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This Episode Got Spicy FAST: Masks, Lasers & Legal Drama
Jun 16, 2026
1h 14m 13s
How Makers Can Create Better Content
Jun 8, 2026
46m 49s
From Car Accident to Jamboree in 48 Hours
Jun 8, 2026
1h 04m 28s
Why Next Level Is No Longer Just a Laser Conference
May 18, 2026
1h 00m 33s
How They Helped 100+ Makers Grow Online
May 11, 2026
1h 06m 36s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/16/26 | This Episode Got Spicy FAST: Masks, Lasers & Legal Drama | Send us Fan Mail She showed up wearing a mask... And somehow things got MORE chaotic from there. 😂 In this episode of The Riley Black Project, we're joined by none other than Emily That Mom with a Laser for a conversation that starts with Laser Maker Con 2025 and quickly turns into entrepreneurship, burnout, creativity, health, ADHD, community, and one of the wildest stories we've heard in the maker space. We dive into: 🔥 Everything you need to know about Laser Maker Con 2025 🔥 The incred... | 1h 14m 13s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | How Makers Can Create Better Content✨ | content creationmakers+4 | EmilyWill | Content Creation Playbook Mini CourseThe Riley Black Project | — | content creationmakers+5 | — | 46m 49s | |
| 6/8/26 | From Car Accident to Jamboree in 48 Hours✨ | car accidentgrief+4 | — | — | Virginia | car accidentJamboree+5 | — | 1h 04m 28s | |
| 5/18/26 | Why Next Level Is No Longer Just a Laser Conference✨ | maker-focused eventNext Level Maker Con 2026+3 | WillMark | Next Level Maker ConNext Level Laser Conference | — | Next Level Maker Conlasers+4 | — | 1h 00m 33s | |
| 5/11/26 | How They Helped 100+ Makers Grow Online✨ | business growthonline marketing+3 | SrishtiArpit | Esenay Digital | Mexico CityColorado+1 | makersonline growth+3 | — | 1h 06m 36s | |
| 5/4/26 | Inside UV Ink Fest: The Virtual Event Makers Need✨ | UV Ink Festvirtual conference+3 | SumitaAnuj | UV Ink Fest | — | UV Ink Festvirtual conference+3 | — | 1h 13m 33s | |
| 4/27/26 | He Lost 500K Followers… Then Built It Back Stronger✨ | creative businessgrowth+3 | Chantz | Custom Grains | — | followersTikTok+3 | — | 1h 01m 48s | |
| 4/20/26 | Inside LazerCON 2026: AP Lazer’s Growing Community Event✨ | innovationlaser engraving+3 | Jenna | AP Lazer | — | laser engravingAP Lazer+3 | — | 44m 00s | |
| 4/13/26 | K&G Jamboree: The Maker Event Everyone’s Talking About✨ | content creationcommunity building+3 | KimGarrett | The Riley Black Project | — | contentcommunity+3 | — | 1h 15m 06s | |
| 4/6/26 | How She Built a Profitable Custom Sign Business✨ | custom sign businessentrepreneurship+3 | Jordan | Oak & Embers | — | custom signsentrepreneur+3 | — | 1h 07m 28s | |
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| 3/30/26 | 5 Canceled Flights… Was It Even Worth It?✨ | travel experiencescommunity+3 | JohnCrystal | — | BaltimoreMichigan | canceled flightstravel horror story+3 | — | 51m 29s | |
| 3/23/26 | From Universal Studios Pyrotechnics to APA President✨ | pyrotechnicsawards industry+3 | Justin Varn | Awards4UAwards & Personalization Association | — | pyrotechnicsUniversal Studios+5 | — | 1h 12m 28s | |
| 3/17/26 | Balancing Deployment, Kids, and a Growing Business✨ | business growthlaser industry+4 | Brandon | Aeon Laser USAAeon China+1 | — | laser acquisitionCNC business+5 | — | 1h 04m 47s | |
| 3/9/26 | Inside APA Expo with Josh Perry | Send us Fan Mail We’re back at APA Expo 2026 — and this year hits different. In this special on-location episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Josh Perry to talk about what can happen in just one year when you show up, shake hands, and lean into community. Last year, Josh walked into APA alone, looking for direction. This year? He’s speaking. He’s upgrading machines. And he’s up for Retailer of the Year. This episode dives into: • How attending A... | 31m 02s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | He’s Back on the Podcast… And Some Things Changed | Send us Fan Mail J.R. is back. In this special episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with their son J.R. for a follow-up conversation years after his first appearance on the podcast. What follows is equal parts hilarious, emotional, and eye-opening. From talking about school, Pokémon cards, football dreams, and YouTube creators like MrBeast… to opening up about what makes him proud, nervous, and excited for the future… this episode captures something rare: a real, unfi... | 35m 37s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Building The Bar Society from the Ground Up | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Victoria of The Bar Society for a deep, honest, and surprisingly relatable conversation about starting in the laser world, overcoming fear, finding your niche, and building a business rooted in community—not comparison. Victoria shares her journey from feeling completely overwhelmed by her first laser (the beeps, the keys, the nerves 😅) to growing The Bar Society into a trusted space for vendors, make... | 1h 03m 33s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | From Idea to Reality: The Michigan Maker Summit 2026 | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Blake from Great Lakes Laser Supply to talk about the Michigan Maker Summit—how it started, why smaller meetups matter, and what really happens when makers get in the same room without the pressure of massive expos. What began as an idea on a 17-hour drive home from Next Level turned into a full-blown summit planned in just three weeks—and it worked. This conversation digs into the power of community,... | 59m 05s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | From Teacher to Studio Owner | A Real Small Business Story | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Becky of Get On Board Signs & More for a heartfelt, practical, and surprisingly funny conversation about community, creativity, resilience, and building a business that fits real life. Becky shares her journey from kindergarten teacher to creative entrepreneur, running mobile sign parties, opening a brick-and-mortar studio, navigating COVID pivots, and even walking through a cancer journey while c... | 1h 00m 59s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | We Had to Rethink Everything!!! | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal dive into a real-life business and mindset update after returning from a private maker meetup in Amelia Island, Florida—where content creation, follow-up, and community took center stage. This episode is a mix of life, business, teaching, anxiety, growth, and clarity, as John reflects on stepping into more content-creation authority, navigating an identity shift, and realizing that knowing what to do isn’t the same... | 53m 00s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | If You’re Skipping Events, Listen to This First!!! | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal are joined once again by Megan of Raymond’s Trophies & Awards to talk all things APA Expo, maker events, community, and why showing up in person still matters. With APA right around the corner, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what actually makes industry events valuable beyond just buying supplies. From procrastination confessions and teaching classes, to discovering new vendors, building real relat... | 1h 19m 10s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | Vendor Shows: What We Learned | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down for a raw, unscripted conversation about real life, business pressure, community, grief, and navigating uncertainty when things don’t go according to plan. What starts as a casual catch-up quickly turns into a deep reflection on survival vs thriving, the emotional weight of January, and the reminder that nothing is guaranteed. From losing someone whose message still echoes loud, to questioning every next m... | 1h 29m 12s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | From Nightclubs to New Businesses: Tanastadi's Story | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Tanastadi for a powerful, honest conversation about identity, reinvention, sobriety, and building multiple businesses without losing yourself along the way. From growing up immersed in music, landing a number-one radio show for nearly two decades, and DJing massive clubs and festivals… to watching everything disappear during COVID and choosing a completely new path forward—Tenacity shares what it real... | 1h 09m 39s | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | She Started with a Magnifying Glass… No Seriously | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Whitney of Whitney's Crafty Tings for a wildly inspiring conversation about resourcefulness, maker growth, and doing whatever it takes to get started—even if that means using a magnifying glass before you ever own a laser. 🔍🔥 Whitney shares her journey from burning designs by hand to running a full laser setup out of her garage in Florida, juggling machines, markets, dogs (yes… Great Danes 😅), and rea... | 1h 08m 35s | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | He Wakes Up at 4 AM…How Lancaster Supplies Grew So Fast | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John & Crystal sit down with Jeff and Anna of Lancaster Supplies for a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes world of laser blanks, sourcing, scaling, and what it really takes to build a supplier brand from scratch. From waking up at 4 AM with no alarm, bowling in the 200s, and balancing multiple businesses… to accidentally engraving on your spouse’s belongings (we’ve all been there 😂)… this episode blends business strategy, make... | 1h 02m 34s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | Markets, Machines & Margins: Pretty Pitty Design | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Stephanie of Pretty Pitty Design for one real maker conversation — covering craft shows, pricing pressure, brand loyalty, machine obsession, and why markets are about more than just sales. From starting with a Cricut and Glowforge to running multiple lasers, Stephanie shares the behind-the-scenes truth of doing vendor shows in different seasons, choosing machines you trust, and navigating an economy w... | 1h 04m 46s | ||||||
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