Josh Scheutzow

Josh Scheutzow: A Carpenter's Son  “It was just a side hustle. But with an interesting twist. I was an estimator engineer for a construction company, and my boss had this beautiful wood shop down in our office. And so, I started making cutting boards in my spare time to make some extra money to pay for adopting one of our kids. And so, we kind of quickly picked up some steam. It was right when Instagram started to gain popularity and people were joining up telling the story of what they were doing. So, we figured we'd do the same thing. So, we started making cutting boards to offset the cost of our kids' adoption. And then, just kind of quickly spiraled out of control. And we sold about $30,000 worth of cutting boards and stuff within a month or two. It was nuts. So, it’s kind of became all-consuming very quickly.”   - Josh Scheutzow  Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Josh Scheutzow from A Carpenter's Son. Josh started the company as an exciting side venture. Josh worked as a construction company's estimator engineer, and his boss had a lovely wood shop right in the office. As a result, Josh began producing cutting boards in his spare time to earn some additional cash for one of their children's adoption. Thus, they quickly gained momentum. It was at that exact moment that Instagram began to gain popularity, and users began to sign up and share their activities. Josh assumed that they would act likewise. He began creating cutting boards to help pay for their children's adoption. The situation then quickly got out of control. In a matter of months, they were able to sell cutting boards and other items for roughly $30,000. Yes, that was insane! It immediately became all-consuming as a result. In this episode, Josh shares his first major AHA when he realized that his business is a real thing, how he handled the uncertainty and stress, and the moment he started hiring staff. Listen now and get the whole story! Read More!

Josh Scheutzow: A Carpenter's Son “It was just a side hustle. But with an interesting twist. I was an estimator engineer for a construction company, and my boss had this beautiful wood shop down in our office. And so, I started making cutting boards in my spare time to make some extra money to pay for adopting one of our kids. And so, we kind of quickly picked up some steam. It was right when Instagram started to gain popularity and people were joining up telling the story of what they were doing. So, we figured we'd do the same thing. So, we started making cutting boards to offset the cost of our kids' adoption. And then, just kind of quickly spiraled out of control. And we sold about $30,000 worth of cutting boards and stuff within a month or two. It was nuts. So, it’s kind of became all-consuming very quickly.”  - Josh Scheutzow Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Josh Scheutzow from A Carpenter's Son. Josh started the company as an exciting side venture. Josh worked as a construction company's estimator engineer, and his boss had a lovely wood shop right in the office. As a result, Josh began producing cutting boards in his spare time to earn some additional cash for one of their children's adoption. Thus, they quickly gained momentum. It was at that exact moment that Instagram began to gain popularity, and users began to sign up and share their activities. Josh assumed that they would act likewise. He began creating cutting boards to help pay for their children's adoption. The situation then quickly got out of control. In a matter of months, they were able to sell cutting boards and other items for roughly $30,000. Yes, that was insane! It immediately became all-consuming as a result. In this episode, Josh shares his first major AHA when he realized that his business is a real thing, how he handled the uncertainty and stress, and the moment he started hiring staff. Listen now and get the whole story! Read More!

Josh Scheutzow: A Carpenter's Son

John Stene

John Stene: Stene Woodwork  “Mostly, it grew up in a cabinet shop. I wasn't really planning to be a cabinet maker, but been working in cabinet shops for 17 years. And just moved back down and to the home place where I grew up. And my dad passed away, and then the shop was sitting here empty. So, I decided to take up the shop and start the business.”   - John Stene  Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by John Stene from Stene Woodworks. Most of Stene Woodworks' growth occurred in a cabinet shop. They didn't intend to become cabinet makers, but he had 17 years of experience working in cabinet shops. Just recently, he returned to his childhood home. The shop remained empty after Steve's father passed away. He so made the decision to open the shop and begin his business. In this episode, John shares his first significant business accomplishment, the state of the South-Central Montana cabinet-making market, his main service to clients, the benefits of community involvement, and ways you can start making a difference today! Listen now and get the whole story! Read More!

John Stene: Stene Woodwork “Mostly, it grew up in a cabinet shop. I wasn't really planning to be a cabinet maker, but been working in cabinet shops for 17 years. And just moved back down and to the home place where I grew up. And my dad passed away, and then the shop was sitting here empty. So, I decided to take up the shop and start the business.”  - John Stene Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by John Stene from Stene Woodworks. Most of Stene Woodworks' growth occurred in a cabinet shop. They didn't intend to become cabinet makers, but he had 17 years of experience working in cabinet shops. Just recently, he returned to his childhood home. The shop remained empty after Steve's father passed away. He so made the decision to open the shop and begin his business. In this episode, John shares his first significant business accomplishment, the state of the South-Central Montana cabinet-making market, his main service to clients, the benefits of community involvement, and ways you can start making a difference today! Listen now and get the whole story! Read More!

John Stene: Stene Woodwork

Justin Mitchell

Justin Mitchell: JAMCo Woodworks  “The big part of working with us is this personal branding strategy. And because I believe that whether Justin decides to do a solo business or whether he wants to do anything else, he's always going to have this community. And he's got these tools and skills to continue growing.”   - Steve Larosiliere  Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Justin Mitchell from JamCo Woodworks, one of Steve's clients in his mentorship program. Justin has 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Justin had to transition into a different industry for a period because he couldn't survive the 2008 crisis. After that, Justin realized he was a terrible employee and needed to work for himself. He so launched his construction business, and they were building custom homes with up to 13 employees. They also had specific difficulties through Covid, whether related to their personnel or more general problems with the supply chain. In this episode, Justin shares the AHA moment that he had during the mentorship program that generated a lot of momentum for him, the moment that he realized that he was already in the competitive business game, and Justin shares his first couple steps as soon as he got into the mentorship program. Listen now and get the whole story! Read More!

Justin Mitchell: JAMCo Woodworks “The big part of working with us is this personal branding strategy. And because I believe that whether Justin decides to do a solo business or whether he wants to do anything else, he's always going to have this community. And he's got these tools and skills to continue growing.”  - Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Justin Mitchell from JamCo Woodworks, one of Steve's clients in his mentorship program. Justin has 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Justin had to transition into a different industry for a period because he couldn't survive the 2008 crisis. After that, Justin realized he was a terrible employee and needed to work for himself. He so launched his construction business, and they were building custom homes with up to 13 employees. They also had specific difficulties through Covid, whether related to their personnel or more general problems with the supply chain. In this episode, Justin shares the AHA moment that he had during the mentorship program that generated a lot of momentum for him, the moment that he realized that he was already in the competitive business game, and Justin shares his first couple steps as soon as he got into the mentorship program. Listen now and get the whole story! Read More!

Justin Mitchell: JAMCo Woodworks

Steve Larosiliere

Steve Larosiliere: A Coaching Session with Wood Businesses  “Just tighten it up. Create a policy. Go to ChatGPT and just say, “Hey, ChatGPT.” I need a payment policy to include on my website. Can you write one up?”   - Steve Larosiliere  Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today's episode is a little bit different than usual. Steve recorded one of his coaching sessions with a few clients in his mentoring and coaching program. It's a bit lengthy, but you'll undoubtedly benefit significantly from it. You can learn how Steve coaches various wood businesses; you'll surely get many suggestions and criticism relevant to your wood business. Listen now and get the whole story! Read More!

<a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/?p=11017&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Larosiliere: A Coaching Session with Wood Businesses</a> “Just tighten it up. Create a policy. Go to ChatGPT and just say, “Hey, ChatGPT.” I need a payment policy to include on my website. Can you write one up?”  - Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today's episode is a little bit different than usual. Steve recorded one of his coaching sessions with a few clients in his mentoring and coaching program. It's a bit lengthy, but you'll undoubtedly benefit significantly from it. You can learn how Steve coaches various wood businesses; you'll surely get many suggestions and criticism relevant to your wood business. Listen now and get the whole story! <a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/?p=11017&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More!</a>

Steve Larosiliere: A Coaching Session with Wood Businesses

Paul Mencel

Paul Mencel: Philadelphia Table Company  “It started kind of like everybody else does, kind of starts as a hobby or a side hustle. I graduated with a degree in chemistry and physics. And I was like, kind of like substitute teaching, but also, at the same time, I was in a rock band that ended up getting signed to RCA Records. So, between touring and recording, we made some money upfront, but not a ton. So in between touring and recording, I'd build furniture. It started with just one piece for my house. And then friends would come over, and then it was friends and friends of friends. And then I'd be on tour, and I'd get an order or two from Etsy, and I'd be like, “Sweet, I could make rent this month.”   - Paul Mencel  Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Paul Mencel from Philadelphia Table Company. Like everyone else, Paul began making furniture as a hobby or a side business. He earned a degree in physics and chemistry. He was a member of a rock band that eventually reached a record deal with RCA Records while still working as a substitute teacher. They earned some money upfront, but not much, while making furniture between tours and recording. It all began with only one item for his house. After that, friends would drop by, followed by friends of friends. Then, while on tour, he would receive one or two orders from Etsy and say, "Sweet, I could make rent this month." In this episode, Paul shares the initial product they were producing, the current state of his business, the number of people he currently has, and how he spread the news about the company when it was still in the beginning stages. Listen now and get the whole story! Read More!

<a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/?p=10997&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Mencel: Philadelphia Table Company</a> “It started kind of like everybody else does, kind of starts as a hobby or a side hustle. I graduated with a degree in chemistry and physics. And I was like, kind of like substitute teaching, but also, at the same time, I was in a rock band that ended up getting signed to RCA Records. So, between touring and recording, we made some money upfront, but not a ton. So in between touring and recording, I'd build furniture. It started with just one piece for my house. And then friends would come over, and then it was friends and friends of friends. And then I'd be on tour, and I'd get an order or two from Etsy, and I'd be like, “Sweet, I could make rent this month.”  - Paul Mencel Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Paul Mencel from Philadelphia Table Company. Like everyone else, Paul began making furniture as a hobby or a side business. He earned a degree in physics and chemistry. He was a member of a rock band that eventually reached a record deal with RCA Records while still working as a substitute teacher. They earned some money upfront, but not much, while making furniture between tours and recording. It all began with only one item for his house. After that, friends would drop by, followed by friends of friends. Then, while on tour, he would receive one or two orders from Etsy and say, "Sweet, I could make rent this month." In this episode, Paul shares the initial product they were producing, the current state of his business, the number of people he currently has, and how he spread the news about the company when it was still in the beginning stages. Listen now and get the whole story! <a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/?p=10997&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More!</a>

Paul Mencel: Philadelphia Table Company

Steve Larosiliere: Best Business Models For Woodpreneurs  “You need to have the ability to focus on one to two things. You can't focus on five different things, right? Focus on five different things. It's going to be really, really hard. It's learning new processes, doing things over and over again, like starting from scratch.”  -         Steve Larosiliere  Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere will be talking about the best business models for Woodpreneurs. Whether you work in lumber, construction, sawmill, furniture, or any other industry where you build, produce materials, or sell wood items, then this is for you. Steve will discuss the best business models. This is based on his interviews with guests for the Woodpreneur Podcast and clients he has worked with. Listen now and get the whole story! Read More!

