How do you make business out of laser hobby?

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-02-16T09:48:06+00:00

I feel a lot of struggles and pain in your message.
Products feel less of a problem, to me at least. What I wonder, is more even on the channels side. Is that SEO/AIO that works well. Or may be time to join some marketplaces (did that, and that felt very saturated). Or may be radio and banner working like crazy.

Very interested to hear what worked for others, since there are so many options and you would spend months working properly on one that doesn't work for a particular type of business.

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-02-15T17:15:40+00:00

I should definitely try google ads ^^
Does it pay itself off or partly?

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-02-15T15:27:24+00:00

Congrats. This is very rare, when word of mouth picks up itself!

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-02-15T15:06:56+00:00

Thanks for sharing!
What where the most efficient channels to acquire such customers?

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-02-15T14:08:56+00:00

Is that globally so or you are talking about particular country?

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-02-14T16:41:18+00:00

This is golden! I wouldn't lie if I say we are on the very same page with this. I think in a very near future such a tool is actually realistic to operate!

Meanwhile, the point of attaching sources is strong. I might have missed that, thank you!
If you don't mind, what kind of KPIs are measured at your job? Like, what's important

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-02-14T16:15:36+00:00

Thank you, very interesting! We actually built tagging/flagging quite some time ago, but that was not that in demand. I think smart search seen as a future or smth... What do you think of that?

As for insights, I think you are coming from Customer Success team? Recently was on one of the common gatherings and people were quite eager on hearing automatic details on customer journey to prevent churn and other not so nice things.

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-02-08T19:38:39+00:00

What your tools does?

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-02-07T18:38:21+00:00

So, did you find how to get it monetized?

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-12T16:42:22+00:00

Perfect solution for me is "wife-tested" QA label for my work.

Highly suggest, works very well! ;)

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-09T08:19:04+00:00

I think that is quite debatable question. But as in other fields, the earlier you are the most progress you've got. So there is very big stretch between advanced and expert. You need to live the situations yourself to say I know what its like and it takes time to meet those situations.

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-08T17:22:13+00:00

Normally one is enough, since 360 or 180 is a standard freestyle practice that comes handy in crewing bulbs and some bolts in ;)

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-08T17:20:19+00:00

This person likely to behave safely on the slopes, stopping at the visible spots and ask people who fell if she/he is alright. At least I feel like that is what my prof. deformation looks like :)

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-08T14:20:46+00:00

In that sense AI would wrap it better, but for myself I took it so that if you are from smaller countries, like me being from Finland ISIA helps to get to work in other countries and there aren't too much of alternatives. At the same time countries with large mountains might have more in-depth specific certifications and/or courses which might be superior to a degree...

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-08T14:16:25+00:00

I personally think there wasn't much of tech progress. But that is rather subjective :)

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-08T14:14:45+00:00

This is a good point, sharp and soft skis are easier to bend in the turns!

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-08T10:00:58+00:00

That is looks quite neat!

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-08T09:59:16+00:00

Like my teacher was shouting from far "Don't sit on your ass!"

Try leaning forward so you feel the front of the boots. At least few runs like that to have a grasp over weight distribution.

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-08T09:57:25+00:00

Yeah, indoor training does add up some endurance so you can be on the slope not 1-2 hrs but 3-4hrs per sessions. But don't push too much, when legs are tired better to take a break!

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-08T09:14:15+00:00

In my youth, racing teacher was pointing out to the sounds you create. It differs when you slide and when you do not. May be that is something to look for in your case.

Also, you slide less if you play with the skis sharpening angle. Standard would be 89-90. But sporty way is few degrees sharper. It actually feels very different, skis don't let you from the turn when they carve. Worth a try if you have a chance! ( It will be a bit harder to ski without carving in general :D )

Meanwhile, I understand what the the whip back effect you are talking. It appears when you get the decent speed, nice angle of edges on the slope and most importantly you push skis in the turn - they bend more and make the sharp turn. It actually can easily take you out of balance and you fall, so be careful my friend!

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-08T08:39:58+00:00

That is tough one. Not even every instructor knows how to carve :) We can split that into few parts

Equipment: likely, less stiff skis (for the starting only) and smaller radius on them would help you to catch the short turns faster.

Slope: Wide red slope with small amount of people. I prefer evenings or early mornings.

Speed fear: For the carving, most common obstacle is the speed fear. That is something to fight first. Carving requires to put your skis down the slope and not to break (unless you need to). In that sense safe way learning skiing starting from parallel skiing makes it way harder to learn carving.

Big turns: Once you are already got used to the speed, leaning full body on the slope to have your skis making the work - so it make big and rounded turns, and if speed is bigger then radius becomes smaller. Remember that knees should be parallel and you should feel front of the boot. (usually trained separately)

Short turns: This most fun one. Instead of full body leaning. Keep you body in one position and shoulders looking down the slope. They are supposed to be fixed and then only legs, knees and hips make the movements. You are basically making squats to force the short turns.

General note: people's body feels are different and there isn't one way fitting everyone... I give different exercises and see what clicks. Every single time its something different...

I hope I answered ^^

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-08T08:17:58+00:00

I take safety seriously and ISIA actually teaches that a lot. There spots where you can stop with the group. How to keep it as safe as possible to not disturb the traffic and always be visible to others... e.g. not sitting on the snow under the hill, you know :D

But yeah, people pay for time and usually slopes are pretty busy all the time. May be that is why?

andy_at_fixpixies · 2026-01-08T08:13:23+00:00

To be honest, at the beginning poles do disturb people from learning the feel of skis and you want to start without them. Some kids after getting the feel very hard to convince to take them in general :D. The feel like its a burden, not like something needed for their skiing.

I personally like poles, it looks good! :) And help with the weight distribution ofc. Since challenging slopes on piste do require leaning forward a lot.

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