Latest How to design a toy Podcast Episodes
#201: 12 SMART Goals To Launch Your Toy Idea in 2024
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - January 03, 2024 20:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAre you ready to transform your toy idea into a market-ready product by the end of 2024 but unsure where to start? Then you’ve chosen the perfect episode to dive into! In just 26 minutes, get a month-by-month blueprint, detailing 12 SMART goals to lead you into a soft launch of your toy or game ...
#200: Virginia Lette Interviews Azhelle Wade The Toy Coach
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - December 20, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsTo celebrate Episode 200 of Making It in The Toy Industry, something special is underway. Joining The Toy Coach, also known as Azhelle Wade, is Virginia Lette, an accomplished Australian radio and television presenter. She is renowned for co-hosting Eclipse Music TV for three years and serving a...
#199: Speed Up Your Toy or Game Promotion Process With AI
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - December 13, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsHow is AI reshaping the toy industry? In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the world of AI and its transformative impact on toy design and creation. Discover how tools like Adobe Firefly, Canva, and Amazon are integrating AI to enhance their services and change the game for how consumers e...
#198: Speed Up Your Toy or Game Invention Process With AI - Part 1
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - December 06, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsHave you ever wondered how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the toy industry? From speeding up the toy invention process to comparing traditional and AI-assisted methods, AI is transforming how we create and innovate. Dive into this engaging exploration of AI’s role in the toy ind...
#198: Speed Up Your Toy or Game Invention Process With AI
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - December 06, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsHave you ever wondered how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the toy industry? From speeding up the toy invention process to comparing traditional and AI-assisted methods, AI is transforming how we create and innovate. Dive into this engaging exploration of AI’s role in the toy ind...
#197: How Get Your Products In Stores With A Pitch That Stands Out with Rick Derr
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - November 29, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn Q4 some toy entrepreneurs are feeling FOMO, wishing that they made a bigger push to get into retail for this season. But don’t worry, your next big opportunity for sales is just around the corner. This week's episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone struggling to get their toy or g...
#196: Instant Insights Into The Toy Industry Uncovered at ChiTag Part 2 of 2
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - November 22, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsListen in as The Toy Coach conducts several mini interviews for a deep dive into the heart of toy innovation at CHITAG, part of the People of Play Week and Innovation Conference. Episode 196 offers a unique blend of playful interviews and insightful discussions with industry innovators. In thi...
#195: Instant Insights Into The Toy Industry Uncovered at ChiTag Part 1 of 2
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - November 16, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAre you passionate about toy design and eager to learn from the best in the toy industry? This episode of Making It In The Toy Industry takes you inside the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTag), a hub of innovation and creativity in the toy and game industry. Learn tips from show attendees who spe...
#194: How To Pick A Toy Brand Name That Doesn't Suck with Alexandra C Watkins
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - November 08, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, you'll hear an insightful conversation with our guest Alexandra C. Watkins, the creative genius behind naming consultancy Eat My Words and the innovator of iconic names like Wendy's Baconator. Watkins shares her expertise on creating memorable a...
#193: 3 Last-Minute Black Friday Promo Ideas To Increase Q4 Sales
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - November 01, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIt's that time of year again, and Black Friday is just around the corner. If you're still finalizing your Black Friday promotions, or you haven’t even started thinking about them yet, stress less! This podcast episode has got you covered with 3 easy to implement, last-minute ideas to boost your ...
The Secret To Mastering 1:1 Email in Your Toy Business
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - October 25, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAre you drowning in emails, struggling to keep up with crucial communications for your toy business? In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, we're about to unveil the secret to conquering your email overload and saving sales and opportunities that are sitting unread in your inbox right...
#192: The Secret To Mastering 1:1 Email in Your Toy Business
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - October 25, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAre you drowning in emails, struggling to keep up with crucial communications for your toy business? In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, we're about to unveil the secret to conquering your email overload and saving sales and opportunities that are sitting unread in your inbox right...
Game-Changing Connections for Toy Inventors at People of Play Week
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - October 18, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAre you "toying" around with an idea for a toy or game that you want to license? Don’t miss the chance to pitch and playtest that idea in 2023 at POP Week. In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, Azhelle Wade aka The Toy Coach, highlights a beloved toy industry event that is designed t...
#191: Game-Changing Connections for Toy Inventors at People of Play Week
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - October 18, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAre you "toying" around with an idea for a toy or game that you want to license? Don’t miss the chance to pitch and playtest that idea in 2023 at POP Week. In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, Azhelle Wade aka The Toy Coach, highlights a beloved toy industry event that is designed t...
The Best and Worst of Toy Fair and Why You Should Attend The LAST Toy Fair in New York
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - October 11, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWant a play by play of what worked at Toy Fair New York, and what didn’t? In this new podcast episode, The Toy Coach breaks down every day of the trade show, including setup days, and provides tips and insights to make your next show experience better. Also, if you haven’t already read it on The...