<a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/steve-larosiliere-best-business-models-for-woodpreneurs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Larosiliere: Best Business Models For Woodpreneurs</a> “You need to have the ability to focus on one to two things. You can't focus on five different things, right? Focus on five different things. It's going to be really, really hard. It's learning new processes, doing things over and over again, like starting from scratch.” -         Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere will be talking about the best business models for Woodpreneurs. Whether you work in lumber, construction, sawmill, furniture, or any other industry where you build, produce materials, or sell wood items, then this is for you. Steve will discuss the best business models. This is based on his interviews with guests for the Woodpreneur Podcast and clients he has worked with. Listen now and get the whole story! <a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/steve-larosiliere-best-business-models-for-woodpreneurs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More!</a>

Steve Larosiliere: Best Business Models For Woodpreneurs

Will Phillips: Sandtown Furniture Co.  “My background, I sort of learned everything that I know, through a career at Under Armor. So, I spent a long time working there. And I started Sand Town in 2010. I continued to work at Under Armor. It was my side hustle for eight years until I made that leap that you often talk about and talk to your clients about. So anyway, I found a partner. I found a wood shop. We designed a collection. We started taking it to the farmer's market, the big farmer's market in Baltimore. And we left it really rustic. We wanted it to be this story of Baltimore, and we wanted you to be able to look at the piece and understand that this was salvage material.”   - Will Phillips  Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Will Phillips from Sandtown Furniture Company. Will acquired all of his knowledge while working with Under Armour. He stayed there for a while until starting Sand Town in 2010. Before making the leap we frequently discuss with our clients, he worked at Under Armour for eight years as a side gig. He discovered a wood shop and a partner. They designed a collection. They began bringing it to Baltimore's large farmer's market while yet keeping it in its natural state. They wanted it to tell the tale of Baltimore and to be apparent to the customers that it was salvaged material when they looked at it. In this episode, Will discusses his customer demographic, how selling at Baltimore's market became a thing and the huge AHA moment that led him to resign from Under Armour and concentrate on his company. Listen now and get the whole story! Read More!

<a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/?p=10963&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Phillips: Sandtown Furniture Co.</a> “My background, I sort of learned everything that I know, through a career at Under Armor. So, I spent a long time working there. And I started Sand Town in 2010. I continued to work at Under Armor. It was my side hustle for eight years until I made that leap that you often talk about and talk to your clients about. So anyway, I found a partner. I found a wood shop. We designed a collection. We started taking it to the farmer's market, the big farmer's market in Baltimore. And we left it really rustic. We wanted it to be this story of Baltimore, and we wanted you to be able to look at the piece and understand that this was salvage material.”  - Will Phillips Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Will Phillips from Sandtown Furniture Company. Will acquired all of his knowledge while working with Under Armour. He stayed there for a while until starting Sand Town in 2010. Before making the leap we frequently discuss with our clients, he worked at Under Armour for eight years as a side gig. He discovered a wood shop and a partner. They designed a collection. They began bringing it to Baltimore's large farmer's market while yet keeping it in its natural state. They wanted it to tell the tale of Baltimore and to be apparent to the customers that it was salvaged material when they looked at it. In this episode, Will discusses his customer demographic, how selling at Baltimore's market became a thing and the huge AHA moment that led him to resign from Under Armour and concentrate on his company. Listen now and get the whole story! <a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/?p=10963&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More!</a>

Will Phillips: Sandtown Furniture Co.

Jordan Messick

Jordan Messick: Coastal Building Supply  “I had about 15 years of experience in different corporate jobs in sales, management, and director of sales in various industries, and felt that I had gained the knowledge and business experience to go out on my own.” Jordan Messick  In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere, the founder of Acres of Timber, engages in a fascinating conversation with Jordan Messick from Coastal Building Supply in Wilmington, North Carolina. The episode begins with Jordan sharing the background of Coastal Building Supply, formerly known as Fitzgerald Wood Products.   The company was established in 1994 by Patrick Fitzgerald, a lifelong Woodpreneur specializing in imported tropical hardwoods, particularly teak, for marine and boating applications. Jordan explains how the company's focus gradually shifted toward the residential use of tropical hardwoods over the years. He further reveals that he purchased the company in January 2022 and subsequently rebranded it as Coastal Building Supply in June 2023. Read More!

<a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/jordan-messick-coastal-building-supply" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordan Messick: Coastal Building Supply</a> “I had about 15 years of experience in different corporate jobs in sales, management, and director of sales in various industries, and felt that I had gained the knowledge and business experience to go out on my own.” <ul><li>Jordan Messick</li></ul> In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere, the founder of Acres of Timber, engages in a fascinating conversation with Jordan Messick from Coastal Building Supply in Wilmington, North Carolina. The episode begins with Jordan sharing the background of Coastal Building Supply, formerly known as Fitzgerald Wood Products.  The company was established in 1994 by Patrick Fitzgerald, a lifelong Woodpreneur specializing in imported tropical hardwoods, particularly teak, for marine and boating applications. Jordan explains how the company's focus gradually shifted toward the residential use of tropical hardwoods over the years. He further reveals that he purchased the company in January 2022 and subsequently rebranded it as Coastal Building Supply in June 2023. <a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/jordan-messick-coastal-building-supply" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More!</a>

Jordan Messick: Coastal Building Supply

Matt Lucero

Matt Lucero: Lucero &amp; Co.  “Well, we make tung oil wood finishes and we press our own tung oil here in Vietnam. So, I'm located in Vietnam and we manufacture our products here. And we sell to the market here for furniture production also retail. And we export. We just started selling retail in the US and we have plans to expand, we have a lot of different types of products. They're very easy to use. I think you've even used them. They can't be simpler.”   - Matt Lucero  Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Matt Lucero from Lucero &amp; Company. Matt's company produces tung oil wood finishes and presses their own tung oil in Vietnam, where he is currently based. They produce their products and sell them to the market for furniture production. They also engage in retail and exporting. They recently began selling retail in the US, and they intend to grow! In this episode, Matt shares his journey to Vietnam, his time spent working with a nonprofit organization, and the target market that their tung oil products are aimed at, and a lot more! Listen now and get the whole story! Read More!

<a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/?p=10937&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Lucero: Lucero &amp; Co.</a> “Well, we make tung oil wood finishes and we press our own tung oil here in Vietnam. So, I'm located in Vietnam and we manufacture our products here. And we sell to the market here for furniture production also retail. And we export. We just started selling retail in the US and we have plans to expand, we have a lot of different types of products. They're very easy to use. I think you've even used them. They can't be simpler.”  - Matt Lucero Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Matt Lucero from Lucero &amp; Company. Matt's company produces tung oil wood finishes and presses their own tung oil in Vietnam, where he is currently based. They produce their products and sell them to the market for furniture production. They also engage in retail and exporting. They recently began selling retail in the US, and they intend to grow! In this episode, Matt shares his journey to Vietnam, his time spent working with a nonprofit organization, and the target market that their tung oil products are aimed at, and a lot more! Listen now and get the whole story! <a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/?p=10937&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More!</a>

Matt Lucero: Lucero & Co.

Nathan Porter

Nathan Porter: Goodview Woodworks  “Why is it called “GoodView”? It's super simple. I live on Buena Vista Road, so that's the English translation of, Buena Vista's. “GoodView”. Not as cool as you might think, but business, as to woodworking business. It actually started out as a YouTube channel. Wasn't really a full-on business.”   - Nathan Porter  Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Nathan Porter, the founder of GoodView Woodworks. Nathan's business name is called "GoodView" for the simple reason that he resides on Buena Vista Road, which is Buena Vista's English translation. The company actually began as a YouTube channel. Nathan wanted to share some videos and he wanted to learn how to do river tables, and this was five years ago, back when hardly anybody knew about river tables. He built a coffee table for a friend, and documented the process, as a result, the videos quickly gained popularity. Each episode of his five-part series received 300,000 views. This episode will be a bit different because Steve will be interviewing a successful coaching client who is also a Woodpreneur. They will discuss Nathan's financial situation as a business owner prior to working with Steve and/or enrolling in his coaching program, the process of working with Steve coming straight from one of his students, and tune in as they reflect on the inspiration behind the creation of GoodView. Listen now and get the whole story! Read More!

<a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/?p=10922&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nathan Porter: Goodview Woodworks</a> “Why is it called “GoodView”? It's super simple. I live on Buena Vista Road, so that's the English translation of, Buena Vista's. “GoodView”. Not as cool as you might think, but business, as to woodworking business. It actually started out as a YouTube channel. Wasn't really a full-on business.”  - Nathan Porter Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Nathan Porter, the founder of GoodView Woodworks. Nathan's business name is called "GoodView" for the simple reason that he resides on Buena Vista Road, which is Buena Vista's English translation. The company actually began as a YouTube channel. Nathan wanted to share some videos and he wanted to learn how to do river tables, and this was five years ago, back when hardly anybody knew about river tables. He built a coffee table for a friend, and documented the process, as a result, the videos quickly gained popularity. Each episode of his five-part series received 300,000 views. This episode will be a bit different because Steve will be interviewing a successful coaching client who is also a Woodpreneur. They will discuss Nathan's financial situation as a business owner prior to working with Steve and/or enrolling in his coaching program, the process of working with Steve coming straight from one of his students, and tune in as they reflect on the inspiration behind the creation of GoodView. Listen now and get the whole story! <a href="https://www.woodpreneurlife.com/?p=10922&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More!</a>

Nathan Porter: Goodview Woodworks

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Jesse Born

Jesse Born is a 23-year-old puzzle box Woodpreneur from New York. Jesse creates these puzzle boxes with different hidden compartments and sneaky latches! A full-time puzzle box maker before he even left high school, Jesse is a serious Woodpreneur, and we were so excited when Jesse reached out to us about coming onto the podcast!

Jesse Born is a 23-year-old puzzle box Woodpreneur from New York. Jesse creates these puzzle boxes with different hidden compartments and sneaky latches! A full-time puzzle box maker before he even left high school, Jesse is a serious Woodpreneur, and we were so excited when Jesse reached out to us about coming onto the podcast!

