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270 Episodes

  1. #170: A Review of the Future Forecast Report From The Insights Family

    Published: 3/29/2023
  2. #169: The Art and Science of Successful Toy Biz Email Campaigns

    Published: 3/22/2023
  3. #168: See How the Bubbles Are Made: South Beach Bubbles Warehouse and Office Tour

    Published: 3/15/2023
  4. #167: The GREAT Toy and Game Idea Bootcamp - Join Now!

    Published: 3/8/2023
  5. #166: Tips For Creating Niche Products in the Toy Industry with April Hail

    Published: 3/1/2023
  6. #165: A Toy Inventor Story of Faith and Determination with Angie Cella

    Published: 2/22/2023
  7. #164: MESH Toys For Mental, Emotional and Social Health with Rachele Harmuth

    Published: 2/15/2023
  8. #163: Before You Present Your Product To Buyers Listen To THIS

    Published: 2/8/2023
  9. #162: The Remarkable Journey of David Vonner: From Marvel Dreamer to Toy Legend

    Published: 2/1/2023
  10. #161: Father-Daughter Duo Develops Handy Famm, Un-boring Tools For Kids

    Published: 1/25/2023
  11. #160: Top Tips for Creating a Neighborhood Toy Store with Theresa Duncan

    Published: 1/18/2023
  12. #159: How AI-Powered Chat GPT Can Generate Toy and Game Concepts

    Published: 1/11/2023
  13. #158: AI-Assisted Toy Design: Revolutionizing The Toy And Game Industry

    Published: 1/4/2023
  14. #157: In-Person Interviews with Entrepreneurs At Chicago Toy and Game Week [3 of 3]

    Published: 12/28/2022
  15. #156: In-Person Interviews with Entrepreneurs At Chicago Toy and Game Week [2 of 3]

    Published: 12/21/2022
  16. #155: In-Person Interviews with Entrepreneurs At Chicago Toy and Game Week [1 of 3]

    Published: 12/14/2022
  17. #154: Growing and Licensing an Authentic Brand with April Showers

    Published: 12/7/2022
  18. #153: A Holiday Gift Guide Preview and What You Need To Get Featured In 2023

    Published: 11/30/2022
  19. #152: Why This Mission-Driven Doll Line Offers 100+ Custom Skin Tones with Dr. Lisa Williams

    Published: 11/23/2022
  20. #151: Dealing With Mental Health As A Toy Entrepreneur With Marjorie Spitalnik

    Published: 11/16/2022

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How do I bring my toy ideas to life? How can I pitch my toy concept to top toy companies like Hasbro, Mattel, or Goliath Games? What does it cost to make a prototype, and where can I get one made? Are there toy manufacturing options outside of China? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered on this weekly podcast, Making It In The Toy Industry. In addition to mini toy masterclasses, and step-by-step guides, each episode is designed to help you take immediate action toward developing, presenting, licensing, and producing your next big toy or game idea. Learn how to find the right factory, negotiate manufacturing costs, and use successful sales techniques to get your product noticed by major toy companies.Meet Your HostAzhelle Wade, aka The Toy Coach, has been in the toy industry since 2010. With 3 toy patents, multiple toy awards, and a track record of managing multi-million-dollar toy lines for companies like Toys R Us, Party City, Madame Alexander, and Creative Kids, Azhelle brings passionate and enthusiastic toy industry expertise to every episode.Join thousands of toy creators and entrepreneurs who are making their toy dreams real with Making It In The Toy Industry!