Are you ready to dive into the business of toys? Since 2010, I've been in the thick of the toy industry, and now I'm sharing my wisdom and connections with you, right here on the Making It In The Toy Industry podcast. Every week you'll get a mini masterclass on the world of toys by learning about gameplay, connecting with publishers, building a community, and so much more. So, if you've got an idea that you want to bring to life or need a helping hand to find the right manufacturer or industry partner, let this podcast be your guiding star. Welcome to the toy industry, we're going to have a lot of fun here.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/798845/open_sms">Send The Toy Coach Fan Mail!</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/798845/support">Support the show</a>Visit for The Toy Coach's toy of the year picks at <a href='http://thetoycoach.com/toty'>thetoycoach.com/toty</a> for the link to vote before January 7th.

Are you ready to dive into the business of toys? Since 2010, I've been in the thick of the toy industry, and now I'm sharing my wisdom and connections with you, right here on the Making It In The Toy Industry podcast. Every week you'll get a mini masterclass on the world of toys by learning about gameplay, connecting with publishers, building a community, and so much more. So, if you've got an idea that you want to bring to life or need a helping hand to find the right manufacturer or industry partner, let this podcast be your guiding star. Welcome to the toy industry, we're going to have a lot of fun here. Send The Toy Coach Fan Mail! Support the show Visit for The Toy Coach's toy of the year picks at thetoycoach.com/toty for the link to vote before January 7th.

Are you ready to dive into the business of toys? Since 2010, I've been in the thick of the toy industry, and now I'm sharing my wisdom and connections with you, right here on the Making It In The Toy Industry podcast. Every week you'll get a mini masterclass on the world of toys by learning about gameplay, connecting with publishers, building a community, and so much more. So, if you've got an idea that you want to bring to life or need a helping hand to find the right manufacturer or industry partner, let this podcast be your guiding star. Welcome to the toy industry, we're going to have a lot of fun here.<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/798845/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send The Toy Coach Fan Mail!</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/798845/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>Visit for The Toy Coach's toy of the year picks at <a href="http://thetoycoach.com/toty" rel="noopener noreferrer">thetoycoach.com/toty</a> for the link to vote before January 7th.

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How do I bring my toy ideas to life? How can I pitch my toy concept to top toy companies like Hasbro, Mattel, or Goliath Games? What does it cost to make a prototype, and where can I get one made? Are there toy manufacturing options outside of China? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered on this weekly podcast, Making It In The Toy Industry. In addition to mini toy masterclasses, and step-by-step guides, each episode is designed to help you take immediate action toward developing, presenting, licensing, and producing your next big toy or game idea. Learn how to find the right factory, negotiate manufacturing costs, and use successful sales techniques to get your product noticed by major toy companies. Meet Your Host Azhelle Wade, aka The Toy Coach, has been in the toy industry since 2010. With 3 toy patents, multiple toy awards, and a track record of managing multi-million-dollar toy lines for companies like Toys R Us, Party City, Madame Alexander, and Creative Kids, Azhelle brings passionate and enthusiastic toy industry expertise to every episode. Join thousands of toy creators and entrepreneurs who are making their toy dreams real with Making It In The Toy Industry!

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How do I bring my toy ideas to life? How can I pitch my toy concept to top toy companies like Hasbro, Mattel, or Goliath Games? What does it cost to make a prototype, and where can I get one made? Are there toy manufacturing options outside of China? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered on this weekly podcast, Making It In The Toy Industry. In addition to mini toy masterclasses, and step-by-step guides, each episode is designed to help you take immediate action toward developing, presenting, licensing, and producing your next big toy or game idea. Learn how to find the right factory, negotiate manufacturing costs, and use successful sales techniques to get your product noticed by major toy companies. Meet Your Host Azhelle Wade, aka The Toy Coach, has been in the toy industry since 2010. With 3 toy patents, multiple toy awards, and a track record of managing multi-million-dollar toy lines for companies like Toys R Us, Party City, Madame Alexander, and Creative Kids, Azhelle brings passionate and enthusiastic toy industry expertise to every episode. Join thousands of toy creators and entrepreneurs who are making their toy dreams real with Making It In The Toy Industry!

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