Jesse Born: Jess Born Wood Design

Today we’re talking with Dustin and Caleb from Iron Timbers. In business for a little under two years, the idea came about when Dustin decided to start making furniture for his home. Soon, he noticed that there was a market for such handmade products and that people on Instagram were selling similar items. Approaching Caleb, who was a metal worker by trade, he asked him to start making metal bases for his pieces. Agreeing, they went into business together and things grew from there.   Soon, they had 19,000 followers on Instagram, orders coming in, and long nights of work, all while still working full-time jobs.   Now, with both guys working Iron Timbers full-time in less than three years, I asked them, “how did they foster this growth??”   “Well,” Dustin said, “with all of the time and effort we were putting in, we just decided to go full throttle and full time.” Starting at an art show where they took home best in show, they then took their products on Instagram and Facebook, started taking custom orders, and bought an alaskan mill. With a constant flow of custom orders, they are loving what they do.   It’s important to note that their decision to go full-time was not only brought on by the above avenues, but also from hard work, long hours, and the below conversation.   Having had an order come in that was on more of a strict timeline, they sat down and decided they were ready to go full time and take the risk. They jumped in, the business continues to grow, and they’re not looking back.   Show Highlights: Currently their initial slabs from last year are drying and they hope to offer tree to table service shortly.They post their products to Instagram at least once a day - this brings in custom orders and helped they go full-timeAt 70 years old and a woodworker, Dustin’s father runs the Alaskan Mill and helps out around the shop. Not letting his age get him down, he’s as much a part of the business as Caleb and Dustin!   Contact Info Website: www.irontimbers.comInsta: @irontimbers   Read our Free Instagram Report: Tools for how to turn leads into sales, grow your following, and easily create engaging content. Are you ready to scale your woodworking, flooring, or tree service business? Schedule your Free strategy session with Steve, founder of Acres of Timber    DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW? iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE!    Join The Wood Entrepreneurs Networking &amp; Mentoring Facebook Group   Like us on Instagram: @sawmillbusiness   Website :: Facebook :: Insta   SHOW SPONSORS: Granberg International Granberg International is a US-Based, family owned and operated business, with a 60-year commitment to providing its customers worldwide with the highest quality chainsaw mill and accessories in the industry.Granberg’s completely mobile and compact Alaskan Mill makes it possible to mill your logs ANYWHERE.Creators of the alaskan mill.   You can learn and read more about what other users are saying about the alaskan mill @ www.alaskanmill.com   Copyright © 2018 Acres of Timber

Today we’re talking with Dustin and Caleb from Iron Timbers. In business for a little under two years, the idea came about when Dustin decided to start making furniture for his home. Soon, he noticed that there was a market for such handmade products and that people on Instagram were selling similar items. Approaching Caleb, who was a metal worker by trade, he asked him to start making metal bases for his pieces. Agreeing, they went into business together and things grew from there. Soon, they had 19,000 followers on Instagram, orders coming in, and long nights of work, all while still working full-time jobs. Now, with both guys working Iron Timbers full-time in less than three years, I asked them, “how did they foster this growth??” “Well,” Dustin said, “with all of the time and effort we were putting in, we just decided to go full throttle and full time.” Starting at an art show where they took home best in show, they then took their products on Instagram and Facebook, started taking custom orders, and bought an alaskan mill. With a constant flow of custom orders, they are loving what they do. It’s important to note that their decision to go full-time was not only brought on by the above avenues, but also from hard work, long hours, and the below conversation. Having had an order come in that was on more of a strict timeline, they sat down and decided they were ready to go full time and take the risk. They jumped in, the business continues to grow, and they’re not looking back. Show Highlights: <ul><li>Currently their initial slabs from last year are drying and they hope to offer tree to table service shortly.</li><li>They post their products to Instagram at least once a day - this brings in custom orders and helped they go full-time</li><li>At 70 years old and a woodworker, Dustin’s father runs the Alaskan Mill and helps out around the shop. Not letting his age get him down, he’s as much a part of the business as Caleb and Dustin!</li></ul> Contact Info <ul><li>Website: <a href="http://www.irontimbers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irontimbers.com</a></li><li>Insta: @irontimbers</li></ul> <a href="https://sawmillbusiness.com/optinseulgn1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read our Free Instagram Report: Tools for how to turn leads into sales, grow your following, and easily create engaging content.</a> Are you ready to scale your woodworking, flooring, or tree service business? <ul><li><a href="https://stevelarosiliere4505.activehosted.com/f/5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schedule your Free strategy session with Steve, founder of Acres of Timber</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-woodpreneur-podcast/id1231870127?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW? iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE!</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/woodpreneursnetwork/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&amp;source_id=506616793065665" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Join The Wood Entrepreneurs Networking &amp; Mentoring Facebook Group</a></li></ul> Like us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sawmillbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sawmillbusiness</a> <a href="http://www.acresoftimber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> :: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/acresoftimber/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> :: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sawmillbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insta</a> SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="https://granberg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Granberg International</a> <ul><li>Granberg International is a US-Based, family owned and operated business, with a 60-year commitment to providing its customers worldwide with the highest quality chainsaw mill and accessories in the industry.</li><li>Granberg’s completely mobile and compact Alaskan Mill makes it possible to mill your logs ANYWHERE.</li><li>Creators of the alaskan mill.</li></ul> You can learn and read more about what other users are saying about the alaskan mill @ <a href="http://www.alaskanmill.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alaskanmill.com</a> Copyright © 2018 Acres of Timber

 Dustin & Caleb: Iron Timbers

James Vann

On this episode, we’re talking to James Vann of Summerhill Woodwork. Based in the south east of England, James diversifies his business by utilizing his wood skills in several areas. When he’s not running his sawmill, he also does tree and forestry work.   HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED When he was fourteen, James started selling firewood as a side job. With a carpenter for a father, James was also brought up around woodworking and using the tools in his dad’s workshop. While selling the firewood, James kept coming across pretty pieces of wood that he started picking out for projects. This is where his passion was cultivated.   As he grew up, James knew that he wanted to be an entrepreneur and run his own business, free from working for other people. At first, he would underbid and take on projects that he wasn’t sure if he could do. However, the work he did was so well-done that the customers asked him back for more. Things took off from there!   GROWING HIS SKILLSET Since learning new techniques and evolving in his style, James has had a website created where he showcases his handmade furniture. Included in this online portfolio are some of his favorite pieces to work with, large dining room tables!   LOVING HIS CHAINSAW MILL In the beginning, James started with a smaller sized Granberg Alaskan Chainsaw Mill, as he started growing his client base he upgraded to a larger version. Even still, whenever slabbing, he prefers to continue using his Granberg.   LOVING THE WORK One of his favorite aspects of his business is the variety of work that he does. Combining woodworking projects, sawmilling, and other forestry work keeps him busy and not bored.   GROWING A FULL-TIME SAWMILL BUSINESS Looking through Instagram to stay inspired and up to date with what other people in the industry are doing, James keeps himself well taught and current by networking with other woodworkers on the platform and getting their opinions on equipment and materials. What's his advice to others hoping to grow their business into a full-time gig? Be Patient, do good work to the best of your ability, build a reputable reputation, and grow your portfolio by being flexible with your rates and taking on jobs that showcase your talents! LINKS Instagram: @james.270 Website: www.summerhill-woodwork.com

On this episode, we’re talking to James Vann of Summerhill Woodwork. Based in the south east of England, James diversifies his business by utilizing his wood skills in several areas. When he’s not running his sawmill, he also does tree and forestry work. HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED When he was fourteen, James started selling firewood as a side job. With a carpenter for a father, James was also brought up around woodworking and using the tools in his dad’s workshop. While selling the firewood, James kept coming across pretty pieces of wood that he started picking out for projects. This is where his passion was cultivated. As he grew up, James knew that he wanted to be an entrepreneur and run his own business, free from working for other people. At first, he would underbid and take on projects that he wasn’t sure if he could do. However, the work he did was so well-done that the customers asked him back for more. Things took off from there! GROWING HIS SKILLSET Since learning new techniques and evolving in his style, James has had a website created where he showcases his handmade furniture. Included in this online portfolio are some of his favorite pieces to work with, large dining room tables! LOVING HIS CHAINSAW MILL In the beginning, James started with a smaller sized Granberg Alaskan Chainsaw Mill, as he started growing his client base he upgraded to a larger version. Even still, whenever slabbing, he prefers to continue using his Granberg. LOVING THE WORK One of his favorite aspects of his business is the variety of work that he does. Combining woodworking projects, sawmilling, and other forestry work keeps him busy and not bored. GROWING A FULL-TIME SAWMILL BUSINESS Looking through Instagram to stay inspired and up to date with what other people in the industry are doing, James keeps himself well taught and current by networking with other woodworkers on the platform and getting their opinions on equipment and materials. What's his advice to others hoping to grow their business into a full-time gig? Be Patient, do good work to the best of your ability, build a reputable reputation, and grow your portfolio by being flexible with your rates and taking on jobs that showcase your talents! LINKS Instagram: @james.270 Website: <a href="http://www.summerhill-woodwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.summerhill-woodwork.com</a>

James Vann: Summer Hill Woodworking

Today we’re talking with family members and co-workers, Bobby and Joe of Trestlewood! Trestlewood began with the deconstruction of a Southern Pacific 12 mile long railroad trestle back in 1993. A 12-mile long trestle constructed from Douglas Fir and Redwood, the wood they took away from this project equaled to about 30 million board feet and they are still selling wood from this trestle to this day!

Today we’re talking with family members and co-workers, Bobby and Joe of Trestlewood! Trestlewood began with the deconstruction of a Southern Pacific 12 mile long railroad trestle back in 1993. A 12-mile long trestle constructed from Douglas Fir and Redwood, the wood they took away from this project equaled to about 30 million board feet and they are still selling wood from this trestle to this day!

Bobby and Joe: Trestlewood

Paul Lemiski

Join us on this episode as we flashback to our interview at the 2019 Woodpreneur Summit with Paul Lemiski of Canadian Woodworks! With over 400,000 followers on his social media page and a business that is booming, Paul is one of the leading authorities when it comes to advice on growing your business and exploding on social media! Contact Paul Lemiski and Canadian Woodworks Instagram: @canadianwoodworks Website: https://www.canadianwoodworks.com/   What exactly is a Woodpreneur? So, why the term “woodpreneur”? When Steve first started Acres of Timber three years ago, the wood community and industry wasn’t what it is now.  Slab dealers, wood designers, and more specifically at the time – sawmill users, didn’t have a community or a brand and were going largely unnoticed by potential customers who would look instead to the Home Depot and Lowe’s of this world for their products. Steve sought to change that by creating the Sawmill Business Instagram account and the #sawmillbusiness hashtag as a way to share the products and creations that these innovative makers were producing. It didn’t take long for the account to grow to over 136,000 followers and with a hashtag that has been used over 35,000 times, the Sawmill Business community grew and grew quickly!  As the Sawmill Business following grew, Steve began to notice that this community didn’t just include sawmill owners. Furniture designers, woodworkers, arborists, tree climbers, chainsaw users, slab sellers, and even tree house makers became an integral part of the Sawmill Business family as well. It was at this point that Steve knew the business needed a new name that would truly encompass all that the wood community represents. Hence, @acresoftimber and the term “Woodprener” was born. With the maker movement now in full swing, there are more podcasts, content creators, (like Anne of All Trades) youtubers, and makers, (such as Matt Cremona) that are putting a spotlight on sawmill users, furniture makers, and other wood related niches. Not only has the wood community turned into a “maker movement” it’s also filled with people who now view the work that they do as a profitable business and not just a hobby. A perception that was lacking without a community behind it. A “Woodpreneur” Is A… Sawmill UserWood Business OwnerFurniture DesignerHardwood Flooring ProfessionalWoodworkerSlab DealerKiln UserWelderContent CreatorMaker And an overall innovative, brave, and creative entrepreneur in the wood industry! “Woodpreneurs care about building their business as much as they care about the quality of the products they make, create, and sell. They don’t just want a job, they want a company. They invest in this company with blood, sweat, and tears and love every minute of it.” Follow us on Instagram!! @acresoftimber Want more? Join our private Facebook Group and get access to our FREE marketing hacks course for Woodpreneurs! 👉CLICK HERE TO JOIN Listen to more episodes of the Woodpreneur Podcast at: 👉https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sawmill-business Read our Free Instagram Report:👉 “Tools for how to turn leads into sales, grow your following, and easily create engaging content.” Are you ready to scale your woodworking, flooring, or tree service business?   DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?👉  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! Like us on Instagram: @acresoftimber www.acresoftimber.com Facebook @acresoftimber   Copyright © 2018 Acres of Timber

