserUSA on Instagram
The AC Method is hosted by Aaron Clippinger and sponsored by SquareCoil.
👉 Streamline your custom business at https://www.squarecoil.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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