🍃 This Machine Makes Him $500/day

I saw this booth at a a local farmers market the other day and the guy had a long line of customers waiting to buy.
It’s simple, visual, and something you could set up at just about any market or local event.

Here’s what he was doing:

👉 Laser-engraving names, designs, or photos onto real leaves.

@damnthatsincredible

A highly detailed laser-engraved leaf #art #beauty #nature #fyp #foryourpage #foryoupage

That’s it.
No inventory. No complicated setup. Just a table, a $300 laser machine, and a stack of dried leaves.

And its perfect for…

• Farmers markets

• Street fairs

• Tourist-heavy areas

• Craft shows and holiday events

💰 How It Works

• You set up a small booth

• People walk by, see you engraving a leaf

• They pay $20–$60 for a personalized one (name, message, or even a photo)

• You hand it to them framed, or bagged, within 10–30 minutes

Super visual. Giftable. Zero competition.

🧰 What You Need to Start

• K40 laser engraver (~$300–$400 online)

• Laptop + free software (LightBurn or K40 Whisperer)

• Dried bodhi or banyan leaves (buy in bulk on Etsy)

• Folding table + signage

• Optional: basic wood frames for upsells

📦 What to Charge

• Name or short message: $10–$20

• Custom quote or simple image: $20-30

• Photo engraving: $30–$40

• Framed version: +$10–$20 upsell

At most local events, just 10–15 orders can bring in $300–$500+ in a day, much more if you're in a tourist-heavy area or high-traffic fair.

Why This Works

• It’s instant personalization — people watch it being made

• Great for tourists, couples, memorials, or gifts

• No hard selling — the engraving process draws people in

• Zero ongoing cost once you're set up

I love how simple this business is. All you have to do is find the right event to set up at and its uniqueness can sell itself.

Hope you guys enjoyed this one. Have a great weekend!

-Tim