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In this week’s episode of The Riley Black Project, we welcome back our acrylic plug, Melody from CMB, for a long-overdue catch-up! 🎉

We dive into how her business has transformed since her first appearance (way back in Episode 78!), including her shift into Shopify expertise, scaling to a massive 14,000 sq ft space, and embracing the unpredictable pivots of entrepreneurship. 💼

We talk shop about the importance of diversifying beyond Etsy, the power of community and networking events like Next Level, and how building genuine friendships in your industry can lead to your next big move (hello, podcast studio!).

Whether you’re deep into laser making, dreaming of quitting Etsy, or just need a real conversation about growing pains and glows ups, this episode is full of relatable gems, laughs, and real talk.

🔥 Topics Covered:

Growing a laser business through connection

Pivoting from vinyl to acrylic to Shopify expert

Shopify Collective & apps every maker should know

Etsy warnings and why you need your own site

How networking events can change your business

The truth about trying and quitting product lines

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