👻 This $300 Laser Machine Makes You $500/day

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TLDR;

• Buy a laser engraving machine ($200)

• Sell in person at pop ups, markets, weddings

• Get online sales through etsy and local fb groups

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I had a farmers market stand and it was really hard work - I wrote about it here. But there’s a guy who made his stand look like a cake walk.

I’m talking laser engraved leaves 🍁 

Laser engraved leaves are the side hustle you didn’t know you needed—super low cost, insanely unique, and totally scroll-stopping on social.

You’re basically turning nature into art that sells itself, no crazy skills or inventory drama. Plus, every leaf is one-of-a-kind, so customers can’t get that anywhere else, easy flex for your hustle game.

Let’s dig in.

The Cost

Start by snagging a decent laser engraver and sourcing fresh or preserved leaves, easy to find and cheap as dirt. Then, crank out eye-catching designs, post killer pics on Instagram and Etsy, and watch the orders roll in with minimal hassle.

• Laser engraver: $200

• Bulk leaves: $50

• Unique memories made: Free

All in for $250

The income

Slap a name or short message on a leaf and charge $10 to $20. Want to get fancy? Custom quotes or simple images can pull $20 to $30, and photos jump that to $30–$40. If you’re feeling slick, offer a framed version as a $10–$20 upsell and watch your average order value climb.

At local events, 10 to 15 orders can easily net you $300 to $500+ in a day, double or triple that if you hit a tourist hotspot or a busy fair.

Why this side hustle crushes? Instant personalization baby. People get hooked watching the engraving happen live; no awkward pitches needed, the process sells itself. It’s a killer gift for tourists, couples, or anyone wanting a meaningful keepsake. Plus, after your setup costs, there’s almost zero ongoing overhead, just pure profit as you grind.

How to scale this bigger:

• Expand to multiple events—farmers markets, fairs, festivals in tourist-heavy spots.

• Create bundles or seasonal promos (holiday gifts, weddings, memorial keepsakes).

• Sell online via Etsy or Instagram (also sell it in Nextdoor and Facebook groups/marketplace) with pre-order and shipping options.

• Partner with local shops or gift stores to carry framed leaves.

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Viability:

1 [building spaceships] 🚀 to 5 [easy peasy] 😊 

This is as easy as they come, relatively low set up costs and learning the programs (LightBurn or K40 Whisperer). This can be set up at weddings, pop ups etc, while also bringing in online revenue through Etsy!

(As usual each business will have it’s own setbacks, and it’s all about the execution and consistency rather than just having the idea)

It’s a great day to be great!

Love, Mike 👋