#190: The Best and Worst of Toy Fair and Why You Should Attend The LAST Toy Fair in New York
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - October 11, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWant a play by play of what worked at Toy Fair New York, and what didn’t? In this new podcast episode, The Toy Coach breaks down every day of the trade show, including setup days, and provides tips and insights to make your next show experience better. Also, if you haven’t already read it on The...
#189: How To Pitch With Pizzazz at New York Toy Fair with Barry and Jason
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - September 20, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsMaya Angelou once said, “At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” So tell me this, at your last pitch meeting, how did you make your guest feel? In today’s podcast episode I sat down for a hilarious and informative chat with B...
How To Pitch With Pizzazz at New York Toy Fair with Barry and Jason
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - September 20, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsMaya Angelou once said, “At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” So tell me this, at your last pitch meeting, how did you make your guest feel? In today’s podcast episode I sat down for a hilarious and informative chat with B...
You're Invited To Hasbro's FIRST Ever Women Innovators of Play Event with Tanya Thompson
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - September 06, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe biggest game company in the world is walking the talk with their first ever Women Innovators of Play Event, and YOU are invited. In this episode of Making It in The Toy Industry, The Toy Coach sit's down to chat with Tanya Thompson, the Senior Director of Inventor Relations and External Inno...
#188: You're Invited To Hasbro's FIRST Ever Women Innovators of Play Event with Tanya Thompson
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - September 06, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe biggest game company in the world is walking the talk with their first ever Women Innovators of Play Event, and YOU are invited. In this episode of Making It in The Toy Industry, The Toy Coach sit's down to chat with Tanya Thompson, the Senior Director of Inventor Relations and External Inno...
Making Change Through Play with TOTY Nominated Dr. Zabina Bahsin
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - August 30, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsDr. Zabina Bhasin began her journey of understanding the powerful role toys play in shaping a child's identity. As a child psychiatrist, she used her expertise to observe that children were naturally drawn towards toys, books, and crafts. Yet, as a mother, she noticed a distinct gap in the marke...
#187: Making Change Through Play with TOTY Nominated Dr. Zabina Bahsin
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - August 30, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsDr. Zabina Bhasin began her journey of understanding the powerful role toys play in shaping a child's identity. As a child psychiatrist, she used her expertise to observe that children were naturally drawn towards toys, books, and crafts. Yet, as a mother, she noticed a distinct gap in the marke...
When A Game You Developed Gets Nominated For a Toy Of The Year Award with Christian Castro
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - August 23, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsCalling all game people! In this week’s episode, we delve into the captivating world of game development with Christian Castro, Director of Product Development at Relatable. Christian's conversation highlights the story behind "Search Party Chaos at the Park," a first-of-its-kind 3D board game t...
#186: When A Game You Developed Gets Nominated For a Toy Of The Year Award with Christian Castro
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - August 23, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsCalling all game people! In this week’s episode, we delve into the captivating world of game development with Christian Castro, Director of Product Development at Relatable. Christian's conversation highlights the story behind "Search Party Chaos at the Park," a first-of-its-kind 3D board game t...
#185: Dolls That Celebrate Asian Diversity with Samantha Ong
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - August 16, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn this episode of the Making It In The Toy Industry, Samantha Ong shares her journey in launching Joeydolls and highlights the importance of representation in the toy industry. Samantha's passion for creating culturally diverse dolls stems from her desire to combat the lack of representation an...
Dolls That Celebrate Asian Diversity with Samantha Ong
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - August 16, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn this episode of the Making It In The Toy Industry, Samantha Ong shares her journey in launching Joeydolls and highlights the importance of representation in the toy industry. Samantha's passion for creating culturally diverse dolls stems from her desire to combat the lack of representation an...
#184: From Fandom to Fun: The Power of Collaboration in Funko Games' Development Process with Deirdre Cross
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - August 09, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIf you're feeling frustrated and discouraged because your games aren't resonating with fans and delivering the powerful and rewarding experiences you envisioned, then you are not alone! You may be investing countless hours in game development, pouring your creativity into every detail, but still...
From Fandom to Fun: The Power of Collaboration in Funko Games' Development Process with Deirdre Cross
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - August 09, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIf you're feeling frustrated and discouraged because your games aren't resonating with fans and delivering the powerful and rewarding experiences you envisioned, then you are not alone! You may be investing countless hours in game development, pouring your creativity into every detail, but still...
START HERE: Welcome Future Toy Person!
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - August 07, 2023 18:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAre you ready to dive into the business of toys? Since 2010, I've been in the thick of the toy industry, and now I'm sharing my wisdom and connections with you, right here on the Making It In The Toy Industry podcast. Every week you'll get a mini masterclass on the world of toys by learning abou...
#183: How To Pitch A Show Idea To Hasbro in 2023 with Brandon Braswell
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach - August 02, 2023 19:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings9 to 5 Warriors, and it's a nineties-inspired toy line that aims to recapture the magic of the Saturday morning cartoon era. The founder o 9 to 5 Warriors, Brandon Braswell, is sharing his experience pitching a show idea and toy line at the TCA Virtual Pitch Event, we'll discuss what he's done w...
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