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this post was submitted on 19 Jul 2025
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I was a homebrewer for many years, and a huge portion of us wanted to go pro or did.
Most weren’t prepared for what it meant to turn a hobby into a profession. It’s a really good way to turn something you love into a chore.
Printers are now closer to appliances than custom machines, and there are no shortage of them available.
So no, you’re not wrong to want to start a business. You would be facing a tough market though.