
S1E265 - Behind GTS Awards: Education, Sandblasting & Industry Growth
Published: June 29, 2026
Duration: 58:44
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Braden from GS2 Awards is back on The Riley Black Project!
In this episode, we dive into the world of custom awards, sandblasting, UV printing, laser engraving, and the growing demand for premium personalized products. Braden shares how a simple shift into awards helped transform his business, why sandblasting remains one of the most powerful tools in the industry, and how the new Beyond the Beam Learning Center is helping makers, engravers, and business owners level up their skills.
We also discuss pricing strategies, custom award design, production workflows...