Best Design Huddle Podcasts (2024)

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Jo Huddle: 5'1 Perspective Design 41:03

43m ago41:03

41:03

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Jo Huddle, the owner of 5'1 Perspective. Jo shares her journey as a small business owner in the woodworking industry. She discusses how she started her business during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges she faced. Jo talks about reinvesting in a laser machine to scale her business and streamline h…

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Elvin Hurst: Kountry Kraft 27:15

1h ago27:15

27:15

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Elvin Hurst, the founder of Kountry Kraft. Elvin shares his journey of building a successful kitchen cabinet business over 65 years, discussing the company's humble beginnings, growth, and the principles that have contributed to its longevity and success. Takeaways: Vision and ambition are essential for…

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Daniel Dodd: Hudson Builders 43:09

2h ago43:09

43:09

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Daniel Dodd from Hudson Builders in Austin, Texas. Daniel shares the story of starting his construction business during the pandemic and the challenges he faced. He discusses the importance of customer experience and the key roles in his team. Daniel talks about his role in estimating, client interactio…

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Winter Windbacks 2024 Charlie McGee - Formidable Vegetable 1:02:23

39m ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Charlie Mgee -- permaculture troubadour and Formidable Vegetable frontman -- composes swingin' tunes on a ukulele that address climate change, food security and regenerative sustainable living. From 'energy-descent electroswing' to 'post-apocalypso', his unforgettable music provides permaculture earworms that entertain and educate. Maybe you're hum…

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Carter C.: 1BENMU Millworks Design & Studio 38:34

21h ago38:34

38:34

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Carter C from 1BENMU Millworks Design & Studio. Carter started his business by building custom live edge tables. He then transitioned into furniture making and eventually embraced CNC machining and software technology for custom millwork. He emphasized the importance of value-added products and efficien…

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Winter Windbacks 2024 Claire Dunn - Rewilding our souls 1:00:06

2h ago1:00:06

1:00:06

What would it be like to rely solely on yourself, lean into ecological literacy, to really notice the changing patterns of the season & offer yourself the time it genuinely takes to live intimately with the earth . Claire tells of her pathway to following a calling to initiation - a need to let her social identity rot away on the forest floor & go …

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Peter Pomerantz: Pomerantz Cabinetry 31:00

2d ago31:00

31:00

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Peter Pomerantz, a custom cabinet maker based in Vermont. He primarily works with contractors, designers, and architects to create custom kitchen cabinetry. Peter's journey into cabinet-making started as a hobby and eventually turned into a successful business. He emphasizes the importance of building a…

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Colton Broadbent: Colton Broadbent Design 34:05

3d ago34:05

34:05

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Colton Broadbent, the creative director of an architectural design firm. He shares his journey of starting the firm right out of college and how it has grown over the years. Colton emphasizes the importance of rooting designs in traditional values while also being creative and thinking outside the box. …

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Tanner Rowley: Outer Woods LLC 38:16

4d ago38:16

38:16

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Tanner Rowley. He shares his journey from biomedical engineering to woodworking, starting his own business, Outer Woods. He discusses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and the need to find ways to scale his business. Tanner also emphasizes the importance of perseverance and being all-in on …

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Winter Windbacks Mara from Orto Farm - creating a village life of circularity and love 58:25

6d ago58:25

58:25

Today Jade sits down with one of those luminous beings who’s living like tomorrow matters with deep intention and integrity. Mara of Village Dreaming and ORTO Farm near Daylesford shares stories from her slow food life and lyrical observations (to the tune of ‘riding a bike to work in the city is like experiencing a musical’) that’ll linger long af…

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Nick Baldo: Oakvale Homes & Development 44:08

9d ago44:08

44:08

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Nick from Oakvale Homes and Development, a large remodel and new construction business in Buffalo, New York. It began as real estate investors and transitioned into working for other homeowners. Oakvale Homes focuses on high-quality craftsmanship and delivering a positive customer experience. It uses pr…

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Andrew Bateman: Bateman Labs 30:20

10d ago30:20

30:20

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Andrew Bateman from Bateman Labs. Andrew discusses the development and launch of their VRM chair, a comfortable and technology-focused workstation designed to replace traditional desks. The chair is modular and customizable, with various accessories available. Andrew shares the challenges of transitioni…

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Kory Robison: Robison HomeBuilders 39:49

