Making It in The Toy Industry | Start A Toy Business

A podcast by Azhelle Wade | The Toy Coach | Toy Creators Academy - Wednesdays

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266 Episodes

  1. #225: The Secrets of A Successful Toy Licensing Deal with Lee Allentuck

    Published: 6/19/2024

  2. #224: This ONE Media Event Could Make Your Toy Brand Go Viral 📈

    Published: 6/12/2024

  3. #223: Unlock Your Game Design Potential with April Mitchell

    Published: 6/5/2024

  4. #222: Licensing Expo 2024 Recap: Reasons to Mark Your Calendar for Next Year

    Published: 5/29/2024

  5. #221: Should You Partner With Another Toy or Game Inventor?

    Published: 5/22/2024

  6. #220: Ensure Your Toys Meet Legal Safety Standards or It Can Cost You

    Published: 5/15/2024

  7. #219: Why He Went From Mattel to TCA and Launched His Plush Toy

    Published: 5/8/2024

  8. #218: Safe Social Media? The World's Largest Social Network For Kids with Ashley Mady

    Published: 5/2/2024

  9. #217: How To Make Your Toy Brand Climate Friendly with Helen Townsend

    Published: 4/24/2024

  10. #216: The Hidden Challenges and Opportunities in Toy Licensing with Anita Castellar

    Published: 4/17/2024

  11. #215: How He Launched an Action Figure Line from Ideation, Marketing, to Retail Placement

    Published: 4/10/2024

  12. #214: Everything You Need To Know About MESH Accreditation For Your Toy

    Published: 4/3/2024

  13. #213: From Empath to Entrepreneur with Jana Hallam of Wonderwell Toy Company

    Published: 3/27/2024

  14. #212: Why Your Toy Package Deserves More Than Matte with Anchor Creative

    Published: 3/20/2024

  15. #211: How To Efficiently Communicate Your Toy's Value Through Packaging with Anchor Creative

    Published: 3/13/2024

  16. #210: An Insider Look at A National Toy Trade Show in Las Vegas

    Published: 3/6/2024

  17. #209: How Women in the Toy Industry Are Building Dreams and Connections with Ehi Oviasu-Kahn

    Published: 2/28/2024

  18. #208: When Motherhood Inspires Toy Invention with Ehi Oviasu-Kahn

    Published: 2/21/2024

  19. #207: The Secrets To Networking in The Toy Industry

    Published: 2/15/2024

  20. #206: How “No” Led This Game Creator To Unexpected Opportunity

    Published: 2/7/2024

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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!