I Started a 3D Printing Business from Home - Here’s My Advice

LayerLab β€’ October 29, 2025
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In this video, I share the most important lessons I’ve learned from running a 3D printing business from home. From avoiding expensive beginner mistakes to choosing products that actually sell, this is the advice I wish I had when I first started in 3D printing. If you haven't watched my first video on this topic, I'd highly recommend checking that out too so you can hit the ground running - https://youtu.be/2cs9HbFRMrA *****🧰 Software I Recommend (Affiliate Links) ***** β€’ πŸ›’ Shopify ($3 for 3 Months - Limited Time Only) https://shopify.pxf.io/APmDW7 β€’ πŸ€– Simply Print (30% Off for 3 Months) https://simplyprint.io/LAYERLAB β€’ πŸ“Š Sale Samurai (20% Off with code: layerlab20) https://salesamurai.io/1023.html β€’ 🚚 Shippo ($50 Off After Spending $50) https://try.shippo.com/f2t5zszbwv7s β€’ πŸ›οΈLit Commerce (Not Affiliated) - https://litcommerce.com/ *****πŸ› οΈ Hardware I Use (Affiliate Links)***** β€’ πŸ–¨οΈ Bambu Lab P1S - https://amzn.to/48wdBr3 β€’ πŸ“¦ Storage Shelving https://amzn.to/4ozDTyY β€’ πŸ–¨οΈ Thermal Printer for Shipping Labels https://tinyurl.com/Munbyn-941B β€’ 🏷️ Shipping Labels https://tinyurl.com/Munbyn-ShippingLabels β€’ 🌬️ Air Quality Monitor https://amzn.to/4npUnsu β€’ 🦦 Creality Otter Lite 3D Scanner https://tidd.ly/3Iv2w0y β€’ ♻️ Two Spool Filament Dryer https://amzn.to/43zj8MM β€’ ✨ Upgraded Filter X1/P1 Series Printers https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4eSKCyR β€’ πŸ“¦ Enclosure I use for my P1S Outside (Ender Plus Enclosure) https://amzn.to/3J8aQDX β€’ πŸͺ› Electric Screwdriver - https://amzn.to/4mIVqni β€’ πŸͺ› Moto/Gear Floss - https://amzn.to/4qZOEwL **** ▢️ Watch Next **** β€’ 🧰 20 Tools Under $20 https://youtu.be/M_TykmA82zM β€’ πŸ” Sale Samurai Walkthrough https://youtu.be/JUDV6Ug92e4 ****πŸ’¬ Support the Channel **** β€’ Want to chat? Come join my Discord Community where you can chat with other makers (and me) about anything 3D printing! https://www.patreon.com/11573914/join Timestamps 00:00 – 0:32 – Intro 0:33 – 2:52 – Choose the RIGHT Printer 2:53 – 3:33 – Choose the RIGHT Mindset 3:34 – 3:49 – Making things efficient 3:50 – 5:48 - Efficient Software 5:49 – 6:23 – Efficient Hardware 6:24 – 6:48 – Printing Tools 6:49 – 7:52 – What to sell 7:53 – 8:53 – Dealing with the Competition 8:54 – 10:11 – How to be the best 10:12 – 10:45 – Free Focus Groups 10:46 – 11:10 – Don’t Burn Out 11:11 – 12:24 – Walk before you run 12:25 – 14:01 – Dealing with Copyright 14:02 – 14:44 – Financial Tips 14:45 – 15:49 – Quick Tips 15:50 – 17:07 – Printer Placement 17:08 – 18:08 - Don't Forget About Your Printer 17:09 - 18:47 - The most important thing.

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