Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Victoria of The Bar Society for a deep, honest, and surprisingly relatable conversation about starting in the laser world, overcoming fear, finding your niche, and building a business rooted in community—not comparison.Victoria shares her journey from feeling completely overwhelmed by her first laser (the beeps, the keys, the nerves 😅) to growing The Bar Society into a trusted space for vendors, makers, and small businesses—while constantly balancing the temptation to “just buy one more machine.”We dive into:How Glowforge made lasers feel less scary for beginnersThe jump from hobby machines to industrial lasers (and that panic moment)ADHD crafting and the fear of investing too much too soonWhy comparison on social media is dangerous for makersThe truth behind “effortless” content you see onlineWhy testing off-camera matters more than perfect postsSupporting other makers instead of doing everything yourselfWhen it does make sense to outsource vs buy new equipmentCombining mediums (laser, sand carving, UV, print & cut) to stand outFinding unexpected niches that completely change your businessBuilding a vendor society based on trust, intention, and real relationshipsThis episode is for makers, engravers, and creative entrepreneurs who:✔️ feel overwhelmed by options✔️ compare themselves too much online✔️ want to grow without burning out✔️ believe community beats competitionSupport the showIf you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon!! You can check out the tier options and perks here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRileyBlackProjectCheck out my Linktree for my social media links & all the different things I have to offer! https://linktr.ee/RileyBlackWant more info on Aeon Lasers?? If so, show me some love by clicking on my partner link below and then hit the "Get Started" button! If you found my content helpful,and decided to call or DM instead, make sure to mention "Crystal Aguila" as the referral.