Traveling C Turtles Laser Works

Interview with Connie & Jeff, founders of Traveling C Turtles Laser Works

Please introduce yourself

Jeff and Connie Frahm, Traveling C Turtles Laser Works.

Take us back to where this all started! What do you create?

We started with home decor and signs, we have now evolved into Travel Maps and assorted boxes for games and storage. We do some tumblers, earrings and sun catchers for smaller price point.

Tell us about your business and how it has evolved into what it is today.

We do primarily Art & Craft shows, we have monitored what other laser companies offer and tried to find our own niche which led to the boxes we do. When we started with the Travel Maps a year ago we just really fell in love with the enthusiasm it creates when people talk about traveling. We are currently working on several of our own designs for World and Cruise travel as well as more specialized travel for the states.

What inspired you to get a laser?

I first saw a Glowforge YouTube video and fell in love. After researching I realized it was not a great investment. I discovered "That Mom with a Laser" and was hooked. Ordered my Mira 7 in just a couple of days after that. It's been an incredible ride the last couple of years learning and evolving my techniques.

What were you doing before you had your laser?

I have always loved crafting but could never make a living at it. I was working in Assisted Living and Memory Care but that is very emotional and draining. I was like a lost puppy trying to find home until I was introduced into the lasering world.

In what ways has your business grown, or changed since getting a laser?

We take a lot of pride in our products and the preparations of our materials that come through on our finished products. Very quickly we developed a following of customers through our shows and it has been very rewarding. We have a lot of recommendations from friends, family and customers that has been very enthusiastic with our maps.

How has your life changed since getting a laser?

We have control of our lives; we get to decide what shows we will and will not do. We are starting to travel more with our shows which is very exciting and fulfilling. When we go back to another State that we have done before and people come up excited that we are there, that they had heard about us from the previous year, it is very uplifting.

What advice do you have for people interested in getting a laser?

Do your research, I have recommended people to go to see the Aeon Experience and see the difference in the different lasers available. I also tell them to not start out small, think about where they want to go in the future and just do it. the possibilities are endless if they follow their heart. Most importantly, go with a company that backs you and supports you like Aeon. Tech support is SO important and Aeon is the best.

Looking back, tell us about your significant turning point, or perhaps even an obstacle you had to overcome to get where you are now.

We have been very fortunate in the fact that we were able to work outside the home part time and start our laser business, learning as we go. The training I have been able to get through Laser Launch Acadamy, LightBurn, Aeon Tech support and videos as well as other laser videos we have always been able to just keep going forward and never look back.

What is your superpower?

The confidence I have in myself and what I do.

Where can people find you?

🏚 St. Louis, MO
www.travelingcturtles.com