Join us on this episode as we flashback to our interview at the 2019 Woodpreneur Summit with Paul Lemiski of Canadian Woodworks! With over 400,000 followers on his social media page and a business that is booming, Paul is one of the leading authorities when it comes to advice on growing your business and exploding on social media! Contact Paul Lemiski and Canadian Woodworks Instagram: @canadianwoodworks Website: <a href="https://www.canadianwoodworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.canadianwoodworks.com/</a> What exactly is a Woodpreneur? So, why the term “woodpreneur”? When Steve first started <a href="http://www.acresoftimber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Acres of Timber</a> three years ago, the wood community and industry wasn’t what it is now.  Slab dealers, wood designers, and more specifically at the time – sawmill users, didn’t have a community or a brand and were going largely unnoticed by potential customers who would look instead to the Home Depot and Lowe’s of this world for their products. Steve sought to change that by creating the Sawmill Business Instagram account and the #sawmillbusiness hashtag as a way to share the products and creations that these innovative makers were producing. It didn’t take long for the account to grow to over 136,000 followers and with a hashtag that has been used over 35,000 times, the Sawmill Business community grew and grew quickly!  As the Sawmill Business following grew, Steve began to notice that this community didn’t just include sawmill owners. Furniture designers, woodworkers, arborists, tree climbers, chainsaw users, slab sellers, and even tree house makers became an integral part of the Sawmill Business family as well. It was at this point that Steve knew the business needed a new name that would truly encompass all that the wood community represents. Hence, @acresoftimber and the term “Woodprener” was born. With the maker movement now in full swing, there are more podcasts, content creators, (like <a href="http://www.anneofalltrades.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne of All Trades</a>) youtubers, and makers, (such as <a href="https://www.mattcremona.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Cremona</a>) that are putting a spotlight on sawmill users, furniture makers, and other wood related niches. Not only has the wood community turned into a “<a href="https://makerfaire.com/maker-movement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">maker movement</a>” it’s also filled with people who now view the work that they do as a profitable business and not just a hobby. A perception that was lacking without a community behind it. A “Woodpreneur” Is A… <ul><li>Sawmill User</li><li>Wood Business Owner</li><li>Furniture Designer</li><li>Hardwood Flooring Professional</li><li>Woodworker</li><li>Slab Dealer</li><li>Kiln User</li><li>Welder</li><li>Content Creator</li><li>Maker</li></ul> And an overall innovative, brave, and creative entrepreneur in the wood industry! “Woodpreneurs care about building their business as much as they care about the quality of the products they make, create, and sell. They don’t just want a job, they want a company. They invest in this company with blood, sweat, and tears and love every minute of it.” Follow us on Instagram!! @acresoftimber Want more? Join our private Facebook Group and get access to our FREE marketing hacks course for Woodpreneurs! 👉<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/woodpreneursnetwork/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&amp;source_id=506616793065665" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO JOIN</a> Listen to more episodes of the Woodpreneur Podcast at: 👉<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sawmill-business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sawmill-business</a> Read our Free Instagram Report:👉 <a href="https://sawmillbusiness.com/optinseulgn1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Tools for how to turn leads into sales, grow your following, and easily create engaging content.”</a> Are you ready to scale your woodworking, flooring, or tree service business? DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?👉 <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-woodpreneur-podcast/id1231870127?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE!</a> Like us on Instagram: @acresoftimber <a href="http://www.acresoftimber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.acresoftimber.com</a> Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acresoftimber/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@acresoftimber</a> Copyright © 2018 Acres of Timber

Paul Lemiski: Canadian Woodworks

Dwayne Sperber

Today on the podcast we have the privilege of talking with Dwayne Sperber of Wudeward and the Wisconsin Urban Wood Non-Profit. In the midwest 15 years ago an urban wood movement emerged, this came about from identifying an abundant and underutilized product. Not wanting to waste some truly beautiful and storied wood, the private sector raised their hand and decided to find a way to use these trees. This led to the development of Wudeward, and a collective of other urban wood pioneers salvaging logs and sequestering carbon one tree at a time. In a nutshell, Dwayne organized Wudeward to bridge the gap between an abundance of lumber and those who can and should refine those products. The formation of Wisconsin Urban Wood was a realization of the importance of linking together all the supply chains. Dwayne doesn’t see himself as a leader but more as a member of a collective of many partners. Hearing about urban wood changed his life, and from there he was transformed from a corporate background to one of passion, community, and woodworking. Dwayne attributes his drive to protect and value natural resources to his parents and grandparents who taught him their importance. In the lumber industry, it’s sometimes hard to make the sale on urban wood, but Dwayne says he likes to root for the underdog. Since 1998 he has been working to establish a trusted brand and set of standards for urban wood to give them even footing with their mass milled counterparts. The brand of Wisconsin Urban Wood and the importance of it has led to urban wood being used for bigger and bigger projects. The brand assures consumers that they are following the same standards for urban wood as typical lumber and sawmills. “Lumber has been grade specified and sourced the same way for a century, again we don't have to think about it too much. We have identified an abundance and great potential for a new wood product, and this product fills almost all of the same needs as this traditional lumber.” Dwayne talks about the romantic side of woodworking and what a labor of love the craft is. He also notes that woodworking truly is a community and connecting all parts of it, from arborists to makers makes it very collaborative. On the other side he knows that to make urban wood as popular as it should be and show others the romance of the industry and product, it needs to be seamless and done to the standards of large mills, which is hard to achieve without a lot of effort. Wudeward and Wisconsin Urban Wood have big hopes and plans for what the future of urban wood is going to be like and look forward to potentially having a certification of some kind in the next five to ten years, which would be the next big step for urban wood in an ideal future. As Dwayne notes sadly, the beauty of the craft, unfortunately, is diminishing thanks to non-wood substitutes and things produced en mass, but hopefully certified urban wood could change that. For more on Dwayne, Wisconsin Urban Wood, or Wudeward, check out the info below.  http://wisconsinurbanwood.org/about/ https://wudeward.com/about/

Today on the podcast we have the privilege of talking with Dwayne Sperber of Wudeward and the Wisconsin Urban Wood Non-Profit. In the midwest 15 years ago an urban wood movement emerged, this came about from identifying an abundant and underutilized product. Not wanting to waste some truly beautiful and storied wood, the private sector raised their hand and decided to find a way to use these trees. This led to the development of Wudeward, and a collective of other urban wood pioneers salvaging logs and sequestering carbon one tree at a time. In a nutshell, Dwayne organized Wudeward to bridge the gap between an abundance of lumber and those who can and should refine those products. The formation of Wisconsin Urban Wood was a realization of the importance of linking together all the supply chains. Dwayne doesn’t see himself as a leader but more as a member of a collective of many partners. Hearing about urban wood changed his life, and from there he was transformed from a corporate background to one of passion, community, and woodworking. Dwayne attributes his drive to protect and value natural resources to his parents and grandparents who taught him their importance. In the lumber industry, it’s sometimes hard to make the sale on urban wood, but Dwayne says he likes to root for the underdog. Since 1998 he has been working to establish a trusted brand and set of standards for urban wood to give them even footing with their mass milled counterparts. The brand of Wisconsin Urban Wood and the importance of it has led to urban wood being used for bigger and bigger projects. The brand assures consumers that they are following the same standards for urban wood as typical lumber and sawmills. “Lumber has been grade specified and sourced the same way for a century, again we don't have to think about it too much. We have identified an abundance and great potential for a new wood product, and this product fills almost all of the same needs as this traditional lumber.” Dwayne talks about the romantic side of woodworking and what a labor of love the craft is. He also notes that woodworking truly is a community and connecting all parts of it, from arborists to makers makes it very collaborative. On the other side he knows that to make urban wood as popular as it should be and show others the romance of the industry and product, it needs to be seamless and done to the standards of large mills, which is hard to achieve without a lot of effort. Wudeward and Wisconsin Urban Wood have big hopes and plans for what the future of urban wood is going to be like and look forward to potentially having a certification of some kind in the next five to ten years, which would be the next big step for urban wood in an ideal future. As Dwayne notes sadly, the beauty of the craft, unfortunately, is diminishing thanks to non-wood substitutes and things produced en mass, but hopefully certified urban wood could change that. For more on Dwayne, Wisconsin Urban Wood, or Wudeward, check out the info below. <a href="http://wisconsinurbanwood.org/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wisconsinurbanwood.org/about/</a> <a href="https://wudeward.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wudeward.com/about/</a>

Dwayne Sperber: Wudeward Urban Forest

Ryan Penner

Today’s guest is a great example of a Woodpreneur with a dream that he’s made a reality. Ryan Penner of the Veteran owned, RST Timberworks!  Ryan discusses going full time after balancing his love of urban wood and woodworking with a full-time job. Ryan comes by his passion honestly, he’d always been interested in wood and woodworking and started a side business as a tree removal specialist while in the military. His interest in urban wood piqued when he realized some of the trees he was cutting down were too beautiful to end up as firewood or in a landfill. Ryan eventually decided to trust his entrepreneurial mindset and take a chance focusing solely on milling and woodworking. His current set up is pretty great, he has a small sawmill and mills customer logs that they bring or have brought out at a competitive rate. Thanks to his history doing tree removal, he also still has some friends in the industry who tip him off to good logs, he mills those and sells the lumber as well! He is currently air drying so all his prices are for green lumber, but he’s in the process of taking the business to the next level with a solar kiln. On top of the lumber side, he also does custom live edge woodworking, custom bartops, river tables, and desks.  On the decision to go full-time Ryan says it really came down to not just enough hours in the day, passion, and self-employment being the right path for him. While he essentially is a one-man operation, he talks about getting help from his dad and his young sons making the family aspect another reason this was the best route. With the support of his wife and family, he’s been able to focus full time now on the business, and Ryan is growing it and expanding it one piece at a time. He discusses his marketing costs, hurdles, and how the business has been over the last few years, in terms of advice he says; “My advice is to not give up.” Ryan stresses that you have to have a passion for this, owning a small business means often hearing a lot of “no’s” and putting in a lot of work, but if you have the passion it’s worth it. Even more so in the Urban Wood Business because of how niche it can be. Ultimately though he says to just not give up and have patience, even in terms of equipment you’ll never have everything you want starting out so patience is key. Ryan remembers rolling 1500lb logs uphill before they had a tractor, but the love of the craft made it worth it.  To see more about Ryan and RST Timberworks check out  https://www.rsttimberworks.com/https://www.instagram.com/rsttimberworkshttps://www.facebook.com/rsttimberworks

Today’s guest is a great example of a Woodpreneur with a dream that he’s made a reality. Ryan Penner of the Veteran owned, RST Timberworks!  Ryan discusses going full time after balancing his love of urban wood and woodworking with a full-time job. Ryan comes by his passion honestly, he’d always been interested in wood and woodworking and started a side business as a tree removal specialist while in the military. His interest in urban wood piqued when he realized some of the trees he was cutting down were too beautiful to end up as firewood or in a landfill. Ryan eventually decided to trust his entrepreneurial mindset and take a chance focusing solely on milling and woodworking. His current set up is pretty great, he has a small sawmill and mills customer logs that they bring or have brought out at a competitive rate. Thanks to his history doing tree removal, he also still has some friends in the industry who tip him off to good logs, he mills those and sells the lumber as well! He is currently air drying so all his prices are for green lumber, but he’s in the process of taking the business to the next level with a solar kiln. On top of the lumber side, he also does custom live edge woodworking, custom bartops, river tables, and desks.  On the decision to go full-time Ryan says it really came down to not just enough hours in the day, passion, and self-employment being the right path for him. While he essentially is a one-man operation, he talks about getting help from his dad and his young sons making the family aspect another reason this was the best route. With the support of his wife and family, he’s been able to focus full time now on the business, and Ryan is growing it and expanding it one piece at a time. He discusses his marketing costs, hurdles, and how the business has been over the last few years, in terms of advice he says; “My advice is to not give up.” Ryan stresses that you have to have a passion for this, owning a small business means often hearing a lot of “no’s” and putting in a lot of work, but if you have the passion it’s worth it. Even more so in the Urban Wood Business because of how niche it can be. Ultimately though he says to just not give up and have patience, even in terms of equipment you’ll never have everything you want starting out so patience is key. Ryan remembers rolling 1500lb logs uphill before they had a tractor, but the love of the craft made it worth it. To see more about Ryan and RST Timberworks check out  <ul><li><a href="https://www.rsttimberworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rsttimberworks.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rsttimberworks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rsttimberworks</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rsttimberworks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/rsttimberworks</a></li></ul>

