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In this video, we show you how to grow your laser engraving business during the slow season by pivoting to high-ticket B2B sales. Instead of selling low-profit items at craft shows, we break down how we landed a $1,700 military retirement award project with a massive profit margin. If you want to learn how to make money with your laser and UV printer, this video covers the exact pricing strategy and sales pitch to target corporate and military budgets that renew in January. We walk through the full mixed media sign workflow, combining woodworking, laser cutting acrylic, and LogoJet UV printing to create a 3D "legacy piece." You’ll see how we use a blue light laser (like the xTool or diode) to engrave anodized aluminum nameplates perfectly, and how to use Inverted Gray Gradation on a UV printer to create realistic 3D raised textures without complex modeling. We also show a game-changing AI hack using Google Gemini to digitize text instantly for engraving. FEATURED GEAR (The "Manufacturer" Setup): ⚡ The Laser (AEON Nova 14): The machine that handles the big jobs without tiling. Check out the promos here: https://aeonlaser.us/promos?ref=kandgmakeit 🎨 The UV Printer (LogoJet UVx90R-SE): How we print texture, white ink, and photographic color. Get the referral deal here: https://www.logojet.com/pages/referral Use Code: KIMANDGARRETT 🤖 The Portable Powerhouse (xTool F2 Ultra): Great for quick serialization and metal marking. Check it out: https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-f2-ultra-60w-mopa-40w-diode-dual-laser-engraver?ref=ozPzceBb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=13686 Join the "Mafia" (Community): Ready to move from Crafter to Manufacturer? Join our community for exclusive tips, files, and business strategy. In this video you will learn: Laser Business Strategy: Why January is the best month for corporate awards and B2B sales Mixed Media Tutorial: How to combine poplar wood, laser cut acrylic, and metal for high-end signage UV Printing Tips: How to use the LogoJet to print raised 3D textures on acrylic Laser Engraving Settings: Why blue light lasers are better than CO2 for engraving brass and gold-over-aluminum plates AI for Makers: How to use Google Gemini AI to OCR text from photos to speed up your design workflow Pricing Breakdown: How to turn $200 in materials into a $1,700 custom sign If you want to hang out with us live, ask questions, and get files and extra content, check out our community, the Make It Mafia. We recently moved off Patreon to our own site to give you even more value. Your support helps us keep making videos that show you how to make money with your tools. Stuff We Used: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kimandgarrettmakeit Follow us on social: - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16643484 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kandgmakeit/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KandGmakeit/ We love to Do It Ourselves. You love to Do It Yourself. Let's Do It Together. New DIY Videos Every Week! Visit our website: - https://www.kandgmakeit.com/ FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. We have just enough woodworking skill to make some basic furniture. Safety first! FTC Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored video. All opinions are genuinely our own. This post may contain affiliate links and we earn a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. It doesn't cost you any extra. Thank you for your continued support to keep Making It!