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Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach

Azhelle Wade

How do I bring my great toy ideas to life? How do I get my concepts in front of BIG toy companies like Hasbro, Mattel, and Goliath Games? Where should I go to create my own prototypes and how much should they cost? Is my only manufacturing option in 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 idea. Learn the invaluable how-to’s like, finding a factory for production, negotiating costs, and industry-proven sales techniques so that you can turn your toy dreams into a reality. | Brought to you by thetoycoach.com |

Episodes
10 Things You Need to Know Before Developing Your Toy IdeaJuly 17, 2024
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#228: Why You're Not Hearing Back from Top Toy Companies and What To Do InsteadJuly 10, 2024
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#227: Kelly’s Journey From Educator to Toy Creator with TCAJuly 03, 2024
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#226: This Toy Delivers Real Mail Every Week To Kids Across The Globe with Wendy LattimoreJune 26, 2024
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#225: The Secrets of A Successful Toy Licensing Deal with Lee AllentuckJune 19, 2024
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#224: This ONE Media Event Could Make Your Toy Brand Go Viral 📈June 12, 2024
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#223: Unlock Your Game Design Potential with April MitchellJune 05, 2024
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#222: Licensing Expo 2024 Recap: Reasons to Mark Your Calendar for Next YearMay 29, 2024
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#221: Should You Partner With Another Toy or Game Inventor? May 22, 2024
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#220: Ensure Your Toys Meet Legal Safety Standards or It Can Cost YouMay 15, 2024
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#219: Why He Went From Mattel to TCA and Launched His Plush ToyMay 08, 2024
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#218: Safe Social Media? The World's Largest Social Network For Kids with Ashley MadyMay 02, 2024
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#217: How To Make Your Toy Brand Climate Friendly with Helen TownsendApril 24, 2024
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#216: The Hidden Challenges and Opportunities in Toy Licensing with Anita CastellarApril 17, 2024
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#215: How He Launched an Action Figure Line from Ideation, Marketing, to Retail PlacementApril 10, 2024
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#214: Everything You Need To Know About MESH Accreditation For Your ToyApril 03, 2024
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#213: From Empath to Entrepreneur with Jana Hallam of Wonderwell Toy CompanyMarch 27, 2024
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#212: Why Your Toy Package Deserves More Than Matte with Anchor CreativeMarch 20, 2024
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#211: How To Efficiently Communicate Your Toy's Value Through Packaging with Anchor CreativeMarch 13, 2024
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#210: An Insider Look at A National Toy Trade Show in Las VegasMarch 06, 2024
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#209: How Women in the Toy Industry Are Building Dreams and Connections with Ehi Oviasu-KahnFebruary 28, 2024
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#208: When Motherhood Inspires Toy Invention with Ehi Oviasu-KahnFebruary 21, 2024
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#207: The Secrets To Networking in The Toy IndustryFebruary 15, 2024
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#206: How “No” Led This Game Creator To Unexpected OpportunityFebruary 07, 2024
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#205: Turning Ideas into Top Sellers with Robert YusimJanuary 31, 2024
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