Inside UV Ink Fest: The Virtual Event Makers Need

In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal record from two different states while juggling real life, real business, and everything in between. But this episode isn’t just a life update… We’re joined by Sumita & Anuj to break down UV Ink Fest, a brand-new virtual conference designed to bring real education to makers—without the need to travel. We dive into: • Why UV Ink Fest was created and who it’s for • The growing demand for UV printing education • Brand-neutral learning and why it matters in the maker space • The difference between entry-level vs production UV printers • How UV printing expands what you can offer your customers This episode is part real-life chaos, part business strategy, and part “this is what entrepreneurship actually looks like.” If you’re a maker, engraver, or small business owner, this one is packed with insights you can apply immediately. UV Ink Fest Details: www.uvinkfest.com • Free virtual event (with optional upgrade) • 20+ speakers across UV printing, business, and marketing • Designed for beginners, intermediate, and advanced makers • Covers everything from workflow → pricing → AI → Shopify If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon!! You can check out the tier options and perks here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRileyBlackProject Check out my Linktree for my social media links & all the different things I have to offer! https://linktr.ee/RileyBlack