Ryan Penner: RST Timberworks

As i’m in the middle of a transition and re-brand of the Sawmill Business, I’ve been asking our audience a lot of questions. Why? Because I want to know what you’re thinking, feeling, and doing in your businesses so that I can identify your problems and challenges and in turn, help you grow your business. As you may recall, the Sawmill Business Podcast started because of my involvement with my father-in-law’s wood biz, Crosscut Lumber. Over the years that I’ve been a part of his family, I’ve helped him grow his business, and he’s let me pick his brain. I’ve seen what it takes to grow a wood business, and I want to help you.   Today’s question comes from a member of our audience, and it’s a good one...   Q. I’ve started my wood related business, and I have a few clients. However, I want to continue growing my client base while increasing my social media following. How do I do this? A. Here’s the thing, you shouldn’t do these two things separately. They go hand in hand and should be done at the same time for optimal results. When it comes to social media, documenting all of your work is king- the work you create, the business conversations you have, the wood you cut, all of it! Remember - The way to grow your social media following is by showcasing your work and your brand. For example, if you’re a sawyer and you’re in the middle of a milling job, set up a tripod and record yourself working! Or, if your customer is there, ask them to take a picture! Did you cut some massive slabs recently? Take a picture and post it! Again and again, you’ll hear me say this - “You HAVE to get in front of the camera sometimes!” In order to build your brand and your client base, people need to see who you are and what you do. The more often you put value, content, and goodwill into the marketplace, the more people will tend to think of you the next time they need your services. It’s unfortunate, but in this day and age, good work is simply not enough to grow a business. To truly gain traction and a constant stream of inbound leads, you have to focus on networking and growing your social media following. How else can I grow my client base? When you’re thinking about how to grow your client base, think to yourself - Who are the types of people that you would consider your ideal customers? Ask yourself - Who are your past customers?Who did you like working for?Who else have you done work with? Once you’ve answered these questions, make a profile of the answers. What age do your clients tend to be?Gender?What type of car do they drive?What type of lifestyle mindset do they have? If you’re not happy with the answers, remember this - “The types of customers that you're attracting are being attracted to the type of business brand that you personify.” Another Key Is To Utilize Past Clients. If you’ve done good work and your client was satisfied, ask them these questions - How was it working with me?Would you mind giving me a testimonial?When you ask for a testimonial, ideally you want it on video.  One of the smartest and simplest things that you can do for your wood business is to build a community around your current client base. Add value to their life by becoming a part of it! Summer BBQ’s, fall bonfires, restaurant dinners, and sports-related gatherings are just some of the ways in which you can network, while becoming a community pillar at the same time.   The idea is, if they're thinking about you, they're more likely to talk about you!

As i’m in the middle of a transition and re-brand of the Sawmill Business, I’ve been asking our audience a lot of questions. Why? Because I want to know what you’re thinking, feeling, and doing in your businesses so that I can identify your problems and challenges and in turn, help you grow your business. As you may recall, the Sawmill Business Podcast started because of my involvement with my father-in-law’s wood biz, Crosscut Lumber. Over the years that I’ve been a part of his family, I’ve helped him grow his business, and he’s let me pick his brain. I’ve seen what it takes to grow a wood business, and I want to help you. Today’s question comes from a member of our audience, and it’s a good one... Q. I’ve started my wood related business, and I have a few clients. However, I want to continue growing my client base while increasing my social media following. How do I do this? A. Here’s the thing, you shouldn’t do these two things separately. They go hand in hand and should be done at the same time for optimal results. When it comes to social media, documenting all of your work is king- the work you create, the business conversations you have, the wood you cut, all of it! <ul><li>Remember - The way to grow your social media following is by showcasing your work and your brand.</li></ul> For example, if you’re a sawyer and you’re in the middle of a milling job, set up a tripod and record yourself working! Or, if your customer is there, ask them to take a picture! <ul><li>Did you cut some massive slabs recently? Take a picture and post it!</li></ul> Again and again, you’ll hear me say this - “You HAVE to get in front of the camera sometimes!” In order to build your brand and your client base, people need to see who you are and what you do. The more often you put value, content, and goodwill into the marketplace, the more people will tend to think of you the next time they need your services. It’s unfortunate, but in this day and age, good work is simply not enough to grow a business. To truly gain traction and a constant stream of inbound leads, you have to focus on networking and growing your social media following. How else can I grow my client base? When you’re thinking about how to grow your client base, think to yourself - Who are the types of people that you would consider your ideal customers? Ask yourself - <ul><li>Who are your past customers?</li><li>Who did you like working for?</li><li>Who else have you done work with?</li></ul> Once you’ve answered these questions, make a profile of the answers. <ul><li>What age do your clients tend to be?</li><li>Gender?</li><li>What type of car do they drive?</li><li>What type of lifestyle mindset do they have?</li></ul> If you’re not happy with the answers, remember this - “The types of customers that you're attracting are being attracted to the type of business brand that you personify.” Another Key Is To Utilize Past Clients. If you’ve done good work and your client was satisfied, ask them these questions - <ul><li>How was it working with me?</li><li>Would you mind giving me a testimonial?</li><li>When you ask for a testimonial, ideally you want it on video.</li></ul> One of the smartest and simplest things that you can do for your wood business is to build a community around your current client base. Add value to their life by becoming a part of it! Summer BBQ’s, fall bonfires, restaurant dinners, and sports-related gatherings are just some of the ways in which you can network, while becoming a community pillar at the same time. The idea is, if they're thinking about you, they're more likely to talk about you!

Q&A: Growing Your Wood Business Client Base & Your Social Following

Revel Woods

John Dupre

While pursuing a stitch fix-esque site one day, John Dupre was inspired while being led through the site questions heading down the path to his dream wardrobe. His inspiration turned into action as he realized that this sales model was exactly what the wood flooring business needed. Instantly running to the drawing board, John and his team tweaked, built, and re-built a similar algorithm specifically focused on wood flooring customers.  While Revel Woods sells directly to consumers, they also know that the wood flooring business rarely has more than 1-2 return customers within a lifetime. This is why, once they had perfected the above sales tool, they decided to focus on explaining its purpose, use, and algorithm to interior designers. With their experience in the field, interior designers instantly saw the problem that Revel Woods was solving with this tool and quickly became return customers. 

While pursuing a <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stitch fix-esque</a> site one day, John Dupre was inspired while being led through the site questions heading down the path to his dream wardrobe. His inspiration turned into action as he realized that this sales model was exactly what the wood flooring business needed. Instantly running to the drawing board, John and his team tweaked, built, and re-built a similar algorithm specifically focused on wood flooring customers.  While Revel Woods sells directly to consumers, they also know that the wood flooring business rarely has more than 1-2 return customers within a lifetime. This is why, once they had perfected the above sales tool, they decided to focus on explaining its purpose, use, and algorithm to interior designers. With their experience in the field, interior designers instantly saw the problem that Revel Woods was solving with this tool and quickly became return customers.

John Dupre: Revel Woods

Ashley Harwood

Today we’re talking with Ashley Harwood of Ashley Hardwood Woodturning. Our first ever woodturner on the podcast, Ashley started about 9 years ago shortly after going to art school for sculpture and installation art. Knowing that she wanted to create things for a living, she originally thought she would start with glass blowing. However, after taking a woodturning class with her father, she decided to dive into the wood community. She now travels all over teaching woodturning classes and creating wood-turned art! When first starting out, Ashley displayed her work at the Charleston Farmers Market. Soon, she realized that there was also quite a bit of interest from people in woodturning as a hobby. So she wisely added teaching to her repertoire of income generation and began traveling and teaching wood-turning classes throughout the U.S.  Loving the ability to be her own boss, work with her hands, and being able to take something from a hunk of wood and create something unique and amazing are all of Ashley’s biggest motivators. We loved her comment that “She’s so happy with the freedom of being her own boss, she’s not even sure if she’d be able to be someone’s employee anymore!”  Show Highlights: In every city, there is a local chapter for the American Organization of Wood Turners.These are non-profit clubs that ask 1-3 people to visit and teach in their city.Ashley holds classes in her own shop as well as travels all over the U.S. Marketing Efforts Ashley has 66,000 Followers on InstagramShe posts almost every day and showcases current projects that she’s working on as well as items she personally thinks are interestingIn 2012 the Charleston City Paper did a mini video documentary on Ashley and posted it to Youtube. Not thinking it would be a big deal at the time, this video now has over 2 million views. Contact Ashley Instagram: @ashleyharwoodturning Websites:  http://ashleyharwood.net http://ashleyharwood.com http://turningnative.com Want more?? Read our Free Instagram Report: Tools for how to turn leads into sales, grow your following, and easily create engaging content. Are you ready to scale your woodworking, flooring, or tree service business? Schedule your Free strategy session with Steve, founder of Acres of Timber DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW? iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! Join The Wood Entrepreneurs Networking &amp; Mentoring Facebook Group Like us on Instagram: @sawmillbusiness Website :: Facebook :: Insta SHOW SPONSORS: Granberg International Granberg International is a US-Based, family owned and operated business, with a 60-year commitment to providing its customers worldwide with the highest quality chainsaw mill and accessories in the industry.Granberg’s completely mobile and compact Alaskan Mill makes it possible to mill your logs ANYWHERE.Creators of the alaskan mill. You can learn and read more about what other users are saying about the alaskan mill @ www.alaskanmill.com Copyright © 2018 Acres of Timber

