Business Review & Mentoring Call | 1 Hour

1:1 Custom Mentoring Session with Erik @ Maker Foundry 🚀🔥

Want a shortcut to clarity, confidence, and action?
Book a private 1:1 mentoring session with Erik — founder of Marked & Made & Maker Foundry — built for makers, engravers, and personalization business owners who want real-world guidance (not generic “guru” advice). Whether you’re just getting traction or you’re scaling fast, we’ll map a plan you can actually execute.

This session is for you if you’re asking things like:

• “What should I sell next that will actually move the needle?”

• “Am I pricing right… or leaving money on the table?”

• “Should I buy that next machine… or outsource first?”

• “How do I land more bulk/B2B orders without sounding salesy?”

• “How do I scale without burning out?”

What We Can Cover (Pick Your Adventure 🎯)

💡 Business & Strategy

• Market testing products (how to validate before you invest time + money)

• Product-market fit for laser/UV items (what sells, what doesn’t, and why)

• Building a product ladder (entry items → bestsellers → premium/custom)

• Creating “evergreen” sellers vs seasonal drops

• SOPs + workflows that keep production smooth

💰 Pricing, Profit & Scaling

• Pricing for profit (not just “what others charge”)

• Bulk pricing tiers + minimums that make sense

• Quoting custom work (how to avoid scope creep)

• Scaling from side hustle → full-time without chaos

• Hiring help vs staying lean (and what to delegate first)

🧰 Lasers, UV Printing & Equipment Decisions

• Equipment purchase vs outsourcing (when each makes sense)

• Choosing your next machine: diode vs CO2 vs fiber vs UV printer (ROI thinking)

• Adding new capabilities without wrecking your processes

• Material selection + sourcing (what’s worth stocking vs ordering on demand)

• Production planning for high-mix, high-variant personalization

🏪 Retail + Events + In-Person Sales

• Moving into a retail space (and how to avoid expensive mistakes)

• Walk-in personalization workflows (speed, signage, pricing, upsells)

• Pop-ups, markets, and events: what to bring, how to display, how to sell

• Fundraisers + partnerships (how to structure them to be profitable)

• In-store/booth layout that drives higher AOV 💵

📣 Marketing That Actually Works

• Social content ideas for laser/UV businesses (without living on your phone)

• Turning custom orders into repeatable content + sales

• Local marketing: Google, community groups, schools, partnerships

• B2B outreach (simple scripts + offers that get replies)

• Building a brand people remember (not just “another tumbler shop”)

🛠 Product Development & Design

• Developing winning product lines (patch hats, tumblers, UV goods, apparel)

• Design strategy: trend riding vs brand consistency

• Bundles, collections, and add-ons that increase cart value

• Reducing SKU chaos while still offering customization

• Launch planning + promos that don’t feel spammy

What You’ll Get ✅

✨ A focused 1:1 call (video or audio) tailored to your goals
📝 A clear action plan with next steps (so you don’t leave hyped but stuck)
📌 Honest feedback on what to fix, what to stop, and what to double down on

How It Works 🗓️

Step 1: Purchase your session
Step 2: You’ll receive a booking link with instructions to schedule your time + share your goals
Step 3: We meet, go deep, and build your plan 💪

Perfect For Makers Who Want Results 🎁

Whether you’re engraving your first tumblers or running a full production shop, this session is designed to help you move faster, price smarter, sell more, and build a business that doesn’t own you.

Personalization / Notes ✍️

After purchase, you’ll be able to share your top 1–3 topics and any links/screenshots you want reviewed (website, product listings, pricing sheet, social profiles, etc.) so we can make the most of our time.