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We cover the business and marketing side of the woodworking, sawmill, tree service, furniture making, Urban Wood, and woodworking industry. If you're a woodworker, sawmill owner, or any other entrepreneur and/or business owner in the wood industry, you need to check out this podcast. Each week, we interview business owners, large-scale companies, entrepreneurs, makers, and designers while also offering marketing and business advice that will help you grow your business and increase your prof ...
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Bass Player and Singer for the iconic band, Chicago, Eric Baines interviews music professionals from a variety of fields and genre’s sharing stories from the road as well as tips and trade secrets for people who dream of making their living making music. Eric is currently touring with the legendary band, Chicago, but has toured, performed and recorded with many artists as a bass player and singer such as: Dwight Yoakam Keiko Matsui Air Supply Lucas Grabeel Lee Ritenour Corbin Bleu Gregg Karu ...
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In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Matthew Gutchess from Gutchess Lumber. They discuss the company's 120-year history, which began in 1904, and its evolution from building barns to manufacturing kiln-dried hardwood lumber. Gutchess Lumber now produces 100 million feet of lumber annually and employs 460 people across seven locations. Gutc…
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In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews John Bohman, a carpenter and furniture maker. John shares his journey of starting and growing his business. He discusses the challenges he faced, the mistakes he made, and the lessons he learned along the way. Bohman emphasizes the importance of finding one's specialization and focusing on it, as well a…
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In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Shaun Burroughs from Build Nashville. Shaun shares his journey of starting a construction company in Nashville and growing it into a successful custom home-building business. He discusses the challenges he faced, including a lawsuit on his first deal, and how he overcame them. Shaun emphasizes the impor…
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In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Tom Addison, a furniture maker, who shares his journey in the industry and his passion for creating unique, handcrafted pieces. He began his career as an apprentice, gaining valuable experience working alongside skilled craftsmen. Tom emphasizes the importance of networking and building a social media p…
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In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Adam Hicks, founder of Cooper Build, who shares his journey from finance to real estate development and contracting. He started Cooper Build to address his challenges with property renovations. Over the years, the business has evolved into a customer-facing general contracting and millwork operation in …
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In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Adam from Pompous Fox Wood Co. Adam shares his journey of starting a high-end luxury furniture business, from crafting furniture in his garage to leaving his engineering career and launching his shop. He discusses the challenges he faced, such as targeting interior designers as clients and investing in …
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In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Nate Schuele, the owner of Full Tilt Timber Framing, a traditional timber framing company specializing in mortise and tenon joinery. Nate learned the craft from his father and has been running the business since 2019. He primarily generates leads through Instagram and collaborates with general contracto…
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In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Aaron Cash from Fine Line Millworks, who shares his journey of starting the company and navigating various challenges, including the impact of COVID-19. They focused on creating a customer-centric experience and developed a process to understand and meet their clients' needs. They also leveraged online …
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In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Tedd Benson, founder of Bensonwood and Unity Homes. Tedd shares the history and mission of his companies. He discusses his passion for carpentry and timber framing and his desire to bring high-quality, energy-efficient homes to more people. Bensonwood focuses on craftsmanship and uses natural and organi…
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In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews BJ Chandler from Millhaven Homes. Millhaven Homes is a custom home builder that takes a comprehensive approach to home building, managing everything from start to finish. They offer development, plan design, interior design, landscape architecture, construction, furniture, and landscape installation ser…
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In this episode Steve Larosiliere interviews Ben and Nick from Fresh Start Contracting. They share how they started the business while in college and the challenges they faced along the way. They emphasize the importance of their partnership and how they complement each other's strengths. They also talk about their focus on custom remodeling and th…
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In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Jonathan Orpin, CEO and founder of New Energy Works and Pioneer Millworks. Jonathan shares his journey of starting and growing his companies. He discusses the challenges of being an entrepreneur and deciding to move from New York to Portland. He also talks about the impact of the 2008 recession on his b…
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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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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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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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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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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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This week on Bet the Process, Matthew Trenhaile (@Matthew_Trench on X) joins to take the record for longest BTP episode yet. Matthew is a betting expert and former bookmaker who shares his opinions on a wide range of topics, including market making, the US presidential election, risk management by very successful bettors, and much more.…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Keyboardist, Brad Cole talks about his 30 years touring with pop icon, Phil Collins. He remembers moving to Los Angeles in the late seventies and entering the session scene. He recalls the lessons he’s learned working with all different types of musical artists and reveals his secrets to working with complicated creatives. www.thecolemine.com www.d…
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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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This week on Bet the Process, Preston Johnson joins to talk Crawley Town F.C. and their recent success, including player development, playing style, and his experiences with online criticism. Jeff and Rufus also touch on a somber topic regarding Grayson Murray, and share some personal thoughts.By Bet The Process
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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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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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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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This week on Bet the Process, The Shipper (@ShipTheJustice on X/Twitter) joins to discuss his criticisms of the previous Kirk Evans episode, describe what a “roark” is, and dive into what motivates him with sports betting. Rufus also shares his story of betting on Xander Schauffele in the PGA Championship.…
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