Today we’re talking with Ashley Harwood of <a href="https://squareup.com/store/ashleyharwood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ashley Hardwood Woodturning.</a> Our first ever woodturner on the podcast, Ashley started about 9 years ago shortly after going to art school for sculpture and installation art. Knowing that she wanted to create things for a living, she originally thought she would start with glass blowing. However, after taking a woodturning class with her father, she decided to dive into the wood community. She now travels all over teaching woodturning classes and creating wood-turned art! When first starting out, Ashley displayed her work at the Charleston Farmers Market. Soon, she realized that there was also quite a bit of interest from people in woodturning as a hobby. So she wisely added teaching to her repertoire of income generation and began traveling and teaching wood-turning classes throughout the U.S.  Loving the ability to be her own boss, work with her hands, and being able to take something from a hunk of wood and create something unique and amazing are all of Ashley’s biggest motivators. We loved her comment that “She’s so happy with the freedom of being her own boss, she’s not even sure if she’d be able to be someone’s employee anymore!” Show Highlights: <ul><li>In every city, there is a local chapter for the American Organization of Wood Turners.</li><li>These are non-profit clubs that ask 1-3 people to visit and teach in their city.</li><li>Ashley holds classes in her own shop as well as travels all over the U.S.</li></ul> Marketing Efforts <ul><li>Ashley has 66,000 Followers on Instagram</li><li>She posts almost every day and showcases current projects that she’s working on as well as items she personally thinks are interesting</li><li>In 2012 the Charleston City Paper did a mini video documentary on Ashley and posted it to Youtube. Not thinking it would be a big deal at the time, this video now has over 2 million views.</li></ul> Contact Ashley Instagram: @ashleyharwoodturning Websites:  <a href="http://ashleyharwood.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ashleyharwood.net</a> <a href="http://ashleyharwood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ashleyharwood.com</a> <a href="http://turningnative.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://turningnative.com</a> Want more?? <a href="https://sawmillbusiness.com/optinseulgn1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read our Free Instagram Report: Tools for how to turn leads into sales, grow your following, and easily create engaging content.</a> Are you ready to scale your woodworking, flooring, or tree service business? <ul><li><a href="https://stevelarosiliere4505.activehosted.com/f/5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schedule your Free strategy session with Steve, founder of Acres of Timber</a></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-woodpreneur-podcast/id1231870127?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW? iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/woodpreneursnetwork/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&amp;source_id=506616793065665" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Join The Wood Entrepreneurs Networking &amp; Mentoring Facebook Group</a></li></ul> Like us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sawmillbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sawmillbusiness</a> <a href="http://www.acresoftimber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> :: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/acresoftimber/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>::<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sawmillbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Insta</a> SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="https://granberg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Granberg International</a> <ul><li>Granberg International is a US-Based, family owned and operated business, with a 60-year commitment to providing its customers worldwide with the highest quality chainsaw mill and accessories in the industry.</li><li>Granberg’s completely mobile and compact Alaskan Mill makes it possible to mill your logs ANYWHERE.</li><li>Creators of the alaskan mill.</li></ul> You can learn and read more about what other users are saying about the alaskan mill @ <a href="http://www.alaskanmill.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alaskanmill.com</a> Copyright © 2018 Acres of Timber

Ashley Harwood: Ashley Hardwood Woodturning

Martin Goebel

Today, we’re talking with Martin Goebel of Goebel and Company Furniture. First established in 2011 while the economy was just starting to turn around, it seemed like an unwise time to start a business. However, Martin and his partners were tired of working for other people, building awful products, and making little money. He decided that if he was going to make little money, he might as well make it while working for himself. Goebel and Company Furniture started with an 8 piece line consisting of items such as a dining table, coffee table, and king/queen size bed, etc.- the types of items a young couple could start their life with and have for generations. Offering quality products with a beautiful aesthetic, the reputation of the business started to grow, and in turn, so did sales. As a maker of luxury goods, Martin felt the aftershocks of the downturn in the economy as early as 2005, but it wasn’t until 2013 that he started seeing a true return on the work he had put in throughout the years. From the onset, Martin had not envisioned Goebel and Company Furniture as being a luxury brand. When he and his partners started, they were in their late 20’s, middle class, and with families. They saw themselves selling to others such as themselves. However, the clientele that gravitates to them tends to be affluent and the wealthy. It’s no wonder why, as Goebel and Company Furniture produces nothing but long-lasting, beautiful, and high-quality pieces. In addition, they also provide pieces for breweries, restaurants, hotels, etc., “Classic Small Business” as Martin calls it. Show Highlights: Goebel and Company Furniture started in 2011.At 19, Martin studied under James Krenov at the Krenov School (Originally the College of the Redwoods).Martin’s current role is that of the president and creative director.Martin also handles all of the design work and occasionally hires freelance designers when they have the need for extra hands.Martin is equally comfortable with a mouse as he is with a chainsaw, creating digital designs and turning them into luxury items.Of course, it takes a team, and the company couldn’t run without them!  Contact Info @goebel_co_furniture@goebelfurniturehttps://www.goebelfurniture.com/

Today, we’re talking with Martin Goebel of Goebel and Company Furniture. First established in 2011 while the economy was just starting to turn around, it seemed like an unwise time to start a business. However, Martin and his partners were tired of working for other people, building awful products, and making little money. He decided that if he was going to make little money, he might as well make it while working for himself. Goebel and Company Furniture started with an 8 piece line consisting of items such as a dining table, coffee table, and king/queen size bed, etc.- the types of items a young couple could start their life with and have for generations. Offering quality products with a beautiful aesthetic, the reputation of the business started to grow, and in turn, so did sales. As a maker of luxury goods, Martin felt the aftershocks of the downturn in the economy as early as 2005, but it wasn’t until 2013 that he started seeing a true return on the work he had put in throughout the years. From the onset, Martin had not envisioned Goebel and Company Furniture as being a luxury brand. When he and his partners started, they were in their late 20’s, middle class, and with families. They saw themselves selling to others such as themselves. However, the clientele that gravitates to them tends to be affluent and the wealthy. It’s no wonder why, as Goebel and Company Furniture produces nothing but long-lasting, beautiful, and high-quality pieces. In addition, they also provide pieces for breweries, restaurants, hotels, etc., “Classic Small Business” as Martin calls it. Show Highlights: <ul><li>Goebel and Company Furniture started in 2011.</li><li>At 19, Martin studied under James Krenov at the Krenov School (Originally the College of the Redwoods).</li><li>Martin’s current role is that of the president and creative director.</li><li>Martin also handles all of the design work and occasionally hires freelance designers when they have the need for extra hands.</li><li>Martin is equally comfortable with a mouse as he is with a chainsaw, creating digital designs and turning them into luxury items.</li><li>Of course, it takes a team, and the company couldn’t run without them!</li></ul>  Contact Info <ul><li>@goebel_co_furniture</li><li>@goebelfurniture</li><li><a href="https://www.goebelfurniture.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goebelfurniture.com/</a></li></ul>

Martin Goebel: Goebel & Co Furniture

Aaron Cross

Get an inside look at how a former retired city worker is building a prolific and profitable portable sawmill business. Hear how he started, his partnerships, and what tools he used to grow his business. Aaron is also a current client of Acres of Timber! Check out his website at http://crosscutlumber.com and follow him on Instagram at http://instagram.com/crosscutlumber. What exactly is a Woodpreneur? So, why the term “woodpreneur”? When Steve first started Acres of Timber three years ago, the wood community and industry wasn’t what it is now.  Slab dealers, wood designers, and more specifically at the time – sawmill users, didn’t have a community or a brand and were going largely unnoticed by potential customers who would look instead to the Home Depot and Lowe’s of this world for their products. Steve sought to change that by creating the Sawmill Business Instagram account and the #sawmillbusiness hashtag as a way to share the products and creations that these innovative makers were producing. It didn’t take long for the account to grow to over 136,000 followers and with a hashtag that has been used over 35,000 times, the Sawmill Business community grew and grew quickly!  As the Sawmill Business following grew, Steve began to notice that this community didn’t just include sawmill owners. Furniture designers, woodworkers, arborists, tree climbers, chainsaw users, slab sellers, and even tree house makers became an integral part of the Sawmill Business family as well. It was at this point that Steve knew the business needed a new name that would truly encompass all that the wood community represents. Hence, @acresoftimber and the term “Woodprener” was born. With the maker movement now in full swing, there are more podcasts, content creators, (like Anne of All Trades) youtubers, and makers, (such as Matt Cremona) that are putting a spotlight on sawmill users, furniture makers, and other wood related niches. Not only has the wood community turned into a “maker movement” it’s also filled with people who now view the work that they do as a profitable business and not just a hobby. A perception that was lacking without a community behind it. A “Woodpreneur” Is A… Sawmill UserWood Business OwnerFurniture DesignerHardwood Flooring ProfessionalWoodworkerSlab DealerKiln UserWelderContent CreatorMaker And an overall innovative, brave, and creative entrepreneur in the wood industry! “Woodpreneurs care about building their business as much as they care about the quality of the products they make, create, and sell. They don’t just want a job, they want a company. They invest in this company with blood, sweat, and tears and love every minute of it.” Follow us on Instagram!! @acresoftimber Want more? Join our private Facebook Group and get access to our FREE marketing hacks course for Woodpreneurs! 👉CLICK HERE TO JOIN Listen to more episodes of the Woodpreneur Podcast at: 👉https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sawmill-business Read our Free Instagram Report:👉 “Tools for how to turn leads into sales, grow your following, and easily create engaging content.” Are you ready to scale your woodworking, flooring, or tree service business?   DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?👉  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! Like us on Instagram: @acresoftimber www.acresoftimber.com Facebook @acresoftimber   Copyright © 2018 Acres of Timber

Get an inside look at how a former retired city worker is building a prolific and profitable portable sawmill business. Hear how he started, his partnerships, and what tools he used to grow his business. Aaron is also a current client of Acres of Timber! Check out his website at <a href="http://crosscutlumber.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://crosscutlumber.com</a> and follow him on Instagram at <a href="http://instagram.com/crosscutlumber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/crosscutlumber</a>. What exactly is a Woodpreneur? So, why the term “woodpreneur”? When Steve first started <a href="http://www.acresoftimber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Acres of Timber</a> three years ago, the wood community and industry wasn’t what it is now.  Slab dealers, wood designers, and more specifically at the time – sawmill users, didn’t have a community or a brand and were going largely unnoticed by potential customers who would look instead to the Home Depot and Lowe’s of this world for their products. Steve sought to change that by creating the Sawmill Business Instagram account and the #sawmillbusiness hashtag as a way to share the products and creations that these innovative makers were producing. It didn’t take long for the account to grow to over 136,000 followers and with a hashtag that has been used over 35,000 times, the Sawmill Business community grew and grew quickly!  As the Sawmill Business following grew, Steve began to notice that this community didn’t just include sawmill owners. Furniture designers, woodworkers, arborists, tree climbers, chainsaw users, slab sellers, and even tree house makers became an integral part of the Sawmill Business family as well. It was at this point that Steve knew the business needed a new name that would truly encompass all that the wood community represents. Hence, @acresoftimber and the term “Woodprener” was born. With the maker movement now in full swing, there are more podcasts, content creators, (like <a href="http://www.anneofalltrades.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne of All Trades</a>) youtubers, and makers, (such as <a href="https://www.mattcremona.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Cremona</a>) that are putting a spotlight on sawmill users, furniture makers, and other wood related niches. Not only has the wood community turned into a “<a href="https://makerfaire.com/maker-movement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">maker movement</a>” it’s also filled with people who now view the work that they do as a profitable business and not just a hobby. A perception that was lacking without a community behind it. A “Woodpreneur” Is A… <ul><li>Sawmill User</li><li>Wood Business Owner</li><li>Furniture Designer</li><li>Hardwood Flooring Professional</li><li>Woodworker</li><li>Slab Dealer</li><li>Kiln User</li><li>Welder</li><li>Content Creator</li><li>Maker</li></ul> And an overall innovative, brave, and creative entrepreneur in the wood industry! “Woodpreneurs care about building their business as much as they care about the quality of the products they make, create, and sell. They don’t just want a job, they want a company. They invest in this company with blood, sweat, and tears and love every minute of it.” Follow us on Instagram!! @acresoftimber Want more? Join our private Facebook Group and get access to our FREE marketing hacks course for Woodpreneurs! 👉<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/woodpreneursnetwork/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&amp;source_id=506616793065665" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO JOIN</a> Listen to more episodes of the Woodpreneur Podcast at: 👉<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sawmill-business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sawmill-business</a> Read our Free Instagram Report:👉 <a href="https://sawmillbusiness.com/optinseulgn1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Tools for how to turn leads into sales, grow your following, and easily create engaging content.”</a> Are you ready to scale your woodworking, flooring, or tree service business? DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?👉 <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-woodpreneur-podcast/id1231870127?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE!</a> Like us on Instagram: @acresoftimber <a href="http://www.acresoftimber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.acresoftimber.com</a> Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acresoftimber/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@acresoftimber</a> Copyright © 2018 Acres of Timber

Aaron Cross: Crosscut Lumber

Join us on part 1 of the clip interviews from the Logosol World Meeting in Sweden! We’re talking to Marcus Lindgren, Igor Goldman, Carlo Petrolo, and Glenn Lucas, some of the leading Woodpreneurs in the Logosol owner’s sphere. That’s right, we went to the Logosol World Meeting and met up with some incredible minds and makers in the wood world! Not only that, but we were able to see what an innovative and forward-thinking company they are with some of the happiest employees (and customers) that we’ve ever seen. Join us throughout the next few weeks as we spend some time on the Woodpreneur Podcast with makers, sawmill owners, and wood business owners across the globe!

