Balancing Deployment, Kids, and a Growing Business

About this episode

In this episode, John and Crystal interview Brandon from Szuch Design about the laser industry and building a successful woodworking business.

Send us Fan Mail Breaking news in the laser world… and a powerful conversation you don’t want to miss. In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Brandon of Szuch Design to talk about: • The acquisition of Aeon Laser USA by Aeon China — and what it could mean for the industry • Building a woodworking and CNC business from scratch • Turning upcycled black walnut rounds into scalable, profitable products • Transitioning from hobby → CNC → laser → UV • Selling t...

People in this episode

Hosts: John, Crystal

Guest: Brandon

Topics covered

• business growth
• laser industry
• woodworking
• CNC technology
• upcycling
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• laser acquisition
• CNC business
• upcycled products
• entrepreneurship
• woodworking
• Aeon Laser
• Szuch Design

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aeon Laser USA, Aeon China, Szuch Design

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