OMTech Laser Business Stories: Nickey Aubin
How I Started My Laser Engraving Journey
Back in 2015, my husband and I took a leap of faith. We quit our jobs to chase our dream of starting a farm winery. We named it Busted Grapes. It was a bold and risky move, but we truly believed in our idea and were all in.
From day one, we did it all ourselves. We planted the vines, built the winery from the ground up, and learned how to make wine. Every step was hands-on, and we were constantly learning. We put in long hours, often working well into the night, to make our dream a reality. Eventually, our hard work paid off. Our wines started winning awards, and more and more people began visiting us.
But we quickly learned that a great winery needs more than just great wine. We needed to keep things fresh and create memorable experiences for our guests. We wanted every visit to feel special. That's when we got the idea to give every guest a small, personalized gift. It could be something simple—like a wooden tag, a charm for their wine glass, or a keepsake with their name on it.
That idea is what sparked my interest in laser engraving. I wanted to create unique, custom gifts right here at the winery. And that's really how this whole journey began. It wasn't part of some big business plan. It was a creative solution, born from our love for what we do. It added that personal touch and helped make our winery truly unique.
How OMTech Helped to Boost Nickey's Business
OMTech has truly changed the game for Busted Grapes. With our laser engraver, we’ve grown from offering just a few products to a full collection. Now, we make wine boxes, cutting boards, cocktail smokers, and engraved wine glasses. The laser didn’t just expand our product line — it helped us tell stories through what we create.
Every piece we make with OMTech carries meaning. They’re more than products; they represent memories and moments shared. Our customers love the new additions and often comment on the personal touch each item brings. The option to customize designs has made every product feel special.
OMTech has been a big part of our growth. It gave us the tools to create, experiment, and keep improving. Thanks to OMTech, we’ve turned our ideas into real products and taken one more step toward building the business we dreamed of.
When we wanted to expand our products, we needed a machine that was reliable and easy to use. After careful research, we chose the OMTech 60W CO2 laser. OMTech’s strong reputation for quality and affordable pricing stood out to us. It was especially helpful for beginners like us who were new to laser engraving.
We also liked that OMTech offered many bed sizes and power options. The larger beds and higher power made it clear the machine could grow with our business. It allowed us to take on bigger projects and larger orders without slowing down.
The laser quickly became more than just a tool. It helped us improve our existing products and create new ones. We started making custom gifts that paired perfectly with our wines. Looking back, choosing OMTech was one of the best decisions we made for our business. It gave us the flexibility, precision, and confidence we needed to keep moving forward.
“Give it a try — you’ll never know unless you do. If it doesn’t work out, you can always move on to something new. But living with the regret of not trying is far worse than failing.”
Want to see how we turned our passion into something real? Visit the Busted Grapes website to learn more about our journey!