Join us on part 1 of the clip interviews from the Logosol World Meeting in Sweden! We’re talking to Marcus Lindgren, Igor Goldman, Carlo Petrolo, and Glenn Lucas, some of the leading Woodpreneurs in the Logosol owner’s sphere. That’s right, we went to the Logosol World Meeting and met up with some incredible minds and makers in the wood world! Not only that, but we were able to see what an innovative and forward-thinking company they are with some of the happiest employees (and customers) that we’ve ever seen. Join us throughout the next few weeks as we spend some time on the Woodpreneur Podcast with makers, sawmill owners, and wood business owners across the globe!

Marcus Lindgren, Igor Goldman, Carlo Petrolo, and Glenn Lucas: Logosol World Meeting

Justin Kerkhove-Brandt

Justin Kerkhove-Brandt joined the Banking Barns team two years ago and has taken the business from a small garage shop to a company with two storefront locations. Banking Barns was named when its founders who would salvage reclaimed barn wood realized they were “banking” on selling the wood they removed.  Since then, Banking Barns has moved away from solely producing items with a reclaimed aesthetic and now also produces epoxy designs. Read More HERE

Justin Kerkhove-Brandt joined the Banking Barns team two years ago and has taken the business from a small garage shop to a company with two storefront locations. Banking Barns was named when its founders who would salvage reclaimed barn wood realized they were “banking” on selling the wood they removed.  Since then, Banking Barns has moved away from solely producing items with a reclaimed aesthetic and now also produces epoxy designs. Read More <a href="http://www.acresoftimber.com/podcast-episode-118-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-social-media-marketing-with-justin-kerkhove-brandt-of-banking-barns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Justin Kerkhove-Brandt: Banking Barns

You may have noticed that we’ve recently started using Acres of Timber as the logo on our website and in our hashtags... Well... we are officially changing the name of our podcast and Instagram account! Going forward, you can listen to our podcast titled - The Woodpreneur podcast, and check out our blog and other resources on our new website - www.acresoftimber.com! WHY CHANGE THE NAME? When he first started Sawmill Business, our host, Steve Larosiliere, ran it with the vision of serving the portable sawmill community and helping to grow awareness of that field to potential clients.   Along the way, he started working with entrepreneurs (just like yourselves) and other woodworkers and business owners that didn’t actually own sawmills, but were still woodworkers, manufacturers, and people selling slabs and all types of different creations to the public. THE EXPANDING GOAL The ultimate goal is to empower the entrepreneur. However, Sawmill Business infers that we only want to help a limited audience. This is not the case, and we want to extend our reach to more types of people within the woodworking industry- not just sawmill owners, but tree service workers, hardwood flooring experts, and the like. With a strong desire to connect more people with the Urban Lumber Network, we hope to unite woodworkers with salvaged and reclaimed wood products. Branching both of these aspects together, The Urban Lumber Network and People who make money in the wood industry, we see a future full of sustainability and impact.   SO, WHAT’S NEXT? As things progress at Acres of Timber, we plan on bringing you relevant resources and pertinent information that can help grow your business. By providing you with the tools and training that you need to scale, we hope to help you grow your business to six figures and beyond. If you haven’t joined our mailing list, you should! Go to www.acresoftimber.com to sign up!

You may have noticed that we’ve recently started using Acres of Timber as the logo on our website and in our hashtags... Well... we are officially changing the name of our podcast and Instagram account! Going forward, you can listen to our podcast titled - The Woodpreneur podcast, and check out our blog and other resources on our new website - <a href="http://www.acresoftimber.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.acresoftimber.com</a>! WHY CHANGE THE NAME? When he first started Sawmill Business, our host, Steve Larosiliere, ran it with the vision of serving the portable sawmill community and helping to grow awareness of that field to potential clients. Along the way, he started working with entrepreneurs (just like yourselves) and other woodworkers and business owners that didn’t actually own sawmills, but were still woodworkers, manufacturers, and people selling slabs and all types of different creations to the public. THE EXPANDING GOAL The ultimate goal is to empower the entrepreneur. However, Sawmill Business infers that we only want to help a limited audience. This is not the case, and we want to extend our reach to more types of people within the woodworking industry- not just sawmill owners, but tree service workers, hardwood flooring experts, and the like. With a strong desire to connect more people with the Urban Lumber Network, we hope to unite woodworkers with salvaged and reclaimed wood products. Branching both of these aspects together, The Urban Lumber Network and People who make money in the wood industry, we see a future full of sustainability and impact. SO, WHAT’S NEXT? As things progress at Acres of Timber, we plan on bringing you relevant resources and pertinent information that can help grow your business. By providing you with the tools and training that you need to scale, we hope to help you grow your business to six figures and beyond. If you haven’t joined our mailing list, you should! Go to <a href="http://www.acresoftimber.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.acresoftimber.com</a> to sign up!

Steve Larosiliere: Podcast Update!

Sam Finco

Today, we’re talking with Sam Finco from Big Iron Tree Works. Getting started recently, most of Sam’s business is preservation and contract work based. Starting off as a rock climber and in school for forestry education, once Sam saw an arborist in action, he knew it was the perfect career for him. So far, Sam has had great success with every client he’s worked with. He’s continuously asked back and brought on for long-term maintenance contracts. Of course, there have been bumps in the road with no-show employees and competitors who are less knowledgeable and offer lower rates. At the end of the day though, Sam knows that tree service is a luxury service and clients get what they pay for. There’s a marked difference in his quality of work and that’s what brings these clients to him. Of course, Sam also loves getting “paid to play”. The rigging and climbing aspect of tree work is his favorite part. The Certification Process Getting certified as an arborist was a bit time consuming, but not incredibly difficult. In lieu of school, Sam spent 3 years in the field, studied for a year, and then was able to take the test. While he doesn’t think the test is the best gauge on someone skill or talent, it’s a step in the right direction. Instagram and Marketing Sam's IG account links to his website and enables Sam to show potential clients exactly what it is he does. It also enables him to showcase his skills in a visual way that attracts customers. Show Highlights: Big Iron Tree Works motto? “Helping people and their trees THRIVE in Madison.”Tree Service is a “luxury expense”. Unless a tree has fallen on your house it’s not a necessity.Learning the industry from his mentors helped give him the knowledge to go the direction he wanted to in his business.Sam wants his business to focus on the preservation side of tree service, build a great team, hone in on this one thing, and be the best there is at it.   Sam Finco - Contact Info @samfincohttps://www.bigirontree.com/

Today, we’re talking with Sam Finco from Big Iron Tree Works. Getting started recently, most of Sam’s business is preservation and contract work based. Starting off as a rock climber and in school for forestry education, once Sam saw an arborist in action, he knew it was the perfect career for him. So far, Sam has had great success with every client he’s worked with. He’s continuously asked back and brought on for long-term maintenance contracts. Of course, there have been bumps in the road with no-show employees and competitors who are less knowledgeable and offer lower rates. At the end of the day though, Sam knows that tree service is a luxury service and clients get what they pay for. There’s a marked difference in his quality of work and that’s what brings these clients to him. Of course, Sam also loves getting “paid to play”. The rigging and climbing aspect of tree work is his favorite part. The Certification Process Getting certified as an arborist was a bit time consuming, but not incredibly difficult. In lieu of school, Sam spent 3 years in the field, studied for a year, and then was able to take the test. While he doesn’t think the test is the best gauge on someone skill or talent, it’s a step in the right direction. Instagram and Marketing Sam's IG account links to his website and enables Sam to show potential clients exactly what it is he does. It also enables him to showcase his skills in a visual way that attracts customers. Show Highlights: <ul><li>Big Iron Tree Works motto? “Helping people and their trees THRIVE in Madison.”</li><li>Tree Service is a “luxury expense”. Unless a tree has fallen on your house it’s not a necessity.</li><li>Learning the industry from his mentors helped give him the knowledge to go the direction he wanted to in his business.</li><li>Sam wants his business to focus on the preservation side of tree service, build a great team, hone in on this one thing, and be the best there is at it.</li></ul> Sam Finco - Contact Info <ul><li>@samfinco</li><li><a href="https://www.bigirontree.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bigirontree.com/</a></li></ul>

Sam Finco: Big Iron Tree Works

On this podcast - we’re back with more Q&amp;A! This week - we’re answering these questions... How important is a website? I have no idea how to create a website. Where do I start and what’s the most affordable? A few years ago, it seemed that having a website was the be all - end all and the only thing that anyone ever talked about. Then, over the past few years, people have started opting out of a website and instead relying solely on Instagram, Facebook, and email. So, is a website really necessary? Total honesty... YES. You absolutely need a website! Really, what you need is a way to collect leads. Websites are important for blogs, galleries, and sales - and you can still link it to your Instagram and Facebook as well. Google, the current alpha of the web, tracks and ranks websites. You can draw in a ton of traffic and leads JUST from search engines directing people to your site. This is something that you simply can’t do with social media alone. Another thing to remember, if you put all your eggs in the Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter basket - you are setting yourself up for failure. Algorithms change, platforms change, and audiences change. What’s popular today in the social media world, may be completely irrelevant by this time next year. Grow that email list! One of the most important keys to business growth is building your email list and connecting it with your website. These leads are people you do business with, people you want to do business with, and people that want to do business with you. I can’t stress this enough - COLLECT EMAILS!! You can do this by creating opt-ins, using Click Funnels, and putting a sign-up form on your website. Additionally, make sure that you are asking all of your clients or potential clients for their email addresses as well. So, I know it sounds scary, but building a website is NOT as complicated as it seems. There are easy to use and intuitive programs that can help you get your site up and running (for about $20.00 a month) within 48 hours. To sum everything up- Collect Emails Build a website (Or have us build one for you) Create “lead magnets” to gain more emails You got this!