11d ago39:49

39:49

In this episode Steve Larosiliere interviews Kory Robison, owner of Robison Home Builders. Kory shares his journey in the construction industry and his company's growth. He grew up in the industry, working for his father's custom home-building company. After a few years of college, he decided to join the family business and eventually took over the…

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Steve Yi: SpeTool 25:02

16d ago25:02

25:02

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Steve Yi, founder of SpeTools. Steve shares his journey of starting the company and creating woodworking tools to meet customer demands. The company started on Amazon in 2006 and quickly gained popularity. Steve discusses the challenges they faced in developing new products and the importance of custome…

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Jake Frampton: Frampton Remodeling 46:19

17d ago46:19

46:19

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Jake Frampton. Jake shares his journey from corporate HR to starting his own remodelling business. Discovering his passion for project management and hands-on work, he was inspired to leap the COVID-19 pandemic. Jake emphasizes the role of social media, especially Instagram, in growing his business and …

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JT Belknap: DFM ToolWorks 36:24

18d ago36:24

36:24

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews JT Belknap from DFM Toolworks. JT shares his journey of starting a woodworking tool business. He discusses the challenges of entering a market dominated by overseas sellers and the importance of making their products in the US. JT talks about the initial funding and the use of credit cards and partnersh…

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S9 E12 Sadie Chrestman - Farm schools, sharing white goods & building bloody great partnerships 47:43

20d ago47:43

47:43

This episode is akin to being a fly on the wall as you overhear a convo… a warm, convivial, personal conversation to round out season nine. Listening back, while editing - with the Sunday roast cooking - it felt intimate to be part of this natter between Sadie and Jade which was recorded in late Spring art the end of their respective days. They pou…

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Ken DeCost: Materia Millwork 31:21

23d ago31:21

31:21

Ken DeCost from Materia Millwork shares his journey of starting the company and the challenges of finding skilled cabinet makers. He emphasizes the importance of branding and creating a luxury image for the company. Ken also discusses upcoming projects and the value of attention to detail in their work. Steve provides advice on talent acquisition, …

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Chris Huguet: The Lumber Lab Woodwork Inc. 50:33

28d ago50:33

50:33

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Chris Huguet, founder of The Lumber Lab. Chris shares his journey from studying microbiology and neuroscience to starting his own woodworking business. He discusses the challenges he faced, including switching career paths and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris highlights the importance of findi…

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Derick Wyman: Cali Hardwoods 29:03

25d ago29:03

29:03

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Derek Wyman from Cali Hardwoods. Derek shares his background in the lumber industry and the evolution of his family business. He discusses the unique wood species found in Northern California and the challenges of transitioning from custom furniture to lumber sales. Derek also talks about starting a ret…

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S9 E11 Osprey Oriel Lake - The Story Is In Our Bones 47:12

27d ago47:12

47:12

How do we become a life enhancing species? How do we remember in our bones our earth lineage? Osprey asks us to consider 'How are we each ‘efforting’ towards a different way of being? If you said Together...SNAP. While acknowledging that we're each complicit in living & swimming in an extractive economy & extractive world - its about the way we nav…

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Cam Read: Cread Wood 27:03

1M ago27:03

27:03

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Cam Read from Cread Wood and shares his journey of starting a woodworking business and the role of CNC machines in his work. He discusses how he got started during the COVID-19 pandemic and the support he received from friends and family. Cam talks about the expansion of his product line and building re…

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Jack Forsberg: Jack Forsberg Fine Woodworking 32:34

1M ago32:34

32:34

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Jack Forsberg, a carpenter, cabinet maker, and designer. Jack shares his journey in the woodworking business and how he evolved from furniture making to specializing in historical renovation. He also discusses the Rust Fest, an annual community gathering he organizes, and the importance of social media …

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S9 E10 Jane Stevens - By the grace of Gaia goes she! 47:22

1M ago47:22

47:22

Jane Stevens is passing on the knowledge from her lifelong poly passions of gardening, herbalism, astrology and moon cycles as a gift to the world in the from of a book (one that carries a Chelsea green publishers mark on the spine & a Rosemary Gladstar forward no less). This Wisconsin based wealth of other-worldly wisdom shares why writing a book …

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Laura Basili: Brazilian Lumber 36:08

1M ago36:08

36:08

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Laura Basili, the Deck Diva. She shares her journey in the decking industry and the growth of her business, Brazilian Lumber. She discusses the challenges of marketing niche products and the importance of training the marketing team. Laura emphasizes the significance of personal development and staying …

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Eric Marton: Shoreline Custom Cabinetry 38:35

