Every week, I meet people who genuinely love the beauty of epoxy resin — the shine, the depth, the creativity, the endless custom possibilities. And I love that. I love explaining how it works, what goes into each piece, and why every project is unique.
But then there’s the other type of meeting.
The ones where someone isn’t really looking for a quote…
they’re looking for the formula.
The shortcuts.
The insider tips.
The exact steps so they can try to do it themselves and “save money.”
And let me tell you — this is where running a creative business gets interesting.
Resin Isn’t Just a Product… It’s a Skill
To some people, resin looks “easy.”
But those of us who do this professionally know:
It takes training,
Experience,
Technical knowledge,
Specialist equipment,
And a LOT of trial and error.
People see the pretty finished floor or artwork — not the hours spent prepping, mixing, correcting, sanding, grinding, and troubleshooting. They don’t see the failed pours, the wasted materials, or the expensive corrections when something goes wrong.
Epoxy resin isn’t a cheap hobby.
And it’s definitely not a five-minute skill you pick up over coffee.
Respecting the Craft
I’m always happy to educate people about resin — but there’s a clear line between learning and leveraging.
Some will happily take every detail, every process, every tip… and then try to DIY their own version.
But here’s the reality:
❌ They can’t replicate the quality
❌ They don’t have the equipment
❌ They underestimate how technical the process is
❌ And when it goes wrong… it costs double to fix
And that’s when they come back — frustrated, embarrassed, and now needing a full professional job.
Your Time Is Valuable
As business owners, we have to protect our craft and our boundaries.
Because knowledge is part of what we’re selling.
And giving away the “ins and outs” for free only devalues your own expertise.
Meetings, site visits, consultations, colour advice — all of this is part of the service. It’s part of the years invested in learning this trade. And people forget that.
DIY Isn’t the Enemy — But Underestimating the Craft Is
If someone wants to learn resin properly? Amazing!
That’s what training, courses, and hands-on workshops are for.
But trying to skip the process, cut corners, and squeeze expertise out of a free meeting will always cost more in the long run.
The Bottom Line
If you want professional results, you need professional skill.
And the people who truly value your work will never expect you to hand over your craft for free.
The rest?
They were never your clients to begin with.
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