On this podcast - we’re back with more Q&amp;A! This week - we’re answering these questions... How important is a website? I have no idea how to create a website. Where do I start and what’s the most affordable? A few years ago, it seemed that having a website was the be all - end all and the only thing that anyone ever talked about. Then, over the past few years, people have started opting out of a website and instead relying solely on Instagram, Facebook, and email. So, is a website really necessary? Total honesty... YES. You absolutely need a website! Really, what you need is a way to collect leads. Websites are important for blogs, galleries, and sales - and you can still link it to your Instagram and Facebook as well. Google, the current alpha of the web, tracks and ranks websites. You can draw in a ton of traffic and leads JUST from search engines directing people to your site. This is something that you simply can’t do with social media alone. Another thing to remember, if you put all your eggs in the Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter basket - you are setting yourself up for failure. Algorithms change, platforms change, and audiences change. What’s popular today in the social media world, may be completely irrelevant by this time next year. Grow that email list! One of the most important keys to business growth is building your email list and connecting it with your website. These leads are people you do business with, people you want to do business with, and people that want to do business with you. I can’t stress this enough - COLLECT EMAILS!! You can do this by creating opt-ins, using Click Funnels, and putting a sign-up form on your website. Additionally, make sure that you are asking all of your clients or potential clients for their email addresses as well. So, I know it sounds scary, but building a website is NOT as complicated as it seems. There are easy to use and intuitive programs that can help you get your site up and running (for about $20.00 a month) within 48 hours. To sum everything up- Collect Emails Build a website (Or have us build one for you) Create “lead magnets” to gain more emails You got this!

Q&A: The Power Of Using A Website For Your Business

Nick Harvey

Today’s guest is Nick Harvey from Bay Area Redwoods. We met Nick at the 2019 Urban Lumber Conference and knew we needed him on the show! Nick fell into the Woodpreneur sphere when he happened to see a pile of wood on the side of the road and stopped to check it out. The owner of the wood saw him and offered him not just the wood pile, but also a different pile of Redwoods that he had. Not knowing how to mill, Nick found a local mobile miller and had the wood milled right on his suburban home’s front lawn! Shortly thereafter, he happened to meet a board member from the “Save the Redwoods” organization who gave him a lead on what he said was "a few Redwoods". It turns out, they were giant Redwoods that were 5 ft in diameter and over 100 ft tall. With a yield of over 50,000 bd ft of wood - this was the moment that Nick says Bay Area Redwoods truly became a business. 

Today’s guest is Nick Harvey from Bay Area Redwoods. We met Nick at the 2019 Urban Lumber Conference and knew we needed him on the show! Nick fell into the Woodpreneur sphere when he happened to see a pile of wood on the side of the road and stopped to check it out. The owner of the wood saw him and offered him not just the wood pile, but also a different pile of Redwoods that he had. Not knowing how to mill, Nick found a local mobile miller and had the wood milled right on his suburban home’s front lawn! Shortly thereafter, he happened to meet a board member from the “Save the Redwoods” organization who gave him a lead on what he said was "a few Redwoods". It turns out, they were giant Redwoods that were 5 ft in diameter and over 100 ft tall. With a yield of over 50,000 bd ft of wood - this was the moment that Nick says <a href="http://www.bayarearedwoods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bay Area Redwoods</a> truly became a business.

Nick Harvey: Bay Area Redwoods

Based out of Southern Alberta and going strong since 2015, Dusty Lumber Co. specializes in reclaimed wood. Doing a majority of barn demolitions themselves, they set up shop to mill, clean, and create furniture out of the reclaimed barn wood. In late 2015, they doubled their equipment and production hoping that the economy would turn around and items would start selling. As they ventured more into e-commerce, Facebook, and Instagram, their furniture sales started going through the roof. Not taking a break and pushing through, Dusty Lumber continued to grow, and the hard work and efforts paid off. Switching from his prior career to taking on Dusty Lumber full-time - Dusty considers himself a serial entrepreneur. As his kids started growing older, he knew it was time to focus on one thing entirely. Previously, he had started a scrap business, but as the price of scrap went down, he knew it was time to invest all of his drive into the wood business. His advice to go full time? “Take the jump, have faith in yourself, and put your best foot forward.” “Swallow your fear and go for it because there’s no easy, perfect way to go full-time. It’s NOT easy, and there will be sleepless nights, but you just have to go for it.”   Show Highlights: Face your fear to go full-time.Circulate your product in trade shows - Do this to “Beta Test” your product. Not selling to family, but strangers that will show their honest opinion through their desire to purchase.A well-run and effective marketing campaign is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper and more effective at growing your wood business than trade and home and garden shows.Social media marketing and Facebook ad creation is the KEY to income generation.  Contact Info Website: www.dustylumberco.comFacebook: facebook.com/dustylumbercoInsta: @dustylumberco

Based out of Southern Alberta and going strong since 2015, Dusty Lumber Co. specializes in reclaimed wood. Doing a majority of barn demolitions themselves, they set up shop to mill, clean, and create furniture out of the reclaimed barn wood. In late 2015, they doubled their equipment and production hoping that the economy would turn around and items would start selling. As they ventured more into e-commerce, Facebook, and Instagram, their furniture sales started going through the roof. Not taking a break and pushing through, Dusty Lumber continued to grow, and the hard work and efforts paid off. Switching from his prior career to taking on Dusty Lumber full-time - Dusty considers himself a serial entrepreneur. As his kids started growing older, he knew it was time to focus on one thing entirely. Previously, he had started a scrap business, but as the price of scrap went down, he knew it was time to invest all of his drive into the wood business. His advice to go full time? “Take the jump, have faith in yourself, and put your best foot forward.” “Swallow your fear and go for it because there’s no easy, perfect way to go full-time. It’s NOT easy, and there will be sleepless nights, but you just have to go for it.” Show Highlights: <ul><li>Face your fear to go full-time.</li><li>Circulate your product in trade shows - Do this to “Beta Test” your product. Not selling to family, but strangers that will show their honest opinion through their desire to purchase.</li><li>A well-run and effective marketing campaign is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper and more effective at growing your wood business than trade and home and garden shows.</li><li>Social media marketing and Facebook ad creation is the KEY to income generation.</li></ul>  Contact Info <ul><li>Website: <a href="http://www.dustylumberco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dustylumberco.com</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/dustylumberco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/dustylumberco</a></li><li>Insta: @dustylumberco</li></ul>

 Dusty Mitchell: Dusty Lumber Co

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED Today, we're talking to Steve Timmermans from EverWoods Designs. Starting part-time in early 2000, Steve decided to acquire his own logs for lumber at the same time that live edge was making a comeback. As a former biologist, with a background in ecology, he transitioned from this profession into the woodworking career by gradually building his business over the past 13 years. Steve started sawing slabs back in 2002, and in 2014 he decided to go full-time with his business, EverWoods. Starting with a staff of two additional employees to help build the business, they were off to a great start. In the beginning, they were milling mainly for their own supplies. It came naturally for them to source their own logs and this kept them pretty busy. Staying primarily on site, they were able to saw enough logs to sustain their own sales and furniture division. ESSENTIAL TOOLS The first piece of equipment that Steve bought was a Granberg Alaskan Chainsaw Mill. Using a double ended bar with a Makita 70cc on each end, he then synchronized the throttle on those by using a hand throttle and was able to get even rpms that way. Using the Granberg, a Woodmizer, and their Nile kilns, storage to protect these valuable tools became essential. In the beginning, they were fortunate enough to have a large pole barn that they used as their warehouse. As the business grew, they added to their space by erecting buildings known as "hoop houses" for further storage. They now have about 200 linear ft of hoop houses covering some of their inventory and increasing their expansion ability. TRANSITIONING TO FULL TIME Since the business has been developing gradually, the transition to a full-time focus on the business happened very organically and without much of a conscious decision. Keeping an eye on the markets and following the business trends in the industry, Steve kept at his work until it became a financially sustainable business. He also found it helpful that he continued to hold onto side-jobs that provided partial income while the business grew, in addition to his wife working full-time in her career. THE SHOWROOM Depending on the time of year, EverWoods Design has between 3-8 employees. Recently, in March of this year, they added a showroom to their business. The 7500 sqft showroom is located in St. Thomas and it's a sight to behold! This expansion has brought in quite a bit of exposure and interested clients, as well as beautiful Instagram posts! Located about 15-20 minutes from their milling site, it's not too bad of a drive either. FUTURE PLANS AND CURRENT CHALLENGES Steve hopes to develop things further so that they have a smoother business flow that enables them to better serve the furniture and slab industry. As far as personal desires, EverWoods is hoping for increasing autonomy to use their own creativity with products and create one of a kind items. The kind of items that help "drive the ship" and define a business. Of course, they are still always interested in taking on their client's custom requests! CURRENT CHALLENGES The number one challenge at EverWoods Design right now is making choices about the future. Steve says that It really comes down to deciding where one wants the business to go. With this thought, he notes that sticking to a business plan, deciding if you want to go bigger or stay small, and looking at the future while planning for the day is sometimes tough. However, the company is looking forward to what the future has in store! Links Mentioned Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EverWoods_designs/ Website:http://www.EverWoods.ca/

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED Today, we're talking to Steve Timmermans from EverWoods Designs. Starting part-time in early 2000, Steve decided to acquire his own logs for lumber at the same time that live edge was making a comeback. As a former biologist, with a background in ecology, he transitioned from this profession into the woodworking career by gradually building his business over the past 13 years. Steve started sawing slabs back in 2002, and in 2014 he decided to go full-time with his business, EverWoods. Starting with a staff of two additional employees to help build the business, they were off to a great start. In the beginning, they were milling mainly for their own supplies. It came naturally for them to source their own logs and this kept them pretty busy. Staying primarily on site, they were able to saw enough logs to sustain their own sales and furniture division. ESSENTIAL TOOLS The first piece of equipment that Steve bought was a Granberg Alaskan Chainsaw Mill. Using a double ended bar with a Makita 70cc on each end, he then synchronized the throttle on those by using a hand throttle and was able to get even rpms that way. Using the Granberg, a Woodmizer, and their Nile kilns, storage to protect these valuable tools became essential. In the beginning, they were fortunate enough to have a large pole barn that they used as their warehouse. As the business grew, they added to their space by erecting buildings known as "hoop houses" for further storage. They now have about 200 linear ft of hoop houses covering some of their inventory and increasing their expansion ability. TRANSITIONING TO FULL TIME Since the business has been developing gradually, the transition to a full-time focus on the business happened very organically and without much of a conscious decision. Keeping an eye on the markets and following the business trends in the industry, Steve kept at his work until it became a financially sustainable business. He also found it helpful that he continued to hold onto side-jobs that provided partial income while the business grew, in addition to his wife working full-time in her career. THE SHOWROOM Depending on the time of year, EverWoods Design has between 3-8 employees. Recently, in March of this year, they added a showroom to their business. The 7500 sqft showroom is located in St. Thomas and it's a sight to behold! This expansion has brought in quite a bit of exposure and interested clients, as well as beautiful Instagram posts! Located about 15-20 minutes from their milling site, it's not too bad of a drive either. FUTURE PLANS AND CURRENT CHALLENGES Steve hopes to develop things further so that they have a smoother business flow that enables them to better serve the furniture and slab industry. As far as personal desires, EverWoods is hoping for increasing autonomy to use their own creativity with products and create one of a kind items. The kind of items that help "drive the ship" and define a business. Of course, they are still always interested in taking on their client's custom requests! CURRENT CHALLENGES The number one challenge at EverWoods Design right now is making choices about the future. Steve says that It really comes down to deciding where one wants the business to go. With this thought, he notes that sticking to a business plan, deciding if you want to go bigger or stay small, and looking at the future while planning for the day is sometimes tough. However, the company is looking forward to what the future has in store! Links Mentioned Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/EverWoods_designs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/EverWoods_designs/</a> Website:<a href="http://www.EverWoods.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.EverWoods.ca/</a>

Steve Timmermans: EverWoods Designs

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