3D printing business consulting
Starting a print business, or figuring out what to improve in one you already run? Work through your next decision with someone who has built one.
I'm Ryan Vogel. I built Mandarin3D in Jacksonville, Florida, including the software that turned uploaded models into instant quotes. The business did over $100,000 in sales over two years.
Mandarin3D's printing service is closed. Consulting is available directly with me, not a way to place a print order.
A consulting session with Ryan
$300per session
Email a little about your business, the printers you use or are considering, and the main question you want to work through.
Email 3d@ryan.ceoWhat we can work through
Pricing and margins
Look beyond filament cost. Account for machine time, hands-on work, failed prints, and the difference between a busy shop and a profitable one. Try the free pricing calculator.
Printers and capacity
Choose equipment around the work you want to sell, and think through when more printers would actually help.
Customers and positioning
Define who you want to serve, what problem you solve, and how to explain the value of your work beyond a price per gram.
Quoting and operations
Talk through file intake, customer communication, repeat orders, and where software or automation could remove manual work.