1M ago38:35

38:35

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Eric Marton from Shoreline Custom Cabinetry. Eric shares how he and his partner Jason Jarrold started their business after meeting through the Kijiji app. They took a leap of faith and invested all their money into the business. Eric talks about the importance of networking and word-of-mouth marketing i…

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S9 E9 Sarah Andrews - Huddling by design 46:36

1M ago46:36

46:36

Sarah Andrews has this way of stripping back the noise & replacing hustle with humility. A gentle woman, who describes herself as '90% introvert', she has crated beautiful spaces by considering them her palette to tell stories & then inviting in a global community of folk to share her special space. The key, she says, to creating spaces that are wa…

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David Hoffman: Timber Dust Woodworking 43:37

1M ago43:37

43:37

In this episode, David Hoffman shares his journey from starting woodworking in 2019 to becoming a full-time woodworker. He began with small projects for his own home and gradually built up his skills and tools. David's obsession with woodworking led him to take on bigger projects, including his first kitchen job. He credits his success to his consi…

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Nick Gonzalez: San Diego Custom Cabinets 49:56

2M ago49:56

49:56

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Nick Gonzalez from San Diego Custom Cabinets. Nick shares the history of his company and how he started in the cabinetry business. He discusses his early years' challenges and his strategies to get customers, including attending trade shows. Nick also highlights the competitive advantage of manufacturin…

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S 9 E 8 Casper Ter Kuile - (rhymes with smile) - The power of ritual, relationship covenants and why we can practice sacred reading with any book 58:44

2M ago58:44

58:44

Summary: In a world of consumption & content this chat ponders which containers for connection are going to hold us in relationships that are strong enough to navigate sickness & health, vitality & misery & how we build bridges to thread our significant worlds into one place so we can be ‘whole’. Over & above the individual, we ask ‘how do we build…

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Mac Sheldon & John Henry: Pantorouter 50:22

2M ago50:22

50:22

In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, Steve Larosiliere interviews Mac Sheldon and John Henry from the Pantorouter. They discuss the origin story of the Pantorouter and how it evolved into a highly valued woodworking joinery machine. The Pantorouter solves the problem of joinery by providing a dedicated joinery machine that is safe and easy t…

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Mike McCormack: McCormack Builders 36:30

2M ago36:30

36:30

In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, Steve Larosiliere interviews Mike McCormack from McCormack Builders. Mike shares how he started his custom home-building company and the challenges and successes he has experienced over the years. He discusses the importance of self-education and continuous improvement in the construction industry. Mike a…

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S9 E7 Brenna Quinlan - celebrities at funerals, shared mulberry trees and dried fruit for Halloween 49:54

2M ago49:54

49:54

Illustrator extraordinaire is back to chat! Brenna's talent lies in taking hairy, complex systemic issues and distilling them into bite-sized, actionable messages using just her pencil (& of course her magnificent capacity for critical thought). We check in with her latest updates from life on the road with her partner Charlie McGee touring with hi…

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Ben Uyeda: Designer Architect and Content Creator 50:21

2M ago50:21

50:21

Ben Uyeda, a designer and content creator, shares his journey from architecture to building a successful media company. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from client-based work to pursuing personal projects and monetizing through online platforms. Ben emphasizes the importance of aligning personal interests with financial opportunities a…

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Rohan Ward: Rohan Ward Designs 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

Rohan Ward, a furniture maker and designer, shares his journey of starting and growing his business in Chicago. He discusses his background in woodworking and furniture design and the influence of his childhood and education on his craft. Rohan emphasizes the importance of personal branding and standing behind the quality of his work. He also talks…

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S9 E6 Billa - Earth wisdom from the Woman at the Wild School 58:56

2M ago58:56

58:56

SHOW SUMMARY Join Billa, co founder of the Wild School, as we navigate back into our custodial selves. Where we use head, hands & heart to rebuild the connective processes that help us become deeply connected people to place & each other. This process requires us to not only think but to really feel, 'It needs to be remembered in the body at a cell…

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Zach Shrum: The Bearded Finisher 50:13

2M ago50:13

50:13

In this episode, Steve LaRosiliere interviews Zach Shrum from Centurion Wood Coatings. Zach shares his journey into the wood coatings industry and how he transitioned from owning a painting business to working for Centurion. He discusses the company's focus on industrial wood coatings and their target market of professional cabinet makers and paint…

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Brent Gentling: BYOT Bring Your Own Tools 51:13

