OMTech Laser Business Stories: Bill & Kara Reaser

How Bill and Kara Started Their Business

Our journey into business began with a shared love for creating and a desire for change. For many years, Kara and I worked long hours in demanding jobs. We often felt tired and stressed. We grew distant from the things that used to bring us joy. One day, we decided to slow down. We wanted to do something that made us feel inspired again. So we turned to crafting—a passion we had both shared for a long time.

At first, we made simple toys and games for our 19 grandchildren. We loved seeing their faces light up when they played with something we made. Those moments showed us how rewarding it is to create with our own hands. What began as a family hobby soon gave us a new idea. If we enjoyed making these things so much, maybe others would too. That thought planted the seed for our small business.

One of our first real projects was a wooden marble track. It was inspired by the toys we remembered from our own childhood. We spent hours getting the design just right. When it was finally done, it brought back a strong feeling of nostalgia. That marble track became our first creation. It helped shape what our business would become.

As our passion grew, we decided to take the next step. We turned our garage into a workshop. We filled it with tools to bring our ideas to life. We used 3D printers, CNC machines, injection molding equipment, and OMTech laser machines. The OMTech lasers became a key part of our work. They helped us add detail and precision. This made our products stand out.

What started as a simple hobby has now become a small, thriving business. It is built on creativity, teamwork, and the joy of making something special for others.

How OMTech Helped to Boost Their Business

OMTech has truly changed our business. Our OMTech lasers are fast and precise. They have changed how we make things.

Take our marble racing tracks for example. Before, we 3D printed every piece. This was very slow. Now, with OMTech laser cutters, we can make 100 tracks in the time it used to take to make just one. This change totally improved our workflow. It helped us save time. It lowered our costs. It also helped us reach more customers.

We can now cut materials quickly and accurately. This means we can spend more time on design and creativity. We don't have to wait for a single piece to print anymore. Now we can make full sets in just hours. This makes our products cheaper and available to more people. The quality is also better and more even. Every cut is clean, smooth, and exact. This reliability lets us grow our business. We don't worry about production delays now.

Our OMTech machines run almost non-stop during busy times. They work reliably even on long production days. We really like how strong these machines are. They handle heavy use very well. For a small business like ours, this dependability is very important. It gives us peace of mind. It helps us keep up with what our customers want.

Buying OMTech was not a quick decision. We did research for months. We watched many YouTube reviews. We read customer feedback. We compared different brands. In the end, OMTech was the best choice. It had the best balance of price, performance, and flexibility. The machines had good reviews. The software was easy to use. The customer support was great. For us, it was an easy choice.

Over time, we bought more OMTech lasers for our workshop. Each one helped us make more products. They also helped us try new creative ideas. What we like best is that we can change the machines to fit our needs. We made small changes, like improving the air assist system. We also adjusted them for continuous use. These upgrades helped us get more from our equipment.

Of course, we faced some challenges too. Like any equipment, the lasers need maintenance and sometimes fixes. But each problem taught us something useful. With some patience and help from the OMTech community, we always found a solution.

Looking back, buying OMTech was one of our best decisions. It let us grow and try new things. It helped us keep our creativity alive. Our OMTech lasers are not just machines. They are important partners in our business. They let us turn our ideas into real products. We can do it faster and better than ever before.

Advice from Bill and Kara

To anyone thinking about starting a business, my advice is simple — just start. Take the journey with an open mind and a strong heart. Every business comes with challenges. You will face problems, but what matters most is how you respond. Keep going. Learn to adapt. That’s the key to success.

For us, growth came from being open to change. We started with clay work, then moved to 3D printing, and later to laser cutting. Each step taught us something new. Every new tool made our work better and faster. Using OMTech laser machines helped us reach a new level. They allowed us to create products with more detail, more precision, and less effort.

Before making any big move, do your research. Learn about your market. Understand what people want. Don’t rush, but don’t be afraid to take bold steps either. Technology changes fast, and using the right tools can make all the difference. Machines like OMTech lasers can transform how you create, produce, and sell. They can help turn an idea into a real business.

Most importantly, believe in what you’re doing. Trust your idea, even when things get tough. Be ready to grow and change along the way. Every step — even the hard ones — will teach you something valuable.

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