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| Michael Parsons Michael's Jewelry |
"I have been a bench jeweler for 32 years. In the last 5 years I have been using an entry level 2.5D CAD program. Noting the changing trends in the jewelry industry it became apparent in order to keep up I needed to learn a full 3D CAD software. I looked at them all including one on one demos, online reviews, and any other info I could find. My intent was to make my transition as easy as possible and still have the power to design the projects needed for my customers. Ray gave me a complete walk through in the online demo showing me all the possibilities that the software offered. It was a perfect fit for me. Since owning the software the training has been outstanding. It is really a huge help to have a trainer working with you via internet so you get real time assistance. I believe this program will become an industry leader, and it certainly has increased my capabilities." |
| Curtis Miller Curtis Miller, Inc. |
"I tried something a little more complex this time. That's a 13 x 9 Rubellite in the center. We haven't decided to actually build this yet, as MMM has an alternate design with Peach coloured Sapphire Baguettes in mind. I'll probably create that digitally too, then we'll decide which way to go for real. The dimensionalities of pave'ing multiple curved surfaces in varied planes was torturous to this! Not only how to create, but how to manage! What a learning curve! But that WAS my idea in approaching it! I still don't quite get the art of rendering the image well. This too in time I suppose. Thanks to Ray Babikian and his team at Ignitetech for their encouragement and support" "The live training was a wonderful growth experience! It was great to meet other Firestorm CAD users face to face, and to compare 'war stories' and techniques. Combined with the expanded training videos, all attendees are certain to make quantum leaps in productivity if we put in the effort. Thanks to Ray and all his staff for a great in-depth demonstration of the potential of this fabulous productivity enhancer." |
| Joe DiCarlo Jewelry & Watch Company |
"Firestorm CAD is a great product coupled with a highly concerned support team. No other company has ever given me the attention and concerns they have. I bought this program a year ago and every time I called for tech support, I got a professional staff member to answer my questions. As a retail store owner for the past 30 years and a JA Certified Master Bench Jeweler, I can can tell you this program makes money for us. Projects that took days to carve in wax can now be created with Firestorm CAD in hours. At first, there is no need for you to worry about designing. One important this about this Firestorm CAD is its vast selection of hundreds of shanks and components that are ready to use as well as new designs updated periodically. Again, the support is fantastic and this program has a very mild learning curve compared to other manufacturers. As a business man, one must know when to move forward and Firestorm CAD is a move in the right direction." |
| Scott Isslieb owner Scott Isslieb Designs |
"I really like your approach and method. I can tell by this Skype thing that it is a portal. The hands on and NOW approach is really the way, your really on to the way life and learning works day to day. This is really a very business like but personally adaptable way to teach. Your really with it! Everything is going as planned, Your way to work with this is so much more than I could have anticipated, talk soon. Thank you" |
| Marc S. Malouf owner BEMA, Inc. |
"For several years I entertained buying jewelry CAD software for our business. What put me off was the thought of having to travel somewhere in order to learn the software. As a business owner, I simply did not have the time. Additionally, all of the current brands I researched, while very good, seemed to be lacking in a couple of elements that I was looking for; extreme versatility and ease of function (I want my cake and eat it, too). During the years I shopped design software, I familiarized myself with CAD using several programs, from Google Sketchup to Rhino to Solid Works to Auto Cad to K3D, and even Legos! All of these applications have great strengths, and certain weaknesses, whether they be in the software or the limitations of the operator (mostly operator in my case). Then I discovered Firestorm by Ignitetech. After the first week of using Ignitetech's product, I felt like I had graduated out of the "CAD-academy-of-being-frustrated-because-I-don't-understand-this-stuff", jewelry division. What really makes Firestorm work, however, is not just the software, but the people behind it. Even a revolutionary idea or product can go out with the tide if you don't have the right people to back it up; people who will support their customers. Ray Babikian and his team at Ignitetech do just that. Thank you Ray, for a great product and the desire to back it up. I look forward to many years of use with Firestorm. Oh, by the way, there is one teenie problem with the software, if I may. It is so easy, so versatile, and so much fun to use, that you may find yourself playing around too much! (I don't, of course.)" |
| Jeffery Bolling owner Jeffery B. Inc |
"I speak to him all the time. Please give me videos that I can work with over and over. More than the class. The class is… I get instruction. You're trying to take notes. You're trying to look at your computer. You're trying to look at everything at the same time. It's too much! Ray has a full library, from beginning to the advance classes. One video that I can watch, stop, pause, look at it again and refresh myself. Sometimes, you have a piece you're trying to make for a customer that you need to look at that video again. You need to see the technique that you used in order to make this piece actually finalized. The library that he has, and continues to upgrade all the time, is a resource that I can't live without. I would have bought the system just for the library. To be able to get trained whenever I wanted over and over again, as much as I want." |
| Spencer Jongkind Al-Brite Manufacturing Jewellers LTD |
"The video helped me create the pave ring and Ray was available to help whenever I had a question." |
| Dave Fadel owner Fadel's Fine Jewelry |
"I am so excited about this program!!!!!!!! There is no limits to what you can create. The videos are so helpful. The personal help from Ray is like GOLD, I learned so much from the class." |
| Ben Vargas | "I really enjoyed my first seminar with Ray. He has a great way of communication all the info (which is quite a bit) in 2 days. Another way to learn the program is through the videos he has done for us… I have a lot to learn, but I feel that Ray has great support. I am looking forward to creating a great business with Firestorm CAD 3D. Thank you." |
| John & Valorie Havercamp owners Purple Mountain Jewelry |
"Thank you for giving us your time. It renewed our faith in what we have purchased over a year ago. Thank you for being so committed to helping us learn the software and being successful. I would have gotten more out of the training had I been able to spend more time on the videos. I had watched them months ago and didn't get time to refresh. When I return for the advance class, I'll be VERY PREPARED. We did get a great idea of the capacity of the software which was priceless to us. Thank you." |
| Rick McGavin owner Tridea Master Jeweler |
"Online training is great because I can always return to it like a text book reference anytime of the day… It has been a very good and profitable method of learning for us." |
| Gary Koffler owner Berne Jewelers |
"Training with Ray is truly the best one-on-one. When you need support, it's rated #1 in my book. No other company can compete. When there is a problem, it is "no problem" with Ray. He's amazing! I give him a 5 star rating." |
| John Hansen owner Hansen Company Jewelry |
"Thank you, The online training is the only way to go. To have the ability to stop and start the video on demand is very helpful to understand how to use the program. Although, I have a long way to go, it is comforting to know that all the tools and support are at my fingertips rather than some 800 number. I have recommended this program to all that (I) talk to about cad. I am very thankful to be involved with the Firestorm company." |
| Ron L. Wilson Hansen Company Jewelry |
"Class was very informative and very helpful. I would recommend it to anyone that has bought this program and wants a better understanding of how to use this program. Ray is much more fun in person than on the videos. Thank you for the great class. It was worth the money and time." |
| David Nygaard Nygaard LLC |
"This is a great software to unleash the creative spirit inside every jeweler with a much shorter learning curve compared with other CAD programs on the market." |