2M ago51:13

51:13

In this episode of the Woodpreneur podcast, Steve Larosiliere interviews Brent from BYOT. Brent shares his journey of starting a YouTube channel focused on DIY home improvement and woodworking. He discusses how he transitioned from a full-time contractor to a content creator and the impact of COVID-19 on his business. Brent emphasizes the importanc…

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S9 E5 Jamie Loveday - Sowing seeds for food deserts in the city 51:43

2M ago51:43

51:43

The majority of us are living in cities, and the sad truth is that these highly inhabited hubs are food deserts. Places where food certainty is uncertain and what we do have available is a rapidly homogenising food landscape. The Food Lab is a program based in Sydney and designed to find ways to bring people closer to the soil that grows our food. …

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Dagan Koffler - Dagan Design Construction 42:19

2M ago42:19

42:19

Dagan Koffler, owner of Dagan Design Construction, shares his journey in the design and construction industry. He discusses how he got into the business, the challenges he faced, and the growth of his company. Dagan emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and creating a positive company culture. He also talks about the benefits of being…

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Miles Janes: Vermont Heavy Timber 30:20

3M ago30:20

30:20

"I read a fair amount, like pretty much everybody. What I have is a great ability to see what other people are doing, to observe what people are working on, and to understand techniques or things that can work for us." Miles Janes Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Miles Janes …

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S9 E4 Maria Konecsny - Bringing ritual and nourishment to your kin 1:01:16

3M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Maria Konecsky refers often to her ancestral memory. For her the way back to those who came before her has been through food. She says “Our food lines, hold our story, no matter what it is, whether its pretty or ugly, grand or humble it holds richness and grit and love and loss” It’s such a beautiful way to unpack our heritage - through food, in he…

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Dan Bullen: Iluka London 41:34

3M ago41:34

41:34

“Once you get into that design kind of mind frame, it just stays with you 100% You become a magpie of, you know, choosing things, and storing things away for free. “ Dan Bullen Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Dan Bullen from Iluka London. Dan's journey began with a desire fo…

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Cam Anderson: Blacktail Studio 46:29

3M ago46:29

46:29

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Cam Anderson from Blacktail Studio. Cam reflects on the changes and challenges he faced over the past few years, especially during the global pandemic. He made the daring decision to quit his full-time job as a life flight pilot to pursue wood…

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S9 E3 Hannah Maloney - Love, small potato fame and putting yourself in the way of opportunities 46:05

3M ago46:05

46:05

Join Jade and the tall, smiling pink haired gem as she ponders the many right ways of doing things - when care, intellect & heart goes into the building of skills, earth care & people care we need to honour the effort which is more important than the approach taken. Learn why she actively puts herself in front of opportunities & why she uses her pl…

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Tony Mcklem: Hollywood Decks 47:52

3M ago47:52

47:52

“I probably am exaggerating, all the clients we've gotten thus far have been primarily word of mouth and recommendation.” Tony Mcklem Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host, Steve Larosiliere, is joined by Tony Mcklem from Hollywood Decks, a leading outdoor living company based out of Northeast Florida. In this …

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S9 E2 What shade of green are you? with Dr Kate Luckins 52:41

3M ago52:41

52:41

Dr Kate Luckins asks what shade of green are you? The answer is of little consequence and will most certainly ebb with the hokey poke of life - finding your own shade, in your own way is the secret…along with an audit or two of your cupboards, sheds, fridge and mind. With a doctorate in sustainability, this Dr knows a thing or two about how we can …

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Katie & Jesse: JKath Design + Build 34:57

3M ago34:57

34:57

“If we can really put heirloom pieces into people's homes, so that should anything happen—whether they need to move, sell, or pass things down to family—those cabinetry pieces could arguably be uninstalled, moved to new locations, and reinstalled, allowing people to carry them with them for decades.” -Katie Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woo…

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How to Build Craftsmanship and Legacy 21:47

3M ago21:47

21:47

"The best way for you to do that is to tell more stories. Optimize your bio and post more frequently. You could even revisit your old posts and turn them into videos. Essentially, you just need to post more videos." Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. In this episode, I’m going to help you unlock growth for …

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S9 E1 Kirsten Bradley Brings us back for season 9 - 'HUDDLE' 51:13

3M ago51:13

51:13

Kirsten Bradley is one half of permacultures favourite educators MILKWOOD and she joins us as our opening night (very early morning actually) star in the spectacular line up of season nine guests. We've had her in our ears before but not since she crossed Bass Straight to set up home and release her new book. The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbo…

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