Making It in The Toy Industry | Start A Toy Business

#245: Crazy Aaron’s Secret Formula for Perfect Putty with Aaron Muderick


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Have you ever wondered how a simple office toy evolved into a toy phenomenon? 

In this episode of 'Making It In The Toy Industry', host Azhelle Wade sits down with Aaron Muderick, the creative mind behind Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty. From a child's love for tinkering to creating a renowned brand, Aaron's journey is a testament to innovation, persistence, and passion. He discusses the importance of staying connected to your audience, maintaining product quality, and the critical lessons learned in balancing growth and focus. 

Learn about the unique steps of toy design, the challenges of innovation, and what it really takes to succeed in the competitive toy industry. Aaron’s insights offer a behind-the-scenes look at toy development that every aspiring creator and toy enthusiast will love. From inspiration to production, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Listen For These Important Moments

  • 00:36 Aaron's Journey: From Silicon Valley to Putty Innovator
  • 02:35 The Slime Craze and Establishing a Permanent Footprint
  • 04:02 Developing Thinking Putty for Adults
  • 05:13 The Accidental Discovery of Putty
  • 07:24 The First Steps to Entrepreneurship
  • 09:27 Scaling Up: From Office Pool to Retail Success
  • 15:51 The Importance of Focus and Specialization
  • 19:41 Sustainability and Local Manufacturing
  • 25:01 Navigating the Slime Craze
  • 30:48 Quality and Consistency
  • 35:19 Innovations and Future Trends



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