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This episode we\u2019re getting a masterclass from The Toy Coach herself, Azhelle Wade. At first second-guessing herself, Azhelle eventually found confidence in her talent, leading to her working for big toy companies like Mattel and Toys R Us. She's climbed up and across the ladder in the toy world, starting out as a designer, later gaining 3 toy patents, and eventually becoming a VP at a toy company. Her online course, Toy Creators Academy empowers newbies in the toy industry with step-by-step\xa0 guidance, downloadable worksheets, and group coaching.

In this episode she shares about:

• Choosing between the corporate path vs inventor path vs entrepreneur path in the toy industry

• How she found her niche of coaching toy makers while also pursuing her own toy aspirations

• The success she has found in marketing through her podcast Making It In the Toy Industry and maintaining an Evergreen model for her courses

Highlights include:

04:14 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

06:56 Understanding the Different Paths in the Toy Industry

08:40 The Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

17:15 The Benefits of Having a Podcast

25:05 What Sets The Toy Coach Apart

32:25 The Stress of Running a Hands-On Course

34:47 The Strategy of the Evergreen Model & Seasonal Webinars

40:20 The Importance of Promoting Your Course

46:25 The Strategy of Targeting Local Stores First

53:20 The Challenges and Opportunities of B2B Consulting

55:48 Advice for Side Hustlers Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurs

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Azhelle\u2019s Website: Website: https://www.thetoycoach.com/\xa0

• Azhelle\u2019s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoycoach/\xa0

• Afro Unicorn SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlAld_Fcwso\xa0

• Easy Webinar: https://easywebinar.com/\xa0

• Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com/amy-porterfield-podcast/\xa0

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