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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 incredible speakers, classes, giveaways, and new features coming this year
🔥 Why saying "yes" to everything can hurt your business and your health
🔥 Entrepreneurship, stress, burnout, and learning to slow down
🔥 ADHD, procrastination, and why some creators work best under pressure
🔥 Building a successful maker business without sacrificing yourself
🔥 The evolution of the laser community over the last five years
🔥 Hat engraving, Etsy growth, Pinterest marketing, and creative business strategies
🔥 Massive Laser Maker Con giveaways including lasers and a UV printer
🔥 The shocking story behind "That Mom With A Laser" and a years-long legal battle over her brand

Whether you're a laser owner, maker, content creator, or small business owner, this episode is packed with laughs, lessons, and a little bit of tea.

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Want better content without spending hours editing, stressing over algorithms, or trying to go viral?

In this special compilation episode of The Riley Black Project, we're bringing together two incredible conversations from Facebook Live appearances with Emily (That Mom With A Laser) and Will (Crazy Laser Dad).

The focus?

Content creation that actually works for makers and small business owners.

As part of the launch of the new Content Creation Playbook Mini Course, we dive into the biggest mistakes makers make with content, why consistency beats perfection, and how to create videos that attract customers instead of just views.

In this episode we discuss:

✅ Why most makers overcomplicate content creation
✅ The biggest content mistakes hurting business growth
✅ How to create content even when you're busy
✅ Why authenticity beats polished production
✅ Building trust through video content

Whether you're a laser owner, maker, crafter, UV printer, woodworker, or small business owner, this episode is packed with practical advice you can start using immediately.

The Riley Black Project is where makers, creators, and entrepreneurs come together to talk business, creativity, content, and community.

Check out the Content Creation Playbook Mini Course and start building content with purpose: https://stan.store/RileyBlackStudios/p/rbs-content-playbook

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Life hit HARD this week.

In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal finally sit down after a whirlwind couple of weeks involving a totaled car, injuries, family loss, traveling to Virginia for Jamboree, teaching content creation classes, and somehow still trying to keep business moving forward.

This episode gets real.

We talk about:

• Crystal’s car accident and recovery
• Navigating grief, stress, and entrepreneurship at the same time
• The emotional side of running a business during hard seasons
• Jamboree 2026 recap and teaching content creation workshops
• Why the laser community feels like family
• AP LazerCon prep and upcoming events

We also talk maker events, laser business growth, content strategy, teaching creators, and the behind-the-scenes reality nobody talks about online.

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If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon!! You can check out the tier options and perks here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRileyBlackProject

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