SO MUCH TO TELL YOU!

Last winter, I had the pleasure of visiting with our cover guests, Rob and Barbie Jones. They graciously welcomed me into their home, production area, and storefront a few short days after Christmas! I was blown away by their well-planned workshop, amazing bad-a** Boss laser (300W!), and business model. I knew I had to share it in Laser Focused pages. And not simply because it is being done so well (it is) but more importantly because the light will come on for someone reading this story, and this business model will dramatically change their laser business. And if that’s not you, there is still solid advice on the lasering business and how to knock it out of the park. The best part is Rob is a willing mentor, so read closely and reach out if you want to know more and explore the business opportunity of the gift show world.

Meanwhile, you may have noticed a lot of holiday decking in our July/August issue. I don’t know about you but each year I tell myself I’ll get my holiday plan ready in July. I make a start, get sidetracked, get confused about what to do, and then I am just plain overwhelmed. Before you know it, it’s October, and all I can do is play catch-up. This year I am ready! I have my handy-dandy Holiday Product Planning Checklist! And take heart because you can get a free copy for yourself by clicking here or any one of several links you will find in this issue.

When you download it and get started you may find you want more support, including a team to brainstorm with. If so make sure you watch your inbox for the 5-day online Holiday Product Planning Mastery we are going to host July 24-28. You’ll have support as you make your way through the checklist and get to brainstorm with other creators enrolled and preparing for their holiday season. We will send out the details to you shortly.

And then there is the GIVEAWAY!! Yes, a big giveaway in this issue. Jason Rife of RotoBoss has donated either a RotoBoss Low Roller or Junior Rotary (winner’s choice) to one of the first 100 people who sign up as a Patron in Laser Focused’s Patreon membership. Basically, an initial $5 investment will put your name in the drawing to win a rotary valued at $750 – What a deal! Your chances are fantastic! Look for details in the magazine.

We welcome Johnson Plastics Plus, That Laser Chick, LaserCraft Fest, and Shop Review Crew to our family of advertisers. Check out all the advertisers (listed in the table of contents) and what they have to offer. Please support them as they support you!

Now go dig in and Laser On!

Robin Roberts Editor & Publisher